NewsWhip

MARCH 6, 2024

NewsWhip works with an international energy provider to help them monitor live issues, understand the wider landscape, and automate how they support internal stakeholders with reports, digests and alerts. Often, there are new and growing platforms that give us insights we can’t find anywhere else – NewsWhip is one of those platforms.”

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

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Axia PR

JANUARY 29, 2023

In the fictional world of “The Office,” a popular television series set in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin, the arrival of a public relations agency to provide PR for the branch would likely bring about a number of changes and challenges for the employees.

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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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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As I finish up my last few weeks as an intern at The Hoffman Agency, I have been reflecting on the transformative experiences I’ve had in the last three months. My journey as an intern has been filled with a mix of emotions and opportunities. Everyone is on your team, and the company only wants to see you grow and succeed.

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5W PR

MARCH 7, 2023

International Women’s Day is an annual, global, celebration to honor women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Companies can leverage the day to promote inclusivity and offer empowering products. Events Companies can mark International Women’s Day 2023 through events and online campaigns.

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5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

Although companies can’t foresee every potential catastrophe, they can certainly gear up for it. It should be tailored to the specific sector and company, addressing potential threats like data breaches, service interruptions, security glitches, or bad press. Communication strategy Set out foolproof communication procedures.

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5W PR

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to the legal requirements, there are many reasons why a company should prioritize accessibility and inclusion for employees and customers with disabilities. Customers want to do business with companies that prioritize diversity , equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But they also have significant internal benefits.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2023

By Sarah Babbitt, VP, Agency Marketing CEOs and top company executives have always been under a microscope. Today, though, that microscope is magnified, especially internally. And people are split on how executives are doing with their internal communications strategy. How to boost internal executive brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2020

For a PR agency , what’s better than winning a new client? Research by Bain & Company shows that boosting customer retention rates by as little as 5% grows profits by 25% to 95%. In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency. Don’t oversell.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2019

But in case a desirable spot opens at the right moment, it’s important to dazzle not only the bosses, but the full staff – since basically everybody’s your boss when you’re an intern. PR tips to go from intern to perm. Staff might be shy about giving work to inexperienced interns, or they may not be well organized.

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5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

This enables potential investors to comprehend the company’s ideology and gain insight into its operations. Relationships Businesses should recognize the importance of building relationships with influencers and thought leaders in their field, to help position the company for investors.

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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. Demand candor.

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

A single-minded proposition, hard work and a commitment to clients, people, and community, are key to growing an agency. BHM has been recognised by The Financial Times as one of Africa’s Top 100 fastest-growing companies. The agency’s work is underpinned by data and research. Ayeni is building an international operation.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. That’s a lot of new agencies being hired, but it also means other agencies will be dropped.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any good public relations agency should want to have an open conversation about what clients can expect for their investment. But even the best agencies don’t always spill the tea at the very first meeting. Here are some things to keep in mind for companies looking to bring on an outside PR agency for the first time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2019

Bringing on a public relations agency can help an organization engage a far larger audience than they’re able to do on their own. So before a startup decides to bring on a PR agency, they should be asking themselves these five questions. What is the company’s reason for being? Do you have a real story? Sales leads?

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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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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 26, 2024

My journey with The Hoffman Agency began with a visit to their London office back in 2023 when I had the opportunity to study abroad with the School of Journalism and Communications (SOJC) at the University of Oregon. After many agency visits, there was only one that stood out to me: The Hoffman Agency.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels. And that’s okay!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Here’s how any tech company can benefit from the right PR campaign.

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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. A View From the Other Side.

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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 17, 2024

One of the highlights of my time at The Hoffman Agency was the weekly Intern Cohort sessions. Among these sessions, the one on internalizing feedback with Lou Hoffman, the agency’s CEO, stood out the most. The post From Graduation to Growth: My Journey With The Hoffman Agency appeared first on The Hoffman Agency.

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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’d love to help you tell your story.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode, I spoke with Hana Montgomery , the founder and managing director of the digital PR agency Shout Bravo. Since not many agencies do pitching and content ideation for international clients, I thought I could learn a lot from speaking with her—and I was not disappointed. Like you have to be pitching your stuff.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 10, 2023

You're at a fork in the road—do you need to hire a marketing agency for ongoing or one-time support? To help you answer the question, we've outlined the most important considerations for companies contemplating hiring a marketing agency below. What does a marketing agency do? Let's dive in. Project-Based Partnerships.

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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.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Company scandals and crises hit the headlines on an almost weekly, if not daily, basis. Cloudflare has been in hot water recently, for instance, for the way the company handled mass layoffs. The same mindset, really, should apply to companies. If a crisis hits, no time need be wasted making introductions to the company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2018

Deciding it’s time to invest in PR is one thing, but selecting the right agency is another. What’s more, the people who are skilled at internal communications aren’t always prepared to conduct an agency search. Instead, rely on a one-pager that outlines the goals for partnering with a PR agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Like most career PR agency people, I always drink the client Kool-Aid. I’m a true believer, internalizing brand messages and language — even in a personal setting, even after years. Most agency PR people have similar stories. Yet one reason brands bring on agencies is that they’re relatively objective.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

International business helps put a PR agency (quite literally) on the map, opening doors to expanded business opportunities. To mitigate the challenges, we start by looking at trends in media coverage of international announcements. International coverage can ultimately affect strategy in the U.S.,

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

public relations industry, they make up only 30% of agency C-suite executives. For example, last September, after HP conducted a one-year media audit of its agency partners, CEO Antonio Lucio publicly admonished Edelman, ranked as the top public relations agency in the world, for lacking racial diversity and inclusion.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 18, 2023

In our last post , we discussed how purchasing executives should consider how a PR agency’s expertise and experience in the client’s industry sector can affect the value they can generate for their company. Product/category experience – It helps if the PR agency has experience doing PR for products that compete with yours.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Yet many don’t know what makes an agency a ‘great’ fit. Some companies fall victim to the “big budget, big agency; small budget, small agency” myth. Regardless of whether an agency is big or small, it’s the account team is usually comprised of a few dedicated team members who will deliver on the company’s objectives.

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The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 26, 2024

After tilts in content writing, branding and marketing, I was thrilled when Hoffman invited me into the London office as a Spring intern. Hoffman’s clients are some of the biggest and most advanced tech companies in the world, life at Hoffman is fast paced and the work requires lots of thinking hats. Or looking around, I suppose.

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