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”. What is public relations?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Public relations is an intensely competitive industry. If you’re being interviewed for a role that supports several ad tech clients, for example, you might be expected to rattle off several relevant publications like Adweek, AdAge, Digiday, and AdExchanger. How would you support a product launch for [insert client]?

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Melissa Strle Dive into the dynamic world of Public Relations with this essential PR glossary. A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. Brand advocates include customers, employees, and influencers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. What happened, and what are the mid-course corrections necessary? Here are some of the most likely mistakes.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. And sometimes what employees want to hear or potential employees want to hear is one thing, but there has to be consistency with what’s going on externally.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

You wouldn’t want your business to have negative press , which can push consumers and potential employees away. Collect Market Data. Use the data to determine how your brand story corresponds with market trends. Involve your sales and marketing teams when gathering this data for it to be useful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Both the practice and business of public relations has grown enormously in recent years. And as PR budgets have increased, the day-to-day practice of public relations has changed. Back in the day, we rented a TV entertainer or book author for a product launch. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Great for parties and gifts, but not so great for public relations. Our informal poll elicited some interesting – yet undesirable – surprises we all strive to avoid in public relations work. 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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Supporting a product launch? Prioritize your audiences, from customers to stakeholder groups that may include employees, funders, distribution partners, and others. The practice of public relations is about telling stories, and all good stories have compelling themes. Write a rock-solid PR plan. Define your objectives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

At a certain point, most small businesses outgrow their first forays into public relations. These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch?

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Guessing what sort of reputation you, your product/service or business might have based on a few recent interactions is very dangerous. No data means no depth. Start with your employees first because they are the window to your company’s soul, and if the team isn’t feeling it, then the customers certainly won’t. It is earned.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Guessing what sort of reputation you, your product/service or business might have based on a few recent interactions is very dangerous. No data means no depth. Start with your employees first because they are the window to your company’s soul, and if the team isn’t feeling it, then the customers certainly won’t. It is earned.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

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. In addition to videos, add product photos and even office photography (i.e.,

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Brands will look to public relations professionals to help them not only write compelling content but also place it in industry trade publications and other media outlets that may be a fit. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant and Writer, Garrett Public Relations. A great data divide.

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Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

A successful campaign requires research, data-driven insights, audience identification, objective setting, messaging strategies, and much, much more. Improved Stakeholder Engagement: Through strategic comm efforts, campaigns have the power to engage and connect with various stakeholders such as employees and investors.

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5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

Data breaches, security loopholes, and service breakdowns are just some crises that could send a tech firm into a frenzy. Crisis management blueprint The foundation of public relations crisis preparedness is a detailed crisis management blueprint. This document serves as a guide, outlining the course of action during a crisis.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

This can take the form of working with executives to formulate near and longer-term digital strategies, to educating divisional marketing teams on industry trends & best practices, to planning/executing/measuring/optimizing paid campaigns for proof of concept or to support product launches. It all depends on the day.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

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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. You wouldn’t approach a meeting with a prospective customer that way, and this reporter has the capability to reach many prospective customers, current customers, investors and employees.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

However, not all product or brand releases warrant a press release. If you are launching a new brand or product, tailor your press release to resonate with journalists at industry trade publications, so always tie it back to what they find valuable and relevant.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

A: I lead our marketing team, which means supporting marketing employees, setting the strategic direction and helping execute on it. Every day is very different; I might be writing a blog article or doing data analysis, or meeting with teams to figure out how to do the next product launch or hit a sales goal and so on.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Today, you can pursue startup ideas like videography, data recovery, app development, and SaaS careers from the comfort of your own home. However, if you do decide to create your own tech startup , you’ll need to lean on social media and PR when launching your product or service. Download our free Product Launch tip sheet.

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Business Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When you’re in PR, the holiday season starts early with long-lead publication deadline dates and doesn’t stop until the final “last-minute gift ideas” blog posts published in late December. Utilize the data Business Wire provides including metrics on volume, sentiment, influencers, geographic location, and virality.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

For those obsessed with follower counts, in the wake of Popeyes' viral triumph, its Twitter following shot up by 60% (compared to Chick-fil-A’s anemic 4% boost during the same period), adding more than 25,000 new followers for Popeyes, according to Thinkum data tracking. So what can marketers like you learn from Popeyes’ online victory?

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Keep in mind that larger organizations may have many more employees involved in the post-publication process compared with a startup or small business. And this process might look very different for multiple pieces of content surrounding a significant product launch versus a one-off blog post.

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