Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

B2B marketers say too much work, too few resources and too much interference forces them to choose between quality and completion. Most B2B marketers aren’t thrilled with their own content. According to a survey by Radix Communications , “68% of B2B marketers are not proud of their own content.”. Check out our services.

B2B 175

B2B Marketing Survey Case Study 175

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 13, 2020

As a top PR agency we’re lucky to work with many organizations that prioritize the relationship we share. The same is true of almost any PR agency or team. With that in mind, here are some of the key building blocks of a successful collaborative relationship between a company and their PR agency or internal team.

How To 266

How To Agency Internal International 266

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The internal meetings and communications that on-staff comms people have to do prevents them from having the time and focus required to write and edit the content marketing and thought leadership.”. When I was on the in-house side, many internal meetings just added to the already very long to-do list I had.

Agency 174

Agency B2C B2B Survey 174

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. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. .

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2017

They might be looking to join a large international company as the newest corporate communications hire, or want to break into PR at a nonprofit group. My personal bias is for a small or midsize agency, but it’s really more about the classic agency structure and what it offers for team members. Usually it’s the only business.

Agency 122

Agency Nonprofit Corporate Training 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

Agency 310

Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New York, NY (October 23, 2023) – Mod Op , a full-service digital marketing agency accelerating customer growth through human creativity and automation, today announced the acquisition of Crenshaw Communications , a leading public relations firm headquartered in New York City. For more information about Mod Op, please visit: [link].

Agency 156

Agency Communications B2C Creativity 156

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Trusted sources of B2B information. What sources of information do B2B buyers trust? Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. B2B prospects want published pricing. Start there at first.

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Since tech brands (among many others) rely on marketing data to guide funnel optimization and user experience, it’s a logical conclusion that those companies are able to improve internal processes and outcomes thanks to marketing insights.

B2B 114

B2B Technology Marketing Storytelling 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

David Wills, senior vice president of Media Profile We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Media Profile is well known for supporting international brands in Canada including Honda, Acura, Starbucks, Home Depot, OpenTable, Kayak and Uber.

Print 100

Print Marketing Instagram Newspapers 100

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2014

For my team, for my clients, for the Agency. With two teams, I get to work on both consumer and high-tech B2B accounts. It’s helped me re-connect with the core work of what we do in a tangible way, and it drives home that no matter what each person’s role or rank in the Agency, we all have something to learn from each other.

Agency 146

Agency Pitching Meeting Training 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. .

Leadership 295

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 295

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative. A client might think their agency is working slowly, isn’t putting in enough care, or is doing a bad job if a journalist has gone quiet.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines , bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. Any business can ensure that its pieces are seen by those who matter most: clients, prospects, referral sources, alumni, colleagues, internal staff, and, of course, the media outlets that influence different segments.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

.” Which is why a recent PRWeek article quoting WE’s “president of international” (yes, this is actually his title) saw my jaw hit the floor in record time. Branded content (I know this because I frequently write said branded content for a major B2B media brand). Here’s a screen grab: … Wow.

International 44

International Internal YouTube Nonprofit 44

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Yet even if the PR program is executed internally, public relations and influencer marketing can help put a tech company on the map. The typical B2B technology customer is an educated buyer who may research his purchase for weeks or months.

Technology 246

Technology Company Banking Education 246

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2020

New York, NY, October 5, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, has earned a top award from the Public Relations Society of America New York (PRSA-NY) in the B2B PR category for its outstanding campaign on behalf of Event Success Platform, Bizzabo.

Communications 156

Communications B2B Web Conference 156

5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The downside of the previous year is that many B2B companies are still recovering from everything that recently happened, which means implementing cutting-edge PR strategies is a key requirement for businesses to move forward and grow. One big opportunity with written content that many B2B brands overlook is strategic internal linking.

B2B 88

B2B Trends Publicity Engineering 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The other reason is that for many PR agencies, Cannes simply hasn’t been on the radar, except when a client is a sponsor or honoree. In 2015, PRs were heartened that three winning Lions were entered by PR agencies, and the Procter & Gamble’s “Like A Girl” campaign won the PR Grand Prix.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The client and agency contacts have happily bonded at a new business presentation, with great chemistry all around. Of course, employee turnover can happen at any company, but when it happens on the agency side, it should be a blip, not a breakdown. We’ve all been there. This is bad practice all around. But it happens.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

One of the benefits of working in a small PR agency is the relationships you build with your co-workers and senior management. In larger agencies, you could be just a name on paper and get lost in a corner somewhere. Where do you see the agency in the next five to 10 years? Does the agency plan to hire more talent?

Interviews 296

Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2024

Gartner survey shows B2B marketing leaders divvy up ‘anemic’ marketing budgets, which are at the lowest levels in four years If it feels like your marketing budget is tight, you are not alone. There’s headcount pressure so they can’t hire internally. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Agency 112

Agency Survey B2B Media 112

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. Additionally, pulling data internally can be a great way to keep the company involved in the news and add value to those who report on the current news cycles. . Think outside the B2B box.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Our experience can offer insight into what makes a successful e-commerce site or what a B2B destination tells its prospects, and we will always make recommendations to make a client site more journalist-friendly and stronger in telling a company story. Thought leadership events.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Agency Media Training Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since before Mark Cuban famously warned tech startups against bringing on a PR agency , there’s been an ongoing debate about public relations for early-stage businesses, and lots of advice for how to build the kind of earned media visibility that rivals well known brands like Uber or Casper. The answer is no.

B2B 232

B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. Look at the flipside of the PR agency that wants to offer a range of marketing services.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Policies Reputation 227

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With 2024 unfolding, the German team at The Hoffman Agency unveil a comprehensive look into the future, presenting a series of predictions for the way brands will engage with their audiences. Ina Rohe, Associate Director, The Hoffman Agency “If I want to network or have a coffee with my colleagues, I go to the office.

B2C 73

B2C B2B Agency Trends 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. A resource for high-level storytelling In technical industry sectors like B2B and ad tech/martech, it’s not always easy for an internal team to recognize the bigger story. Those are all desired outputs of a good PR campaign.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation International Internal 182

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? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

Agency 87

Agency B2B Internal International 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

If part of your 2016 B2B PR planning is to invest in a top-notch PR firm , don’t go ahead without incorporating these eight key questions into your decision-making criteria. Ideally an agency’s selection isn’t based solely on category experience, but it’s an easy way to make a first cut.

B2B 159

B2B Creativity Agency Meeting 159

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 12, 2025

But the 141,000 attendees, 40% of whom were international, also came to be wowed by the visual, tangible in-person experience. If you want to reach people in the region, you need to be there physically whether you’re a startup looking for investors, a B2B service provider, or an established tech brand pursuing international growth.

B2B 36

B2B Trade Shows Biotechnology Branding 36

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Internal comms. Layoffs at internal comms platform. How is it being used?

Survey 179

Survey Software B2B Pitching 179

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Some in our agency swear by sanity-preserving apps that have nothing to do with daily business, like Spotify and Calm (for meditation, which we still aspire to!) Every PR agency needs a versatile solution for meetings. Apps and web tools come and go like Silicon Valley startups, and the choices can feel endless. UberConference.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. >>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution? The recession of 2008 changed housing.

Study 139

Study Publicity Survey Internal 139