PR 20/20

JANUARY 10, 2023

You're at a fork in the road—do you need to hire a marketing agency for ongoing or one-time support? To help you answer the question, we've outlined the most important considerations for companies contemplating hiring a marketing agency below. What does a marketing agency do? In what capacity can I work with a marketing agency?

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Agency Marketing Internal International 74

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. They demonstrate creativity, playability, and quality. These sessions cover various topics like marketing strategies, retail trends, licensing, toy safety, manufacturing advancements, and consumer insights.

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Internal International Retail Trade Shows 78

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. And that’s okay!

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

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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Agency Construction Fashion Pitching 224

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The solution seems to be to get more creative. Google Analytics is great for measurement, but it can have an impact on strategy as well. You can use Google Analytics to guide your strategy. Matt’s presentation about Google Analytics demonstrates a creative way to utilize an analytical tool for public relations work.

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Analytics Google Creativity Publicity 141

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It’s important for a CEO and others at the C-level to understand what the right PR strategy can bring to the table. What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. An extension of internal PR and communications As a practical issue, many companies are restricted when it comes to head count.

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Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

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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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned Media & Content Strategy. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Internal Communications.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Owned Media/Content Strategy. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Internal Communications.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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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SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 11, 2023

Agencies should be embracing future and foresight work, not just for themselves but for clients too. This means looking internally and then externally at the micro and macro forces that affect how (and in times of crisis whether) the company can continue to service client needs.

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Strategy Policies Analysis Crisis 52

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. Balancing a full-time job while finishing two degrees, working as a director at my student agency (ranked No. [You] stay hungry.

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Internal International Construction Creativity 36

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. But just as digital tech has created opportunities, it has also raised hurdles and headaches. Wire distribution.

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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. Despite the best strategy and planning, PR plans can be foiled if the journalist goes silent and we’re ghosted. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative.

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How To Media Report Pitching 321

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The report highlights three including the following: 84% say the “perceived credibility of management team”; 81% say a “clearly articulated strategy and business plan”; and. Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

One mistake I see communicators make is jumping right into video content creation before setting the strategy. So when you’re considering video storytelling, here are four key steps, from strategy to assessment: 1. All video isn’t created equal, and different brands, platforms and topics require different creative pushes.

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Storytelling Video Strategy Analytics 136

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Key contacts, templates, and comprehensive protocols on how and when to exchange information, as well as with whom, should all be included in the strategy. Prohibition PR is a full-service agency specialising in crisis communication, reputation management , and strategic messaging. Book a free consultation with us today!

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

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. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency. Build and Establish Thought Leadership.

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Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. 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.

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Marketing Newspapers Print Local 106

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. Have news to share?

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Agency Tools Technology Media Training 149

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With the right strategies, companies can transform their brand presence from a passive attendee to a vibrant player, riding the Austin vortex to new heights of success. 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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Brand Branding How To Film 78

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A successful tech PR strategy focuses on targeting the right media outlets, using engaging content, and creating relationships with key influencers in the industry. It can also involve data -driven strategies, such as driving lead generation, maximising reach, and measuring the success of distribution strategies.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With 120,000 agencies just in the United States, the competition is steep. If you’re knee-deep in agency life (or you want to be) here are some agencies that will inspire you and keep you up-to-date with the latest in PR around the world: Golin. Golin is the “Relevance Agency,” integrating PR, digital and content strategy.

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Agency Twitter Conference Financial 72

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. Some startups make small timing miscalculations, like bringing on an agency right after a major funding announcement. Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy.

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Agency Pitching Internal International 205

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. Or, if you want to keep tabs on the latest campaigns and creative, check out the Hot Spots column. . AdExchanger.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Indeed, citing LinkedIn data, Adweek noted marketing agencies are bleeding strategy talent. I got some pushback on that including a comment about building a strategy around a tactic; that comment made my point better than I did. Has your B2B agency stopped bringing creative content ideas?

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Strategy Crisis Marketing B2B 117

PRSay

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With a session titled “ Strategies for Success in Your Dream Industry ,” it’s no wonder. Ebanks is the vice president of communications at Essence Ventures, overseeing all executive, external and internal communications for the private equity company that aims to empower, connect and give ownership to Black communities.

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Creativity Writing Agency Internal 77

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

In today’s PR agency world, with its seemingly endless permutations of team structures and hierarchies, there are several scenarios in which younger workers might help guide their more experienced counterparts. Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine.

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Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo. Don’t let the agencies/solos tell you otherwise (and this COMING from a solo consultant). Take a peek: In-house.

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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Join leading public relations and communications practitioners from top Bay Area agencies for an immersive panel in DBH 117. In addition to networking with light snacks and refreshments, we will be discussing topics for career readiness, including: Pros and cons between working at an agency, or in-house at a corporation.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2014

For my team, for my clients, for the Agency. It requires agility, and keeps me thinking creatively. It’s helped me re-connect with the core work of what we do in a tangible way, and it drives home that no matter what each person’s role or rank in the Agency, we all have something to learn from each other. No one day is alike.

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Agency Pitching Training Meeting 146

MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. Not agreeing on what success looks like.

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Agency Interviews Film Advertising 97

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 .

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Brightfind is a specialized digital design and web development agency that creates outstanding digital experiences using modern design, best-in-class personalization, and seamless integrations. Specifically, we’re excited to help companies who are struggling with: A lack of digital marketing strategy.

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Marketing Nonprofit Web Internal 79

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. ” One in particular, the owner of a boutique tech PR agency was thrilled that I was an electrical engineer and former IBM-er like him. But the comments were mostly positive.

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Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177