ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

Then think about how its announcements, plans and executive leadership can offer proof points and articulate ways to tell the story. Make your pitch schedule timely. Identify and map out potential media opportunities that could occur during the year, such as product launches, new service offerings, company-hosted events, and the like.

Strategy 287

Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

5W PR

JULY 7, 2021

Goals and Pitches. The goal can be to build brand awareness, get attention for a new product launch, showcase the business growth, encourage investment, or simply generate thought leadership and position the company as an authoritative presence. Reverse Pitching.

Publicity 88

Publicity Pitching Product Launch Viral 88

Landis PR

AUGUST 22, 2022

This applies equally to a product launch, leadership announcement or any news moment at the company. Why do you have this pitch idea? First, let’s define PR strategies and tactics: A communication strategy is the north star that identifies target audiences, key messaging, and communications channels.

Strategy 98

Strategy Product Launch Storytelling Agency 98

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. PR professionals often pitch op-eds to media outlets to showcase their clients’ expertise and perspectives. How Do You Pitch the Media ?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a product launch or partnership often doesn’t. Don’t make research a sales pitch. It’s important to develop research and data that speaks to core themes, messages and products. This is meant to be a soft sell, not a hard commercial pitch.

B2B 147

B2B Data Retail Survey 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Supporting a product launch? The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. When GDPR was approaching, tech PR teams were sure to pitch their data privacy experts for bylines and expert commentary. Additionally, always make room in the plan for reactive pitching.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Or, they may bring on a PR team just weeks before a key conference or product launch and expect a full plan rollout. “Me, me, me” A reporter wants a good story, not a sales pitch or a founder biography. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. Still others bring in the PR firm too soon. No differentiation.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. For a video campaign, PR can build a brand’s credibility through thought leadership opportunities and endorsements from influencers or industry experts.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Content Performance It takes more than a heartwarming story or innovative product launch to earn a story in 2019. This is something I think all PR teams should be offering in 2019 as part of the pitch for earned media. There are different audiences to reach on various social media platforms, in newsletters, etc.,

Media 100

Media Print Radio Consumer 100

PRSay

AUGUST 5, 2020

Make clear that, in this era of continually changing news and events, there might not be enough room in the media cycle for broad coverage of a product launch. Keep pitches tight and on topic, and work to serve reporters’ needs. Be honest and realistic. Target your media outreach.

Product Launch 195

Product Launch Pitching Meeting Conference 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. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. There’s no buy-in at the top . The silver-bullet theory.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. For PR professionals, pitching anything “after the fact” might seem foreign, counterproductive or even downright wrong. Beating the competition is not only a status symbol for the company, but also offers various angles to explore and pitch.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Your innovative new product is close to launch…but competitors are close behind. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch? A round-up story that should have included your new product did not. When does the team put out a press release? These are all questions for a qualified PR firm.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

Because of advancements in technology, companies can build a better media kit that not only provides easy-to-digest information on brands, products, services, and leadership, but also engages media contacts—increasing the likelihood of obtaining positive media coverage. What should be in a media kit?

Media 68

Media Leadership Product Launch Television 68

Garrett Public Relations

MARCH 31, 2019

Initiatives like product launches, customer wins and new hires have traditionally been popular topics for press releases. When considering a public relations approach to get your company in the news, you may focus on newsworthy announcements. But what do you do in between the news peaks? One option is to pursue contributed articles.

Product Launch 91

Product Launch Publicity Company Content Marketing 91

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Thought leadership is an important part of any successful PR strategy. According to ITSMA, a leading marketing association for technology, communications and professional services providers, 75% of would-be buyers say thought leadership helps them determine which vendor to put on their short list. You can become a thought leader.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn B2B Product Launch Leadership 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Here are three thought-provoking links analyzing the role of blogging in thought leadership; the increased importance as a business marketing medium; and tactical tips for optimizing blog posts for SEO in 2016. Thought Leadership Isn’t A Content Strategy. Worse, it’s blogging for the sake of blogging. The brand is the gatekeeper.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Prohibition

AUGUST 16, 2021

Brands have taken this on board and are using video across their channels more than ever before to convey messages, showcase new products or share thought leadership. For example, you could take a ‘soft sales’ approach and show your followers how to use your product.

LinkedIn 62

LinkedIn Video How To Marketing 62

Shift Communications

JULY 15, 2015

Seven years into my PR career—after many pitches sent and stories placed, plans written and products launched—another transition was in store for me as I celebrated a promotion from senior account executive to account manager. come in handy when working so closely with media. But, as the kids say these days, you should lean in!

Product Launch 60

Product Launch Newspapers Agency Journalism 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

In B2B PR, a strong point of view on an industry problem, a compelling vision for the future, or a prediction can be winning thought leadership ideas, with the right packaging. Whether it’s a story pitch, new product launch or other initiative, the PR strategist must think like a journalist. Do work backward.

Airlines 120

Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In-house and agency teams will be hard at work supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) with messaging that convinces their leadership colleagues and board of directors that preparing for cyber-attacks is critical. “Global disruption is going to place a priority on internal and external messaging development around cyber-attacks.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PR Fuel

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, 61% of reporters prefer pitches in the morning. New leadership announcements . For a product launch, consider distributing press releases one to two weeks in advance. On a Friday, however, they likely have their mind on the weekend. Most people push non-priority tasks to the next week. . Acquisitions.

Content Marketing 52

Content Marketing Trade Shows Product Launch Strategy 52

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. If pitching in the U.S. goes “email first, phone second,” pitching in China goes “call first, WeChat second, WeChat moving forward, email may be never.” counterparts.

Pitching 36

Pitching Transportation Conference Report 36

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. I wouldn’t have occurred to me to mentioned Edward Bernays as a “thought leader” but what is thought leadership without history?

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98