Mon.Jan 30, 2017

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3 “Shuns” Social PR Superheroes Can’t Afford to Shun in 2017

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post By Shonali Burke, Social PR Strategist, Teacher and Trainer. As you read this, I’m about three-quarters of the way through my month-long working tour of India. It’s been pretty crazy, as I’ve basically worked in two time zones since the time I got here, so you can imagine how much sleep I’ve been getting. But with all the craziness comes absolute wide-eyed wonder at just how lucky we are… that we actually live in a world where technology allows us to live and work from basically any

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Kevin Akeroyd Talks Cision’s Role in the Rise of the Communication Cloud

Cision

Cision CEO Kevin Akeroyd recently joined SiliconANGLE ’s John Furrier on its popular # theCUBE video series, the leading live interview show covering enterprise technology and innovation. In this interview, Akeroyd discusses what inspired him to join Cision as the chief executive, how the Cision Communication Cloud™ is trailblazing a new category in SaaS cloud technology, why earned media is every CMO’s best friend and more.

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PR Pitches Journalists Will Love

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. OK, seems simple enough. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. Keep your pitch under 200 words.

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What is Data-Driven PR, Part 9: Pitching With Data

Shift Communications

We’ve used the expression data-driven PR for quite some time now, but haven’t clearly defined it. What does data-driven PR mean? How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? To be data-driven is to make decisions with data first and foremost. In this series, we’ll examine how to become a more data-driven PR professional.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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9 (realistic) social content trends to keep your eye on in 2017

Communications Conversations

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak to 150 social media enthusiasts at Social Media Breakfast. My topic: Social media trends! Tis the season, right? But, I had a little different take on social media trends than you might think. You see, most trend posts are largely garbage–the trends are typically outdated or overblown and there’s usually very little depth to the advice or ideas the author is providing.

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Brands Speak Out As Controversy Rages: Is It Good PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A couple of weeks ago, I was called by two journalists wanting public relations insights on companies hit with blowback for public comments about our new president. I shared my perspective that brands can’t and shouldn’t always shy away from controversy, ending with the quote, “You can’t put your head in a hole, shrink back, and avoid the entire dialogue.”.

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