ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2019

As we approach Father’s Day, let’s stop and recognize how a dad’s sometimes patronizing, always wry nuggets of wisdom can be applied to the practice of public relations. For PR tips on successful media training , see our earlier post. For tips on maintaining media relationships under pressure , see our earlier post. “A

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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.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells 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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Media Training. later as our roles evolve.

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Reputation Us

JULY 26, 2019

Wikipedia defines public relations (PR) as the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Media and Message Unity Training. What does PR mean to your organization?

Publicity 60

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2016

If you’ve ever worked with a top technology PR agency , you know the business of developing public relations programs for hot tech companies or startups can be challenging. To be successful, there are some key things to keep in mind from the start of a PR agency relationship. Focus the team’s time.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising. A solid public relations team can play a crucial role in driving sales for a brand.

Brand 52

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Regular “touch-base” calls are a PR agency staple. A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Regular “touch-base” calls are a PR agency staple. A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In B2B public relations , one of the things we do regularly is arrange media briefings on subjects relevant to our clients’ business. PR people are nearly always involved in setting up these briefings, and at our agency, we always staff them as well. Or they may divulge information not intended to be public.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

An anonymous quote tells us, “A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker,” and those in public relations would be wise to remember it when something goes awry. Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

For any PR agency team , a major media interview for a company spokesperson is a solid win. At the same time, having a terrific media spokesperson who can nail the messaging, handle tough questions and make business or technical language accessible isn’t always easy. . Plan for technical glitches in the virtual world.

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Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Public relations (PR) is a technique used by savvy businesses across the globe to communicate with their customers. What’s the difference between marketing, advertising and public relations? What are the advantages of public relations over advertising? What does public relations do for your business?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. It signals that the overall public relations strategy is on the right track. Referring to other media interviews. Being unprepared .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Despite becoming more data-driven in recent years, public relations is still a relatively low-tech business. Compared to digital marketing and advertising, which has only become more automated over time, our methods — particularly the generation of earned media — are exquisitely inefficient. Use new tools.

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PRSay

JULY 17, 2018

The most important thing I do in my business is pay very close attention whenever I speak with a Media Relations Master. One such throwaway line I heard a Media Relations Master say recently was, “I just make sure I get out of my office and go out and visit with people.”.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. As a result, what the public perceives as misleading information undermines the credibility of the information that follows, even if it’s accurate. But as experience shows, initial reports are often wrong.

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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. But we in public relations do.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising. A solid public relations team can play a crucial role in driving sales for a brand.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Training Viral 52

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising. A solid public relations team can play a crucial role in driving sales for a brand.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Training Viral 52

Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

There’s the tide of public opinion – the heat, the energy. This series will touch briefly on the following offerings/capabilities from SHIFT’s PR, marketing tech and creative services teams: Media monitoring. Media training. Owned media/messaging. Media relations. Social media management.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As a top public relations firm, we have adapted, developed new strategies and embraced new tools that allow us to move forward in an ever-changing and excessively noisy landscape. A charismatic, media-darling mid-level exec is better than a guarded or overworked CEO any day. What media placements will truly move the needle?

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Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

I was between jobs and taking an advertising and public relations certificate course at Northeastern University in the evenings, when I found a job listing with the City of Boston. They called it program marketing; essentially it was public relations and communications. How did you get your start in PR?

Social Media 120

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips. PR Couture.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

It’s no longer enough to protect and serve their communities; law enforcement agencies must now rebuild public trust. Below are five basic steps nearly any police department can take now to build and maintain public trust and goodwill in preparation for crisis. Step #1: Partner with a public relations/communications firm.

Communications 60

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

However, that process is sometimes leaving publications with subpar visual content, especially those with fewer resources than The New York Times. “At When a reporter or editor is mulling over the publication of a story, guaranteed high-quality images could be a make-or-break part of the project. What do you think?’

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

Monitor the media environment. Media interest in this story will continue until the public health crisis abates. For example, a producer recently told us that they’re specifically looking for medical stories unrelated to the virus this week, and we’ve found that strong, timely pieces with a news hook can still find a home.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

SEO 66

SEO Engineering Google Content Marketing 66

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Lisa Arledge Powell is president of MediaSource , an award-winning communications agency that specializes in video production, public relations, social media and strategic insights, constantly securing national exposure for major brands. Remember, we’re all in this together. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., I get to work with so many different types of media on a daily basis – from tech outlets to both long- and short-lead lifestyle/consumer publications, to national and local news stations. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

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Polaris

APRIL 28, 2015

Your corporate communications department or PR agency emails you the first draft of a press release and asks, “What do you think?”. Yet most of the time, it’s hard to know where to begin—especially if you don’t have a public relations background. Did your agency use the correct language to talk about your products or service?

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Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. You also do a ton of media relations-TV work in town. And, what’s the one tip you’d give other PR/media relations folks for getting their clients more TV appearances? Who are some of your clients?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

An embargoed story is sent to trusted journalists prior to the release, and includes a specific day and time when the embargo will be lifted and the story can become public. Don’t forget: If you are pitching an embargoed story you need to be responsive and have experts available in advance when the media inquiries start pouring in.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee. According to the 2016 Trust Barometer published by agency Edelman Health, the general public’s trust in healthcare in the U.S. What does that mean?

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Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Put together after a YouGov study of 228 agency and in-house PR professionals across a wide range of sectors, the results are, for me, both encouraging and worrying. Agency and in-house skill sets continue to grow, which makes common sense considering the growth in digital and practitioners having no choice but to skill up.

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