PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’m excited about the New Year because it’s a busy season for the sci/tech fields, and I work as a communications consultant to science and technology companies. Powerhouse conferences are attracting well over 100,000 presenters and attendees to major venues around the globe. Not all presentation training is the same, of course.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Worldwide, society, business and the things many take for granted (conferences, face-to-face meetings, food service, travel, schooling) have been upended. Widespread social distancing and remote work has challenged all of us to pause and evaluate how we communicate, operate and manage projects in the workplace.

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

A great panel evening should have a provocative (non-promotional) topic, free food and cocktails, panelists from key media and influencers, and a plan for creating assets like video, bylines, blog posts, and white papers after the event. Media training. For a deeper dive on putting on stellar panels , see this earlier post.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee. Those of us who are healthcare marketers and communicators have a lot of work to do to gain consumer trust. Mine Social Media for Public Health Trends.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

If you’re waiting on a conference line and the journalist is first to join, it’s good to introduce yourself and thank them for taking the time to talk. If a lack of focus is a frequent problem for a given spokesperson, it’s worth a media training session to heighten their comfort level and preparation for future conversations.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

Social distancing, quarantining and an increase in working from home have moved many face-to-face meetings and conferences to video chat platforms. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. Make sure your home network can handle a video call.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Status calls can offer a way to showcase new ways of enhancing media relations activities. Conference and award submissions, social media support, media training, analyst relations, long-form content development, research and events may apply here. Showcase your offerings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Status calls can offer a way to showcase new ways of enhancing media relations activities. Conference and award submissions, social media support, media training, analyst relations, long-form content development, research and events may apply here. Showcase your offerings.

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How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

From our work with law enforcement clients and our stronghold in crisis communications, the recognition that effective communication is necessary — even critical — is no longer the issue. The question now is how can police departments develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy. The S.W.O.T.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The PRCA Digital PR and Communications Report 2016 reveals a sharp rise in digital PR budgets, but continuing concern over the lack of investment in training. Depressingly the need for more investment in training was also one of the main findings of last year’s report. There is a 31% drop in the use of expert blogs (21%).

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Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2014

Last week I spoke at the FutureComms14 conference and one of my remarks during the panel discussion on the ‘Anatomy of the Modern Communicator’ sparked quite a bit of feedback, both online and in subsequent offline discussions. public relations social media Training online PR PR training'

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Cryptology, the science of coding and decoding messages, doesn’t appear in the mass communications syllabus at universities. If you think the media training helped Brad, think again.”. I’m thinking we take a pass on producing name badges for the press conference.”. 42 Cipher Machine” pictured above (it’s a beauty).

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Barokas

APRIL 23, 2020

All of this spring cleaning got our team thinking about the housework our clients should be doing for their businesses and communications plans—as a general best practice, and if they are experiencing lulls due to COVID-19 shutdowns. Set up a media training 101 or refresher. appeared first on Barokas Communications.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

If you’re so inclined during your downtime, we’ve collected a list of some of our most useful posts this year, in case you missed them: 2015 Solo PR Pro Compensation Survey Insights Report – A detailed report on the findings from a survey of independent communications consultants that Solo PR Pro conducted.

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wiredPRworks

OCTOBER 19, 2015

On October 22 and 23, ISHMPR will host its annual Fall Conference where attendees will learn what’s new in healthcare marketing, hear success stories, visit with exhibitors, and network with their peers all in the fun and unique setting of the Discovery Center at the world-famous Brookfield Zoo. Barbara Rozgonyi, Principal, CoryWest Media.

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PRSay

JULY 17, 2018

If you can’t drive over and do sit-down meetings with people beyond the client contact, ask for video conferences. You start getting a heads up on a special or potentially controversial tip BEFORE it happens, rather than continually finding out too late to steer the communications around it.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. According to media reports, authorities have repeatedly corrected official statements about the shooting after those statements were contradicted by new information. Department of Justice to investigate.

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Prohibition

APRIL 23, 2020

Today’s fast-paced digital world presents a challenge as customers expectations are higher than ever meaning brands are expected to have full transparency and communicate openly. Because of this open narrative, often people take straight to social media to call brands out – when historically you may have just sent an email to complain.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

And then it hit me: this whole PR/Communication gig is not for the faint-hearted. media train and coach spokespersons. Heck, there have been times where I’ve been nothing more than a glorified assistant to a CEO at a conference… And I’m sure we’ve all been there. a leg extension machine sticking.

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Publicity Media Training Conference Journalism 79

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2018

Recently I spoke about media pitching at a conference where many of the speakers were journalists. With this in mind, I warned the audience that I was going to say things that some of these journalists might disagree with, even though my job is to help communicators build better relationships with them. How is this possible?

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Be clear on your goals so they can devise a campaign that strategically supports your vision with effective communications. 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.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Last Saturday, I had the great honor to keynote the eighth Minnesota Blogger Conference. Yet others have become partners or professors in our new sparked social media training. I say “great honor” because this is an event I co-founded with Missy Voronyak years ago. From our first, small event in CoCo St.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Is there a worse feeling than sitting on a conference line or Zoom call waiting for someone to show up? Media prep didn’t stick. Formal media training can be helpful for executive spokespersons who are new to giving press interviews or who need a quick prep for a new announcement or tricky situation. Someone is a no-show.

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Interviews Product Launch Radio Media Training 309

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

Image: UOregon Conference Services via Flickr, CC 2.o. Imagine you’re at a party. And imagine you’re a people person (if you aren’t already). Now imagine someone asks you the classic party get-to-know-you question: “What do you do?”. I am flexible on rates, depending on client/project/budget.

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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. Event PR: Manages public relations for tech-related events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize exposure and engagement. How does Tech PR Work?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post. Honesty and transparency are themes in all aspects of good corporate communications. Happy Mother’s Day 2018!

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And, after watching it, the movie’s primary message was one that resonated specifically with me–as a professional working in the communications and social media world. A few years ago, Jamie Plesser and I started sparked, a social media training program. By starting a conference series with a friend.

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Industry Conference Creativity Training 88

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Previously, she was the CEO of talkTECH Communications, one of the fastest growing tech PR firms in the country. Additionally, Iliff frequently moderates and participates on panels at leading technology and business conferences, and she has presented at countless conferences on the future of PR and big data. Those days are over.”

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share.

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Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Take that personal story, use it to help identify your core beliefs and what you truly stand for and try to remain consistent in all your communications, from online presence to physical interactions. Consider professional media training – you don’t want to go into an interview and have this happen.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

PR and communications predictions. Trust and relatability really come to the forefront for me when thing about marketing and communications in 2021. This creates renewed opportunities for marketers who communicate via podcasts. Predictions from PR and martech providers; and. My own predictions. Brand-to-brand collaboration.

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