Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. I coordinate a lot of TV segments and print/online interviews across the country.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Shift Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

One of SHIFT’s employee benefits is Volunteer Time Off to better our community. Here at the Boston office, SHIFTers volunteer at a local farm, at a local Boys and Girls Club, on local charity boards, at Habitat for Humanity and other great organizations. I guess Mommy forgot to media train her own kindergartener!

Local 60

Local Media Training Education Print 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. We’re also a fairly small team (about 12 on the external communications side), so we have exposure to a lot of different experiences – including crises.

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions. Will it likely be friendly or combative?

Media Training 180

Media Training Training Interviews Media 180

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Boggs said it’s important for executives to discuss different crisis communications scenarios and practice executing the plan through simulations. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes. You developed a crisis communications plan?’ The reporter agreed.

Crisis 60

Crisis Crisis Communications Insurance Insurance 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Actually the term originates with metal printing plates of prepared text that were distributed to local newspapers. But PR agency people often need to flag media stories for clients, either because it may have a negative mention of their brand – or in preparation for reactive media pitching. Let us know @CrenshawComm.

Agency 192

Agency Internal International Pitching 192