ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Proteus and its PR agency, W2O, are building a brand and a category simultaneously. Given the many touchpoints for their solution, Proteus understands that traditional advertising will not effectively reach or persuade their target customers. Complete Form To Learn More.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Audio storytelling has taken center stage in public relations, with branded podcasts becoming a cornerstone of strategic communications. A BBC study found that branded podcasts drive 89% higher awareness, 57% higher brand consideration, and 24% higher brand recall compared to traditional advertising.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Proteus and its PR agency, W2O, are building a brand and a category simultaneously. Given the many touchpoints for their solution, Proteus understands that traditional advertising will not effectively reach or persuade their target customers. Complete Form To Learn More.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Bringing on an external PR agency , or really any outside firm, is an investment of time and budget for any company, no matter its size. Naturally, things will go better for both parties if the agency team gives their all, and the client manages for the best possible outcomes. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Here are some of ours.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals. But the most PR-powerful gesture may have been by Yum Brands. Youth brands fight bad info, promote mental health.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Branded content is king. Employees are in charge.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the way alcohol brands connect with consumers. It offers a powerful platform to build brand awareness, engage with audiences, and ultimately drive sales. Alcohol advertising is subject to strict guidelines and restrictions that vary by country and platform.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 6, 2020

In my previous article on marketing ventriloquism , I made the case for marketers talking through voices other than their own and explained that most marketers tend to rely on advertising because of a need for perceived control. It is also comfortable for most marketing professionals because they can still control it completely.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

PR intern’s guide to agency lingo. The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement. Earned media – Interns need to learn this term first, since it’s among the things clients bring on agencies for.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This surge in popularity has opened up unprecedented opportunities for brands to connect with a highly engaged and tech-savvy audience. This dedicated fanbase creates a unique environment for brands to engage with consumers in a meaningful way. This can enhance brand visibility and credibility within the gaming community.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Today’s consumers demand authentic commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact from the brands they support. The most successful brands recognize that surface-level gestures fall flat – real impact requires embedding social responsibility throughout their communications strategy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2025

The most successful PR campaigns tap into fundamental human emotions – joy, hope, empathy, determination – creating connections that transform casual customers into passionate brand advocates. Social media allows brands to extend their storytelling through real-time engagement.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

There’s a new trend in the creative world — more companies are building their own in-house teams for a range of creative work that used to be assigned to external agencies. For one, agencies (particularly large ones) tend to be slower than in-house teams. This makes sense for a few reasons.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

From Chris Harihar ’s perspective, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E finally gave PR agencies the power to deliver on their promises of AI sophistication. Agency teams will increasingly unlock valuable and time-saving use cases for the tech. And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nine entrepreneurs talk about the agencies they’ve launched during the pandemic. I caught up with nine agency founders who have started their businesses during the COVID-19 crisis to talk about their proposition, motivation and the lessons that they’d share with others thinking of doing the same. I wish them all good luck.

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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Personal branding shapes how event organizers, audiences, and industry peers perceive you as a lifestyle event speaker. Many speakers focus solely on stage presence, but your offstage brand presence determines which stages you’ll reach. Establishing Your Digital Foundation Your online presence serves as a 24/7 brand ambassador.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

For a creative services firm – like ad, PR or marketing agencies – differentiation is key. One way agencies distinguish themselves is by touting their independent status. In the advertising world, that may mean the company isn’t part of a consulting firm. And it sometimes applies. Entrepreneurial spirit.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. I feel like I should have known more about it, since generating earned media coverage remains an essential goal for most PR agencies. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 18, 2019

Five Reasons Micro Influencers Can Be More Impactful For Your Brand. In order to reach a large, targeted audience, brands are turning towards various platforms to increase brand awareness, exposure, and Return on Investment (ROI), often through social media influencers. Don’t let the name fool you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. PR has unique advantages and challenges, and a suspension can cost more in brand trust and reputation than it saves on paper. Brand trust isn’t discretionary.

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Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Having a library ensures that we’re all working together to make our brand better known for a specific set of search terms and keywords. Establishing the keywords that your audience uses to find brands like yours can help sales staff use a vocabulary that parallels your online marketing messaging. Start by Asking: Who Are We?

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5W PR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Consumers are no longer swayed by mere advertising claims. They seek genuine connections with brands that align with their values and resonate with their personal experiences. By sharing detailed information about their products, brands can foster trust and credibility.

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5W PR

MAY 2, 2023

This makes social media a valuable tool for marketing and advertising campaigns as it allows companies to reach a large number of people at a low cost. With its large user base, Facebook is an important platform for companies to advertise on social media. TikTok TikTok is a valuable platform for advertising on social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. With better expectations-setting, PR can be less stressful for those of us on the agency or corporate side.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. From programmatic advertising to first- and third-party data, there are many hot topics and only so many gatekeepers for the stories we want to tell. . Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz .

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Ronn Torossian

MAY 15, 2020

Public relations and marketing agencies have all been altering their strategies, while the budgets that brands and corporations set for their yearly advertising strategies have been drastically shortened. Whenever consumers or businesses react to anything, their reactions have big ripple effects. Some may argue that […].

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

Major brands like Johnson & Johnson, Pepsi, and Facebook have weathered significant PR storms, leaving behind valuable lessons for today’s business leaders. When seven Chicago residents died from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, J&J immediately halted all advertising and issued widespread safety warnings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 19, 2019

Occasionally a tech startup or small brand will tell us that the company has committed most or all of its marketing budget to public relations. It doesn’t compare to paid advertising when it comes to frequency of message, and it will never offer the type of control that paid content will. It can’t replace marketing.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2025

Inclusive beauty marketing and beauty marketing agencies , a movement that champions diversity, equity, and accessibility, are reshaping the way brands connect with consumers. Brands must continue to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and create a more equitable and inclusive future for all.

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Ronn Torossian

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

How much consumers engage with a brand’s content largely depends on the company selecting the right content marketing strategy. The post The Future of Content Marketing Strategies appeared first on.

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5W PR

JANUARY 7, 2025

The key lies in striking the right balance between local and global strategies by working with a hotel digital marketing agency. This can be achieved through targeted advertising on social media platforms or search engines. Develop a unified brand voice, messaging, and visual identity.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? He was previously a part of innovation efforts at a number of different agencies, including FleishmanHillard and Marina Maher Communications. That it’s not that advertising is declining, it’s just that consumers are changing. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Power of Native Content and Boosting Native advertising continues to prove its value, but boosting can take campaigns to the next level. By boosting native content, brands can maximize their reach while keeping messaging authentic. This reinforces the importance of transparency and accountability in PR.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #4: PR is just advertising.

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Buzzstream

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Before I was at BuzzStream, I worked with The Grit Group , a fantastic digital marketing agency run by Alex Johnson. I recently saw Alex publish a fantastic LinkedIn post about why every SEO should study branding. (It’s Big brands are winning. So, SEOs need to think differently about how we build and work with brands.

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