ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

The leadership team here at Crenshaw Communications, a Mod Op company, has taken the time to investigate the emerging trends to expect for 2024. From Chris Harihar ’s perspective, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E finally gave PR agencies the power to deliver on their promises of AI sophistication.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Studies show the average email marketing campaign has a 20% open rate and 2% CTR. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Is that good?

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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.

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Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

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.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – or at least, it should be. Here are some key areas where public relations can make a difference. And in the ideal world, marketing and PR work together.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

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.

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Agency Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 62

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At Konnect Agency, we pride ourselves on always being forward-thinking, results-driven problem solvers for the brands we represent. Today, we are proud to share that our very own Amanda Bialek (or AB, as we like to call her around here) has been elevated to President of the agency! Say that three times fast!

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Agency Analytics Leadership Strategy 52

Landis PR

MARCH 6, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Prepare for your Search Before beginning your search for a PR agency, it’s vital that you and your team make a list of your needs and define why you are looking for an agency in the first place. Hiring an agency is a partnership – you’ll have to dedicate time to it. Presentation over zoom?

Agency 52

Agency Public Affairs Case Study Crisis Communications 52

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. . Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “thought leaders”.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

As the business development director for a growing services firm ( we’ll call it Company B ), he is charged with expanding Company B’s presence and business in the Detroit automotive market. Being unknown in the market, Company B faces stiff competition from many other similar service providers who are trying to break into the industry.

Agency 96

Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A Q&A on Wedderspoon’s Market Takeover with Taylor Gallagher, Account Director, Consumer Team. So, Wedderspoon brought on SHIFT to help differentiate it and takeover the market during a key push period of cold and flu season. Give us the 1,000-foot view of the campaign? We have amazing clients in the Wedderspoon team.

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Marketing Mobile System Instagram 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. Positive press drives SEO.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Prohibition

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It’s a great problem to have and I would love to say this is all down to the superb leadership from Will and I but it isn’t, it is down to a committed and ambitious team that is constantly looking at new ways to build relationships for their clients. I am so proud of the team but I rarely get an opportunity to say so.

Content Marketing 59

Content Marketing Agency Video Marketing 59

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)?

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Software Agency Pitching Analytics 146

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

Reputation Revolution by Trevor Young I only recently discovered Trevor Young , but he talks about a topic that is close to my heart: thought leadership and “reputation marketing.” Become a Media Maven by Christina Nicholson I love Christina Nicholson ’s unvarnished hot takes about what does and doesn’t fly in the world of PR.

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Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 129

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

That’s why it’s essential for businesses to have a crisis communications plan in place and a seasoned PR agency partner to can help streamline that process and create a dependable strategy. Prepare for the Unexpected Overall, a crisis communications plan is a crucial strategy that every organization should have in place.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 52

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 11, 2017

And, it’s mostly predicated on the belief, and expectation, quite frankly, that the mainstream media will always be numero uno in the PR/marketing game. Sure, mainstream media still have huge reach today. In fact, my prediction: 50% of all media relations jobs will be eliminated in 10 years. You guessed it.

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Media Relations Media Local Leadership 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

The sales tech market is incredibly hot. It tasked our agency with developing a media relations strategy to generate awareness for its brand as a leader in sales enablement. Brand stories with elements of human interest, leadership, and social responsibility can earn high-level coverage and gain much-desired credibility.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. A well organized thought panel discussion around a key industry issue or trend lets a leadership team showcase expertise to clients, prospects and often trade journalists.

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Leadership Trends B2B Agency 332

Shift Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

This will remain true, especially as mistrust and uncertainty (around companies, sectors, leadership, the media, influencers, products, the economy and so on) run rampant. With that in mind, we asked SHIFT leadership and client advisors what they’re keeping top for clients in 2023. Here’s what they said. Nail the message.

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Strategy Communications Leadership Employee 78

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

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. The downside?

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. The downside?

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. I was a solo corporate comm.

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Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

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. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While this certificate program is designed to help journalists understand how to transition their skills and expertise for PR opportunities, many others — such as digital marketers, content creators, advertising pros, and social media experts — have related skill sets and knowledge and will benefit from our program too.

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson). So much of effective social media marketing is based on instincts.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Research shows that 44% of decision-makers become less receptive to sales calls and traditional marketing during economic downturns. Do we have access to your senior leadership?

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Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Like most communications agencies, this process at SHIFT includes calls with business leaders, spokespeople and the marketing team to hear about company goals, market opportunities, topics of interest and larger campaigns that will support lead generation and awareness.

Communications 78

Communications Analysis Leadership SEO 78