Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For a start-up in the Valley – and for just about any technology company out there – a product launch is a major milestone. Many elements are working in tandem to get the product ready for prime time. Here are the three ways that we typically see product launches go wrong. Make a joke. Cathy Summers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. The company has secured funding that will enable a leap forward.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

World Backup Day (March 31) : If your company is involved in data management, storage or security, this day can be a great opportunity to share expert advice or product launches related to data backup. It’s also critical to prepare your spokesperson for the interaction, even if it’s not a formal interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies. We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. Should companies hire public relations people internally?

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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. It changed not only the product but its website, pizza boxes, and brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. But for companies who don’t understand that or simply can’t wait, consider mixing earned and paid tactics in the overall plan. Explain what is required

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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 there are also initiatives that simply come too early in the life of a brand or company.

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Consider yourself to be a company on the edge of something big? The in-house editor for the MOVE events also writes a press release before the event which includes product launches, demos and announcements from exhibitors which is then sent out to our press list. And we can tailor an opportunity just for you.

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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.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They handle employee communications, manage press releases, coordinate public announcements, and maintain the company’s public image.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. Here we will explore five food PR ideas that can help businesses successfully launch new products and menu items. This is where food PR comes in.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Of course, employee turnover can happen at any company, but when it happens on the agency side, it should be a blip, not a breakdown. Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc. Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams. And video content can be the primary tool to support those efforts. #5.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

With more mobility-related companies investing in having a presence CES – all trying to catch the eye of top journalists covering the industry — it is essential to avoid missteps in your planning if you want to maximize your time – and maximize what surely is a considerable investment of company resources. We have a booth booked!”

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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 .

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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. . In fact, earned media may seem simple when a company has news, but it’s not always so straightforward, particularly for B2B PR.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a broad term that refers to all the ways your company interacts with the public and with the news media. The goal of PR is to create a positive image of your company and its leaders through a combination of news coverage and social media outreach. Owned media refers to any channel that you and your company own.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s a B2C company that needs a high volume of sales or a B2B with a slower selling cycle, every high-growth business invests heavily in customer acquisition. First, let’s address some common myths about public relations for technology and other startup companies. The lifeblood of any startup is new customers.

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MaccaPR

MARCH 12, 2019

After 500 product launches, 250 online videos and 150+ digital campaigns for healthcare brands, StoneArch’s approach to brand strategy and content is likely to intrigue even marketers who aren’t involved in the world of pacemakers, stents, neurostimulators, hospitals, physicians and near-miraculous devices to treat chronic illnesses.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 28, 2022

When you have a more comprehensive view of how your editorial calendar can influence different areas of the company, you’ll have a better understanding of how to adjust it whenever you need to. An editorial calendar can help you change that perception by demonstrating how it impacts the company’s strategic direction.

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Barokas

APRIL 23, 2020

If your spokespeople aren’t getting enough interview time with the media right now, take it as an opportunity to refine their skills. Get some one-on-one time booked to help company representatives practice interview techniques, fine tune key messages and sharpen responses to “rude qs”. Set up a media training 101 or refresher.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

The company polled 3,132 journalists in 17 countries across North America, Europe and Asia for this year’s report. If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. Companies that do this will get more opportunities – those that don’t won’t – and you might just burn a bridge.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

With more vehicle-related companies investing in making a splash at CES, all trying to catch the eye of top journalists covering the industry, it is essential to avoid missteps in your CES planning if you want to maximize your time – and maximize what surely is a considerable investment of resources. But we’re already registered!

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Presspage

JUNE 19, 2018

At other times, the essentials have a narrower audience, as when Mayo Clinic posts a b-roll interview with a medical expert. To protect the patient’s privacy, the clinic recorded interviews with him and made those available, along with interviews with physicians.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B PR pros strategically work with the publications and influencers who make a difference for their companies — regardless of how well known they might be to the general public.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Following this rule shows your desire to keep your contacts informed about a company and industry on their radar, but not in a way that shows blatant disregard for what they cover. Your company newsletter. Developing that nose for company news that has external relevance can be key for gaining an audience with a specific reporter.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

With the right PR approach, restaurants, food companies, and drink brands can connect with their target audience, generate positive media coverage, and create a loyal customer base. Through effective messaging and proactive media relations, the agency successfully restored the company’s reputation and rebuilt consumer trust.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 18, 2022

It wasn’t until she moved to New York that she made the transition back to PR, working for hospitals and agencies — including Edelman and Manning Selvage & Lee (now known as the MSLGroup) — servicing biotech and pharmaceutical companies. I said, ‘Harpo — isn’t that Oprah?’ And she said, ‘Yep, exactly,’” Shirley remembers. “I

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In 2023, the event garnered the attention of over 4,800 journalists from around the world, providing unparalleled media exposure opportunities for participating companies. Unveil and Showcase Your Innovations: CES is renowned as the platform for groundbreaking innovation and product launches.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

You have candidates going on websites or getting materials from a company and they say X, Y, and Z. On the flip side, it could be celebrities and consumers who genuinely are fans of a product and are gushing over how great it is, but then get asked questions by other people, “Well, what about X, Y and Z?” PR is involved.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

A new product launch can have a predictable trajectory. When done well at the outset, a good PR team can generate a burst of news stories that are product-specific. Her charge was to present the app during seasonal broadcast appearances for back-to-school and Black Friday segments and interviews. An expert spokesperson.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2017

You don’t need a $500,000 budget to launch an effective PR campaign, but it’s important to be realistic about the budget that is available and to match the scope of the program to available resources. Even large companies make the mistake of skimping on funds for internal and external PR, and it sometimes comes back to bite them.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

From product launches to hosting an event, there is no shortage of creative ways and strategies to leverage celebrities and influencers for your brand. Celebrities are also utilizing their platforms to find ways to go beyond basic endorsements and product launches. Being the Face of a Brand.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Is it clear who we are offering for interviews, and what they can speak about?

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

Most companies today provide website visitors with a downloadable media or press kit. Designed to summarize a business, product, or event, media kits are primarily utilized by journalists and are typically known as a “one stop shop” for media contacts when they need quick access to information. What is a Media or Press Kit?

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