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

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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. It helped grow “employer branding” among large companies and increased the clout of the workforce within the organization. Branded content is king.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Onclusive

JULY 25, 2017

An AirPR customer recently mentioned to me that they would be even more successful if they could report a PR metric comparable to “return on advertising spend” ( ROAS ), a key metric their advertising counterparts use when reporting to C-suite executives. ROAS measures gross revenue generated from each dollar spent on advertising.

Advertising 278

Advertising Advertising Measurement Analysis 278

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.

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Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Advertising 397

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.

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2B Enterprise 156

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. A View From the Other Side.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

The leadership team here at Crenshaw Communications, a Mod Op company, has taken the time to investigate the emerging trends to expect for 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.

Trends 333

Trends Industry Government Data 333

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. Over a full year they analyzed the strategy and performance of 4700 public companies during three global downturns, from 1980 to the 2000 dot-com bubble collapse.

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

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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Agency Meeting Retail Energy 161

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies. More on that to come.

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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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Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

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. . What better way to see which companies in the industry are the most recognized?

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Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 2, 2019

As the national holiday approaches, it’s a fitting time to consider what independence means in the world of PR agencies. For years, advertising and PR firms have touted their “independent” status. ” In other words, for larger agency networks and holding companies, growth is far more sluggish than within substantial midsize firms.

Agency 259

Agency Creativity Internal International 259

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Anyone else remember when advertising, marketing, and public relations functioned like the dinner plate of a picky nine-year-old? As a contemporary PR practitioner in the new, digital age, I don’t know where I’d be without the following tools that many advertisers and marketers are already adopting: 1) “Unlock to Share” Plugin.

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Tools Agency Instagram Groups 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

Despite the consolidation that ad tech and the PR agencies that serve it have seen over the past several years, the space remains extremely crowded. There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. Share relevant and timely data. It makes sense.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

Some B2B tech companies, especially in early stages, are eager to make a splash in their respective markets. These companies have only created a third of the content they need to successfully move the reader through the buyer’s journey. Clearly answer what your company does, who you serve and what challenges you solve.

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B2B Company Marketing SEO 170

Onclusive

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Proteus and its PR agency, W2O, are building a brand and a category simultaneously. Their primary target audience, executives at health systems, payers and pharmaceutical companies, are extremely difficult to reach.

Case Study 46

Case Study Study Pharmaceuticals Branding 46

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.

Nonprofit 271

Nonprofit Crisis Management Fashion Advertising 271

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. Polish the company story, but don’t lose authenticity. Allow the agency creative freedom.

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Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

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. But for companies who don’t understand that or simply can’t wait, consider mixing earned and paid tactics in the overall plan. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

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Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Meta gives advertisers access to influencer’s activity Meta’s Ad Library is a powerful tool that allows advertisers to look at what other brands and competitors are doing from a paid social perspective. Its new introduction, sees advertisers able to see influencer branded content.

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Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

Onclusive

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Proteus and its PR agency, W2O, are building a brand and a category simultaneously. Their primary target audience, executives at health systems, payers and pharmaceutical companies, are extremely difficult to reach.

Case Study 225

Case Study Study Pharmaceuticals Branding 225

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Every enterprise needs to create a brand around which business advertisements will revolve. Another popular way of marketing your brand is through advertising. To use both business press releases and advertisements effectively, you need to understand how the two differ. What Is Advertising? billion in 2021.

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Advertising Advertising Writing Product Launch 105

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.

Advertising 131

Advertising Advertising Data Reputation 131

5W PR

MAY 2, 2023

They offer companies a chance to connect with a target audience in a meaningful way. 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. Twitter Twitter enables companies to engage with the audience in real time.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Social Media Reddit 97

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 18, 2019

According to Contevo, a digital marketing agency based in Melbourne, individuals with a follower count over 100,000 have an average engagement rate of 1.7%, while those with 1,000 or less followers average at 9.7%. If you’re a massive company, you may be able to afford a macro influencer of this size.

Advertising 321

Advertising Advertising Social Media Instagram 321

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics. Big Ideas in PR.

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Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

You can go with less expensive freelancers or retain a boutique, mid-size or large PR agency. When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. Mika: TMI is a PR firm, but I partner with other firms to provide my clients expert consulting on social media, marketing, branding or advertising. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” When a company initiative is described as a “PR move,” it’s usually not positive.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Onclusive

MARCH 23, 2020

If you read our last post on Media Mix Modeling (MMM) , you have a basic understanding of what the methodology is, and why agencies and private companies alike are implementing this approach. For example, they could choose to advertise Jell-O products in 10 cities over 5 weeks and see if sales increased.

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Media Measurement Analysis Television 221

Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2018

A few months ago, after considerable vetting and research, I joined AirPR, the data science company for PR and Communications, as their CEO. I founded Vizu, the pioneering company in real time digital brand advertising measurement, which was bought by Nielsen in 2012.

Communications 186

Communications Marketing System Measurement 186

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Digital-first publications, online video, podcasts, and even company blogs provide additional avenues for brands to connect with niche audiences.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. For too long, advertising value equivalent (AVE) was used as the only method to evaluate PR.

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Measurement Agency Advertising Advertising 182

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

While digital marketing agencies often provide reputation management services, it is important to differentiate PR from marketing and understand the purposes of both. If you were to send some promotional item, like a postcard, or an email, or put up a billboard, etc, that would fall under the umbrella of marketing or advertising.

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Digital PR Reputation Employee Social Media 246

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? First off, you don’t have in-house marketing, advertising, PR or social capacity because it’s cheaper … but because it’s better. The outside agency brings a distinct perspective. More effective.

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Agency B2B Internal International 88