Shift Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We define the ask as thought leadership strategy. While it may seem like a simple activity — where clients just tell us what their leaders want to talk about and we magically secure coverage around said topic — successful thought leadership is actually quite complex. Step 1: Beware thought leadership in disguise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. . Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. Earned media isn’t always simple.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Mom and Dad are settling in with Lila as she will quickly learn how to draft a press release and pitch media. The post Crenshaw Communications Welcomes Lila Harihar! appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. We are so excited for this new chapter of your family and cannot wait to meet her. Congrats to the Harihar family! .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. The answer may be a strategic thought leadership plan. But remember that thought leadership is not directly about capturing new business. Stellar bylined content. Seize the stage at conferences.

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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

MAY 22, 2018

While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Pitching trade press can be easier than nailing a story in a large media outlet. How trade coverage wins. Trades placements yield good returns.

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The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When making public relations pitches, you need to put across your point and make a connection with someone in less than a minute. That’s why we’ve put together this article on how to build confidence in your PR pitch. Knowing your audience is the first step toward successful preparation for a pitch meeting.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

You have revised the company’s strategic narrative and toiled away on an external communications plan. The executive leadership team has yet to signal their willingness to help bring the message to market in interesting ways. Step one is to triage why the executives are reluctant to participate in external communications.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

But your communication alone won’t always convince them your brand can deliver on its promises. Look at other metrics, such as share of voice and your website traffic, to see if you notice any improvements since engaging in thought leadership opportunities. Remember to always include tracking links with your pitches.

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 16, 2023

It can influence content development, generate pitching concepts and provide the ability to be more efficient […] The post <strong>Thought Leadership: An Interview with ChatGPT</strong> appeared first on The Hoyt Organization.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. The post PR Tips For Reactive Media Pitches appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the public relations world, thought leadership is a big deal, but the term can start to feel old, fast. How do you infuse a thought leadership program with fresh ideas and get the most out of it for PR? Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program. Be strategic with bylines.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. PR pros and comms teams should consider developments in relevant international regions as a way to expand thought leadership for company executives. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical.

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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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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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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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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 15, 2019

Ten years ago or so, thought leadership opportunities in the business media world were somewhat prevalent. You could pitch bylined ideas to publications like Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Fortune and, given you were somewhat competent, you had a chance. You had to pitch the editor your story idea. She would review it.

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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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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Shift Communications

AUGUST 10, 2017

In a recent SHIFT blog , our VP of Marketing Tech, Chris Penn, answered the question ‘what is thought leadership?’. PR helps to communicate compelling stories to improve brand awareness, and by integrating thought leadership, it may help to generate qualified leads. Theresa Masnik. Account Manager.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. It could pay to reach out to event programmers and pitch your speaker, because no doubt their speaker rosters and agendas will be shifting.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 3, 2023

March 4, 2023 marks an important anniversary not just in the history of the nation and of the world, but of the power of effective communication. That means identifying and explaining need – whether for a more sustainable economy, for more helpful technology or for a new approach to leadership – is key to our job.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Confident in communicating directly, clients now recognize the SAE as one of the go-to on the team. Strong communication skills.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. The post Is kind leadership an oxymoron? appeared first on Firefly Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. Do you have any news for us to pitch? Never ask an executive if they have anything for us to pitch. The post 6 Things PR Agencies Should Never Say appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Why bother? To put a face to our emails.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. Awards in particular can be great ways to generate a morale boost for both leadership and staff. Create a leadership positioning. It’s a long-term proposition that sets them up for market leadership. Here’s how it works. Influence buyer decisions.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Then we review our weekly progress — what’s working, what’s not, and what we need from the client for media opportunities, planned pitching, and future news. While we’re constantly communicating through Slack, setting a designated time with each team makes it far easier to review our work. It feels a little cloak-and-dagger.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s all about… communication. PR is a part of communications, but ironically, we don’t always communicate well with one another within a team. Clear and cogent communication among team members ensures that every member knows their task and the deadline. What needs improvement? Writing still matters.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Then we review our weekly progress — what’s working, what’s not, and what we need from the client for media opportunities, planned pitching, and future news. While we’re constantly communicating through Slack, setting a designated time with each team makes it far easier to review our work. It feels a little cloak-and-dagger.

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Product Launch Meeting Report Technology 321

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

It will stop considering unsolicited pitches from the public in favor of invitation-only contributions. Rather than sifting through an inbox of thousands of pitches looking for the diamond in the rough, our contributor network is going to go invite-only.”. Thought leadership it requires continuous thought and leadership.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While she’s focused generally on consumer PR over her nearly 20 years in the industry, she’s had deep experience in food and beverage, restaurants, and retail communications while working at everything from boutique to global PR agencies in Chicago and Columbus. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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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. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. Thought leadership events keep on giving. The post 5 Surefire Ways To Generate Quality Content For PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

More than 50 years later, his words ring true as a map to become a better communicator in 2022. Teams must also devote time to communicating the need to increase fees and lower delivery speeds. Proactive crisis communication is essential to build equity, protect against hate and be accessible to people looking for good in the world.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. A well organized thought panel discussion around a key industry issue or trend lets a leadership team showcase expertise to clients, prospects and often trade journalists.

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Axia PR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Forbes caters to business management professionals and those aspiring to a position of corporate leadership. The magazine covers successful companies, individuals, industries, marketing, law, taxes, technology, computers, communications, investments, and management performance.

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