Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

The company polled 3,132 journalists in 17 countries across North America, Europe and Asia for this year’s report. When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Use accurate subject lines, not clickbait.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. Again, communication is key. . The post How To Set Expectations In Public Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. It’s PR, not ER.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Journalists love to take to Twitter to offer up best practices or, more likely, let off steam about the terrible pitches that clog their inboxes on a daily basis. The post PR Lessons From Twitter appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. A new company has very distinct needs and goals. Or, they may bring on a PR team just weeks before a key conference or product launch and expect a full plan rollout. No differentiation.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Professionals in this field strategize communication during challenging times to protect the reputation of the client. PR ensures effective communication with these groups to foster positive relationships. Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. PR involves ongoing efforts to maintain a positive image.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Reputation Product Launch 78

PRSay

AUGUST 5, 2020

We must be smart and intuitive in how we answer that question since this is a particularly challenging time for boutique PR firms and sole practitioners who work with small-to-midsize companies that must sell their goods and services daily or face the threat of going out of business. In 1997, the Kansas City-based Grove launched INK Inc.

Product Launch 196

Product Launch Pitching Meeting Conference 196

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A strong business case can help your proposal stand out amongst many competing priorities within your company and may be the key to securing your brand’s investment in PR. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. Having more media coverage means a company receives more customers and more brand awareness.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Landis PR

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a strategic communications agency, we spend a lot of time working with clients to articulate the “why” of what they do. First, let’s define PR strategies and tactics: A communication strategy is the north star that identifies target audiences, key messaging, and communications channels. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Strategy 98

Strategy Product Launch Storytelling Agency 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

If you’ve been charged with developing the PR approach and plan for your company, get ready; you’re taking the first step toward a substantive achievement. Supporting a product launch? It will design different tactics to communicate to the various stakeholders — all in aid of the program’s objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies have to work hard to generate any sort of media coverage, and between that, creating content for social media, blog posts, copy, and email campaigns, it’s a lot of time and effort spent solely on promoting the business. This way, companies can navigate any potentially negative and damaging solutions a lot easier and quicker.

Reputation 88

Reputation Crisis Product Launch Crisis Management 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But there are also initiatives that simply come too early in the life of a brand or company.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

With technology at the level that it is at now, ignorance is no excuse for any communications team. You need to actively monitor across all media channels for key mentions that pertain to your brand, product or service. Alerts that you can configure will help communications teams avoid and quickly diffuse crisis situations.

Company 73

Company Media Crisis Insurance 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a product launch or partnership often doesn’t. For B2B companies, this presents a massive PR opportunity. To be successful, here are three best practices that B2B tech companies and startups need to keep in mind. Your data only goes so far.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this case, PR strategies can help your brand use a broader method to communicate your messages to specific audiences effectively. Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A freelancer is an invaluable addition to your address book, because they are flexible, often pitching different publications, constantly developing their networks and available to take on all kinds of projects they might not have been able to as a staffer. It’s worth it, though. Most of the time they’re funny, sometimes a bit annoying).

Product Launch 100

Product Launch Pitching Meeting Corporate 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The PR plan has clear visibility objectives that call for earned media or branded coverage — and there’s news that will help tell the company’s story. But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? How does a PR team keep the momentum going if things get quiet?

B2B 147

B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

If one primary role of a communicator is to be the conscious of the organization, then this is a good time to voice that consciousness. 1) The PR tech vendors comms pros recommend The 2020 JOTW Communications Survey identified the PR tech vendors most likely to be recommended. Here’s this month’s PR tech sum. Nielsen reported that 5.8

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2017

Draw attention to your client’s company via new product or acquisition announcement, stunt or other media grabber. Allow time for lots of demos, if appropriate and make key company spokespeople available at a moment’s notice. You can even pitch media once CES has ended. Your main objective? Master the message.

Trade Shows 147

Trade Shows Pitching Product Launch Report 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are your company hours of business 9-6? It suggests for every 50 minutes of work, like meetings, pitching or writing, you should take a 10-minute break. These short breaks in your day will help avoid burnout, cut down on distractions, and overall make you more productive. Maintain ‘normal’ hours. Don’t skip Zoom calls.

Wireless 207

Wireless Product Launch Energy Meeting 207

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. company website, blogs). What is a Press Release?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. Here we will explore five food PR ideas that can help businesses successfully launch new products and menu items. This is where food PR comes in.

Product Launch 62

Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. 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.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

With more mobility-related companies investing in having a presence CES – all trying to catch the eye of top journalists covering the industry — it is essential to avoid missteps in your planning if you want to maximize your time – and maximize what surely is a considerable investment of company resources. We have a booth booked!”

Automotive 76

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 18, 2022

Shirley graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in public relations and a Master’s degree from Seton Hall in corporate and public communications. She worked in-house doing crisis communications and product launches for two more pharmaceutical companies before moving back to Georgia.

Meeting 107

Meeting Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Pitching 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Byline articles or essays on an issue or topic, carrying an exec’s byline, that are pitched and placed for publication in media are often a core of a thought leadership program. But these pieces pack more punch when timed strategically within a company’s overall PR efforts. Collaborate on ideas for written pieces.

Leadership 149

Leadership Product Launch B2B Software 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Of course, employee turnover can happen at any company, but when it happens on the agency side, it should be a blip, not a breakdown. Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Landis PR

MARCH 21, 2022

As a PR agency, one of our key asks is to determine what client announcements, product launches, new hires, etc., Below are five factors Landis Communications uses to determine whether a story will hold interest: . Impact – Is your announcement going to impact your company monumentally? By Andy Lowe. Learn More at: .

Product Launch 52

Product Launch Pitching Industry Social Media 52

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. For PR professionals, pitching anything “after the fact” might seem foreign, counterproductive or even downright wrong. Beating the competition is not only a status symbol for the company, but also offers various angles to explore and pitch.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

If your company isn’t leveraging social selling, you’re losing opportunities…and likely handing sales to your competitors. Social selling isn’t a buzzword, it’s a tactic successful sales teams use to communicate with their prospects. Some people think social selling means tweeting a pitch, or sending a proposal via InMail.

Social Media 120

Social Media Product Launch Pitching Instagram 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B PR pros strategically work with the publications and influencers who make a difference for their companies — regardless of how well known they might be to the general public.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2017

I’m not saying to ignore important deliverables or a CEO wish list, but any PR program will be more successful when its tactics are driven by an overall communications strategy, and when activities are seen as a means to an end, not the end itself. There are so many ways timing can work for you in PR, but it works against you as well.

How To 149

How To Government Product Launch Internal 149

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

With more vehicle-related companies investing in making a splash at CES, all trying to catch the eye of top journalists covering the industry, it is essential to avoid missteps in your CES planning if you want to maximize your time – and maximize what surely is a considerable investment of resources. But we’re already registered!

Automotive 74

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Companies partner with PR agencies to add value to their business, and that means offering new ideas and innovative ways of looking at the organization’s challenges and goals. Unless the engagement is with a state agency or company spending $1MM+ in PR, an overlong RFP is a bloated relic of a bygone era. Not so fast.

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Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

She’s been working in PR/communications for over 10 years and has experience servicing B2B and B2C clients of all sizes and in almost every industry. 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. I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

With the right PR approach, restaurants, food companies, and drink brands can connect with their target audience, generate positive media coverage, and create a loyal customer base. This includes crafting compelling stories, identifying media opportunities, organising press events , and managing crisis communications.

Agency 62

Agency Case Study How To Crisis 62