ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2021

You have a solid pitch or a compelling announcement, but the feedback from media is that they have too much going on to cover this story. People who move up at PR agencies know the best tips and tricks for persuading media why a story is newsworthy. We know what makes the perfect pitch. Have supporting assets . Be flexible .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

A startup or early stage company that’s considering a public relations budget may be wondering what PR entails. While winning media coverage can yield immediate gratification, public relations represents a long-term commitment comprising many activities. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. PR strategy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether you work in public relations or another service business, you probably have your own horror stories. Here are some of our scariest PR agency tales. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. We talked him out of it in the end.)

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether you work in public relations or another service business, you probably have your own horror stories. Here are some of our scariest PR agency tales. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. We talked him out of it in the end.)

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. It seems reporters are more frequently being asked to cover general assignments rather than the specialized beats we saw pre-COVID.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A new research paper spotlights flaws in the how agencies win business. It’s an issue that strikes at the heart of the lack of diversity in public relations. The issue was recently highlighted by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) which suggested that the issue had got out of hand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

So, in the fall of 2023, my business partner and I made some changes to our agency structure, and I acquired his half of the agency that we’ve been running together for 13 years. Before starting B2 Communications, I’ve always been in the agency world. I was pitching four reporters, three of which I knew pretty well.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on O'Dwyers It’s a question that has confounded publicists and public relations professionals for ages: when would a pitch sent to journalists be most likely to yield a response? A recent study on pitching effectiveness released by Tel Aviv-based PR productivity platform Propel may shed some light on this subject.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For top B2B PR firms , approaching reporters and tech influencers carries a great deal of responsibility. You want to make sure you’re representing both your agency and your client well, and a top-notch pitch is the best way to do it. When pitching top tech reporters, like most media, it’s best to be short and sweet.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

During that time, I learned a lot about the important — and ideally, symbiotic — relationship between reporters and public relations professionals. While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea.

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Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

As a PR pro, a decent portion of your job involves pitching the media. Your pitch can say a lot about you and your agency in terms of professionalism, so it’s essential to take the time to get it right. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media. Roxhill suggests that you need to pitch early if you want reach a news desk or business desk.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

Here’s a report from the May event and what’s coming up in June. The May edition of WaddsCon covered a range of topics from the COVID-19 impact on client/agency relations to the impact on print, and from measurement frameworks to professionalism in public relations. You can catchup with the replay on YouTube.

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

Adoption of AI in public relations is slow, hindered by skills and organisational investment A USC Annenberg and WE Communications report - Fascinated and Frightened: How are communications professionals viewing the ai opportunity ahead? finds that the public relations industry is slow to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI).

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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. Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. That’s one reason why embargo pitching is still relevant in today’s accelerated news environment.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Networking is the lifeblood of public relations. In today’s digital age, where communication has become more interconnected than ever before, understanding the significance of networking in public relations is paramount. It’s the secret sauce that can turn good PR professionals into great ones.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. publication frequency, last 3 articles written, etc.). Pitching to Canadian media?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2016

In our occasional series, “A Public Relations Situation,” we examine real-life PR agency incidents and how our team has dealt with them. ” Media relations is the bread and butter of most PR agencies, and therefore cultivating and managing journalist contacts is key. When a media contact bypasses the agency.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. What happens after the reporter says yes?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Occasionally checking a reporter’s recent work is not enough.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s always an exciting time of the year when we get to look back at what trends and tactics were successful, and which emerging practices can be implemented by a public relations agency to make our clients “All-Stars” in the new year ahead. Why You Need A Public Relations Agency To Help You Keep Up With Trends.

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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. Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. It was a good opportunity for agency and client learnings, however.

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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. How was your transition into public relations?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

Are you a college student or recent grad looking to gain experience in a top B2B technology PR agency? All candidates should have an interest in and basic understanding of public relations and marketing. Monitor and track media; report trends, create reports as needed. Help with social media content creation and report.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 14, 2019

According to most people who work at PR agencies , especially tech firms, using the phone for media conversations is outdated. Hardly anyone thinks it’s useful to follow up, or worse, actually pitch a story by phone. Mind you, it’s the same email pitch I already sent. The email pitch they never read. Do you know?

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI tools can help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively, but the focus on generative AI content overlooks more strategic and disruptive applications. View AI in public relations and management on Beautiful.ai The focus on generative AI and content in public relations overlooks a much bigger opportunity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I Be sure to ask reporters the ways they would prefer to work together. And of course, stay flexible. “I

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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.”. The top qualities reporters appreciate in PR.

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