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.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

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. Listening to your colleagues in internal discussions is also a way to get a better understanding of the industry you’re in, your clients and your company.

Internal 310

Internal International Meeting Leadership 310

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

In today’s PR agency world, with its seemingly endless permutations of team structures and hierarchies, there are several scenarios in which younger workers might help guide their more experienced counterparts. Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. Thought leadership content is persuasive. We’re counselors to our clients.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

For PR agencies, winning new business is an imperative for growth, but it’s o nly half the battle. A quick start for a PR campaign can raise confidence among external (or internal) clients and lay the groundwork for a successful long-term program. We never want a client to be asking, “what’s next?”

How To 136

How To Leadership B2C Agency 136

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. As an example, an increased budget may be necessary to develop new impactful content.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Landis PR

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a strategic communications agency, we spend a lot of time working with clients to articulate the “why” of what they do. This applies equally to a product launch, leadership announcement or any news moment at the company. Why do you have this pitch idea? Why is “why” so important?

Strategy 98

Strategy Product Launch Storytelling Agency 98

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2021

My years of experience working in business development and client acquisition at global PR agencies would serve me well over the coming months. Most important, I can work from anywhere in the world, choose clients that fit my interests and avoid internal corporate politics. Pitch yourself as an expert. Business is going well.

LinkedIn 174

LinkedIn Crisis Agency Crisis Communications 174

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.

Agency 97

Agency Interviews Film Advertising 97

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. One question that provided insight into how things have changed was about collaboration, especially with executive leadership.

Study 133

Study Publicity Survey Internal 133

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches. Then, the generative technology can tell PR practitioners how to make those media pitches more exciting and persuasive. With AI, we’re going to find more roles for people in PR agencies and inside organizations.”

Pitching 92

Pitching LinkedIn Technology Engineering 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. There’s no buy-in at the top . No measure of success.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I recently had the opportunity to give back to those currently studying PR through an invite by my friend, Professor Kristina Markos, to join a panel of agency and in-house rockstars at an event hosted by the Public Relations Alliance (PRA) at Lasell College. If you’re an intern or entry-level PR professional , this is critical.

Agency 83

Agency Industry Pitching Study 83

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency. Build and Establish Thought Leadership. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency.

Video 283

Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. With so many thought leadership pieces written about what’s in store for any given industry at the start of the year, it makes sense that there’s a conference dedicated to what’s coming in adtech. AdExchanger Industry Preview.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

For PR agencies like ours, we can work from home offices and conduct business as usual, adapting our plans to the news story of the day. The company leadership took charge of the situation before crazy rumors could start or spread. Manage expectations. But this is not the time to overpromise. Give people things to do.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 11, 2022

By Shipra Shukla, Intern. While working as a communication consultant with a cloud-native SaaS product, I came across the internship program at The Hoffman Agency; I was looking forward to working in an agency environment. There is a line in the movie The Last Word — “You don’t make mistakes. Mistakes make you.”

Internal 36

Internal International Agency Pitching 36

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. Is this the start of a new business model for PR agencies and consultants? Cision releases internal DE&I report. Pitching on Fridays. “We earned $13.9 per share.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Send it around internally.

Media Relations 111

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

PRSay

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ebanks is the vice president of communications at Essence Ventures, overseeing all executive, external and internal communications for the private equity company that aims to empower, connect and give ownership to Black communities. But we forget how important writing is, whether it’s an email, a press release or a pitch.

Creativity 78

Creativity Writing Agency Internal 78

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. How to know when to bring in the PR professionals.

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. How did the idea come?

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

Cision

MAY 19, 2017

A few months ago, she was promoted to Vice President at Konnect Agency, where she will work to fortify the agency’s internal growth and provide support for their corporate offices. What is the most important PR lesson you have learned throughout your career? What is one thing that most brands are not doing, but should be?

Consumer 226

Consumer Trends Agency Pitching 226

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

PR agencies, you’re running for re-election. So whether the PR is handled in-house or with an agency, it’s a good time to demonstrate its value. Early September is an excellent time for a review to date, as part of a check-in meeting with the client (whether internal or external.) PR tips for Q4.

Retail 136

Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It’s incredibly hard to believe that almost four months have passed since I first set (digital) foot at the agency, thrilled to be a part of the industry and unaware of the invaluable practice, collaboration and exposure to creativity I would gain throughout this experience. By Hannah Harding, Account Coordinator. Mama, we made it!

Internal 36

Internal International Leadership Agency 36

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

Agencies must reevaluate success measurement with clients to better show value. Civility matters, and if communicators aren’t the leading the band of discourse, we will all be off pitch. They will also survey internal teams to see how the pandemic has permanently changed the band. These same principles hold true with your teams.

Communications 165

Communications Trends Nonprofit Radio 165

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These quid pro quo arrangements are never in writing, and typically are communicated over lunch with a publisher or sales rep who, with a smile or a wink, assures the client or agency that, “I have no influence over editorial…but I’ll see what I can do.” In both cases, succeeding in a pay-to-play world means managing internal expectations.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. This another reason why content marketing is a useful exercise for PR – the action figuring out what resonates and what doesn’t will help improve your pitching skills. . and execute them?

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

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

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

We’re All Influencers Now provides guidance for agencies, brands and influencers on governance. It’s an area where the PR industry has lacked leadership and been slow to provide guidance. The international influencer marketing market is expected to grow from £4.5 This includes agencies, brands and influencers.

Insurance 68

Insurance Insurance Government Advertising 68

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Content creation and relationships Danielle Whitfield started her career as a journalist at a news agency called North News and Pictures. Day to day I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors on a range of projects. The agency works for clients including Lynx, Levi’s and Marmite. Here are their stories.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. For PR professionals, pitching anything “after the fact” might seem foreign, counterproductive or even downright wrong. Beating the competition is not only a status symbol for the company, but also offers various angles to explore and pitch. Shevaun Betzler.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

After a short stint at a large NYC agency on its agricultural product PR team, I actually found my true calling by chance when I answered an ad in The New York Times for a job at Spring O’Brien, an agency that specializes in travel and tourism PR. What do you have planned for them?

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120