ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans. within a PR agency setting or in-house. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone on the front lines of public relations, but it’s more specialized in B2B. Since many B2B agencies work in the tech space, they’re also fans of clients’ technology, and sometimes their best critics. They grasp “thought leadership”.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The popular technology news site TechCrunch recently announced it was curtailing contributed content. It will stop considering unsolicited pitches from the public in favor of invitation-only contributions. See these related posts: Marketing Strategy: The Looming Knowledge Crisis. Why the sudden change?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. The truth about media relationships is that they’re most valuable in generating a fast answer, not a guarantee of coverage. . This was not new technology and the name was virtually unknown in the States. Do you have any news for us to pitch?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. Insights for better relationships with the media. 30% said, “new technologies that are helping businesses and consumers.”. TechCrunch 85%.

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Axia PR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Forbes caters to business management professionals and those aspiring to a position of corporate leadership. The magazine covers successful companies, individuals, industries, marketing, law, taxes, technology, computers, communications, investments, and management performance.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. Improved technology is on the wish list, as well. Using data & technology to support your business case. As we mentioned earlier, technology in itself can be the subject of a business case for investment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. For an early-stage technology business, differentiation can be everything. It’s not enough to just pitch stories anymore.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. ESG and your agency. Paid internships are essential.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

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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. 6) Technology that will change reporting.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. Inadequate resources. No differentiation.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. Perhaps as media relations continues to get harder , news organizations face cuts and experiences a decline in public trust , now is the time to revisit the topic. 4) How many customers do you have?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 They have previously offered re-targeting based on earned media audiences, which is rather novel. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Cision

MARCH 23, 2016

Every day, journalists receive tons of pitches from communication professionals just like you. Brooks Wallace, account manager and media specialist at Hollywood Public Relations and part of the PRSA Boston Leadership Team, says continuing to follow up after sending a pitch, even if it’s a no, is how she finds success for her clients.

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Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have emerged as game-changers in the world of finance and technology. This is where public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in the blockchain industry. Blockchain PR is a specialized form of PR that caters to the unique needs of blockchain and cryptocurrency brands.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Keep it ethical.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

A Guest Post by Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations, Donuts Inc. There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2017

In her new role, Smith will continue to execute results- driven campaigns, while also taking a leadership role in the organization. I’m excited to continue reaching new heights on the campaigns that I lead and to take on a larger leadership role within the company. What is your secret to media relations success?

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

We focus on a few big general topics — talent, leadership, technology, operations — and a lot of issues are crossing those lines these days. Dealing with staffing issues touches on operations (dealing with worker shortages), talent (recruiting and training enough people) and technology (automating as much as possible).

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whatever your point of view on outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. Sometimes you get lucky and you land a story with a reporter you haven’t worked with before because it’s timely, relevant, or perfect for that particular media outlet.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

I don’t get too excited about private equity money in PR technology. Underneath it all, the leadership team has to balance the blending of cultures. And now on to the monthly PR Tech Sum rounding news and links from the world of PR technology. * * *. Have an interesting announcement from a PR technology vendor?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2017

Based on the report’s findings, the Cision team put together this infographic that provides the latest media industry statistics and tips for communicators looking to improve their relationships and success rates with influencers as well as their earned media opportunities. But it requires as much strategy as it does technology.

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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.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. Push back – tactfully – on your leadership to provide answers, analysis, context and perspective.

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The Hoffman Agency

MAY 16, 2022

I have learned beyond what little I thought I knew about PR — it’s not all social media and smiles. One of my favorite moments in my accounts, so far, was the first time I pitched a byline abstract to media for Heap. Quickly, I got a response and was able to secure my first bit of contributed content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

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. Intrepid PR strategists pitch an editor a trend piece on new IoT security or other products and voila, a round-up story with five or six brands appears.

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Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer. Native Advertising.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Constantly on my radar and well-received by HDT’s audience is: emerging technology, alternative fuel, and autonomous advancement. The sources I grew to know in the space weren’t fatigued by media questions yet and seemed genuinely excited to share what they know. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2022

I noticed a survey put out by a large technology company the other day. We often colloquially refer to it as thought leadership. There’s a ton of research that shows thought leadership that doesn’t sell – sells. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Your Brand is Not the Hero…Your Customer is the Hero.

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