Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 25, 2018

We are surrounded by an overwhelming amount of social media platforms, communication channels, and mediums of interaction, making hard to differentiate our unique ideas from messages that we have already seen. So, how do you stay creative when you are inundated with so many different platforms to promote your ideas? Visit a Bookstore.

Creativity 171

Creativity Technology Social Media Travel 171

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

The 2023 North American International Toy Fair is a highly anticipated event in the toy industry. It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. They demonstrate creativity, playability, and quality. Attendees get a first look at these products.

Internal 78

Internal International Retail Trade Shows 78

Karen Freberg

MARCH 12, 2022

This is especially true when it comes to social media, as the industry continues to change and evolve each and every day. My social media class has some standard assignments that are always incorporated (ex. Think about this as a social media version of the Food Network Show “Chopped.” What were the results?

Creativity 99

Creativity Social Media Groups Video 99

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

By including internal employee communications as a significant component of marketing and branding efforts, and putting a dedicated team behind it, companies transform employees into brand advocates — employees who truly believe in the organization and can speak accurately on behalf of the brand. Expanding beyond internal memos.

Internal 137

Internal International Communications Strategy 137

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. Listen in for ways to get creative when you communicate on social and IRL!! Beth Nyland on Twitter.

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2020

In any normal year, this week would see the start of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Creative, marketing and PR industry events have either been postponed or moved online for at least 12 months. There's no need for industry awards for at least 12 months. I've written up the winners across all categories.

Creativity 78

Creativity Industry Crisis Management Sports 78

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It told the story of the public using social media to fight back against organisations.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2016

A wave of mild panic is sweeping over public relations agencies all over the land this week as this year’s crop of summer interns prepares to go back to school. If you already have a rigid gameplan for a student intern, be prepared to trash it. Your intern may be a beer geek, an art maven, or a whiz at editing smartphone videos.

Internal 120

Internal International Exercises Ethics 120

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

As my time as a Hoffman intern draws to an end, I am both excited for the future and fulfilled by what I was able to learn in these past three months. My internship fully immersed me in tech PR by allowing me to take on various tasks, like new business research, coverage reports, media pitches, bylines and more.

Internal 36

Internal International Storytelling Agency 36

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In a world of nonstop media, how can a PR professional cut through the noise to make a company’s brand stand out? It often comes down to the right media strategy. In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story.

Strategy 287

Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Nancy Kline talks about the internal state of mind in her book “Time to Think”, suggesting that the best conditions for thinking are when you’re at ease and free from rush or urgency – and it really struck a chord because it seems we might be doing the opposite. Explore ways to be creative and innovate. Avoiding hibernation.

Creativity 116

Creativity Employee Newspapers Crisis 116

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. We’re at a time in history when the media has become the scapegoat for what some claim is “fake news.”

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Conference Internal International Storytelling 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New York, NY (October 23, 2023) – Mod Op , a full-service digital marketing agency accelerating customer growth through human creativity and automation, today announced the acquisition of Crenshaw Communications , a leading public relations firm headquartered in New York City. For more information about Mod Op, please visit: [link].

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2C Creativity 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 20, 2015

Now, public relations professionals are as likely to be adept at HTML as they are with Photoshop – a far cry from the days when media pitches were the only creativity they were allowed. Creatives are trained in how to look at problems from many different angles to find a solution that is unique and unexpected.

Creativity 150

Creativity Healthcare Fashion Travel 150

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

According to LinkedIn data published this week, communications and media professionals are among the least confident among the UK workforce. Earned media is proving challenging, triggering those agencies that haven’t modernised already to invest in data and content and execution across paid, owned and shared media.

Agency 122

Agency Creativity Marketing Government 122

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

NEW YORK — Critical Mention — the leading all-in-one earned media monitoring and intelligence platform — has released Instagram tracking as part of its Earned Media Suite. The new release adds to the platform’s already robust Social Media Monitoring offering, which also includes Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Instagram 156

Instagram Industry Media Analytics 156

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Which strategic positioning direction should clients pursue, what kind of media material should be featured and how important it is to create relevant and eye-catching messaging content are integral to each and every digital communications effort. Having a clear path and story is something all PR pros will provide their clients with from go.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Inspiration/Insight : the process of generating ideas.

Creativity 96

Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 96

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 20, 2017

New research published by Ketchum in conjunction with Fast Company is a klaxon for dissent and diversity as part of the creative process in public relations. It’s an issue that we were keen to investigate at Ketchum in the lead up to this year’s Cannes Festival of Creativity. Engaging with publics as part of the creative process.

Creativity 87

Creativity Analysis Publicity Public Affairs 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 1, 2021

In the end, they usually told me just to promise awesome media coverage and leave it at that — no separate strategy or even tactics. Most have been replaced by creative digital marketing companies. Breakthrough creative. There is no one model for a creative services or PR advisory business. It was laughable.

Agency 421

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 421

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

If your PR team can only handle traditional PR and you also need social media, for example, it doesn’t make sense to spread out your budget to different agencies – you need a one-stop-shop. The agency is proactive and creative. They should be able to deploy any of the communications tools at their disposal to get results.

Agency 322

Agency Creativity Strategy Communications 322

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

The Hoffman Agency

MAY 9, 2022

While I have always been prone toward the creative side of PR, delving into analytical pursuits has expanded my skills and interests. Any creative knows that brevity is the soul of wit. Because I vocalized my desires, I have shaped a role that is my quintessential fusion of art and media. Sign me up! Don’t be one of them.

Internal 36

Internal International Construction Creativity 36

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the past, she has worked as a video producer and creative director for Voice of America. After a 30 year career in international media, Diane longed to tell stories in a different way. Championing this pro-aging message is Diane Britt-Smith. She is an accomplished actress, model, and voice over artist.

Instagram 162

Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Creativity 162

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

Between the newfound understanding that it’s okay to ask for help, the team-driven review process that has catalyzed my growth and bouncing ideas off one another to drive better creativity, it’s safe to say that I love being part of a team and more importantly, part of Hoffman’s team.

Internal 36

Internal International Pitching Creativity 36

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

Between the newfound understanding that it’s okay to ask for help, the team-driven review process that has catalyzed my growth and bouncing ideas off one another to drive better creativity, it’s safe to say that I love being part of a team and more importantly, part of Hoffman’s team.

Internal 36

Internal International Pitching Creativity 36

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day. Media leads are a powerful tool, and the key to earning coverage is learning how to really capture people’s interest.

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. A deep understanding of media and influence Experienced PR teams offer deep and varied relationships, from the companies they work with, to journalists and influencers.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Inspiration/Insight : the process of generating ideas.

Creativity 76

Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Maybe the story idea simply isn’t compelling or timely enough to capture media attention. Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

I began to realize there are many good reasons for PR and HR to work together beyond internal communications. To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. Additional considerations include, catering, hire a photographer, sharing photos on social media in real time.

Resources 78

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Media moves on Twitter.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance!

Financial 52

Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Selecting reporters based on what they wrote, the company believes is, is a better approach to media list building than traditional databases.

Analysis 147

Analysis Tools Software SMB 147