The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Picture this: a recent college graduate with a passion for storytelling and flair for writing searching for a job amid a global pandemic. Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors. Sounds nothing less than crazy, right?

Agency 68

Agency Internal International Storytelling 68

Onclusive

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The poll respondents include in-house communicators and PR teams from companies of all sizes, large and boutique PR agencies, freelance PR professionals, and the C-suite. Which PR agency services are most relevant to your business’ primary needs? How well does your executive team understand how to leverage PR?

Industry 221

Industry Crisis Management Measurement Data 221

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Relationship building takes time.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. Others read more tech-focused sales news from enterprise reporters at publications like TechCrunch and VentureBeat. Think about it. Probably not.

B2B 156

B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With infinite digital space coupled with dwindling consumer attention spans, a PR agency’s greatest task is to cut through the content clutter and help brands attract, capture, and retain consumers by way of the media’s reporting. In fact, Pew Research Center reports that a quarter of U.S. as an internal gut check.

Video 52

Video Agency Viral Nonprofit 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. PR Reporting. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Media Measurement.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

The Proactive Report

APRIL 28, 2015

David Berkowitz, CMO of the digital agency MRY in New York City, has a different idea: he sees storytelling as just another broadcast activity, when in fact, the power of story lies in the response you evoke in the audience. Decentralized distribution: Brand storytelling often aims to contain the content where it can be controlled.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Tools Digital PR Course 100

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 28, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The Holmes Report recently shorted-listed our Asia Pacific team as Tech Agency of the Year in the region. As an agency that competes against companies 50+ times larger, this type of industry recognition is important.

Industry 127

Industry Storytelling Agency Report 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. The post A Journalist’s POV: 3 Questions From A PR Agency appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. People are visual.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Print Storytelling 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2014

For my team, for my clients, for the Agency. Also, while my focus is ink, I don’t actually get to talk to actual reporters very often. It’s important to stay connected to reporters. I like talking to reporters (I used to be one), and I think it’s really important to lead by example. What are your main focuses as an AD?

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Agency Pitching Training Meeting 146

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

I’ve brought that lens to the agency space and as a consultant. I have been on the client and agency side of the relationship. The easiest way out is one of the two paths that a lot of agencies take. Reporters can also tell the difference between very rote talking points and something that is deeper.

Ethics 70

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 70

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

By now the big changes that have occurred since the days of Walter Cronkite – a 24/7 news cycle, a global and interconnected focus rather than a local one, the reduction of reporting staff by many media organizations in the rush to remain profitable (accelerated in the era of social media platforms) – are well known.

Media Relations 106

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. Our facility to identify what’s of interest and effectively engage with the right reporters at the right tim, can be the difference between a stand-out success and an initiative that falls flat. Those are all desired outputs of a good PR campaign.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

Before my time at adidas they were actually my client, as I worked for the brand’s PR agency for almost three years. The fusion of these groups truly mirrors the current state of the news making and storytelling industry as a whole. The traditional cadence of pitching stories to media has even evolved as well.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. The PRWeek piece reports VMware collaborates with customer care to find these stories. This shows that good storytelling in content marketing isn’t a campaign, it’s a culture. Is your PR agency bring creative ideas to the table?

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In between milestone events, when there may not be much to report, you can focus on self-produced content. . At this point, I recommend that early startups initially hire a PR contractor who can develop a relationship with the business and manage the smaller amount of work that may not be financially viable for an agency.

How To 221

How To Media Training Storytelling Financial 221

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

According to USC’s 2017 Global Communications Report , written communications is second only to strategic planning in important skills for future growth in public relations. Reporters and other audiences have keen BS detectors, and overused, sensational language doesn’t persuade; in fact, it undermines credibility.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 2, 2019

The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) annual report on benchmarks, budgets, and trends, sourcing data from marketers creating content consistently for at least one year, reveals these highlights: 56% of content marketers increased their spending on content creation over the last 12 months. And what about us? Photo Credit: Kanda Euatham.

Content Marketing 45

Content Marketing Trends Report B2C 45

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 25, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. We learned earlier this month that The Holmes Report named us one of five finalists for Tech Agency of the Year in the U.S. While some pooh-pooh awards, I view the Holmes Report recognition as a big deal. Our staff works damn hard.

Industry 63

Industry Storytelling Report Agency 63

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. It’s hard to predict.” Comms budgets are up.

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Visual storytelling will be better and easier. If you’ve any doubt about the power of visual storytelling, check out these superb examples by brands large and small. In 2018 we’re likely to experience more technology-assisted visual storytelling and experimentation by brands. Get ready for more of the same in 2018.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

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

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 27, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post How to Build Better Relationships with Journalists appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. You know, we have other interests.

How To 195

How To Storytelling Communications Publicity 195

Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Reporters were inundated with pitches offering AI experts and “news” and became more selective in what they wrote — and who they wrote about. adults showed: AI PR and marketing opportunities Brand storytelling and PR is one of the most powerful tools a business has. Today, the requirements for AI PR success are steep.

Survey 60

Survey How To Storytelling Corporate 60

5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

5W’s Consumer Culture Report revealed more than half of all consumers are interested in investing on their health and wellness journey by splurging on products and services within the industry. In fact, the report reveals most consumers rely on word of mouth marketing and client testimonials when considering making a purchase.

Consumer 78

Consumer Industry Brand Branding 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss how storytelling and content help to build relationships with your community. How do you know the best type of content to share to support your storytelling? Sandra started her career as a reporter for a division of Ziff Davis and IDG Tech Network. News & World Report.

Radio 170

Radio How To Community Storytelling 170

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Everyone perceives advertising agencies as creative. The Holmes Report is doing its part to change this perception, conducting a study on creativity in PR (in cooperation with Now Go Create and H+K Strategies). Obviously, content creation and storytelling are sister activities that go hand in hand. Forget the football game.

Creativity 122

Creativity Communications Storytelling Transportation 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

According to The Holmes Report’s Creativity in PR study, which surveys PR executives all over the world, 68% of PR agency respondents say their clients are more likely to approach the PR team for “big creative ideas” than in the past. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch. Creativity in PSAs helps make a tired message fresh.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

Buchanan PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In fact, a report from this year found that consumers ages 18-54 prefer to find new products on social media. Leveraging User-Generated Content PR professionals understand the power of authentic storytelling, and social commerce provides an ideal platform for leveraging user-generated content (UGC).

Social Media 79

Social Media YouTube Instagram Trends 79

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The report highlights three including the following: 84% say the “perceived credibility of management team”; 81% say a “clearly articulated strategy and business plan”; and. Nearly three-quarters of the 200 corporate communicators surveyed for an October 2021 report by Edelman say businesses are looking at comms in a new light.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. The challenge for a B2B organisation’s marketing team lies in matching the news and storytelling values of the organisation with its prospects and customers. This isn’t journalism in the traditional sense.

B2B 88

B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. When she first moved to Texas, Bernadette didn’t set out to create a PR agency right away. Starting as a solopreneur.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Holmes Report – Echo Chamber Podcast. The Holmes Report blog is written by the staff of the Holmes Report, which bills itself as “the authoritative voice of the global public relations industry.” Authentic Storytelling Project. Industry or Workplace Blogs. The Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 57) “Change consultant.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

PRSay

JULY 22, 2021

In a 2017 study published in Harvard Business Review , people who worked in high-trust companies reported 74 percent less stress, 50 percent higher productivity and 40 percent less burnout than those at low-trust companies. Kristin Daher is founder and chief storyteller of Powerhouse Communications in Orange County, Calif.

Employee 148

Employee Exercises Study Meeting 148