Sword and the Script

APRIL 14, 2020

A study by Edelman and LinkedIn connects B2B thought leadership to trust and sales; and what it takes to be effective Effective thought leadership content is a staple of B2B marketing. And it should be – because thought leadership builds a company’s reputation, drives sales, and could well improve profitability. Relationships?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

More thought leadership opportunities. Over the past couple of years, many large publications have stopped accepting bylined articles and thought leadership pieces from outside companies. What’s more, it can be amplified through social platforms like LinkedIn, in prospect newsletters, sales presentations, and customer communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2020

By the same token, many business executives rely on attending, speaking, or sponsoring in-person trade shows for their own visibility and thought leadership, and to stay on top of trends. So, it looks like we’re all going to have to sharpen our virtual event producing, presenting, and attendance skills for the foreseeable future.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The public relations landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing audience expectations, and innovative communication strategies. As we move into 2025, PR professionals must adapt to emerging trends that will define successful communication and brand storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 10, 2024

For an imaginative PR team, this opens up new avenues presented by current media consumption trends. That engagement presents prime opportunities for branding and thought leadership. The post Changing Content Consumption Trends And What They Mean For PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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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 a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Confident in communicating directly, clients now recognize the SAE as one of the go-to on the team. Strong communication skills.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. Step 2: Identify your communications channels.

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PRSay

APRIL 7, 2020

A lack of trust in government and media has caused many people to ignore crucial health advice about the novel coronavirus, raising the importance of employer communications, says a special report from the Edelman Trust Barometer. Edelman’s 2020 Trust Barometer, published on Jan. Edelman’s 2020 Trust Barometer, published on Jan.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This presented a prime newsjacking opportunity for SOCi , a marketing platform for multi-location brands across online platforms. SOCi offered insights on Threads’ implications for social media marketing, showcasing their expertise and thought leadership.

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PRSay

JUNE 22, 2020

The ever-present downside is that these new workplace enhancements are constant visual reminders to employees that they are in an environment of risk — risk of becoming ill, risk that their job may go away, risk that their company and its customers may be on shaky ground. Leaders must communicate regularly, but not over-communicate.

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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. The post How to Book Speaking Opps In The COVID Era appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Now is the time to grab vacated speaking slots.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the fall semester 2021, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Professor Jason Mollica’s Strategic Communications class at American University. The goals for the students were to learn about the FEEL model and take the online test to discover their levels of FEEL in their communications and interactions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2022

For our high-growth B2B tech and SaaS solution provider clients, conference speaking, exhibiting, and sponsoring represent crucial PR tactics for thought leadership visibility and business development. To win an earned speaking gig, a solutions provider will typically need to co-present with a big brand client.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. Formerly Impact Live, this conference is a team-focused event that aligns marketing, sales, and leadership groups. Here, you can meet senior level marketing professionals who are tackling the challenges present in delivering ROI. PRWeek Awards.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

Growth milestones, new research, founder stories, newsjacking — all present opportunities for exposure. Thought leadership in the form of bylines, webinars, speaking engagements at conferences, and award submissions are a few common elements of a PR plan. Never ask an executive if they have anything for us to pitch.

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PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2021

As you think about your internal communications plans for 2021, you must first recognize the challenges and changes that occurred in 2020. Often, a communication audit is recommended before starting any major yearly planning. Here are the three steps you need to take to run a successful communications audit. The message sender.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2018

There are important traits that clients can only suss out if they conduct interviews or seek capabilities presentations as they create a short list of likely contenders. Strong communication skills. It sounds like a no-brainer, but the truth is that communications people aren’t always excellent communicators.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Don’t employ any tactics that fuel hysteria, and be mindful in all communications, avoiding subjective adjectives and alarming language. Being proactive.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In October, PRSA celebrates Diversity & Inclusion Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA D&I Committee. The most important thing is to know what your options are where you live,” said Sarah Courtney, communications and digital-strategy senior director for the League of Women Voters of Orange County, Calif.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

Then think about how its announcements, plans and executive leadership can offer proof points and articulate ways to tell the story. Leaders of tech companies in particular are very data and metric-minded, and expect their PR representative to present success in a similar manner to how they track other aspects of their business.

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PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

The importance of research, analysis and evaluation in the communications profession continues to grow due to the pace of change in the marketplace. Mark Weiner, a longtime PRSA member and the chief insights officer for Cognito, an international research-based communications consulting firm, is the report’s lead writer.

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PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

The effects will be felt this year and beyond and fuel the10company’s top 10 2021 communications trends, each with significant implications for companies and executives: 1. Internal communication goes beyond the employee. Communications will play a key role in promoting the vision and programs. Empathy is essential.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 19, 2014

With this responsibility comes the need for effective, credible and authoritative crisis leadership. In fact, this Ebola crisis presents two severe issues that absolutely need to be addressed and managed proactively: The first is the actual management and containment of Ebola. Who should listen to this podcast? Running time: 1:01:02.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Each year, more than $30 billion is invested in corporate communications, publicity and public relations. However, the challenge with the communications industry has always been the lack of credible metrics, much less the ability to measure how these investments map to quantifiable business outcomes. Responsibilities. Entrepreneurial.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Per its description : “This program serves as a bridge, connecting the needs of PR and communications entities with the skill sets of journalists and other professionals eyeing a transition. Absolutely!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 19, 2018

Public-speaking engagements are a strong component of a good B2B PR thought leadership plan. They can also present valuable networking opportunities. Most thought leadership panels are created with the tacit – or stated – understanding that they are not meant for commercial purposes. Don’t advertise your brand.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

The outcome of trade talks won’t be known until mid-December Show up and demonstrate leadership - brave organisations will continue to be defined by the crisis Schools are back in the UK this week. Helping organisations operate alongside the virus We’ve become the front line of an organisation’s communication response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 20, 2023

17, PRSA presented an AI Keynote Salon at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. In an era where technology is rapidly changing, topics ranged from AI in today’s PR landscape to the future of AI in public relations, as well as navigating the ethical maze and legal insights on AI as it relates to communications.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Virtual communication can breed misunderstandings and yet how many of your meetings are virtual? Virtual communication deprives us of the emotional knowledge that helps us understand context. This presents risks to relationships with stakeholders–especially in regards to your internal teams and departments.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It seems promising not only for B2C campaigns, but for the content and thought leadership promotion more typical of B2B PR. Thought leadership and brand positioning For PR and communications specialists, Threads offers a unique platform to establish thought leadership and enhance brand positioning.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

” So, what are the best ways to lessen the potential negative impacts of your internal communications going external? Treat every piece of internal communication as if it were external. For your most sensitive communications, consider face-to-face meetings, or phone calls, instead of putting it in writing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 31, 2023

For PR and communications professionals, staying on top of industry trends is vital. Adobe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky will present on the impact of AI on creativity and digital experiences and the profound transformations taking place in the creative world. They’re a goldmine of insights. One to watch?

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. A new approach. The downside?

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities. Keep it short and sweet. Keep it short and sweet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Enhancing adtech marketing efforts through PR As adtech marketing becomes more difficult, public relations (PR) presents an opportunity to kick those efforts into hyperdrive. The post How Public Relations Can Enhance AdTech Marketing appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. So how can they stand out on a crowded playing field?

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