Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. For communicators, there’s have been a handful of studies published that will help you think it through. Figuring out which is which – is the challenge.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues. Feedback on pitches. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Crenshaw Communications!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Learn the coverage and beats. Narrate the story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. OK, seems simple enough.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help? How can brands keep up?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Yet, many PR teams look for technology shortcuts. Getting on the phone.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Here are a few themes we’ve compiled for pitching one of the top technology sites: CNET. CNET is a multi-faceted consumer technology site featuring some of the most knowledgeable journalists in their niche.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

ChatGPT’s sudden emergence into the limelight was enough to shock the world, giving observers a glimpse of the awesome power of novel technologies. As brands compete to successfully ride ChatGPT’s popularity wave, communications efforts have become incredibly important.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2016

After nearly 20 years as a technology reporter, Phil Harvey knows how to spot tech trends still in their infancy. As managing editor at CRN , he oversees news coverage of technology, telecommunications and the Internet of Things. In that time, he’s learned how to spot good pitches from a lightyear away.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The worlds of PR, marketing and communications are ever-changing and rapidly evolving, particularly in the digital era we live in. Platforms and technologies that appear to be promising fizzle out quickly, and new rules and regulations seem to emerge daily. Why You Need A Public Relations Agency To Help You Keep Up With Trends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Ad tech PR isn’t like consumer PR where you could be hitting up different people every day, and it’s impossible to keep track of changes without a deep database. PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email. Share relevant and timely data.

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

Two-way communication between organizations and their constituencies is the definition of today’s Public Relations. That said, powerful trends have sparked changes in PR and communications, disrupting lives, media, and business in a few years. Three PR and Communication Trends to Watch. Niche Targeting. Live Streaming.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 17, 2023

Communications, public relations, and marketing messaging can be both proactive and reactive, which may be why they seem so pervasive. Information overload occurs when you try to consume too much knowledge or data at once. Like many communicators, journalists are adapting to new technology and formats.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. Influencer content isn’t just for consumer brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2020

Unlike proactive pitching, where we push out client data or offer a company announcement, reactive pitching leans on the news cycle to maximize coverage. The year has already brought huge changes in many digital technology categories, like the news that Google will end cross-site third-party cookie sharing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. When pitching broadcast outlets it’s important to note the main differences between the medium and print, and to offer producers the information the need for potential segments. Are you pitching local news or national?

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. AI for social media Social media is another area where communicators can use generative AI to their advantage.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some may assume that those who work in technology PR have similar gigs – but the assignments can vary substantially. So just adding “technology” to PR does not shed much light. Job requirements for those pitching consumer tech products may be more like general CPG.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Now that we are in the fourth quarter of 2023, it’s time to ask yourself if your PR strategy is up-to-date with the latest pr trends and technology. As the PR industry’s worth grows, so do analytics and PR reporting technology. Personalized PR Pitches For a long time, personalization has been the focus of marketing.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

Should we continue to pitch the media and promote our news? Don’t Over-communicate. Despite the first tip, Sword & Script blogger Frank Strong reckons that this may be a crisis that defies the usual advice to over-communicate : Customers don’t need 500 emails from vendors telling them to wash their hands.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. This year’s theme was “Stream On,” all about how consumers use the many different streaming services available, how companies can take advantage, and what they have in store for the future. In recent years, that has included adtech.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. Every piece of information you receive after pitching serves a purpose. Verify information before you press send.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2020

Unlike proactive pitching, where we push out client data or offer a company announcement, reactive pitching leans on the news cycle to maximize coverage. The year has already brought huge changes in many digital technology categories, like the news that Google will end cross-site third-party cookie sharing.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 19, 2016

Approaching my first year working in technology public relations, I’ve started to reflect on how much technology PR differs from my former life in corporate PR. In my past, I spent time working with nonprofits and now I pitch tech trade outlets (some of which I didn’t know existed). Tech reporters run in a tight circle.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Don’t make research a sales pitch. This is meant to be a soft sell, not a hard commercial pitch. Don’t run away from consumers. When B2B tech brands consider research options, they can be quick to write off developing data that polls or surveys consumers. For B2B tech brands, walking that line is important.

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B2B Data Retail Survey 147

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As 2023 quickly approaches, communications professionals continue to plan for what the new year holds in store. Despite these challenges, communications professionals may want to reevaluate how they use Twitter. Is it time to invest more of your communications resources into content on Instagram or LinkedIn? ESG and your agency.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

How to experiment with the use of AI tools in your agency or communication team workflow. Its first customer is Coca-Cola which aims to use generative technology for marketing and consumer experiences. Task 4 – Generating a pitch We also used OpenAI to generate a pitch for the press release for pitching journalists.

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PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine. Combined, millennials and Gen-Z employees now constitute the largest segment of the workforce and a burgeoning consumer market. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Alexa, will technology change the public relations industry? Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches. The post Smart Speakers Offer A Clear Opportunity For PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2016

If you’ve worked with or for a PR agency, chances are you understand the difference between consumer PR and B2B PR. As someone who has worked with both consumer, consumer technology and B2B companies, I can hopefully provide some useful insight – with one key caveat: I switched over to the B2B side 2.5

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

We see this too often in technology PR. It’s far better to target the message so that it’s relevant to a specific business or consumer audience, with a plan to broaden or add new components once momentum is generated. The post 8 Common PR Mistakes And How To Avoid Them appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. It also allows for pitching through the platform, which checks off distribution. based PR tech players that offer a contact database, some level of pitching or distribution, and media monitoring include: Cision. Notified (formerly Intrado).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 17, 2017

Particularly on mobile devices, consumers are still using technology to block intrusive and irrelevant ads, placing pressure on digital marketers to deliver better ad messages. But most relevant of all may be the sheer amount of data available to consumers about their own health and wellness. Revenue will follow.

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