ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. But in most cases it’s important for brands to understand what will work with media and what won’t, and firms who don’t counsel clients accordingly fail on two counts – not delivering coverage for their clients and burning bridges with media.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Mr. Media Training, to discuss the challenges of crisis spokesperson training. The real-time news cycle and how it impacts in a crisis.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

For instance, one of his favorite ways of generating sources was to have a “deskside meeting” with people, talking casually over coffee rather than doing a formal interview. I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said. Now, that dynamic has completely changed. Photo credit: alex ruhl ].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

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. We once worked with a tech company that experienced rapid growth and found itself scrambling when media came calling. When does the team put out a press release?

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PRSay

JUNE 26, 2019

What would you do if your client pulled out a sheet of talking points during a live interview? ” During the interview, Hanks whipped out a stack of key messages that Disney had prepared for him — jokingly referring to them as “Gutenberg Bible stuff.” If you’re like many PR pros, then you’d likely be in a state of panic.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Decide in advance what your goal for the interview will be.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. And always be ready with a backup plan if the technology fails.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

These events, if not managed properly, might have a detrimental impact on the company’s brand. Using the services of an agency is an excellent approach to safeguard and restore your company’s brand’s reputation and brand image. Prohibition PR handle media relations.

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Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

Cheryl Byrne, a communications consultant in Marblehead, MA, says listening to your audience is one the most important things for a brand to do. In this interview, Cheryl discusses the keys to maintaining your brand reputation, the challenges social media presents and how to keep your audience engaged.

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PRSay

JUNE 26, 2019

What would you do if your client pulled out a sheet of talking points during a live interview? ” During the interview, Hanks whipped out a stack of key messages that Disney had prepared for him — jokingly referring to them as “Gutenberg Bible stuff.” If you’re like many PR pros, then you’d likely be in a state of panic.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

If you use this tool wisely, then it can earn increased exposure for your brand. When used properly, an embargo can help your brand’s story reach the widest audience possible. An embargo can be very helpful if I get the release early and have the opportunity to do interviews well in advance of the embargo date,” he said.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Whether you are working with an agency, handling in-house or preparing to kick off the RFP process, make sure you ask these questions among your team to spur the development of a comprehensive and executable media relations program in the new year. If you have a CEO who can slam dunk every interview, good for you.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

One result from the study: in contrast to the nearly 500 tweets from e-cigarette brands, marketers and resellers, there were zero tweets from public health groups about the effects of e-cigarette use. Relying on Traditional Media Relations Tactics. Leverage Online Influencers to Create a Movement. November 3, 2015.

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Also, know what your main communications goals are before hiring a consultant – they tend to specialize in certain areas such as media relations, crisis communications, business writing, etc. If you want media relations but none of you have ever spoken to the press, be sure your agency can conduct media training.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

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. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Use new tools.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This can include investors or customers.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Public Relations can come in many forms but for this post, let’s focus on media relations, community relations, online and social media. Media Relations. Do your homework on which media outlet is best for your product, service or brand and find the journalist(s) who cover your topic.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

Although it was long overdue, the timing seemed right to interview this PR Rock Star. I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. Without naming clients specifically, I’ll just say that I’m pretty sure you’d recognize them because you’ve very likely seen or heard them in the local media!

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Polaris

APRIL 28, 2015

If it focuses too much on the news, your brand message is lost. They are the foundation for not only your news release, but for spokesperson interviews as well. When your spokesperson gives a 20-minute interview, and provides the media with 100 sentences, only a handful of those sentences actually make it into the finished article.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

rather than just sharing a link to each show through Twitter, we pull out our interview guests’ compelling quotes and place these quotes in tweets with a dedicated link to the show landing page. The quotes pique far more interest around our guests and their interviews. Be different, but live to the brand promise: Gini Dietrich .

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I handle our media relations, whether it’s local consumer news or national industry pubs, I work to build relationships and create partnerships that can help enhance our brand. This includes strategy, pitching, building talking points, media training staff and distributing through applicable channels.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

One thing that every single person reading this post can be sure of, is that they have something to pitch the media relating to upcoming college graduates. I can talk to college grads (and I do) about personal brand and how to build a strong LinkedIn profile so they stand out in the job market search. Should they rent?

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