ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. Creativity strikes back. Starting in 2013, brands started hiring journalists to work on their content programs. The brand has won or been nominated for just about every content marketing award on the planet. The brand purpose craze.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing Travel 111

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Earned media refers to attention and exposure that a brand receives organically, without direct payment or control over the content. Earned media is a PR tool for reaching additional audiences and building brand awareness.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Today, Mika runs TMI (The Mas Ink), a boutique PR firm.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? Use people.

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That means cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy, creative and tactical to ensure their companies are noticed by target audiences. . For example, there are multiple contacts at The Wall Street Journal that cover cybersecurity. Approaching any one of them without understanding what they cover will ensure your pitch is ignored.

Enterprise 261

Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Growth of independent journalism. “We Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. If leadership insists that only splashy features in Fast Company or The Wall Street Journal will do, it will miss many opportunities. No creative spark .

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

He has also led “media for media” communications for investigative journalism non-profits. I want Fenton to be the go-to agency for advocacy organizations, non-profits, foundations and sustainable brands. And I want to grow what we’re doing in video, digital and creative. Send the extra couple of pitches.

Public Affairs 0

Public Affairs Nonprofit Pitching Video 0

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

It’s also nice to see programs like this where engineers have the opportunity to be a little more creative with their designs because they know the end result is for demonstration purposes, but could help lead to future solutions. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Meeting 74

Meeting Media Engineering Journalism 74

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

According to Reuters Institute for The Study of Journalism’s 2015 Digital News Report , the way people are accessing online information differs from traditional media. Looking to pitch traditional media outlets? Army Europe Images , Alan Levine , Elvert Barnes ( Creative Commons ). Geographic Specificity. Images: U.S.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Radio Media 120

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

Daniel Sieger, senior vice president of brand strategy at Cengage, says instead of explaining all the details, give your audience an idea of what you stand for. In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication.

Education 227

Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

Brand strategy teams set mandates around key messages by creating a boilerplate, message card, branding guidelines and so forth. Marketing’s job is then to identify key audiences and directly market to them through the lens of the brand. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product. Magazine, and more.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

We can’t ignore technology’s transformational potential, and the necessary focus on managing truth and accuracy in journalism and PR. While AI can automate, streamline, and improve the work we do, it can’t bring the same level of creativity, intuition, and certainly not the relationships (putting the “relations” into public relations.)

Crisis Communications 52

Crisis Communications Ethics Creativity Crisis 52

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

When your brand has news, whether it’s a new product, an award or a special event, you want to tell as many people as possible. But a combination of PR efforts can help increase the likelihood that more people will hear your news and follow your brand. Follow these four strategies to get the most out of your brand’s news: 1.

Social Media 120

Social Media Pitching Writing Report 120

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Digital communication makes it easy for anyone to post about your brand. Morgan Givney, account manager at BizCom Associates, says brands need to put in the work to protect their reputation and maintain their online presence. I really fell in love with how strategy can be supplemented with creativity to share your client’s story.

Social Media 227

Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

Cision

JULY 20, 2016

Your brand’s effectiveness depends on communicating its story in a way that resonates with audiences. Rachel Madden Johnson, account supervisor at 3rd Coast Public Relations, says brands should invest in unique opportunities, such as thought leadership and research, to cut through the noise. But how do you know what will resonate?

Leadership 120

Leadership Local Pitching Social Media 120

Landis PR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Don’t be that confusing brand or service. What works and what doesn’t varies by brand/client/organization. Any brand/organization with people has stories. The rise of “good news journalism” presents another opportunity for media outreach. If I think of some crazy pitch or stunt or partnership, I put it in there.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Communications Measurement Resources 98

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. to generating reports to showcase how our team’s earned media, social media and marketing results have effectively translated to drive success for the brands we represent.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Don’t fall for a slick pitch. Charity Navigator, The Journal of Philanthropy and even the Better Business Bureau offer updated information. If the company you’re representing doesn’t have quite as natural a tie-in, it may be wise to do some creative brainstorming at the outset to help determine the right cause.

Local 120

Local Corporate Groups Ethics 120

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. I decided to give journalism a try and in my introductory course quickly realized that perhaps I wouldn’t be the best news reporter.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Agency 36

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. I decided to give journalism a try and in my introductory course quickly realized that perhaps I wouldn’t be the best news reporter.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

4) Emphasis on professional journalism. Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. If you write a newsworthy press release and pitch it to the right people at the right time, your chances of coverage go up. Comment: Amen. Talk to Us

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

With it came cries for corporate journalism. Because content and the incredible amount of social media posts used to promoted suffer from over-messaged sales pitches. Each bad communication also taxes the community’s good will, causing them to tune out and look upon brands as spamming mechanisms. What do you think?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I was studying acting at the time.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

From there it reads: Digital Build and Production, Multimedia Content Creation, Insight and Planning, and Creativity – all before Media Relations, listed at 15.1%. But we’re also keenly aware that media relations programs continue to be one of the top requested campaigns by brands when they’re seeking a PR agency.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Cision

MAY 8, 2015

Firms are hiring professionals with titles such as “head of planning,” “strategic insights leader” and “brand planning director,” and they are mobilizing this new bench strength to win business formerly reserved for other disciplines. Fueling creativity is hard. Profile of a planner.

Creativity 120

Creativity Survey Advertising Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Presumably your account is being serviced by the same competent, experienced team who pitched your business. We may live in a world full of texting errors and sloppy online journalism, but that’s no excuse for a professional PR team to slack off. Has the agency maintained staffing as promised?

Agency 136

Agency Print Course Travel 136

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. It’s also coming from those without a lick of public relations experience who are suddenly writing content and pitching bloggers. If you identify one publication each week, identify the right contact at that publication, then send a custom pitch?

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Publicity Pitching Social Media 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I started my career at Adweek covering the television business and competing against huge established newsrooms like The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. What insights will connect her more closely to the car and the brand? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What will she love?

Meeting 74

Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 74

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Digital PR there are different types of tactics and formats used for creating content, each designed to achieve links and brand mentions. However, if you want to reach the absolute top – we’re talking Wall Street Journal, BBC, Washington Post, etc. A great idea gets your foot in the door.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR Data Survey Construction 83

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of the main differences: Objective Public Relations: The primary objective of PR is to build and maintain productive relationships for a company or brand. Marketing: Marketing primarily involves one-way communication from the brand to the consumer, influencing purchasing decisions.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. How will your background in journalism help you in this new position? With so much content saturating the marketplace today, how can brands stand out? Now think about a brand like Apple.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2019

Developing strategic PR is crucial for creating brand awareness and promoting engaging content that consumers actually want to read. PR or “earned media” can be used to drive website traffic, engage and connect with target audiences, make connections within the community, and promote brands in a more organic way that people trust.

Strategy 76

Strategy eBook Consumer Fashion 76

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

An added bonus for you: Trade outlets aren’t inundated with pitches like their high-visibility counterparts, so it’s easier to get your pitch in front of the right eyes. Similar to trade journals, podcasts cover an array of niche subjects. This is when it’s important to talk about the niche audience of the trade outlet.

Media Relations 136

Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 136