ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A new product launch. A solid marketing strategy can help drive quick awareness for a new product or service. As a complement, a strategic PR campaign is also very valuable, especially for a complicated or high-end product launch. You basically can’t have one without the other. A milestone event.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Consumers are increasingly conscious of eco-friendly practices, cruelty-free products, and ethical sourcing. Beauty brands need to integrate sustainability into their narratives, and PR plays a crucial role in communicating these efforts in an effective way to an audience.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Consumer Community Interviews 78

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. We see this too often in technology PR. Insufficient interview prep. Insufficient research.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. With that in mind, here are five questions that anyone interested in tech PR — especially B2B tech PR — should be able to address in a job interview. Good questions for a tech PR interview. How would you support a product launch for [insert client]?

B2B 159

B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2016

When PR agency professionals plan a product launch or news announcement, we do it with close attention to detail. We live in fear of sudden government resignations, a celebrity scandal or untimely passing, or – in tech PR especially — a surprise Apple product launch. Low-risk, high-reward. Go with it.

Product Launch 120

Product Launch Trade Shows Government Comparison 120

5W PR

APRIL 3, 2024

Press releases that announce new product launches, company milestones, or strategic partnerships create positive buzz. Engaging media interviews allow founders and key personnel to directly communicate the company’s vision and values.

Company 78

Company Product Launch Resources Employee 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world’s most influential technology event, the potential for automotive and mobility tech suppliers to make an impact at CES 2024 is strong, with a high-level of attention and interest focused on the evolution of mobility, from EV adoption and infrastructure to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and always-evolving ADAS technology.

Automotive 77

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 77

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

My big question: Do these wire services still have a place in the 2018 communicator’s toolbox? I set out to find out by asking a few trusted friends and colleagues across the industry: Cameron Potts, vice president of PR and community management, Deluxe. Ben Saukko, director of communications, AmeriPride Services.

Communications 83

Communications Public Affairs B2C B2B 83

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

In my last post , I shared three ways to bungle your product launch and touched briefly on preparing your executives for media interviews. 1) They think an interview is just about answering questions. In the majority of media training sessions I’ve done, the spokesperson plays “ping pong” with the interviewer.

Interviews 60

Interviews Media Training Training Trends 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Most importantly, a funding announcement should set the stage for a newsstream that communicates the company’s longer-term strategy and enables stakeholders and others to “connect the dots.” Your innovative new product is close to launch…but competitors are close behind. Emerging targeting technologies.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Still holding the title as the world’s most influential technology event , the potential opportunities for automotive and mobility technology suppliers to make an impact at CES 2023 could be better than ever, especially considering the pent-up demand for a return to the in-person experience. But that’s not all you need to be doing.

Automotive 74

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

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. Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For PR specialists , few things are more exciting than landing that media interview. Every journalist interview, whether it’s a top business pub or a targeted trade outlet, is a win. But an interview isn’t a story until it’s posted. In that case, it helps to conduct interview over email. Interview is deadly dull .

Interviews 309

Interviews Product Launch Radio Media Training 309

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

First, let’s address some common myths about public relations for technology and other startup companies. Myth: An innovative product will generate its own PR. A big new product launch typically happens once in a couple of years at best. Not necessarily. That’s a recipe for reputation disaster.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

For an advertising technology client, one exec speaks about technology with such fervor — and such color — that listening to him is like a cross between an inspiring TED talk and a stand up comedy set. A recent study showed 86 percent of B2B technology buyer used social media in their purchase decision process.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

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. Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

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. They’ll always require a do-over that costs time and money. Bad timing.

How To 149

How To Government Product Launch Internal 149

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands. Now, internal is external. Alignment is life.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

Because of advancements in technology, companies can build a better media kit that not only provides easy-to-digest information on brands, products, services, and leadership, but also engages media contacts—increasing the likelihood of obtaining positive media coverage. What’s the best way for them to reach this individual?

Media 68

Media Leadership Product Launch Television 68

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Furthermore, just as technology has made it easier for businesses to create videos, it is now much easier for people to view them through social media and other platforms used on a daily basis – making it one of the most popular ways content is consumed. Slack – So Yeah, We Tried Slack…. Always – #LikeAGirl.

Video 62

Video Sports Film Employee 62

Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2015

Don’t rely on basic corporate announcements or product launches. Is your client developing a new product within a budding industry? Improving ROI by X percent is great, but business reporters are more interested in how people are using technology in unique and unprecedented ways (e.g., Give them something unique.

Print 60

Print Product Launch Fashion Report 60

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This time, for a more thorough understanding of how the situation might have changed or evolved, I decided to conduct a series of opinion interviews with several Italian female PR practitioners (recognized by name at the end). All of the women interviewed are PR practitioners, some at the executive level. today’s biggest challenges.

Interviews 40

Interviews Enterprise Corporate Internal 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The story can then be released to other media after the exclusive runs.

Pitching 189

Pitching How To Media Interviews 189

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Recently, the Consumer Technology Association announced that not only will CES2022 mark a return to an in-person format after last year’s digital-only event, but also that the automotive sector is on pace for record growth at the 2022 show. Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc.

Automotive 107

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 107

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

In an interview with TIME Magazine last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an interview with TIME last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The evaluation phase gathers intelligence into historical performance, technology infrastructure, success potential, marketing assets, competitors, industry trends, and resources. Potential discovery research elements include: Competitor analysis (brand positioning, marketing strategies, pricing, product mix, website).

Marketing 52

Marketing Analytics eBook System 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2017

Early and open communication with analysts can help inform a company’s ideal messaging, help position product launches, and actually support customer referrals for costly services with lengthy selling cycles. Analysts are quoted in 1 in every 9 technology-related stories, so their influence is clear.

B2B 120

B2B Trends Product Launch Report 120

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. I was destined to work in the field of communications.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228