ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s true love or love-hate, our leadership encourages its use for first drafts of written content, research synthesis, rote reports, and more. A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

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. Internal Communications. Media Training. Executive Thought Leadership. Data Journalism.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. Awards in particular can be great ways to generate a morale boost for both leadership and staff. Create a leadership positioning. It’s a long-term proposition that sets them up for market leadership. Here’s how it works. Influence buyer decisions.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. I had inadvertently included the wrong media story in a daily monitoring report for our client. Listening to your colleagues in internal discussions is also a way to get a better understanding of the industry you’re in, your clients and your company.

Internal 310

Internal International Meeting Leadership 310

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The media landscape is continuing to change,” says Bob Kerlik, vice president of media relations at Pittsburgh International Airport. Other recurring Blue Sky subjects will range from developments about the Pittsburgh International Airport to updates and insights into the world of aviation.

Internal 103

Internal International Travel Tourism 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. 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. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. No differentiation.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., Earned Media : Coverage gained organically through media relations (e.g., How Do You Pitch the Media ?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. You may also need to invest in new technology tools such as Onclusive that offer comprehensive media monitoring, power media relations workflows, provide PR measurement and reporting, and automate other tasks and responsibilities.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign. There’s no buy-in at the top .

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m.

Agency 90

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 90

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”. Talkwalker adds podcast monitoring.

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. what is unstated is 75% of reporters may see these as a fact of life.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Although I’d never recommend someone go through the “boot camp” experience I had, it did teach me how to secure media opportunities quickly and make them stick. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since before Mark Cuban famously warned tech startups against bringing on a PR agency , there’s been an ongoing debate about public relations for early-stage businesses, and lots of advice for how to build the kind of earned media visibility that rivals well known brands like Uber or Casper. The answer is no. Embrace competition.

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. 13% accept pitches on Twitter – and those that do tend to make this clear in their Twitter bio.

B2B 103

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team. When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. How to know when to bring in the PR professionals.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

PRSay

AUGUST 26, 2019

That’s what happened this last summer during an internal meeting at Duolingo, the company behind the No. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

Communications 157

Communications Travel Meeting Examples 157

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. Step 4: Amplify Your Content with Media Relations. Once you published several months’ worth of content on a topic on your owned site, you’re ready to begin your media relations efforts.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

That leaves both the agency and the internal team vulnerable to scrutiny without proper ammunition when budgets are reviewed. This focus also prevents firms from falling into the trap of “quantity over quality” when setting a media relations strategy. Today’s PR agencies do much more than media relations.

Agency 136

Agency Meeting Print Course 136

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

In Wednesday’s blog , we covered strategies to prepare for earnings announcements, from surveying the competitor landscape, to creating killer media vetting processes, to drilling down to targeted coverage areas and more. The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. Revisit key company announcements.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

With 80 percent of its visitors being non-riders (and 10+ percent international tourists), we are working on a focused media relations campaign to raise the museum’s profile, secure it the travel coverage it deserves, and encourage more people to visit its Milwaukee home. How do you envision the future of PR?

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

It was an internal struggle deciding because I felt my heart was in community stories. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I really appreciate when pitches include a line about why it’s important that your client presents that story. What is the motive behind this pitch? Have a reason.

Meeting 81

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 81

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Her role ranges from drafting reactive statements to working on campaigns for press and social media. Day to day I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors on a range of projects. It spurred her interest in PR and she joined the Masters in International PR course at Newcastle working for a local agency along the way.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We saw education revenue increase substantially under my leadership and I'm proud of that. While a hugely rewarding role, it required a wide variety of knowledge and skill, putting Sherry in charge of everything from digital communications to social media to internal communications and media relations.

Meeting 86

Meeting Education Journalism Resources 86

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2016

Never assume that the client or executive leadership actually saw that last placement. This means it is more important than ever to get more value out of existing media relations efforts. That has ramifications both internally and externally. To that end, here are the summaries to three public relations studies.

Study 60

Study Publicity Survey Engineering 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 12) “Internal communications is as important as external.”. We can pitch with social media, but actual editorial coverage is not necessarily predictable, not is the tone or content angle.”.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. It is important to research the journalist and their outlet before pitching, and tailor the pitch to their interests and needs.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I’ve been in the media business for almost 30 years, starting at SAE International (previously known as the Society of Automotive Engineers) as an entry-level editor after about two and a half years as a project and product engineer at Lear Siegler Seating Inc. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 57

Meeting Automotive Mobile Transportation 57

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I work with the lead editors of each CVG brand to support implementation and continuation of consistent internal processes. In 2018, with the support of my publisher and corporate leadership, I enrolled in a 12-week professional truck driving course at Waukesha County Technical College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Or, riding my bike.

Groups 55

Groups Meeting Transportation Media 55

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Over time, it became a critical leadership resource. Event recaps mainly included my summaries of Minnesota PRSA events, and the educational posts hit on topics ranging from SEO to social media to media relations. During that time his blog became a prominent fixture on my bookmark bar.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Coming out of college I came across an opportunity as a communications intern at Tennis Canada. I was able to jump in there with the media relations and publication relations teams at a time the country was on fire with Olympic pride and the Olympic movement was more popular than ever. Whether it’s to tweak your pitch.

Sports 68

Sports Education Construction Television 68