The Hoffman Agency

MAY 25, 2023

In honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month, The Hoffman Agency has compiled 10 mental health tips specifically tailored for PR professionals. From embracing mindful coffee breaks to disconnecting from technology, Hoffman’s tips will help you manage stress and prioritize your emotional well-being to stay on top of your communications game.

Communications 36

Communications Exercises Creativity Technology 36

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Face it, the typical client-agency relationship can sink into a routine that, over time, becomes a little too comfortable. Companies partner with PR agencies to add value to their business, and that means offering new ideas and innovative ways of looking at the organization’s challenges and goals. Not convinced?

Skype 136

Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The same comparison is true of a big PR/Communications agency vs a boutique or solo practitioner. Can you explain the timing it might take for this (media interview, article submission, messaging exercise etc.) In the case of a lawyer, you pay for their time. In PR it’s the same. Now, don’t mistake me. instead of another tactic?

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2019

So, a field that allowed me to work across industries and explore aspects of technology, travel, fashion, food and even neuroscience every day was a natural fit. Always exercise your creative muscles whether through reading, cooking or drawing. Read the full interview below! What inspired you to get into PR?

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Exercises Fashion Travel 68

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2017

The knowledge gained working for a PR agency is often described as a mile wide and an inch deep. If dynamics of clients and agencies are likened to relationships, it’s the effective integration of these two perspectives that often make a meaningful difference. 1) You spent a long time at an agency and then when in-house.

Agency 60

Agency Corporate Interviews eBook 60

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We talk about being an agency for change makers. I’ve been an agency guy pretty much my entire professional life. Inkhouse is the fourth agency I’ve been at and I dare say my favorite one. I like helping B2B tech companies with really arcane technology tell stories that people care about. I agree with you.

Ethics 105

Ethics Data Training Agency 105

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Every public relations professional, whether they’re involved in corporate PR or work with a PR agency, is looking for a competitive advantage. Sure, it helps to do all the right things – eat right, rest enough, do exercises that will help prevent injuries, and vary your workouts, but overall, you need to put in the work. No shortcuts.

Automotive 106

Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 106

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

112 people responded: 40% in-house; 38% agency; and 22% independent practitioner. Planning, creativity and measurement lies at the heart of campaigns. Creativity – in the shift to new forms of media it’s easy to forget the importance of creativity as a means of public relations engagement. Management. Automation – 51.7%

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

I like to ask that kind question because it’s an interesting mental exercise that really makes marketing think about what they want to achieve. Interestingly, the top three “skills” marketing leaders look for in new hires are: a) creativity – 25%; b) natural leadership ability – 21%; and. That’s also a useful mental exercise.

Survey 88

Survey Marketing Exercises Study 88

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. The freelance PR market shut down in the first week of April as agencies and in-house teams reacted to the markets they serve and cut costs. Those insights will lead to better briefs to inform creative and content.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2018

Often, I’m looking for good research, but also for creative ideas for developing and distributing this type of content that I might adopt for my clients. They are using data validation technology that prevents would-be registrants from using personal email accounts for gated content. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

eBook 73

eBook Exercises Employee SEO 73

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

6) Technology that will change reporting. When asked which technologies are having the biggest impact on the job of reporting, the answers stacked up as follows (globally): 34% said “updated social media algorithms;”. 26% said “better and cheaper video production technology;”. A good place to start is with your own content.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

A new report published by the CIPR examines how much of what we do in public relations is threatened by technology. It examines the impact of technology and specifically AI on public relations practice. Technology is impacting PR in a variety of ways, including the simplification of tasks; listening and monitoring; and automation.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

Konnect Agency

APRIL 23, 2021

We used to think we needed to exercise for an hour but have determined 30 minutes will suffice and give back time in our day to do more. Now that people have a sufficient amount of equipment at home, gyms must develop creative ways to provide programming and generate revenue with online programs through their brand. Convenience.

Retail 52

Retail Consumer Exercises Creativity 52

Konnect Agency

APRIL 23, 2021

We used to think we needed to exercise for an hour but have determined 30 minutes will suffice and give back time in our day to do more. Now that people have a sufficient amount of equipment at home, gyms must develop creative ways to provide programming and generate revenue with online programs through their brand. Convenience.

Retail 52

Retail Consumer Exercises Creativity 52

PR 20/20

JUNE 9, 2020

A critical piece of business growth, the website was no longer serving its purpose as the metaphorical “front door” to the agency. And, like our tagline says, PR 20/20 continues to Look Beyond what’s possible through our three marketing pillars: strategy and performance, technology, and storytelling. >> And Why You Should Now.

Web 60

Web Internal International Storytelling 60

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Chris Lynch: I think they are, and I think that’s being driven in part by just how granular we can look at communications now due to the technology that we have in place to measure it. But actually, it’s going to help smart, analytic focused and data focused, people do a better job and be more creative in many ways.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

This is a group exercise for an internal team working for a client. This could be … the competition, a trend, a technological breakthrough, a consumer mindset, or internal issues. her background includes work for a wide range of non-profit organizations, trade associations and government agencies.

Strategy 88

Strategy Analysis Small Business Measurement 88

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2015

If Twitter’s data does us justice, we’ll all be exercising more, drinking less and losing all of that holiday weight in no time. Work more with our Marketing Technology and Creative teams and LEARN SOMETHING. Agency Life' Well, it’s officially 2015. Welcome to a new year and a new you, right? Megan Hand, SHIFT Boston.

eBook 60

eBook Creativity Agency Exercises 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

One part of an answer is bound to sound like a “get off my lawn” response, but I think there’s been a decline in the effort younger marketers put into learning the craft aspects of creative. That doesn’t mean there is no good creative, but too many people claim expertise based on some technology when they don’t really know what they’re doing.

Journalism 61

Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Second, what would be some of the exercises, topics, and even resources I would need to have here in order to provide an advanced class? However, I am always up for a challenge and I said – bring it on! This will help bridge the science and art of social media.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Exercises Education 40

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

But you will be far more successful on the other side of completing this strategy exercise. A key point to this exercise is homing in on what your passion or motivation was for starting the blog in the first place. At other times, I was managing all marketing operations for startup technology ventures. How is this relevant?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Karen Freberg

JULY 18, 2017

We want to be able to share w/ our students how agencies, brands, professionals, and others are using social media strategically and what are some lessons we can takeaway on what worked and what didn’t. There should be some room to experiment around with these tools, and see what exercises and assignments work for your classes.

Social Media 40

Social Media Resources Media Case Study 40

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

But you will be far more successful on the other side of completing this strategy exercise. A key point to this exercise is homing in on what your passion or motivation was for starting the blog in the first place. At other times, I was managing all marketing operations for startup technology ventures. How is this relevant?

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 31, 2006

AGENCY was honored yesterday by the NON-PROFIT for our creative work documenting the distribution of donations to Katrina victims. I’ve also attached a photo of AGENCY OWNER receiving the award. I can hear the agency owner’s ulna snapping at the ceremony. Does this exercise make you nervous?

Pitching 40

Pitching Agency Exercises Newspapers 40

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications. The traditional agency model is failing. Good competition helps keep you flexible, nimble and creative.

Sports 245

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

ZudePR

MARCH 22, 2018

If I’m going to pour myself into a once-in-a-lifetime creative act, there ain’t going to be any compromises along the way. I also kept myself busy purchasing tools (from AppSumo) – including Scrivener and KingSumo – and discovering new bloggers such as Joanna at The Creative Penn , the doyen of UK self-publishing. #6

Writing 83

Writing Google Blogging Exercises 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 28, 2017

New technologies are helping make the measurement of public relations results easier, less time-consuming and more meaningful. ” This enables teams to better identify what works and what doesn’t, creating more fruitful agency-client partnerships. That’s a goal we can all get behind. Identify the “core measures.”

Measurement 120

Measurement Study Data Agency 120

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

In fact, a creative media kit that showcases the brand’s personality, is much more likely to be successful than a simple set of documents. An Apple media kit from 1993 even included physical slides showcasing their newest technologies. Creative Media Kit Ideas. Evolution and History of Media Kits.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The exercise is a useful reflection on what happened over the course of this past year. Why clients hire agencies, consultants and freelancers: an extra pair of hands. Read more: The Top 3 Reasons Clients Hire Outside Agencies, Consultants and Freelancers. It might also provide a thought about what might happen next year.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications. The traditional agency model is failing. Good competition helps keep you flexible, nimble and creative.

Sports 81

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 81

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here are 25 predictions for yet another unpredictable year from the worldwide members of PRGN, the network where agency members gather to connect and share: 1. PR agencies will be using more and more tools for handling the routines while concentrating on the creative jobs.”.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

Daily intensive exercise. I had to carefully balance time building my platform online before the book launch with writing time, and both of those couldn’t infringe too heavily with client work for my consulting agency, Rock the Status Quo. Except for when I exercise, I stopped watching TV. So focusing on externals (e.g.,

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Information technology team. Be flexible and creative. In order for them to listen, you must take advantage of all available technologies for instantly transmitting the information. How can a PR agency help? A PR agency is essential in this type of situation. Managers and supervisors. Department leaders.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Automation Technology is useful to make sense of data and create content for the internet, but you can’t and shouldn’t ever automate a conversation. As digital technologies and social forms of media rampage through organisations the lines between corporate communications, marketing, and PR are turning grey, if they haven’t faded completely.

Publicity 79

Publicity Community Pinterest Reputation 79

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Joining me on this week’s episode is Ethan McCarty , the founder and CEO of Integral , an award-winning employee activation agency serving leaders of communications, HR, marketing, and technology. And around that time, I was on a core team revisiting IBM’s values, and it was a profoundly interesting exercise.

Ethics 78

Ethics Employee Communications System 78

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Twitter is the largest ever market research exercise that no one ever commissioned. In the shift to data driven programmes there’s a danger that we lose sight of creativity. Creative and content, the keys to good storytelling, are frequently overlooked elements of public relations. Action: Learn about this technology.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164