ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

More thought leadership opportunities. Over the past couple of years, many large publications have stopped accepting bylined articles and thought leadership pieces from outside companies. What’s more, it can be amplified through social platforms like LinkedIn, in prospect newsletters, sales presentations, and customer communications.

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PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific. I was a PRSA member off and on during my time abroad, including serving as an international delegate at large in 2014. Our list grew, but included: We’re journalists and storytellers. We’re diplomats.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Across airwaves and oceans, on flight lines and frontlines, Department of Defense (DoD) communicators are there, telling the story of America’s military. We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. Marine Corps or U.S.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing. Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On the positive side, something the client has overlooked or takes for granted could be useful information for media relations or storytelling. On the other hand, if there’s an internal problem, the agency needs to know about it and to prepare for any negative impact. At the end of the day, you want to hire an agency team you trust.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. ” — Stella Low, vice president of communications, Dell. Natan Edelsburg, COO, MuckRack.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As the anniversary approached, I’ve thought a lot about my experience as a deployed delegate for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. But here is what I do know — humanitarian communicators around the world will continue to be there when people need it most. Did he find that laptop? I don’t know.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Health Academy Conference: This event addresses PR and communication professionals in the healthcare industry, offering networking event opportunities and targeted programming. International Journalism Festival The International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, is Europe’s largest annual media event.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Melton is now communications strategist for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. Melton writes stories about the Johns Hopkins physics laboratory “not only for people outside the lab, but also for people internally to the lab, so we can share successes, share ideas and collaborate.”

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PRSay

DECEMBER 4, 2018

During a lesson about puns, alliteration and wordplay in my Art of Storytelling Master Class , a communicator asked, “Don’t you risk confusing people?” To cycle back to the initial qualm raised by the communicator in my Art of Storytelling Master Class, it’s possible wordplay may confuse your readers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Guest Post by Jan Griffiths, president & founder of Gravitas Detroit In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, internal communication has become more critical than ever for automotive suppliers. Employees can listen to podcasts while commuting, during breaks, or while performing routine tasks.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. Formerly Impact Live, this conference is a team-focused event that aligns marketing, sales, and leadership groups. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference . PRWeek Awards. Digital Sales and Marketing World.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. More than ever, companies will look to the communications function to help them thrive in this disinformation age,” he said. Storytelling. “In Show… then tell.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. If leadership insists that only splashy features in Fast Company or The Wall Street Journal will do, it will miss many opportunities. The post 10 Reasons Your PR Might Be Failing appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

JULY 23, 2019

20, Ling will share more of her story as a keynote speaker at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego. In an interview with PRsay, Ling offered her thoughts on news readership, storytelling platforms and appreciating the little things in life. Regardless of the platform, what do you think makes a compelling story?

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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. It’s what drives good storytelling. This applies equally to a product launch, leadership announcement or any news moment at the company. Why is “why” so important?

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. COVID-19 has driven the adoption of technology.

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Scott Public Relations

APRIL 9, 2021

My colleague Jeremy Church at WordWrite Communications in Pittsburgh (a fellow PRBI – Public Relations Boutiques International – member) shared some very astute observations about what this means for executors and communicators in the WordWrite Storytellers Blog.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The media landscape is continuing to change,” says Bob Kerlik, vice president of media relations at Pittsburgh International Airport. Other recurring Blue Sky subjects will range from developments about the Pittsburgh International Airport to updates and insights into the world of aviation. A former resident of Washington, D.C.,

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Brooks, director of communications at ESPN, had to think for a moment about how many years it’s been since she had a fall Saturday off work. 14, Brooks talked with PRsay about her career path and offered advice for students and new pros interested in a career in sports-related communications. Why did you decide to pursue this?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It’s increasingly clear that if you’re not already embracing video, it should quickly become an integral part of your organization’s marketing and communications strategy. Video not only adds context and tells an engaging visual story, but it also can help to humanize a brand and company leadership. Now is the time.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2020

She also gave a presentation on storytelling at Tuesday morning’s General Session, with a peek behind the scenes of the country songwriting business in Nashville and an introduction to an a cappella performance by Nashville-based recording artist Alison Russell. Storytelling is an essential aspect of being human and becoming humane.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. click image for higher resolution).

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Thanks to David for leading the way to innovation in marketing, PR, and communications. Storytelling success stories. Future trends in marketing and PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

It’s the role of the PR agency or internal team to create relevant news in the absence of a new product announcement or tech update. Branded content can help a company differentiate its offering through insights and thought leadership. A big new product launch typically happens once in a couple of years at best.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

After graduating college many moons ago, I moved to California as a journalist working for International Data Group (IDG). This is a company that sits at the intersection of the things I love: software, media, marketing, communications, and journalism. The following is a post from Cision’s new Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Lynch.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

Keri Tomsic, Strategic Communications Consultant & Owner, T Squared Communications, LLC. Optimistically, I look to a bright future for strategic communicators. As we near the end of this year, there is a spotlight shining on communicators and our work. PR is the storyteller of the organization.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. As a student of communications — the type with words, not satellites — I’ve been observing Huawei from afar since.more. Note: A version of this essay appeared in EE Times. Beleaguered.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whether it is handled by an internal team or an external agency, PR is a useful brand-building tool for startups, especially for B2B companies. Work to develop a point of view about the workforce, relevant government policies, business culture, leadership, or another broad topic and weigh in with your own content or comments.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

On April 29, PR News’ Matthew Schwartz will join Cision’s Heidi Sullivan on “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ,” a free webinar that will provide the latest video best practices for communicators. At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. Register for our free webinar now!

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

Today, she’s the vice president of Communications for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). There she leads a team of “storytellers of SHRM getting audiences to think, feel and behave differently across all channels via multimedia content.”. 10 Leadership Tips for 1:1 Meetings with Employees.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

10 at PRSA’s 2017 International Conference in Boston. Data can also help communicators tell better stories. Read on to learn more about how communicators can use data to tell better stories, and draw a link between their coverage and buyer behavior. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. That’s where data comes in.

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