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. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels. And that’s okay!

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. They may also be responsible for managing any outsourced content creators.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

International business helps put a PR agency (quite literally) on the map, opening doors to expanded business opportunities. To mitigate the challenges, we start by looking at trends in media coverage of international announcements. International coverage can ultimately affect strategy in the U.S., For instance, a U.K.-based

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2016

A wave of mild panic is sweeping over public relations agencies all over the land this week as this year’s crop of summer interns prepares to go back to school. If you already have a rigid gameplan for a student intern, be prepared to trash it. Don’t fence me in. Be prepared to be flexible, and be amazed.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Internal Communications. Owned Media & Content Strategy.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Basic Agency Organization. The PR agency world can be a confusing one—especially for someone looking in from the outside. Let’s take a look at the basic agency organization of a PR firm and what the different people do. These teams look similar across most agencies with a few cultural twists at various firms.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By Avni Gupta, Intern. Picture this: a recent college graduate with a passion for storytelling and flair for writing searching for a job amid a global pandemic. Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Internal Communications. Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? I’m blaming it on the blur that’s been time the last several months.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Have you decided that 2017 is the year to form a partnership with a new public relations agency? Whether it’s your first foray into agency PR or you’re an old hand at such relationships, we have some advice to help you and your team create conditions for success. Don’t expect the PR agency to do it all.

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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. Write down the details of each task and any questions you may have. Summer PR Intern.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 25, 2016

A relationship with a public relations agency can be a little like a marriage. Take a look on Quora , or talk to someone experienced in working with many different PR agencies, and you’re likely to hear about a range of experiences, from highly productive to sorely disappointing. Ask what they need. Communicate regularly.

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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. Internal team members and clients will appreciate the investment in proper communication and management. But how can we make the most from our investment in freelance consultants?

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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. I’ve been able to use my content skills for press releases and bylined article drafts. Bylines and other stories, like pets, need homes to.!

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Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms Poppulo, which develops an internal comms platform called Harmony, said it embedded generative AI into its platform.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

As someone who started my career ghostwriting blogs at a PR agency, I’ve long been fascinated by the relationship between PR and search engine optimization (SEO). Authority – The third pillar for SEO success requires authoritative inbound backlinks with a correct internal linking structure. What is SEO?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

One of the benefits of working in a small PR agency is the relationships you build with your co-workers and senior management. In larger agencies, you could be just a name on paper and get lost in a corner somewhere. Where do you see the agency in the next five to 10 years? Does the agency plan to hire more talent?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

With 120,000 agencies just in the United States, the competition is steep. If you’re knee-deep in agency life (or you want to be) here are some agencies that will inspire you and keep you up-to-date with the latest in PR around the world: Golin. Golin is the “Relevance Agency,” integrating PR, digital and content strategy.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Lets play executive for a second. 4) SnapChat.

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. Brushing up on Basic Skills One of the most important things a new intern can do to prepare for a PR internship is to brush up on basic skills that will be essential to the job.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 26, 2021

Internal communication is just as important as external – and here’s how to improve it. It doesn’t need to be a huge scandal, but an organisation’s reputation is dictated by everything that is said about them, externally and internally. Internal communication is a key part of enabling employees to perform their job well.

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Polaris

MARCH 17, 2015

That was many years ago and here I am today running my own PR agency. After Unilever, I worked for a boutique PR agency that specialized in beverage alcohol and gourmet food. To round out my experience I also spent 4 years at multi-national Hill and Knowlton and 4 at an integrated marketing communications agency. What happened?

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Communications Conversations

MAY 25, 2016

I’m not a career agency guy. I didn’t work my way up from intern to VP at Weber. I just don’t have a ton of experience in the agency world. But, I did spend time at two agencies earlier in my career (Concept Group–a small marcom shop in St. Agencies make money when they win big accounts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. . It can be used in direct marketing, particularly email newsletters, press materials, sales presentations, and internal sessions.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo. Don’t let the agencies/solos tell you otherwise (and this COMING from a solo consultant). Take a peek: In-house.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Internal comms. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

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.”. Top challenges in internal communications.

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The Stalwart Blog

JANUARY 28, 2016

I thought it would be a good time to check in on our former interns and find out where they are now. Melina Destein , Stalwart summer 2012 intern. I not only learned how to write op-ed pieces, blogs, and press releases, but I learned the importance of honesty and integrity when conducting business. Many of you met them too.

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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. 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.

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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. Number one is writing. Does it help us with writing? It was my second job out of college.

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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.

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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.

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Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 141

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 19, 2012

Now, I’m used to getting bad pitches on a regular basis (which is an extremely sad thing to admit as a state of regularity for the public relations industry), but this one made even my jaw drop: Hello, My name is and I am the current intern at __. And then I looked up the agency the intern had cited. It didn’t.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2024

And when you’re looking at high-visibility awards that draw entries across multiple industries – such as a Crain’s Best Places to Work or an International Business Awards (the Stevies) – the task of standing out must be taken very seriously.

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Industry Case Study B2B Resources 170

Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? And, assuming your circulate the brief to internal decision-makers for input, a written PR brief means everyone on your side of the table is aligned with the goals and PR measurement metrics. There is no one way to write a PR brief, but here are 9 elements that fit most situations.

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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.”. But just 2% said “always.”.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My internship at The Hoffman Agency is nearing its bittersweet ending. While I did many scary things for the first time, such as writing briefing sheets and developing end-of-month reports, I always had teammates who believed in me and offered me hands-on guidance. Over the past few months, I’ve grown in ways I never anticipated.

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