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

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. Or we may go with an embargo, which means offering the news to a wider pool of media targets at the same time. . For any type of media outreach, lead time is critical. Many reporters in the security space publish theirs.) Give yourself enough lead time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2020

For a PR agency , what’s better than winning a new client? In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency. In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Yet many don’t know what makes an agency a ‘great’ fit. Some companies fall victim to the “big budget, big agency; small budget, small agency” myth. Regardless of whether an agency is big or small, it’s the account team is usually comprised of a few dedicated team members who will deliver on the company’s objectives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any good public relations agency should want to have an open conversation about what clients can expect for their investment. But even the best agencies don’t always spill the tea at the very first meeting. Here are some things to keep in mind for companies looking to bring on an outside PR agency for the first time.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels.

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5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. They demonstrate creativity, playability, and quality. Attendees get a first look at these products.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. Listen in for ways to get creative when you communicate on social and IRL!! Beth Nyland on Twitter.

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The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

As my time as a Hoffman intern draws to an end, I am both excited for the future and fulfilled by what I was able to learn in these past three months. My internship fully immersed me in tech PR by allowing me to take on various tasks, like new business research, coverage reports, media pitches, bylines and more.

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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.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It told the story of the public using social media to fight back against organisations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2016

A wave of mild panic is sweeping over public relations agencies all over the land this week as this year’s crop of summer interns prepares to go back to school. If you already have a rigid gameplan for a student intern, be prepared to trash it. Don’t fence me in. Be prepared to be flexible, and be amazed.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With 2024 unfolding, the German team at The Hoffman Agency unveil a comprehensive look into the future, presenting a series of predictions for the way brands will engage with their audiences. Ina Rohe, Associate Director, The Hoffman Agency “If I want to network or have a coffee with my colleagues, I go to the office.

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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.

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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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

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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.

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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. Creative capabilities in particular are highly sought after – so the Uncommon/Havas deal was not surprising.

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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.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. This news article was written by Courtney Lukitsch, Founder and Principal at Gotham PR in New York and London.

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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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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?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. 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.

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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.

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The Hoffman Agency

MAY 9, 2022

You] devour,” I firmly believe he was offering insight on excelling at The Hoffman Agency. Balancing a full-time job while finishing two degrees, working as a director at my student agency (ranked No. While I have always been prone toward the creative side of PR, delving into analytical pursuits has expanded my skills and interests.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

By Mariah Botkin, Associate Account Executive During my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency, I grew into a far stronger communicator, learning industry lessons and discovering things about myself along the way. The more you jump into the media waters and dive deeper — the more you bring original, creative ideas to the pitching table.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

And we’ve written about what agencies need from their client partners in order to be successful. The chief parameters of the client-agency relationship are covered in the letter of agreement, and planning documents will further outline expectations. Has the agency maintained staffing as promised? Beyond The LOA.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

By Mariah Botkin, Associate Account Executive During my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency, I grew into a far stronger communicator, learning industry lessons and discovering things about myself along the way. The more you jump into the media waters and dive deeper — the more you bring original, creative ideas to the pitching table.

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Internal International Pitching Creativity 36

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Lets play executive for a second. 2) Instagram.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Inspiration/Insight : the process of generating ideas.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 (see these posts covering the executive summary , top challenges , organizational trust in media and views on media bias ). Other interesting statistics: Social media is material. In-house vs. agency.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

What started as a social media experiment has quickly become an integral part of the Socialfly brand, company culture and our favorite part of the week! Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency.

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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.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’re looking for a PR Account Executive to join our Leeds based agency. Prohibition won Prolific North’s Best PR Agency and Best Integrated Campaign of 2019 and CIPR’s Outstanding Large Consultancy of the Year 2019, 2017 and 2015. We pride ourselves on being one of the country’s top agencies outside of the London bubble.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Crisis communications are key in today’s interconnected social media world. Prohibition PR is a full-service agency specialising in crisis communication, reputation management , and strategic messaging. With our wealth of media contacts and track record of good work, we’ll craft the perfect strategy to repair your reputation.

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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. Usually it’s the only business.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SXSW 2024 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural vortex taking everyone into a whirlwind of film, tech, and interactive media. Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. What is SXSW?

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance!

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