Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

The question is what are the solutions to these challenges and – more ambitiously – what are the inherent opportunities of the transformed media landscape? This leads us to our top 3 media relations opportunities for 2023. That’s why the core of our media relations strategy isn’t the pitching or writing but the storytelling.

Media Relations 106

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 106

5W PR

MAY 26, 2023

In the field of public relations (PR), building strong media relations is a critical component of success. PR professionals aim to create positive relationships between their clients or organization and the media, with the goal of earning positive media coverage and managing any negative attention that may arise.

Media Relations 88

Media Relations Media Crisis Meeting 88

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. To be clear, media relations ranked fourth on the list.

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 98

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. The post 6 Things Your PR Agency Can Do Beyond Media Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Agency Media Training Training 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. Thought leadership Establishing a brand as a thought leader and industry expert can elevate a wellness communications strategy.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

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.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Prohibition

AUGUST 24, 2023

The food industry faces numerous challenges – brand awareness, customer retention and most importantly food safety. This is where food PR agencies play a crucial role in helping businesses navigate through such challenges and address food safety concerns effectively.

Agency 62

Agency Crisis Management Crisis Communications Crisis 62

Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

The importance of PR for food and beverage businesses In the competitive food and beverage industry, having a strong public relations strategy is essential for building brand awareness, attracting customers, and ultimately driving sales. A food PR agency’s role goes beyond simply sending out press releases.

Agency 62

Agency Case Study How To Crisis 62

Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We often work with clients who have multiple communications agencies for different aspects of their program. They will have one for social media, another for digital marketing, another for media relations and perhaps a separate firm for crisis communications. Here are three reasons why.

Agency 62

Agency Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 62

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017. On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Just one or two clients? Just a few projects?

Automotive 79

Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Bloggers, on the other hand, don’t have an editor to pull them back before they rant about a bad pitch or other faux pas committed by a PR agency or brand. Your PR agency or communications department needs to spend the time to research the bloggers and journalists on your consideration list. Media Relations'

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Social Media (75%). The Challenge.

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different? They can have a huge influence on their followers.

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Pinterest Media Newspapers 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Like most career PR agency people, I always drink the client Kool-Aid. Most agency PR people have similar stories. It’s good business for a PR agency team to be indoctrinated in the language, culture, and brand lore of a client. Yet one reason brands bring on agencies is that they’re relatively objective.

Agency 140

Agency Enterprise Energy Retail 140

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Social Media (75%). The Challenge.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Nevertheless, here we are.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

If you’re studying PR, or you’re working in the industry, the recent study from USC Annenberg should be by your bedside. The report covers the disruption of the PR industry, what’s changing, what talent is needed in the new model of PR, and where the industry is headed. Social Media (75%). The Challenge.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Company B already serves a wide range of other industries with its technology-related services and is headquartered far from the Motor City, and its executives recognize the huge revenue opportunity in the automotive mobility space. Having been in the PR agency business for more than three decades, I can guess what happened.

Agency 96

Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. Kwittken says PRophet has 500 users on the platform today.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Shift Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

Morgan Healthcare Conference (one of the biggest healthcare industry events), including STAT News’s daily “Read Outs,” which took place just a few blocks away from our office. Here are some ways how to build great media relations with relevant press: Check out Recent Coverage. Worried about getting manager’s approval?

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Healthcare Media Hotels 76

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ?

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Shift Communications

MAY 7, 2015

As with many industries these days, people come to agency life from all walks. SHIFT has been around for 12 years now, and we’ve had many folks on staff who’ve successfully transitioned from another area of the industry or from another profession altogether. Working at an agency offers exposure to all types of clients.

Agency 60

Agency Industry Healthcare Banking 60

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. The problem is, the work is often led by ad agencies.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. But it’s just as important to ask why technology is important to the PR industry.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. big, little, agency, in-house)?

Software 145

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 145

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Finding them should be an industry-wide imperative!

Analytics 347

Analytics Engineering System Software 347

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Glassdoor, the average interview process from first contact to a possible offer can last up to 23 days – varying of course based on the industry. One of the benefits of working in a small PR agency is the relationships you build with your co-workers and senior management. Does the agency plan to hire more talent?

Interviews 296

Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Here are a few of the ways our team keeps a steady media relations drumbeat all year long. Using general industry or national news topics as a jumping off point is a great way to weave in your client’s perspective and join the conversation. So, if your team isn’t already conducting daily industry scans, start immediately.

Media Relations 107

Media Relations How To Media Pitching 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. within a PR agency setting or in-house. . Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The conclusion seems to be an uneasy middle ground between the two, where automation becomes the Schrodinger’s Cat of the industry – at once eliminating and creating new opportunities. Keeping the ‘relationships’ in media relations. But what about the PR and media industry? Automation gone wrong.

Agency 74

Agency Industry Tools Software 74

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 handle media relations.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

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. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins. Want an agency partner that can do this for you?

Media Relations 73

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. We vow to stay on top of real-time updates to ensure even better media coverage this year. .

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310