ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. A big-idea resource Who can put a price tag on a great idea?

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2016

What do clients really want from their PR agency ? Here’s what these top communications execs said they want and expect from an agency relationship. “I want my agency to offer things I didn’t know I needed.” “I want an agency that hates to lose,” is how he puts it. Unanticipated value.

Agency 120

Agency Public Affairs Energy Resources 120

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. The HBR co-authors divided corporate behavior in an economic downturn into four groups, from most reactive (“preventive-focused”) to an “optimal combination” of offensive and defensive strategies. Defensive strategies don’t pay.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

The negative reaction caused by unplanned events can quickly snowball into a full-fledged mess, but that’s where a PR agency comes in to provide documentation, analysis and actionable advice to help companies handle their most sensitive high stakes situations with professionalism. Prohibition PR handle media relations.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. The annual conference for the Arthur Page Society brings together a professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives.

Conference 256

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. A mix of internal and external resources. It’s hard to predict.”

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Not all startups understand how best to take advantage of an investment in public relations. Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy. Bad timing.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. the concept of two-way internal communications to improve the company’s image after a mine strike massacre. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. Government agencies. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Corporate communications teams.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 8, 2017

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 8, 2017 — Critical Mention integrates massive amount of international online news feed into its full-service media monitoring and measurement platform. Clients use this content to spot trends, analyze, report on and refine on their media relations efforts. Media Contact. About Critical Mention.

Internal 60

Internal International Television Radio 60

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Working with a PR agency can help you better understand your market, expand your network of valuable connections, bring in fresh ideas and extra resources, and, as a result, run a more successful communications operation. Onboarding your PR agency, and establishing the optimal scope and budget.

Agency 51

Agency Measurement Resources Report 51

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 12) “Internal communications is as important as external.”. 19) “Numbers on social media don’t necessarily mean message throughput.”. Give our services a try.

Corporate 73

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. Fragmentation of media means fewer eyeballs on each story.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. See our earlier article on how PR agencies set budgets and billing.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales. Meanwhile, some of the respondents from government agencies cited various Under Secretaries – or senior administrators at the municipal level. Separate in large organizations. Unbundle PR.

Report 116

Report Publicity Survey B2B 116

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

.” Which is why a recent PRWeek article quoting WE’s “president of international” (yes, this is actually his title) saw my jaw hit the floor in record time. “Stick to the sensibilities of earned media.” “Stick to the sensibilities of earned media.” ” JC, Alan.

Internal 43

Internal International YouTube Nonprofit 43

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Gábor Jelinek, Executive Director. Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business. We have multiple agencies from the U.S.,

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands. Now, internal is external.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. We had two other part-time (agency) resources that worked under my direction to help – plus access to a centralized creative team for design and technical assistance. The text was stiff and corporate. The story was unsolicited.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

The boundaries between these different ideologies are blurred but nonetheless they provide a useful framework for understanding public relations practice and its application as either a management or tactical function within organisations. The corporation is a capitalist vehicle to generate value for shareholders. Defensive Leila A.

Publicity 112

Publicity Construction Corporate Study 112

Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

I am the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for both teams, which means I handle all “off court” communications. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? So I worked at several agencies on all different types of brands – CPG, travel, technology, retail and fitness to name a few.

Sports 113

Sports Travel Television Agency 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

One reason the press release has a bad reputation is that it’s often drafted by a PR agency or internal officer but touched by many hands along the way, from marketing to legal counsel. Quality writing rises to the top. As a result, some releases are stuffed with jargon and confusing language and read as if written by committee.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson). Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. The media relations struggle.

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Of course, all AutoMobili-D exhibitors will receive marketing and public relations support including identification in AutoMobili-D listings, promotional materials and social media posts, the ability to use show logo and name, opportunity (at additional cost) to host a press conference on the AutoMobili-D stage, and corporate credential packages.

Automotive 78

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 78

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In the case of the law, it’s the judge that’s the decision-maker; in media relations, it’s the reporter/editor. The same comparison is true of a big PR/Communications agency vs a boutique or solo practitioner. Why are you approaching this as (a pitch, a news release, a social media post, etc.) In PR it’s the same.

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. When I first left my corporate job, I could not believe how much business was out there for someone who had strong media relations skills and good crisis experience,” Susan says.

Meeting 91

Meeting Retail Groups Hotels 91

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

COVID-19 impact: The crisis is already putting pressure on agency-side employment in the PR industry according to the PRCA. Community of practice Two-thirds (66%) of public relations professionals feel they are part of a professional community. This will have a knock-on impact on salaries and likely see further reductions.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 9, 2016

It got me thinking about how honest any agency should be when the stakes are high or the situation is sticky. In public relations, our reasons for objecting to a strategy or creative direction is not always straightforward. But it’s not always so easy. ” Offer legitimate critical feedback as part of the selling process.

How To 120

How To Construction Product Launch Local 120

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

He posted an agency list that up until just recently, I was still referencing. He posted agency and corporate PR news. Who would have thought we’d all miss legendary marketing reporter Bob Geiger, with his prickly coverage of the agency scene!) The MN PR Blog was the de facto gathering space for PR folks across the state.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

For Scott Beaudoin, corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for society; it’s a necessary business practice. Here, he discusses his new role as chief strategy officer and executive managing director of corporate and brand purpose at RF|Binder and how he hopes to help companies become more purpose-driven and socially responsible.

Corporate 120

Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120