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. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A new research paper spotlights flaws in the how agencies win business. It’s an issue that strikes at the heart of the lack of diversity in public relations. The issue was recently highlighted by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) which suggested that the issue had got out of hand.

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Pitching Publicity System Energy 117

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The impact of AI on public relations is set to be transformative for public relations practice,­­­­ but it will demand updated practitioner capabilities. We have almost certainly underestimated the medium to long-term impact of AI on public relations. It was rapidly followed by Anthropic Claude 2 and Google Bard.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Allow the agency creative freedom. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

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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5W PR

APRIL 11, 2023

Going public is a major step for companies. The Initial Public Offering or IPO process of becoming publicly traded is complex and demanding. Strategies may include countdown posts leading up to the IPO, executive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and other engaging content.

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Publicity Financial Banking Social Media 88

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. “Nail the elevator pitch.”. Our plan is to think outside the box for earned media.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 7, 2022

PRCA report highlights opportunities for the public relations profession to provide professional advisory services on climate crisis related issues. It’s encouraging to see a rise in public relations practitioners helping clients understand the climate crisis. Agencies need to report on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

Leadership 111

Leadership Publicity Energy Crisis 111

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A new research paper spotlights flaws in the how agencies win business. It’s an issue that strikes at the heart of the lack of diversity in public relations. The issue was recently highlighted by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) which suggested that the issue had got out of hand.

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Pitching Publicity System Energy 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

Public relations is about building relationships between an organization and its audience. When I was interviewing with Crenshaw, one of the first things I noticed was that the leader interviewing me was a man of color – someone who looked like me. It can also lead to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 28, 2023

Embarking on a partnership with a PR agency is one of those business purchasing decisions that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But how can you be sure you are choosing, or working with, the right-sized communications and PR agency and getting value out of every dollar, pound, or euro you spend on comms? Have solid and relevant connections.

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Agency Healthcare Interviews Creativity 71

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

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. Previous experience working in a PR agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Check out this list of podcasts for public relations and communications pros. . Each episode features a PR pro from a known agency. This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. The PR Week. On the Media.

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Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. Like many agency types making their way in the industry I pitched her stories. The top ten agencies in the world bounced back after less than one per cent growth in 2017 to 4.9% They are performing more strongly than most agencies.

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Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 115

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

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Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

Konnect Agency

JANUARY 7, 2022

By working with a PR agency experienced in B2B marketing and the franchise industry, their team of experts can help create a fully integrated multichannel program for your franchise development needs. How A PR Agency Fine-Tunes Your Strategy Plan. How A PR Agency Targets Your Audience. Supporting Local Market Development.

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Agency Local Newspapers Interviews 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Use email well. There are ways to work around this dilemma.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. Also, don’t be afraid to reach out to an editor. Communicate with stakeholders .

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. As you would suspect, PR agencies typically don’t use advertising as part of the marketing mix. When they do, the creative often lacks inspiration (to put it kindly). When they do, the creative often lacks inspiration (to put it kindly).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2017

There’s a certain rhythm to working in public relations – agencies tackle new business opportunities, work closely with client teams and do the day-to-day work of media relations and thought leadership. From the warm kumbaya feeling of a company win to the frustrations of losing – that is PR agency life.

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Publicity System Energy Creativity 160

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Konnect Agency

APRIL 26, 2023

The Future of Marketing: How an Experiential Marketing Agency Harnesses the Power of Curated Mailers As we move further into the digital age, the way businesses market their products and services continues to evolve and expand into the experiential marketing landscape. Looking for an experiential marketing agency?

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Agency Marketing Creativity Consumer 52

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 will provide management advice.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

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Brand Branding How To Film 78

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Reputation management, originally a Public Relations term, refers to the influencing, controlling, enhancing, or concealing of an individual’s or group’s reputation — especially online. Public Relations is the business of creating affinity, trust, and understanding for — and goodwill toward — a person, business, or institution.

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Digital PR Reputation Employee Energy 246

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? The most effective public relations teams develop strategies to “newsjack” for opportunities to keep pace with the news cycle. PR agencies must determine if the juice is worth the squeeze, acting judiciously and using good judgment.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

From product launches to hosting an event, there is no shortage of creative ways and strategies to leverage celebrities and influencers for your brand. They are coming up with more creative and extraordinary activations to support a brand and increase digital visibility, also known as the celebrity effect. How did Travis Scott do it?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories. In what other publication will you find a section called “ WTF Ad Tech? ”

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Polaris

JANUARY 13, 2015

If your business is hiring a PR agency , you’ll want to hire a rock star—not a PR wannabe. Admittedly, it’s often hard to tell the difference since there are so many misconceptions about public relations, including what it contributes to your business and how to measure results. 3: Ability to work with other agency partners.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Through these partnerships, brands and their agency partners can select brand-aligned influencers to market products and services to loyal followings with targeted demographics. To get a better understanding of the influencer side of the business, I interviewed two of my favorite influencers, @laurenmagenta and @feedmedearly.

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Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 88

Wadds Inc.

JULY 7, 2022

PRCA report highlights opportunities for the public relations profession to provide professional advisory services on climate crisis related issues. It’s encouraging to see a rise in public relations practitioners helping clients understand the climate crisis. Agencies need to report on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Publicity Energy Crisis 52

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. Like many agency types making their way in the industry I pitched her stories. Growth in the agency market in 2018 was five percent for the second consecutive year according to the data that we’ve collected at The Holmes Report.

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Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 60

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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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. Are you ready?

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