ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

.” Co-author Robert Brulle has fiercely criticized fossil-fuel companies for “efforts to greenwash their reputations and shift public opinion” and wants to shine a light on the role of PR agencies. The latest release is unveiled in lofty terms on the agency’s own website. Edelman under pressure.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 6, 2021

“Let’s have a human-to-human connection,” said Colin Parajon , manager of global brand strategy for Netflix, as he presented the PRSSA keynote address, titled “Being Human in Big Tech,” on day two of ICON 2021. Cut your teeth at a big agency, and hone your craft at a small agency,” he said. Make your own path, and stay human.”.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 7, 2021

Now is a great time to go freelance or to start an agency. If you’re an agency founder it’s also a good time to think about creating additional value, scaling and growth. Are we only a week in the week of 2021? So why my optimism around freelancing, new agency starts and scaling? Don’t get me wrong. Hold in there.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Cisco predicts that by 2021, 80% of online content will be videos. The first reflex of brands and agencies was to turn to human analysts to manually sort through the data and correct sentiment.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 26, 2021

COVID-19 has seen an explosion of new PR agencies. More than 50 new PR agencies have been founded in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic according to a report published today by Wadds Inc. It provides insights into the market and clear direction and inspiration for anyone thinking of starting their own agency. A new Wadds Inc.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. The PR pro may train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session. PR is always evolving.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, in terms of Digital PR many agencies transformed their tactics to ensure that campaign concepts are not as distanced from the client’s core area as they once were.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

2021 has been a year of resilience and bouncing back from the challenges of the pandemic, supply chain snafus and the “Great Resignation” for many PR and marketing communications professionals. Amidst all the challenges, it’s been amazing to see how our clients, colleagues and peers have prevailed with grace, patience and creativity.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. 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 ). PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era. We didn’t get here through convention.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2022

2021 saw companies adapting and evolving after the pandemic and extreme weather conditions in the U.S. labor shortage has caused communications agencies to become far more creative in delivering services. labor shortage has caused communications agencies to become far more creative in delivering services.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the future of PR looking at creative ways to run engaging events, complete projects, and manage crises, PR pros will have to handle key processes differently. That said, looking at where the PR space is headed will provide insight into how a career in PR will look like in 2021. Technology and PR. Nurturing Fruitful Relationships.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. TikTok and WPP announced global agency partnership.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Each week this fall, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2021 PRSA Board of Directors. This includes continuing PRSSA’s success on campus at the foundation level, but — even more important — making PRSA membership, Accreditation and engagement much more commonplace in every company, agency and association. Name : Ray Day.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

Along the way, we’ve collaborated on a variety of projects, met up for all kinds of drinks, and kept with a kind of synergetic sisterhood that only writers and creatives understand. By refusing to be bland and boring, Beth’s experience proves that amazing results come from being creative and having fun.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

To get more complete information, I reached out to a range of experts in the industry to gain their insights on the go-to tools for their teams or agencies. Ruth Barrett , Head of Content and Digital PR at Inspired Agency , has another use for the tool, too, utilising it as a way to fine-tune pitches and angles before outreach.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With vaccines preparing to be rolled out, 2021 is already starting to look more hopeful and ‘normality’ may actually start to return. With every crisis comes creativity, new thinking and differing outlooks on life, and so I wanted to share some of our best pieces of content. Comic relief: An ode to humour. Bring it on!

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Redundancies, business transformation, remote working, and juggling work with homeschooling, has seen many employees swap their agency or in-house jobs for the freelance world or even take career breaks. Jules Herd Like many other sectors, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the communications industry.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Creative PR, media and internal communicators are qualified to create campaigns based on acts of kindness; communications that go deeper into the human heart. Such campaigns will lift eyebrows, turn heads and drop jaws.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 14, 2021

From creative treatment through scripting, the act of producing a story to inspire response has the potential to reinforce stereotypes and, however unwittingly, inequalities. The consultation was distilled into our IDS ethical content guidelines 2021.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Business may be getting a tad personal as B2B buyers put “I feel safe signing a contract with them” at the top of their decision criteria Dentsu a global creative agency is out with a new study about B2B buying decisions. The report is partly based on 3,528 interviews – and more than 14,000 interviews since 2021.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And while the Anvil programs have a proud, long history of shining a light on our industry’s most effective and creative efforts, PRSA and its Honors & Awards Committee are not resting on their laurels. For the first time in Anvil history, PRSA will be recognizing the teams behind the scenes bringing innovation to our profession.

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PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

It’s not like 2021 was a tunnel of love. Agencies must reevaluate success measurement with clients to better show value. Developing plans to deal with potential problems is a must, and creative ways to think beyond obvious crisis points is overdue. Bruce Springsteen dropped out of Ocean County College in New Jersey in 1967.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 7, 2022

A paper published in the Climate Change journal in November 2021 reported on the role of public relations agencies in climate change politics. It said that agencies played a key role in polluting the climate change debate. Agencies need to report on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Uncertainty found a way to pop up at every turn and is something we’ll likely see more of in 2021 across the board, including in business strategy planning. For those like myself working in fields such as public relations at a brand strategy agency , robust planning is the norm and also essential to our clients’ success.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2020

With Google announcing work-from-home plans through 2021 and other giants like Facebook, Twitter and Slack telling employees they can work from home permanently — not to mention the many PR agencies shuttering their own offices for permanent work-from-home plans — it’s clear that remote work is not a passing trend.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Maxim Behar will be one of the judges of PRCA MENA Regional Awards 2021 , honouring the year’s most effective and creative digital PR and communications campaigns, individuals, and teams across The Middle East and North Africa. Winners will be announced at the PRCA MENA Regional Awards 2021 event in Dubai on February 2021.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you lead a growing PR agency, then perhaps you can make a significant impact on a social issue such as food insecurity. Before getting started, remember to carefully vet all nonprofits and authentically align your agency, clients and employers with mutually beneficial partnerships. RunSignUp. . Please share!

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

I’ve recently joined the Reuben Sinclair management team as a non executive director to help develop its PRogress network for agency founders and managers , and RS-Engage its outsourced talent offer. This fundamental skill set continues to be in demand agency-side. 25 PR agencies have secured funding to create 60 jobs.

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Konnect Agency

MAY 11, 2022

In 2021, Statista shared that 75% of Gen Zers and 48% of millennials made purchasing decisions influenced by social media ads, resulting in over $40.3B By working with a paid social agency and prioritizing paid social strategies, you will see a return on investment through conversion, targeted visibility, and brand loyalty.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In 2021, agility will be more important than ever and teams that don’t have a versatile planning process in place will struggle to adapt to changes and will likely fall behind the competition. One continuing trend that will be relevant in 2021 is the need to gain the consumer’s trust. The Rise of Agile in Marketing.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

That’s clear in the findings from the annual marketing and creative salary survey conducted by The Creative Group and parent company Robert Half. Marketing and Creative Salaries The biggest findings in the survey are the salary benchmarks. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? Try our services.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I started PR 20/20 in November 2005 out of a spare bedroom in my Cleveland home with a $25,000 loan and a belief that there was a better way to build an agency. Fueled by a mix of youthful exuberance, adrenaline and caffeine, I set out to redefine the marketing agency model with a focus on standardized services and value-based pricing.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

10 PR conferences you can’t miss in 2021. Despite the challenges presented this year, 2021 offers tons of virtual and in-person opportunities for you to develop your skills and meet like-minded PR pros who can help you advance in your career. PRSA ICON 2021. Conference Date : May 16-19, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

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Maxim Behar

AUGUST 24, 2021

Maxim Behar's leading PR agency M3 Communications Group, Inc. was awarded with Silver in the PR Agency of the Year in Europe category at the international competition Stevie International Business Awards 2021. Stevie International Business Awards® are one of the most prestigious international business awards.

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