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. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. Thought leadership events. An excellent way to create quality content and gain exposure for a trendsetting company is a thought leadership event. Long-form content.

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Media Relations Agency Media Training Training 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

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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. I’ve taken some time to pour over these and summarize some of the more interesting and less publicized findings for you. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

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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 28, 2023

Guest post: From short-termism to hard-selling, Kathy Casciani identifies six common, but avoidable, public relations mistakes Public relations (PR) is a valuable part of the marketing mix, and an essential tool when it comes to building trust and authority for your brand or company. (OK OK OK, so I’m biased.)

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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

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Health and wellness research studies shape public understanding, policy decisions, and individual behavior. Effective communication of research findings is crucial to ensure wider public knowledge. This is where public relations comes in. But it’s not enough for these studies to exist.

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Publicity Communications Study Storytelling 78

Prohibition

MAY 4, 2023

In the world of Public Relations, establishing your brand as an industry expert is crucial for gaining credibility, building trust, and maintaining a competitive edge. Thought Leadership, positioning your brand as an expert in your industry or niche, can be a powerful strategy to help attract new potential clients or customers.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. Photo courtesy of Pixabay At the intersection of public relations and public policy is an opportunity for communication professionals to exert considerable influence.

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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 thrive on change and new challenges versus maintenance.

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Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

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. The role of public relations may not be top of mind. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions.

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Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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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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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. The consistency and quality of the publication – that little blog – had elevated public perception.

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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. Repurpose it.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

There are many skills that are valuable at a B2B (business-to-business) PR agency. Yet at many specialist agencies, some characteristics are more important than others. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone on the front lines of public relations, but it’s more specialized in B2B. They grasp “thought leadership”.

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post How Does GDPR Impact PR Agencies? Media Relations Under The New European Data Protection Law appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. I like the whooshing sound they make as.more.

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Media Relations Data Agency Storytelling 63

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The PRCA was started by a group of CIPR members in 1969 who wanted to create an organisation to address the specific needs of agency owners. It won’t happen, in fact the issue quickly becomes dismissed in CIPR communities because of deeply entrenched views and the PRCA’s assertive industry leadership. Another history lesson.

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Industry Publicity Agency Community 153

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?

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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

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 97

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. Do be prepared to bare your (company) soul.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

Media relations can be a lot like that Ariana Grande song, “Thank U, Next.” You’re only as good as your last story. . When done correctly, it can generate extensive media coverage and reinforce expertise or even leadership. . — Media can have short memories. But what if you have no news?

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How To Media Healthcare Survey 334

Landis PR

AUGUST 1, 2022

NOTE: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network partner, Roop & CO. Every organization, business and brand rely heavily on its public reputation for success. Publicity gives brands the power to reach a large audience and share their stories with the world. How Public Relations Helps Brands Sell.

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Publicity Brand Branding SEO 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. Adtech brands have publications like Adweek and AdAge, for example, but there is no equivalent Salesweek or SalesAge. and LinkedIn.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? It may seem like a silly question; after all, “publicity” is what people think of when they think about PR. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

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SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. In the event of a crisis, your reputation can be quickly damaged, and it can take a long time to recover.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

After talking with Mark to learn more about Company B, its business and its goals, we recommended an ongoing PR program, which would meld storytelling, publicity, media relations and thought leadership, and would work in concert with, and amplify, the company’s growing in-house social and digital media and communications efforts.

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Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

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 145

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. The media marketplace is also changing. They both are storytellers.

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2017

There’s a certain rhythm to working in public relations – agencies tackle new business opportunities, work closely with client teams and do the day-to-day work of media relations and thought leadership. The post A Public Relations Mixtape For The Season appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Publicity System Energy Creativity 160

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”.

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Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95