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The Power Of Creativity In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In PR, there is room to be more subjective, adopting the client’s voice to promote their brand or products. Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. We can still be inventive within a messaging framework; it just takes extra research, effort and creativity. .

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7 Common PR Mistakes Startups Make

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

That isn’t true; earned media is generated by hard work, research, and creativity. That’s unlikely, because PR is best at building brand visibility and credibility over time. “Me, me, me” A reporter wants a good story, not a sales pitch or a founder biography. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

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A PR Wish List For Holiday 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. A quality PR team will carefully research media contacts to craft relevant pitches tailored to specific journalists.

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9 Blogs To Make You PR-Smart

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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.

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Treat Your Communications Counselors Like Your Lawyers

Solo PR Pro

They are your partners and brand representatives, working to achieve your business goals. If it’s about earned media, then it might be about how pitching your position on a specific trend is unique and powerful and can draw additional attention. Why are you approaching this as (a pitch, a news release, a social media post, etc.)

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6 Tips to Become a Pinterest PR Pro

Cision

More importantly, how can use them to your brand’s advantage? Why should your brand be on Pinterest? They’re seeking the latest exercises and health tips for a summer-ready body. They can spot a sales pitch a mile off. But it can be hugely beneficial for brands ranging from event planning and travel to brick-and-mortar.

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