ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For top B2B PR firms , approaching reporters and tech influencers carries a great deal of responsibility. There are some small measures that can maximize efforts to B2B technology media. Here are eight tips and tricks to form positive relationships with top B2B tech reporters and influencers with the goal of getting a story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here’s a look at the most reliable ways to generate content that supports a B2B brand outside of earned media. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper. Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. emphasis theirs].”

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B tech, effective public relations can be a game-changer. Implementing these strategic PR tactics and continuously measuring and analyzing results can build credibility, foster trust, and drive business growth in the competitive B2B tech landscape.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2024

Much of the content B2B marketing produces overpromises and underdelivers – and that happens when we consider company needs before customers “Caring, when it comes to marketing, is respecting one’s time,” says Gary Vaynerchuk. “I Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. I see it all the time.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 16, 2024

But in the B2B space, LinkedIn is still king. Even more impressive, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content marketing strategy. I don’t know what the other 3% of B2B marketers are doing, but they’re clearly missing out. Ok, we know B2B marketers love LinkedIn and would be lost without it.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. That landed with me because most of my paid work is anuran B2B SaaS and software. This isn’t a new problem. Everyone knows it. Let’s talk.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

It was great for media pitching, and we landed a ton of interviews. I’ll never forget one interview we landed about the state of VC investing. And as I look back on those times, I think the economy in B2B SaaS feels reminiscent of the dot-com bubble (failed unicorns are arguably a product of irrational exuberance).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

Topics of discussion have been focused on the use of video news releases, net neutrality, censorship, continuous cable news coverage and how technology is impacting the media landscape. This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. The NewsWorthy . Marketing Smarts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. Consider editorial policies and trending topics, and be strategic when targeting technology media outlets. Expert commentary.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

Timing is everything, even in B2B Tech PR. Peg your pitch to the right occasion The B2B tech sector offers unique opportunities to make the most out of holidays, events and occasions in PR strategies. There are scores of potential dates that B2B tech brands can use to generate high-impact coverage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Over the years, PR people have learned that not every pitch will generate immediate interview opportunities. Who doesn’t love a news cycle that invites timely story ideas?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. COVID-19 has crippled some industries, and it’s had an indirect effect on many others.

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Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

In B2B PR, you want to impact the decision-makers: executives, managers, C-suite Theres no better feeling than proving to your stakeholders that your media placements shortened the sales cycle. This feature is especially useful for targeting B2B bloggers, whose traffic and audience data are usually shrouded in mystery.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

Working in B2B public relations probably isn’t what idealistic young people dream about, but that doesn’t mean misconceptions about it are true. B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B doesn’t have to be dull!

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

If B2B marketing writers aren’t in direct contact with customers in developing content, you are probably just making it all up. And most B2B marketing writers are indeed making it up. B2B Marketing Writers and the Sales Organization. The survey puts some data behind a long-standing problem in B2B marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

If B2B marketing isn’t careful with how these are sourced and created, then interest could plateau or decline. 1) Adoption, Use and Creation of B2B Buyer Personas. Most B2B marketers (64%) create buyer personas and many use these for content segmentation (33%). Personas ought not be viewed as a fad. Bold emphasis added ].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. Previous experience working in a PR agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

What about B2B marketers? Before you dismiss the idea, remember that many B2B decision-makers are millennials. Technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have made a big splash, especially over the past year. Even B2B companies like Intel and Hubspot have used Instagram stories successfully.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2020

The decline of B2B trade shows frees B2B marketing to experiment with more efficient channels; virtual events surface buying signals The pandemic is certainly changing marketing – but we might all do well to shift our thinking towards what might become quasi-permanent. Offices won’t be gone – but remote work won’t be exceptional.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

B2B brands can often rely on their own website analytics to gauge the power of earned media, while others use third-party vendors to conduct baseline customer research, or calculate share-of-voice movement within a category. We see this too often in technology PR. Insufficient interview prep. Muddling the message.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. With that in mind, here are five questions that anyone interested in tech PR — especially B2B tech PR — should be able to address in a job interview. Good questions for a tech PR interview. Specialized agencies have specialized needs.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With the wealth of information available out there, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down the best resources to help keep automotive and mobility technology supplier executives informed. Automotive Views : Host Jamie Butters of Automotive News offers a one-minute update on innovations that are shaping the future of Detroit’s automotive industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. The B2B buyers’ journey has been evolving rapidly, with research indicating that “decision makers don’t just go to a website, add a data center to their shopping cart and check out. How trade coverage wins.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Earned media stories and interviews bring credibility to the more commercial ad and marketing messages. This is particularly true for B2B categories where products or services need explanation and customers face a learning curve. PR-generated content offers a depth that helps educate customers about a complex product or a new category.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Advanced vehicle technology captivated much of the attention at the recent CES 2024 (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas as the event enjoyed a major resurgence with more than 135,000 attendees, more than 4,300 exhibitors and more than 2.5 You can see more automotive technology there than anywhere else in the world.”

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Some examples include: Solicit interviews with independent speakers and panelists.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I think it’s essential to make clear that technology initiatives are not the exclusive purview of huge companies with matching budgets.

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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. There’s plenty of content on the site directly from ad executives and representatives of major companies, whether it’s interviews or guest columns. Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Every pro has her go-to channel for tracking news developments in technology. Remote voice and video communication are critical to PR work, from client meetings to media interviews. Clearly, one of the great advantages of technology is its improvement of collaboration not only in PR, but all industries. UberConference.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

B2B marketing relooks brand marketing and awareness “The building of an actual pipeline doesn’t start with merely laying the pipe in the ground. Something similar has happened in B2B marketing over the last 20 years. So, more companies are chasing fewer in-market customers in B2B and doing so at the expense of brand.

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5W PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In recent times, the B2B tech PR scene has felt the ground shift beneath it. This online revelation hasn’t just changed the way B2B tech businesses communicate with their audience, but it’s also given PR a whole new definition. Collaborating with these influencers can give B2B tech PR efforts a considerable boost.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The story can then be released to other media after the exclusive runs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. And all tech media are not the same. Narrate the story. Be available.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But PR is more about getting attention for ideas, whereas sales is about getting the order (I confused the two and blew a job interview for a sales position, earlier in my career – see this post ). If you’ve worked in the tech industry, especially B2B and enterprise, you have probably heard of these terms. Enter ABM .

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