ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Alexa, will technology change the public relations industry? Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches. Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too.

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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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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists. 5 tech PR trends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 14, 2018

Long ago, the PR gods handed down a set of rules around media relations and competitive engagement for the business of public relations. Yet, in the digital age, technology, time and trends have a way of changing the game. They may also be reached through storytelling. Don’t send the same pitch twice.

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The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2021

Getting to know my teams despite the technology barriers that the pandemic created was my favorite part of the internship experience. This internship has also provided the opportunity to practice my chemistry using the elements of storytelling. Still, my time at The Hoffman Agency has given me many reasons to be grateful.

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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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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 12, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Hong Kong continues to serve as an important media hub for Asia. The post Tech Journalists in Hong Kong Share Insights with PR in Mind appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Automakers and their partners in the aftermarket are improving on battery technology seemingly every day and range anxiety for most EV drivers isn’t nearly what it used to be. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the medium for storytelling and trying to take the most advantage of the tools at my disposal. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2016

Public relations today is largely about storytelling. ” But for most public relations professionals, the word is distinctly negative. When it comes to the media relations piece of communications, having the right journalist contacts is useful. PR is all about spin. PR is about who you know.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Rise of virtual reality in travel planning: Virtual reality technology is becoming more accessible and user-friendly, and it will likely play a more significant role in travel planning in the coming years. As AI technology continues to improve, it will only become even more prevalent in the travel industry.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. This can include investors or customers.

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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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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

Marc: With only little formal education and growing up in humble environments, Abraham Lincoln not only stands as a political giant in American history, but his ability to connect with audiences as a master storyteller and persuader are most worthy of our examination. That was why I included a brief section about Lincoln in my book.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

If you want to connect with your audience and stand out from competitors, you need to focus on your brand’s story, says Neil McAllister, media and content director at Blanc & Otus. In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 29, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. It gave folks the opportunity to hear from two of Business Insider’s tech reporters, Jillian D’Onfro and Matt Weinberger as well as Technology Section Editor and San Francisco Bureau Chief Matt Rosoff. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It also involves us as PR professionals knowing the particular journalist we’re pitching it to — what’s their passion area and what are they focusing on right now? Securing coverage in top-tier publications is Definitely Not Easy — be it national newspapers, industry-leading trade magazines, technology and lifestyle “super-brands.”

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. This is a media property that regularly generates over 200 billion video views per month and over 50 million unique monthly visitors. Thanks to BuzzFeed, the listicle has become de rigueur for those charged with owned media and social channels.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As PR, communications, and media relations professionals, following up with journalists is an essential practice but doing it effectively to ensure your press release gains the attention it deserv es (while trying to not pester journalists) is a difficult skill to master.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. Audiences know the difference.

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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. No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy.

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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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Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Now, more than a half century since the birth of artificial intelligence, mass interest and adoption of the technology has accelerated in recent months, thanks to publicly available software like ChatGPT and Character.ai. The other day, I asked ChatGPT to do a pitch for me, and it gave me this four paragraph long pitch.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ). Does PR think the media is biased? The deluge of PR pitches. Pitch proof points with claims.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies. Press releases, news releases, media advisories, media statements and the like are still important in 2023 for myriad reasons, which we’ll cover in this blog post.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

I’m excited to see where we grow with technology across the board and how electrifying America will continue to take shape. I’ve been in journalism for 12 years, with a large part of that being in broadcast and digital storytelling. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crafting compelling narratives: At the heart of effective video marketing lies the art of storytelling. Leveraging PR’s media relations skills: PR’s extensive network of media (and social media) connections comes in handy for enhancing your video marketing exposure.

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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. Understanding the intricacy to good storytelling, the importance of developing media relations and thought leadership, and creating unique strategies to our varying clients have become the big key lessons I have learned as growing practitioner.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR. Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

This is not surprising, since the vast majority of journalists (87%) have used multimedia in their published stories in the last year, according to Cision’s 2023 State of the Media Report, and 27% say that including multimedia elements in a pitch or press release “makes their jobs easier.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Christoph Luke | Christoph Luke Media Relations.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Effective storytelling improves valuations. I’m open to pitches on these, but please read this first. 66% said conferences (including virtual). Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: The Top 10 Communications Challenges in 2022: It’s not the Budget it’s the Clutter.

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

Technology is so advanced that reporters can shoot and edit a short 90-second video in 15 or 30 minutes,” he says. Whether it’s video, photos or interactive graphics, more visual storytelling can give people deeper insights into a subject. Send More Multimedia in PR Pitches. How many hours do you want to spend on this?”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

MG: The technology. MG: The “relations” part is the same. Even with all the technology and social media, etc., And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. It’s harder as far as pitching the media. >>>Also see: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

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