Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. We selected two winners. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Winner #2 will be announced next week.

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

It’s always fascinating to take a look at how a brand is marketing to us as consumers. For marketing pros, looking at advertisements or seeing branded content may be more detailed than the average consumer. We prefer to see things through the lens of the brand, learning their process and their creativity so that we […].

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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 the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message. Bad timing.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In the 1990s, consumer and advocacy groups aggressively targeted organizations about CSR in their supply chains, and this trend has only intensified since then. Images: DonkeyHotey , epSos.de , William Murphy , Paul Miller ( Creative Commons ). Emphasis on supply chain is growing.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

To us, it’s not just pursuing media relations — or any tactic — blindly, but rather looking through the lens of where your audiences spend time and how you can be relevant in those spaces. Not every campaign needs highly produced creative or to run across every single channel. But what does “modern PR” mean?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

During my time in PR, I’ve worked on many different accounts in all different industries – ad tech, retail, cybersecurity, consumer tech, the list goes on. PR pros are very creative and have the skills to take something bland and make it exciting and relevant. Without creative thinking, it would have never happened. .

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

However, now that influencers have become commonplace and the FCC is cracking down on disclosures , consumers aren’t as easily captivated by celebrity promotions for hair regimens and face creams. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Highly-targeted story angles. Social activism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. Go for it in brainstorms – Creative sessions can be challenging.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What started out as a Snapchat-like platform for younger generations of social media influencers and general users for sharing video snippets has grown into an essential platform for marketing and advertising. Creativity is the only rule. What separates it from other social media platforms is the creativity it affords users.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 9, 2017

Business Wire is proud to announce that two of our very own thought leaders have organized creative, and unique, panels that all communicators can benefit from and now’s your chance to vote them in and make them a reality. We’ll also tackle how both sides, are harnessing this technology to feed seemingly insatiable news appetites.

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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. What are your secrets for media relations success?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Training. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Consumer Electronics Show and SXSW have gone virtual this year, and most events well into summer are still being planned in virtual or hybrid formats. Yet savvy producers created compelling online conferences with the help of tech advances and good old-fashioned creativity. Virtual is more “real” than ever.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too. That’s unlikely; however, automation can and will help us sift through data, target client customers and, to a degree, optimize media relations.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . “I see a few things.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At Konnect Agency, our experts have identified some common pitfalls we’ve seen in Public Relations, Social Media and influencer, Creative, and Paid marketing…and our tips on how to avoid them. Consider what insights or consumer behaviors your client can offer that resonate with the broader context.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here are some examples of times when I broke the PR agency or media relations “rules” and was rewarded. The agency review process can be confusing and time-consuming, and it helps to focus on the single individual or handful of executives with real decision-making power. The same is true in media relations.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Side note: every PR plan *should* include messaging, media storylines, events, creative ideas and activations, and other tactical elements that support the goals. This is especially true as we all gear up for a year marked by continued inflation, a recession and overall declining consumer confidence.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Machine vs. Man: Does AI Efficiency Trump Human Creativity? No matter how powerful or disruptive it may be, generative AI simply cannot carry out the strategic thinking, creativity, real-world experience and authenticity that content marketing requires in order to be successfully implemented.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s easy to relegate media list development to the remedial PR file — things that are too basic to analyze or improve. But for PR and media relations people, a good media database is critical. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities.

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OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. While Jen’s media background spans a variety of clients and industries, including food, agriculture, consumer, and financial services, Jen is also passionate about sustainability and loves fostering relationships with sustainability and ESG journalists.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

With Pew Research Center’s 2016 State of the News Media showing audience growth in cable and network news , as well as an explosion in the digital video sector, brands’ communications strategy must look beyond the written word. When done right, they can be creative and compelling. Your Pitch Team. That’s not all, though. 

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Business Wire

JUNE 23, 2020

Ellen Roseman is a Canadian writer, specializing in personal finance and consumer issues. Roseman is also a renowned journalist who has been a strong advocate for Canadian consumer rights for the past 35 years. There is plenty of evidence of this in her current column at LowestRates.ca , as well as in her multiple published books.

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Cision

MARCH 15, 2016

With a strong media relations strategy, you can widen your brand’s reach and expand its audience, says Stan Steinreich, president and CEO of Steinreich Communications. Stan has extensive experience in getting media coverage for his clients. As an industry, we need to be more creative to help them achieve those goals.

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Cision

AUGUST 10, 2017

There are always last minute curve balls, but if you can get ahead of them with proactive and creative thinking, it cuts out a lot of the stress and keeps the process fun! What is your secret to media relations success? As an industry, we will have the opportunity to be even more creative, and to elevate our overall approach.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Christoph Luke | Christoph Luke Media Relations.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Just as a turn of phrase can shift consumer trust in a brand’s favor, a misjudged tone in the brand voice can also derail your efforts.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? They forget, or worse still ignore the main reason people converge on social media, which is to build and maintain connections through P2P (person to person) communication with friends, family, mentors, colleagues, newsmakers and other HUMAN beings. Be Helpful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories. So, if you want a more personal approach to your ad tech news, this is the way to go.

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Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

Generative AI tools can help with tasks such as brainstorming, copywriting, research, planning, and automating routine and time-consuming projects. This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. Media Relations AI tools can also be utilized in media relations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

.” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz. Media must deliver new and compelling information to consumers instantly in a hotly competitive environment, and we’re here to help.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. While you should pay attention to the level of adaptability, you should consider how your audience wants to consume media. Instagram Reels can be used to promote brand awareness and even recruitment.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Awards, providing a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of Hispanic market campaigns across several categories. In general, PR is having a more profound impact on overall marketing initiatives and has come of age, much like Hispanic consumers. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony. 16) Creativity as an employable skill.

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