ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

That’s the question I heard from clients, friends, and PR colleagues when I told them that Crenshaw Communications, the PR firm I founded in 2009, had become part of Mod Op, a leading digital marketing and communications agency. “What’s a Mod Op?” As a result, we’re an entrepreneurial group.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 24, 2025

Successful companies understand that their reputation is built on what they do and how they do it. Speaking at a webinar organised by the CIPR Crisis Communications Network , Younger explained that reputation is shaped by two key factors: capability and character.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With big names like Amazon and Dell mandating a return to the office , employees are taking a hard look at their work environments. For starters, it’s a fresh opportunity to shape company culture and use employee advocacy as a secret weapon. As comms pros, we know how valuable employee voices can be.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Among the findings are that buyers have more companies on their “short list,” more decision-makers are involved in the purchasing process, and being the incumbent vendor on the list is no guarantee. You communicate – and communication requires a feedback loop – with them honestly and do it consistently over time.

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Consider your average employees — each day before that first cup of coffee is poured, they are likely inundated with messages from a variety of sources. In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. Find employee voices. And it’s time to update apps on your phone.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2020

Early efforts have been led by African-American CEOs, entrepreneurs, and companies that serve a diverse customer base, but nearly all major brands have stepped up. Nike pledged $40 million over four years to support black communities. Overall, nearly every company on the top-tier list has fallen short of their announced goals.

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Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a communications manager, its your job to build and lead a remote PR team thats efficient, aligned, and ready to thrive. Hiring the Right Talent for Your PR Team When youre hiring for a remote PR or communications team, its important to find job candidates who are not just skilled, but also able to adapt to your teams work style.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 12, 2020

The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. Make a plan. Manage expectations.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Before we dig into our list of ‘11 ways social listening will transform your communications strategy and performance’ first we need to answer the question: What is social listening? Social media monitoring captures data on the performance of social media activity from both your company and your competitors.

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5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

Public relations crises can strike any organization without warning, making crisis PR an essential skill for communications professionals and business leaders. Crisis PR involves managing communications during challenging situations that threaten an organization’s reputation, operations, or relationships with stakeholders.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2020

With protests happening across the country, we need to make our position clear, as individuals, as a citizen of the New York City business community, and a member of the PR industry. The good news is that client companies have led the way and the agency community has made a commitment to reversing our lack of diversity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Employees are in charge. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment. Branded content is king.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Recent data shows that 54% of small businesses have experienced a crisis that threatened their survival, yet only 23% had a formal communication plan in place. This guide provides practical strategies for small business owners to build and execute crisis communication plans that work with limited resources.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This B2B marketing pitfall risks wasting your spend on influencers – and may have implications for social advertising, email marketing and even internal communications The use of influencers is on the rise in B2B marketing. More and more of our communication – like all our activities, banking, shopping, dating – are moving online.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2022

Time was, we’d have a full-blown PR strategy meeting, and employee recruitment would be in an internal comms section, reduced to a single bullet point in a slide deck. Or it would be siloed in the HR department, who never spoke with PR or communications. Talented employees are attracted to a standout workplace experience.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2025

Defense technology companies face strict regulations around exporting products, services, and technical data internationally. Public relations teams play a critical role in communicating these compliance obligations both internally and externally. billion in penalties in 2022, making effective compliance communication essential.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“If you want to soar as an organization, to meet your goals and have an engaged employee base, you have to think creatively” and find ways to build a positive work experience. Company culture is measured by “How well your team members enjoy and have bought into the mission of your organization.” How’s your kid doing? “Let

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PRSay

MARCH 20, 2020

Many employees at organizations across the country have been working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. For some employees, this is their first experience with remote work, telework, video conferencing, etc. Combined, these factors are changing our communication habits. . The same holds true for internal communications.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Corporate reputation has become the most important brand asset—a company with a favorable public image is more appealing to customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. This puts communications and PR front and center as the stewards of corporate reputation.

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PRSay

MARCH 28, 2025

Five years after many organizations told their employees to work from home during the pandemic, many now expect their people to report to the office full time. When a company decides to return its workforce to the office, that message should be communicated to employees as soon, and as often, as possible, Leah Gladu said.

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Ronn Torossian

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Internal corporate communication is essential for a successful organization. It brings teams together, aligns employees with the company’s mission, and ensures everyone is working toward common goals. This communication is crucial for multiple reasons.

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Presspage

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To keep your company from falling into this PR trap, this blog post will teach you everything you need to know before you can get started with your crisis communication strategy. Let’s start with what crisis communication is. What is crisis communication? Aligning on messaging Don’t gamble with your credibility.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What we have found is that LinkedIn is such an important external communications tool for executives, but its also so important for internal communications, she said. Many executives understand that their constituents are both employees and customers. Communicators can also share company news on LinkedIn.

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Ronn Torossian

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The top priority for every crisis communication strategy is to allow for seamless communication during a company crisis. The messages used in crisis communication are supposed to provide the employees with all the necessary knowledge for them to make the right decisions during that crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Some executives are reluctant to share their end game, due to the unpredictability of market conditions or because they don’t want employees to be unsettled. But a smart communications approach can help change or expand a company’s identity, which in turn helps build a healthy valuation for the business.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 9, 2022

One of the questions I’ve heard the most from friends, clients and prospects over the last 6 months or so is: How should I set up a successful employee advocacy program? From a certain perspective, it makes sense why more companies are taking a closer look at Employee Advocacy Programs in 2022. Or, these kinds of posts.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

Over the weekend, I saw a commercial for the rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company called “ Stronger Together." Like many current ads, it thoroughly communicates that Tractor Supply Company cares about the health and safety of the customers and employees in its stores.

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Ronn Torossian

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business and communication, corporate communication plays a pivotal role in shaping the perception of companies and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Embracing transparency and authenticity Transparency is the cornerstone of effective corporate communication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Is it a terrible PR move or just a juicy corporate communications case? Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees. ” Kempczinski reportedly conducted extensive feedback reviews with employees and managers. .”

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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2021

Companies are facing ever-greater scrutiny of their political activities, with some of America’s biggest businesses still grappling with a response to January’s Capitol riot. In this new era, careful preparation, close coordination, and effective communication both internally and externally are key. Simplify political activity.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication isnt just importantits everything. Yet, too many businesses overlook the one thing that keeps it all together: a communication plan. Improved team alignment When you define roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols, everyone is on the same page.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. Internal team members and clients will appreciate the investment in proper communication and management. Be transparent with client companies involved.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Business leaders have had a tough time lately getting employees engaged and motivated. And young people just entering the […] The post Companies have seen employee engagement, culture and confidence soar when leaders communicate about Middle East conflict appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 23, 2024

The situation starts threatening the company’s reputation, financial stability, and employee morale. The […] The post 4 reasons why a crisis communication plan is so important appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Business Wire

APRIL 1, 2020

Although companies may have information or announcements that can benefit the public, there is a sensitive line between providing helpful and valuable information and being seen as trying to profit on the back of a tragedy.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For the session titled Unlocking the C-Suite, she asked a panel of Black communications leaders about their career challenges and successes. Neptune, senior vice president and chief communications officer at medical technology company Medtronic, said that, Adapting to an organization is wholly acceptable. And you get distracted.

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