Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Internal Communications. Relationship building takes time. How do you know what’s working?

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

There are three surprising kickers in this finding too: Internal comms faced the most ethical challenges – more than external comms, Men in comms reported “significantly more ethical challenges than” women, and. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. A majority 82% open a pitch within the first four hours.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. Internal team members and clients will appreciate the investment in proper communication and management. Be transparent with client companies involved.

How To 315

How To Employee Training Interviews 315

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Internal Communications. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Corporate Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

This lays the groundwork to productize this by charging for filtered results, which the company appears to be doing, as another commenter observed: “Even on a paid subscription, I see a limit of 15 pitches a month now, 5 for free, and you have to buy additional pitches. Content picks Pitch results. Tried and true pitching tips.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

considering international relations, have caused Communications professionals to be evermore careful with comms content. More internal comms. Being asked to do more internal communications and business communications usually left to other departments like HR, finance.”. More internal comms. political, socio-economic, etc.)

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Interns in Public Relations. When it comes to interns in the industry, their main job requires them to support a client’s public relations strategy as well as its execution. Employee Relations Managers. Crisis Managers. 5W is always hiring PR specialists – checkout our open PR jobs here.

Publicity 88

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

A European internal communications veteran explains: In order to help organisations use communications to get results , practitioners should call on simple skills and experience —not a book of runes, silver bullets or magic fairy dust. ” We need to shed some light on employee communications. By Liam FitzPatrick, FCIPR.

Employee 103

Employee Communications Internal International 103

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 17, 2012

I know it’s been a while, but you remember the story of the intern and the executive coach, Part I. Long story short, I alerted the firm, they (must have) chastised the intern (because not long thereafter, I received – via bcc – a profusely apologetic note from her), and you’d think all was over and done with.

Internal 75

Internal International Pitching Corporate 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to news reports, the agency originally pitched The GEO Group in May, and it won the contract last month. Surely it would have foreseen the possibility of staff misgivings and considered the internal and external ramifications of the decision. It seems Edelman thought they would keep the GEO work under wraps.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too. Combined, millennials and Gen-Z employees now constitute the largest segment of the workforce and a burgeoning consumer market.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. Depending on its stage of life, a competent internal professional or team with relevant experience can work just fine. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. Internal data such as survey responses, call center data or customer service email data according to a company representative. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

After a two year hiatus an international group of public relations academics and practitioners gathered on the shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia over the past two days to share their research, ideas and thinking at the 29th International Public Relations Symposium. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

Asif Choudry, director, We Are Resource talked about how his printing-led business had seen a boom in packages sent by employers to employees. It is an innovative means of internal engagement that often spills out onto social media. More than 700 delegates have taken part in the four events.

Report 203

Report Energy Print Measurement 203

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Resources Mentioned: Glenn Allsopp’s article on who controls search Cyrus Shepard’s Study on Internal Linking Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s Twitter Main Takeaways 1. Internal linking is one of the least appreciated jobs in SEO. You don’t want to use the exact same anchor text on every internal link. Positional is now live!

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. It said these deals were bad for customers, bad for employees, and often bad for investors (LPs, not the fund managers). Cision releases internal DE&I report. earned $13.9

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

Communicators can also use the platform as an internal tool to keep employees, stakeholders, or clients informed about industry trends, company updates, or thought leadership content written by executives. Yet it has navigated criticism and controversy by remaining a neutral platform for many kinds of content.

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. This company makes the key cards that many corporations use to give employees office access. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. Corporate communications managers play a vital role in ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, we’ll be set-up to track team activities, pitch performance and more in one place.”. Social Chorus said it’s redesigning its employee engagement platform FirstUp Studio. The idea is you can add new information to a widget, put it on a page an employee already visits, and they don’t have to leave that page.

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. This is surely easiest for businesses that can continue operations with employees working remotely, but it’s even more critical for those who can’t. What do employees and customers need to know in the short term? Make a plan.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Millennials are famous for desiring progressive employers who care for their employees’ experience and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Improve internal communications. Learn more: Lobbying Internal Communications (IC) “Strengthening internal communication through various methods, including face-to-face communication, can improve employee engagement and build trust between management and employees.” Driving Employee Engagement.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We can do a better job for less money. Reduce your fixed costs. Cut your head count.

Agency 88

Agency B2B Internal International 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

We are always challenging our team to come up with new and creative ways to use social media, and SocialLIVE not only lets us share our experiences on camera but allows the team to test the new features that we are going to pitch to our clients. Highlight Our Company Culture. Highlight Our Company Culture.

Video 283

Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Personalized PR Pitches For a long time, personalization has been the focus of marketing. PR pros began tapping into this trend by creating personalized pitches. Personalized pitches have a much higher chance of getting responses from influencers, journalists, and other stakeholders compared to generic ones.

Trends 86

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 86

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

We’ve had great success in tying our clients’ overarching narrative and purpose to the tight labor market — with brand messaging such as championing fair chance hiring to expand talent pools, advocating a shift towards skills credentials vs. college degree requirements, touting the role internal mobility plays in employee retention — and in placing (..)

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2021

Most important, I can work from anywhere in the world, choose clients that fit my interests and avoid internal corporate politics. Once you have enough business to pay for a full-time-equivalent employee plus fringe costs, make a hire. Pitch yourself as an expert. I have a roster of clients from around the globe.

LinkedIn 174

LinkedIn Crisis Agency Crisis Communications 174

PR for Anyone

JUNE 12, 2020

Doing that internal work to discover that, helps with every aspect of your business. If you have a team, employees, or advisory board, work on this with them so you all are on the same page as to your message, your beliefs, and your core values. And then how do you start pitching? There is a reason we do what we do.

Exercises 130

Exercises Employee Corporate Internal 130

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2023

They wound up pitching a watered-down funding announcement that several reporters flat-out said they couldn’t cover without a number. Over my career, I’ve worked on internal and external communications – both on the in-house and agency side – for dozens of corporate transactions.

Corporate 95

Corporate B2B Company Marketing 95

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. As an example, an increased budget may be necessary to develop new impactful content.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brand advocates include customers, employees, and influencers. UGC can come from customers, brand loyalists, employees, or even paid UGC creators. PR professionals often pitch op-eds to media outlets to showcase their clients’ expertise and perspectives. How Do You Pitch the Media ? What is User-Generated Content (UGC)?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Top PR companies choose their clients with the same care as they do their employees. But most journalists won’t accept a pitch just because they like you. We typically spend more time researching and strategizing than pitching media, for example. They’re not a magic bullet.

Agency 224

Agency Construction Fashion Pitching 224