ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. The overly commercial pitch. The long pitch. The “too creative” pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

But for familiar media contacts, knowing their interests and thoughts on major topics can expedite media opportunities. This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch. Understand and manage deadlines.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We can’t rely on having “new” news to entice the media. Those sluggish times—albeit frustrating—provide a perfect opportunity, however, to get scrappy and creative for your clients. Here are a few of the ways our team keeps a steady media relations drumbeat all year long. Not pitching reporters: Seems counterintuitive?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. Communicate with stakeholders . Our jobs are based around communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. The truth about media relationships is that they’re most valuable in generating a fast answer, not a guarantee of coverage. . Why bother?

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. I think we’ve established a lawyer can’t make guarantees.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. It’s PR, not ER.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. The more you do it, the better. .

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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 the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message. Bad timing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Allow the agency creative freedom. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary. Email outreach to media has added efficiency, yet it has also been misused by many PR teams. Getting on the phone.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Set workflow and communications processes right away. We like to sync with clients even before an engagement “officially” begins to hammer out how they like to work, preferred communication channels, ideal weekly call times, team roles and other specifics so everyone can hit the ground running on day one. Do a deep dive.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

After all, we are communicators. This helps brew individual creativity and allows everyone to share thoughts and collaborate. When conducting media outreach, our goal should be to persuade a journalist to engage with the information presented. As professionals, we must create realistic opportunities and communicate accordingly.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Passion is a powerful trait, and it doesn’t require expertise; it fuels creativity and resiliency. As public relations practitioners, we are often tasked with creating media releases, blog posts, pitches, social media programs and much more, all with tight deadlines. Without It, There is No Story to Tell.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

As an account executive on the account services team at SHIFT, my role is focused primarily on media relations as it pertains to my client roster. Although media relations is a blast, it has its fair share of challenges – the PR struggle can be very real. Which leads us to our next media relations challenge….

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At Konnect Agency, our experts have identified some common pitfalls we’ve seen in Public Relations, Social Media and influencer, Creative, and Paid marketing…and our tips on how to avoid them. Open-Ended Pitches: Editors are bombarded with pitches daily, and their time is precious.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

PR pros are very creative and have the skills to take something bland and make it exciting and relevant. We developed a DST-themed survey and pitched the exclusive to women’s health and fitness publications. Through our creativity we secured an exclusive in Women’s Running Magazine that sparked national TV segments.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. This article aims to help you understand what to expect and the pros and cons of working for a PR agency or integrated communications firm. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches. Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too. It doesn’t appear as if the smart voice era will be any different.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

Joining me in this week’s episode is Zainab Chaudary , Senior Vice President at New Heights Communications. I met her at a great session on AI and political communications hosted by Peter Loge at George Washington University. Folks who worked at that organization bring a very different perspective to advocacy communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Based on experience, I’d say that working for a well-recognized brand offers concrete advantages when it comes to media relations. There’s nothing wrong with this, but a case history for a smaller or lesser known client may say more about the agency’s ability to deliver consistent earned media outcomes. (Pro

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That isn’t true; earned media is generated by hard work, research, and creativity. Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

PR and marketing can also use the insights discussed to develop other content such as pitches, bylines, blog posts, and more. There are different ways to be creative with this. The post Tips for Planning a Virtual Panel appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Think about providing extras.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2019

It’s PR’s job to drive conversations and ideas that keep the media interested, but even more importantly, to let your clients know you’re always helping them succeed. Communicate – early and often. We’re in communications after all, so silence within a relationship is the kiss of death. PR pros keep it real.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The simple fact is, is that PR doesn’t just create positive sentiment for a brand, it creates engaging, creative and strategic content, which in turn can be marketing through media relations, social media, PPC etc. PRs need to think about this in a broader sense, consider this – ‘what media is my audience accessing?’.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Fortunately, this is second nature to those who work in communications. Many communication professionals have embraced its use even as we remain vigilant about its dangers. AI can help you ideate and create content but it is not a replacement for your experience, insights and creativity.

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