Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For a start-up in the Valley – and for just about any technology company out there – a product launch is a major milestone. Many elements are working in tandem to get the product ready for prime time. Here are the three ways that we typically see product launches go wrong. This is typically a 4 week process, amigo.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For a start-up in the Valley – and for just about any technology company out there – a product launch is a major milestone. Many elements are working in tandem to get the product ready for prime time. Here are the three ways that we typically see product launches go wrong. This is typically a 4 week process, amigo.

Product Launch 60

Product Launch Interviews Engineering Technology 60

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.

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5W PR

APRIL 3, 2024

Public relations is a powerful tool in a tech startup’s toolbox, fueling rapid growth by molding brand perception, drawing in essential resources, and breeding trust. Tech public relations serves as an amplifier, magnifying the brand’s message and catapulting it into the public eye.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Public relations is an intensely competitive industry. Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. Specialized agencies have specialized needs. Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology.

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B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Public relations in the beauty industry has always been dynamic, and it continues to evolve rapidly. Leveraging social media and influencers Beauty brands can collaborate with influencers for product launches, tutorials, and reviews. Navigating this environment requires strategic and innovative approaches to beauty PR.

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Product Launch Consumer Community Interviews 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

One skill of a great PR team is in generating opportunities to keep an organization relevant and visible, even in the absence of hard news like a new product launch or a CEO change. But in many cases journalists covering a breaking story don’t have time to chase quotes or do interviews. You’re only as good as your last story. .

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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. How does Tech PR Work?

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

In the highly competitive food industry, launching new products and menu items can be a daunting task. Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. This is where food PR comes in.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Yet we like fast response time – PR, especially a PR agency, is a fast-paced environment. We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

How To 257

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 26, 2023

The Future of Marketing: How an Experiential Marketing Agency Harnesses the Power of Curated Mailers As we move further into the digital age, the way businesses market their products and services continues to evolve and expand into the experiential marketing landscape. Looking for an experiential marketing agency?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Great for parties and gifts, but not so great for public relations. Our informal poll elicited some interesting – yet undesirable – surprises we all strive to avoid in public relations work. The client and agency contacts have happily bonded at a new business presentation, with great chemistry all around.

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5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

Sharing accomplishments, such as product launches and expansion into new markets. Influencers are often among the first to recognize new trends, and can be powerful in helping to spread the word about a company’s product or service.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. The media like to break stories, so offering them such a scoop represents a valuable commodity for almost any publication. So, why offer an exclusive? That’s not a good idea.

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Pitching How To Media Interviews 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2016

When PR agency professionals plan a product launch or news announcement, we do it with close attention to detail. We live in fear of sudden government resignations, a celebrity scandal or untimely passing, or – in tech PR especially — a surprise Apple product launch. Low-risk, high-reward. Go with it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

At a certain point, most small businesses outgrow their first forays into public relations. 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. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch?

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 18, 2022

It happened organically following many successful years in broadcast production and healthcare and pharmaceutical public relations. Five years later Shirley is principal of Stage 1 Public Relations , where she works with clients in the healthcare, biotech and non-profit industries. Cross-country career path.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

In public relations , it’s not always obvious what is and isn’t a story. The agency backed it up with current newsy facts and set about pitching it. The client didn’t want to “waste” the idea, but they also didn’t want the agency to change it very much. Honors awarded by media outlets.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. . Earned media isn’t always simple.

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Pitching B2B Product Launch Report 177

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

In my last post , I shared three ways to bungle your product launch and touched briefly on preparing your executives for media interviews. 1) They think an interview is just about answering questions. In the majority of media training sessions I’ve done, the spokesperson plays “ping pong” with the interviewer.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

A Guest Post By Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations for Donuts Inc. A good public relations professional will counsel their client to have a blog or content hub as a way to showcase thought leadership, earned media placements, company news, and announcements, and engage with fans and followers.

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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. Myth: PR only works when you have news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2017

Mistakes in PR planning or execution are costly, particularly when you consider the typical investment in a top public relations agency team. Confusing PR with publicity. In public relations, it’s all about how you tell your story, so shaping that story should come before media contact or content creation.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. The agency life is the only life I’ve ever known.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

However, not all product or brand releases warrant a press release. If you are launching a new brand or product, tailor your press release to resonate with journalists at industry trade publications, so always tie it back to what they find valuable and relevant. For more information, please visit [website/landing page].

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Your company needs to be deciding, nay finalizing , what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. Try to network with your peers, with communications professionals and PR agency teams who have logged experience at CES to get some insight. We have a booth booked!” it will be making at the show … yes, right now.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

What makes a winning public relations program? A new product launch can have a predictable trajectory. When done well at the outset, a good PR team can generate a burst of news stories that are product-specific. There are many factors, but one key to a strong program is what we used to call “borrowed interest.”

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How To Wireless Retail B2C 120

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. When I was at McDonald’s, a big focus when I was on the agency side was talking about our food, nutrition, sustainability, and sourcing. PR is involved.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Unveil and Showcase Your Innovations: CES is renowned as the platform for groundbreaking innovation and product launches. Drive Media Engagement and Relationships: CES provides an ideal platform to amplify and strengthen your public relations efforts. Author: Jim Bianchi Jim is president and founder of Bianchi PR.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. Try to network with your peers, with communications professionals and PR agency teams who have logged experience at CES. 9 Reasons Our PR Agency May Not Respond to Your RFP. But we’re already registered! We have a booth booked!”

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

From product launches to hosting an event, there is no shortage of creative ways and strategies to leverage celebrities and influencers for your brand. Celebrities are also utilizing their platforms to find ways to go beyond basic endorsements and product launches. How did Travis Scott do it? Influencer Collaborations.

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Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2015

In the world of PR, landing client coverage in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg Businessweek is the ultimate win — and when that story runs in print, it’s icing on the cake. You probably know that securing coverage in a business publication is no easy feat, especially if you work with startups.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

Influencer engagement: A top 10/20 media targets (outlets or individuals); track interactions (interviews, coverage or social shares). Interviews: Number of interviews, types of interviews (phone, email, broadcast). Speaking Submissions: Number drafted, number accepted. Award Submissions: Number drafted, number accepted.

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B2B Interviews Strategy Product Launch 60

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. Chinese media are also more accustomed to group interviews. First off, I was thrilled to get my hands dirty in the real world of Chinese PR. If pitching in the U.S. Unlike in the U.S.

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