5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. This will be more comfortable for the PR team, and it doesn’t force the new reporter to scramble for an interview and rush to get a good story together. .

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Yet we like fast response time – PR, especially a PR agency, is a fast-paced environment. But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media?

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team. 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. When does the team put out a press release?

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since before Mark Cuban famously warned tech startups against bringing on a PR agency , there’s been an ongoing debate about public relations for early-stage businesses, and lots of advice for how to build the kind of earned media visibility that rivals well known brands like Uber or Casper. The answer is no.

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Where does public relations , with its roots in media relations and events, fit into the customer acquisition picture? First, let’s address some common myths about public relations for technology and other startup companies. Myth: An innovative product will generate its own PR. Not necessarily. Wrong again.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

A product or service without customers is a moot point. Hiring an agency can seem pretty cool – having a dedicated team of professionals promoting you and your business all day sounds nice, right? So when is the right time to hire a PR agency? What do we need and expect from an agency? It’s exciting!

Agency 50

Agency Crisis Communications Measurement Analytics 50

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Unmatched Global Media Exposure: CES is an international platform that attracts an impressive array of journalists, industry influencers and media representatives. 2024 media attendance is expected to be even larger.) And for ways to maximize PR and media relations value at CES2024, contact us at jbianchi@bianchipr.com.

Automotive 73

Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 73

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

The company says a centralized tool that links these things together will present a complete picture of media relations activity. In an interview with PRWeek, the company likened it to a CRM for PR. Two small international PR tech vendors Prezly, and Propel, both promote a similar concept ( here and here ).

Technology 125

Technology Publicity Software Print 125

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Ideally, the organization’s statement of its mission is still relevant to the business environment as well as internal audiences. Does the program require earned media to support a new product, or is executive thought leadership a key driver of business? Do a deep dive into internal resources. .

Exercises 136

Exercises Comparison Internal International 136

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

In this interview, Lauren discusses how to multitask effectively, her exciting plans for the Harley-Davidson Museum and the challenges brands face today. I understand Spring O’Brien was recently appointed the agency of record for the Harley-Davidson Museum. Lauren Kaufman, senior vice president at Spring, O’Brien & Co.,

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Previous to Ferrero, I spent the majority of my career with McDonald’s, both on the agency side as well as in-house, working both for the corporation and representing the more than 100 franchisees in the New York area. Back in the day, way, way back, there was internal communications, there was external communications.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

This is what led me, in some ways, to interview our Rock Star today: Kirsten Wenker. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? My goal was always to find my way into sports PR (I’m sure every agency I’ve worked for can testify to me constantly seeking out those sports related opportunities!),

Sports 113

Sports Travel Television Agency 113

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 104

Survey Report Media B2B 104

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over. What drew you to the field of public relations? How do you think media relations has evolved in recent years?

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson).

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

When I left the media relations agency I cofounded after 16 years, I realized I would need an expanded skillset to attract new clients. I can — and do — rely on Subject Matter Experts to provide content and analysis specific to new products, services and lines of business for both owned and earned media placement and coverage.

How To 104

How To Fashion Banking Industry 104

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee. According to the 2016 Trust Barometer published by agency Edelman Health, the general public’s trust in healthcare in the U.S. What does that mean?

Conference 80

Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. Working with a Tech PR agency can help to ensure that the right strategies are used for maximum results. neon lights.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2015

For our latest Masters in Marketing interview, we talked with Wendy Marx, an award-winning public relations and marketing communications executive who helps B2B companies and executives become well-known brands. Marx Communications is a 20+ year, Fairfield, Connecticut-based B2B public relations and inbound marketing agency.

Communications 50

Communications Marketing Internal International 50

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Finally, three months later, we got the interview on the books. Brittany Joyal, Account Executive.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. As our analyst herself says: “Yes, anyone can be a media analyst. we hear horror stories of evaluation statistics being ‘massaged’ to meet client need.

Measurement 136

Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

My role was public relations, so I managed all the media that attended the mountain, came to the mountain to do stories and set them up with interviews and provided them specific data. I got to the point where I got to Boston as a journalist in television when I wanted to get back into public relations and marketing.

Corporate 120

Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Solo PR Pro

JULY 11, 2017

This is a guest post by Brad Shorr, Director of Content Strategy at Straight North , an Internet marketing agency in Chicago that provides SEO, PPC and web design services. As a professional SEO agency , we love to issue client press releases, but run into the same problem you may have — not being able to come up with newsworthy topics.

SEO 42

SEO How To Software Resources 42

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Courtney Mains @courtneyamains.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

Tools were benchmarked against the GBOK framework by an international group of practitioners. The 2018 report suggests that copywriting, campaign delivery, media relations, strategic planning and social media relations are among the most common PR activities.

Analysis 60

Analysis Technology Tools Exercises 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. Authentically connecting with customers on the problems your product or service is solving.

Writing 201

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 201

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. Most agencies and organizations have wised up to use more contemporary KPIs that capture the true value of PR.

Measurement 182

Measurement Agency Advertising Advertising 182

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

2) If I’ve published a briefing , product review or substantive blog posts on any company mentioned here in the past, I list those as well. Products: media monitoring & reporting, media outreach, short video demo. The review above is based on the startup’s product and I thought it looked pretty good at the time.

Technology 94

Technology Software Resources Pitching 94

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

“SMTs are a great vehicle to reach a large amount of viewers, listeners, and readers within a short window of time,” says Risa Chuang, Director, Media Relations at MultiVu and author of Maximizing Your Budget with Media Tours. As the brand or PR agency behind the media tour, you will be driving the action.

Media 120

Media Television Pharmaceuticals Radio 120

Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

Although it was long overdue, the timing seemed right to interview this PR Rock Star. I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. Without naming clients specifically, I’ll just say that I’m pretty sure you’d recognize them because you’ve very likely seen or heard them in the local media!

Local 94

Local Course Community Interviews 94

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

In many cases, they’re actually in the business of selling media lists and related PR products. PR is more than just media relations. One of the key fundamentals that do-it-yourselfers fail to understand is that public relations is more than just media coverage or publicity. the list goes on.

Publicity 100

Publicity Interviews Reputation Construction 100

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Not only does this boost the volume of content you can produce, but it shares internal expertise in a way that builds corporate credibility and value.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100