ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2018

He’s now blaming the marketing agency involved in a media training session for goading him into uttering a racist word. Elon Musk also made waves with a self-inflicted PR crisis this week — this one on a more global scale. Thankfully, the road to regaining investor confidence is well traveled.

Leadership 136

Leadership Media Training Employee Travel 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. Without a PR firm in tow, the odds are that a company spokesperson hasn’t been thoroughly prepared to face the media. A company crisis is looming.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan.

Media Training 70

Media Training Crisis Training Crisis Communications 70

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We all get out into the field on a regular basis to meet with our store leadership, identify great Blue Shirt spokespeople and meet with reporters. Before joining BBY, you worked at four separate PR agencies. How did that agency experience prepare you for your role in corporate PR?

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Before crisis-related press conferences, communication rehearsals are necessary but often neglected.

Conference 180

Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 180

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Of course, PR professionals have long been trained to be mindful of the consequences of unintended recipients of critical information, and they know how to counsel clients not to engage in the worn out ‘off the record’ argument. That’s media training 101. Social media can be a tremendous asset to leverage for global awareness.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our take on PRsay’s blog: PRsay is an excellent resource for those looking for professional development advice or PR leadership tips. Its blog posts give readers a great understanding of ethical PR advice to help media personnel kickstart their profession. PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2016

They create content – everything from award and speaking submissions to infographics, videos, photos, bylines and white papers – as well as train executives on speaking and presentation skills, assist HR with creative ad copy, manage crisis situations and even manage social media channels for brands and executives.

Analytics 50

Analytics Training Meeting Measurement 50