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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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

From Being Told He Was “Too Gay to Pitch” to Leading an Award Winning PR Agency: Steve Strickland’s Story We got the chance to talk to Steve Stickland, co-founder with Gary Wheldon of new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker , about starting an agency, standing out, and creating campaigns that have the “wow” factor.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

Innovation in the PR industry is alive and well. Nine entrepreneurs talk about the agencies they’ve launched during the pandemic. Our industry is responding with a wave of new startups. If you’ve started an agency during the COVID-19 crisis please get in touch. Why start an agency in 2020, during lockdown?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Internal Communications. Relationship building takes time. How do you know what’s working?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Whether it was attending my school’s PRSSA events and workshops or finding a mentor at an internship, I remember how much I valued what these industry professionals shared. Many of us got into PR – especially agency PR – because of the curiosity we have to learn. Here are two stand-out themes from the event: Be curious.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s an overview of industry issues as discussed by my community of practice. It’s full of industry goodness. The PRCA was started by a group of CIPR members in 1969 who wanted to create an organisation to address the specific needs of agency owners. The industry is white, middle class and posh. Good afternoon.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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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. Even as I navigate the learning curve of working in a fast-paced industry, I find myself captivated by the PR grind.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The PR industry thrives on relationships, connections, and collaborations, and networking is the conduit that brings all these elements together. In PR, these relationships aren’t just with journalists and media professionals but also with clients, colleagues, and industry peers. It’s a global endeavor in the PR industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. Post-COVID, there are probably a greater variety of freelancers available given that remote work is so commonplace in our industry. PR is really a very small industry. .

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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. Even as I navigate the learning curve of working in a fast-paced industry, I find myself captivated by the PR grind.

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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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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I was clueless about the world of Digital PR and what it entailed – until I landed in the industry myself. What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. What is the purpose of Digital PR?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I have always been interested in PR and communications, and earlier this year, I decided to pursue a full-time career in the industry. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself sitting in on client calls and getting involved in account work, such as pitching journalists within my first couple of days.

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

For aspiring public relations professionals, starting your career with an internship at an agency is a great way to build valuable skills and learn more about the many areas of PR. At first, the agency world may seem overwhelming. Every day is different at an agency. Summer PR Intern. Be flexible. Keep up with daily news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. Pay attention to details.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. Pay attention to details.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Pitches can make or break a PR campaign. You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Getting Pitch Perfect. It’s as simple as that. However, I’ll explain exactly why this is in point 9.

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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. Some startups think an agency can work miracles without help or input from them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Today’s PR business is definitely not your grandparents’ PR industry. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, PR was evolving, with most of us replacing time-honored tactics with new ones.

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

PR is a dynamic industry that requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as organization and attention to detail. Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. Connecting with Other PR Professionals Networking is crucial in the PR industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

My first PR agency boss, Bob Dorf, used to say that his inventory went down in the elevator every night. Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. In our industry, specifically within the Ad Tech sector, it’s easy to get carried away in the jargon of it all. Dorothy Crenshaw , CEO and Founder . “My

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 17, 2024

David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee and a former Labour Party politician, recently framed the strategic challenges facing Britain in four areas : where do we start, what do we stand for, where do we need to build relationships, and what can we afford? The deadline for pitch submissions is Friday, 17 May.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2017

I’ve been judging industry awards. It’s good to see what other agencies and organisations are up to. Internal communications and vertical industry categories are almost always under indexed in public relations award schemes. 1 Proofing. Get at least two people to proof your entry. Yes, really. #2

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The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2022

Starting as a full-time intern with Hoffman is like eating Pad Thai at a spice level four. I learned what media lists and scans were, the differences between in-house and agency work, and the history of PR all while transitioning to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of my junior year.

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Tribe Builder Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Which is why hiring a professional PR agency to help your business take that final step is crucial. Even a full-time in-house PR manager can’t produce the same results as a dedicated PR agency. Producing high-quality, effective pitches is extremely time-consuming and difficult for a single in-house PR manager to handle.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are plenty of potential opportunities in the public relations industry for a number of people, from professionals to recent graduates. Those that are looking to get a job in the industry should first learn about all the different types of jobs that are available to them before making a decision and pursuing a career.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. Ultimately, Technology PR plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions and fostering trust in the fast-paced and competitive tech industry.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

So, in the fall of 2023, my business partner and I made some changes to our agency structure, and I acquired his half of the agency that we’ve been running together for 13 years. Before starting B2 Communications, I’ve always been in the agency world. I was pitching four reporters, three of which I knew pretty well.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. They want to see third-party validation to understand just how valuable the technology is to the industry.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

Journalists are bombarded with email pitches, many which stink, and there seems to be less opportunity to build an actual relationship with journalists.”. The paradox is that fewer pitches, that are personalized, highly relevant and timely, will generally outperform mass emails and high volume. This isn’t just a tactical application.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

How is a PR agency engagement like the Iowa caucus? The same principle holds true in a relationship between a client and their PR agency or team. A client should be wary of a Trump-like agency team who promises overnight media coverage or amazing “viral” content. Share expectations internally.

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