ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2024

As a panelist mentioned, WPP CEO Mark Read was recently the target of a deepfake video scam that used AI to simulate his voice in an effort to get a potential partner agency to fund a new venture. Panelists point out the power of employees as storytellers, and the impact their experience can have on corporate and brand reputation.

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Reputation Us

JULY 26, 2023

Their partner clients now obtain access to a dedicated team of experts worldwide, cutting-edge technology, and a proactive approach that enables organizations to actively safeguard their valuable reputations while identifying and mitigating potential risks before they escalate into a full-blown crisis.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? According to LinkedIn data published this week, communications and media professionals are among the least confident among the UK workforce.

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Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

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Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies. More on that to come.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

So, why are some Purchasing and Procurement buyers still making decisions based on the lowest PR agency rates? If a buyer picks the agency with the lowest rate, they think they can get more hours from the budget, and therefore, more or better results. Some of the blame falls upon the PR agency industry itself. And why is that?

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Agency Automotive Engineering Education 109

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Two different PR tech vendors have launched Corporate PR indices; one tracks corporate reputations and the other tracks risk exposure to misinformation . Two different companies in the PR technology space have launched indexes of their own. Signal AI launches a corporate reputation index.

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Corporate Reputation Case Study Employee 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. About two years ago, I saw an opportunity to use that experience to fill an information void in PR technology. Did you know? Check out our services.].

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. That’s a lot of new agencies being hired, but it also means other agencies will be dropped.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

For a creative services firm – like ad, PR or marketing agencies – differentiation is key. One way agencies distinguish themselves is by touting their independent status. But in PR, calling an agency “independent” is sometimes a polite way of saying “cheap.” And it sometimes applies.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. Read on to find out what the experts have to say. Home sweet home?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As a PR agency that specializes in the B2B automotive and mobility technology space, we get that. No agency is, despite what they might tell you. In fact, the odds are that our PR agency is NOT a good match for most companies. So, truth be told, there are only a few companies that will find our agency a good fit.

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Agency Automotive Mobile B2B 134

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. If both client and agency understand relationships, responsibilities and expectations, it’s usually smooth sailing. The goal is that no one from agency or client side ever has to wonder, “what’s going on this week/month/quarter.”

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Agency Meeting Technology Software 64

Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

Language, Please was developed by Vox Media with funding from the Google News Initiative’s Innovation Challenge. While Language, Please is designed for journalists and their editors, it also serves as a valuable resource for corporate and marketing communications.

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Corporate Real Estate Communications Marketing 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

The macro-economic conditions, in particular interest rate hikes, meant we came into 2022 pessimistic of the outlook for the first half of the year for the media and marketing services M&A market. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? As a result PE are involved in over 50% of agency deals on average.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media. Editorial teams run hot and lean.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. During that time, we have also dealt with many changes in the traditional and digital media and public relations environments.

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Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. It is a business hub of innovation and economic vitality, with several thriving sectors such as technology, consumers products, luxury goods, K-contents, travelling, and many more.

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YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 95

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. Brands have attempted to adapt their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to suit their audiences’ varying opinions on controversial issues. CSR stresses quality over quantity.

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Trends Video B2C Measurement 186

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. Agencies and clients alike need to walk the talk when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It will require new technology tools as well as unprecedented involvement on a strategic level by corporate communications pros.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

For anyone building a career in public relations, there’s no better environment than a PR agency. If you wind up in a specific sector, like technology or healthcare, an agency is a solid starting point. If your work takes you on a corporate or nonprofit path, the agency experience will offer a foundation.

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Agency How To Nonprofit Healthcare 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. International Business Hub : With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, Hong Kong is home to numerous international corporations.

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Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2017

They might be looking to join a large international company as the newest corporate communications hire, or want to break into PR at a nonprofit group. Here in New York, some set their sights on a media or fashion brand to learn those businesses while also gaining experience in external communications. Not necessarily.

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Agency Nonprofit Corporate Training 122

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. Three question areas in particular – about goals, issues and technology – stood out to me. 3) PR Technology is about Customer Experience. 1) A Difference in Communications Goals.

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Technology Study Communications Survey 134

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. I love getting news releases related to business technology solutions – but I do not cover consumer tech. What will catch your attention?

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Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 13, 2022

Agencies need to decide how much to spend and how to earn ROI from their tech investments. A Look at the Media Monitoring Tool Truescope is Bringing to the U.S. [PR The PR job of has never been more challenging. Tech can help, but it is not always easy to know where to invest. Internal PR teams also rely on PR tech.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Company B already serves a wide range of other industries with its technology-related services and is headquartered far from the Motor City, and its executives recognize the huge revenue opportunity in the automotive mobility space. Having been in the PR agency business for more than three decades, I can guess what happened.

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Agency Automotive Company Mobile 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. ThreatPost. SC Magazine. Krebs on Security. infoRisk Today.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Despite a tech-savvy environment, traditional media remains highly influential, underscoring the need for integrated strategies.

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Marketing Newspapers Print Local 107

5W PR

MAY 7, 2018

The world of communication is constantly evolving, thanks to ever-more innovative technology. Whether it’s through social media, instant messaging, video chat, or phone, the key to better corporate communication in the workplace is knowing how to set a standard for consistent and clear conversations.

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Corporate Communications Employee Training 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. B2C social channels use a ton of video, images and other media channels.

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B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. B2C social channels use a ton of video, images and other media channels.

B2B 150

B2B Social Media Consumer B2C 150