Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By Avni Gupta, Intern. Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors. Media relations was a completely new realm of PR for me, and finding the levity in semiconductors wasn’t always a cakewalk either.

Agency 68

Agency Internal International Storytelling 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

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

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Internal Communications. Media Training. If you oversee a team of PR strategists, simply give them a hug.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. ” Today, it’s a “Creativity” extravaganza, and with good reason.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

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Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. Internal comms demand more focus. “62% In-house vs. agency.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2016

If you’ve ever worked with a top technology PR agency , you know the business of developing public relations programs for hot tech companies or startups can be challenging. To be successful, there are some key things to keep in mind from the start of a PR agency relationship. Focus the team’s time.

Agency 149

Agency Tools Technology Media Training 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary. Email outreach to media has added efficiency, yet it has also been misused by many PR teams. Wire distribution.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

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

MARCH 14, 2017

In our own informal polling on how to improve the client-agency experience, the desire to create a better public relations RFP process was near the top of the list. That said, a well-executed RFP, drafted for any industry assignment, can be a strong tool to help determine a good fit, as many creative services experts point out.

Meeting 191

Meeting Agency Creativity Case Study 191

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative. Being ghosted by members of the media is an unfortunate part of being in PR, so it’s up to us to share the reality of the situation.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. That’s why it’s especially important for PR people not only to understand the tech, but to follow the key media in the industry very closely. AdExchanger.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 15, 2021

Our fifth value, Openness, emphasizes that every individual — from CEO to intern, and everyone in between — can share their views and even disagree without hesitation. Openness contributes to our success as an agency as we frequently work across regions. To me, openness means listening more than talking.

Agency 36

Agency Creativity Internal International 36

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

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. No creative spark .

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Cision

AUGUST 10, 2017

Leuthauser joined Bollare in 2011 as senior account manager, and eventually moved up to become the accessories director, and most recently executive director of the agency. There are always last minute curve balls, but if you can get ahead of them with proactive and creative thinking, it cuts out a lot of the stress and keeps the process fun!

Energy 212

Energy Creativity Social Media Strategy 212

PR in High Definition

MAY 24, 2023

This celebration of diversity, inclusivity, creativity, and culture was a clear reminder that the human influence is invaluable for businesses – particularly as AI creeps further into our lives. Because AI lacks the aforementioned soft skills, its inability to think critically or creatively generates concerns surrounding ethics.

Reputation 62

Reputation Tourism Creativity Television 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Securing between 20-50 opportunities each week (no, that is not a typo), I was the highest producer at the agency I worked at before starting out on my own. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 25, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Murphy Pressley. As we’re beginning our adult lives and preparing to be more independent, less impulsive, and more in control, a vital tool in any student’s growth is an internship —in my case, at a top PR agency. College is a transformation for students. Explore different career paths.

Internal 398

Internal International B2B Construction 398

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

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A typical RFP for a marketing or PR firm asks for a company history, annual revenue, related experience, staffing details, hourly rates, client recommendations and even detailed strategic or tactical plans on how the agency will address the client’s business objectives. Is the scope of work regional, national or international?

Marketing 168

Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

For as long as I can remember, I have loved art, writing and being creative. Knowing I had a way with words, I eventually wanted to find an industry that utilized those skills and allowed for creativity. I understand Spring O’Brien was recently appointed the agency of record for the Harley-Davidson Museum.

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Yet we like fast response time – PR, especially a PR agency, is a fast-paced environment. But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

We've been following Manifest's PR campaigns for a while and have been impressed with their creativity and bold approach. Here we interview senior team member, George Hayley about Manifest team's values, creativity and why the traditional PR agency structure just doesn't work for their modern approach.

Creativity 120

Creativity eBook Meeting Banking 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Want your public relations to rule? Face it, the typical client-agency relationship can sink into a routine that, over time, becomes a little too comfortable. By the same token, there are some PR client-agency “rules of engagement” that can be chucked on occasion. Then be prepared to break some rules.

Skype 136

Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Content creation and relationships Danielle Whitfield started her career as a journalist at a news agency called North News and Pictures. Her time creating editorial content for consumer and national media led to a job at Newcastle Airport. The agency works for clients including Lynx, Levi’s and Marmite. Here are their stories.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

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

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). Over the last two years, Amelia has played an integral role in shaping how our agency approaches influencer engagement in the healthcare industry.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By Miho Sakai, Intern. The communication industry stood out to me because I enjoyed the freedom of creativity and also wanted to be a person who can build a bridge between people, companies and countries. When I discovered The Hoffman Agency, I was surprised by the strong global presence, storyteller mindset and great social culture.

Fashion 36

Fashion Storytelling Web Internal 36

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. We published a new post five days a week like clockwork.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

Thanks to Google Trends , we know interest in the term “shark attack” is set to increase drastically as searches for “shark week” do: According to The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File, 2016 saw 84 unprovoked shark attacks, which is on par with the average 82 incidents a year. Media training.

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Case Study Crisis Management Crisis Study 118