PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This makes sense: leaders have the greatest power in a company, and when we think about the biggest companies on the planet – Apple , Meta, Tesla and Microsoft, for example – their leaders are inextricably tied to their company reputations, good or bad. But managing a company or brand’s reputation is rarely simple.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

headlines can be a gold mine for reactive news opportunities, where a company latches on to a breaking news story with a smart take or point of view and gets coverage for it. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Broaden the narrative.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. For example, the company’s reputation was lackluster among media and influencers when I started.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. Reputation management As voice search relies on providing quick, accurate answers, PR teams need to help companies enhance their authority and build trust online.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Hackers can also find and release damaging internal correspondence and documents. ” 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. If the internal email goes out at 10:30 a.m.,

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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. While this is not always possible due to resources, you might try teaming internal communicators up to examine each other’s area of control. Brand and business, company news, customer stories.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: The customer-obsessed company wins. Companies that conduct frequent research grow up to 70 percent faster and are almost 50 percent more profitable than firms that don’t. So, why do so many companies—from startups to enterprises—skimp on it? Best for: Companies with large audiences.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story. But the right strategy will work for any type of company. . With that in mind, here are five tips for a successful media strategy for technology companies: .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It also means we should try to influence our companies and clients to get ahead of the mobile trend with innovations like a website that’s optimized for voice search, or – importantly – a mobile site that is accessible to those with disabilities. For PR teams, this means a whole new playground for getting the word out.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we will focus on Leadership. But you just must convince the people that you are managing, leading, and guiding in your thoughts and that is inherent in leadership. Nowadays it's very important to make a distinction between management and leadership. However, there is leadership. and our speaker is Maxim Behar.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. As I proceeded in the interview process, I noticed more people in the company like me.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 31, 2023

Crisis comms kick in, and leadership is forced to make tough decisions about the future. But, what about when a company reputation isn’t totally obliterated, but it takes a knock? Character vs capability reputation Company reputation is split between character reputation and capability reputation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team. The company has secured funding that will enable a leap forward. Unfounded rumors are surfacing about the company. .

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2020

We asked him how recent events have influenced international perceptions of the United States and its brands, and how the COVID-19 crisis has affected global communications. How have companies and institutions outside the United States responded to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis? For example, in the U.K.,

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s true love or love-hate, our leadership encourages its use for first drafts of written content, research synthesis, rote reports, and more. Teams bond over internal training The passion for learning and development among PR teams is more vibrant than ever. But ChatGPT isn’t the alpha in this relationship.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2016

Once an established company decides to engage in public relations activities , the decision presents some wonderful opportunities to burnish, refresh and create anew – much like what a start-up does as it enters the marketplace. Here are some ways that strategic PR planning can help leaders regain that “new company smell.”

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PRSay

JULY 16, 2020

Blythe Campbell, APR , will lead PRSA’s new Leadership Communication Certificate Program , which starts on Aug. In an interview with PRsay, Campbell shares her insights on working with CEOs, leading virtual teams and overcoming barriers to management roles: What are the main distinctions between management and leadership?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2024

Here’s the list of companies I’m watching and here’s how to get on my radar if you are a vendor. GlobeNewswire rolls out verification for press releases The parent company of GlobeNewswire, Notified, announced a partnership with a third-party vendor to verify the authenticity of press release senders. No pressure. Just good advice.

Privacy 88

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. The culprit is the account management model most tech companies maintain.

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Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

We believe that the current economic uncertainty and turbulence has opened up an unprecedented leadership opportunity for PR professionals, and we’re pleased to offer our expertise and recommendations to support you during this critical time. Simply put, attribution shows how PR efforts are helping a company achieve its business objectives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. On closer examination, the Edelman/GEO Group situation is a great example of what not to do when faced with an ethical quandary. But that’s not what happened.

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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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PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. Companies that institute informal, reverse-mentoring programs can benefit in numerous ways. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too. Strong leadership is crucial, but knowing when to follow is equally important.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2022

For example, Apple and Disney are just two of the powerful brands taking steps to stop doing business with, and in, Russia. Through actions and words, many companies are also clarifying their firm beliefs that this horrific situation must end. Who should be involved in the decision-making process? What are your employees saying?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For B2B companies, this presents a massive PR opportunity. Our client Uberall is a good example. To be successful, here are three best practices that B2B tech companies and startups need to keep in mind. Most scaled B2B tech companies are sitting on a pile of interesting data. It’s pull marketing 101. This is natural.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 31, 2023

Create connections : If you’re not already, get out of the marketing bubble and make stronger connections internally. And if not finance, the people that influence finance, for example the senior team in sales or other C-level executives. Like the above, you’re creating more allies internally.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

So, how can tech companies build upon translation with a full-scale pan-European PR programme that truly delivers on local needs? Localising press releases and thought leadership articles is crucial, but every element of reputation shaping can and should be considered. Want to learn more about strategic communications in Europe?

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 14, 2024

The questions cover topics such as building resilience as a cultural outcome, recognising the importance of internal culture and behaviour, ensuring relationship continuity and prioritising the human imperative in crisis preparedness. Cartwright shared a prepublication draft of the Reputation, Risk and Resilience 2024 with me last week.

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Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

We believe that the current economic uncertainty and turbulence has opened up an unprecedented leadership opportunity for PR professionals, and we’re pleased to offer our expertise and recommendations to support you during this critical time. Simply put, attribution shows how PR efforts are helping a company achieve its business objectives.

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Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

So, a notice that a small business will operate with a skeleton staff, or that all employees should plan to stay home until mid-April, for example, is clearer than an open-ended advisory. We all want to assure customers or clients that nothing will be interrupted, and for many companies, that may be true. Manage expectations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

And regardless of how well prepared a company may be to deal with an incident, breaches and attacks will happen – so advance PR prep is also in order. Today, every company is a technology company. Financial services companies are getting into cryptocurrencies and have invested heavily in mobile experiences.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2020

And regardless of how well prepared a company may be to deal with an incident, breaches and attacks will happen – so advance PR prep is also in order. Today, every company is a technology company. Financial services companies are getting into cryptocurrencies and have invested heavily in mobile experiences.

Trends 156

Trends Healthcare Government Leadership 156

PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Just a few months ago, companies could stay above the political fray. As recent controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target have demonstrated, gone are the days when a company could get by with issuing a belated, carefully neutral statement in response to a political issue. Now, that is no longer true.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

These days, business leaders can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and simply run their company with the expectation that their PR team will do the heavy lifting. A C-level executive is the face of the company and often its brand. Here are some key tactics for PR pros to build executive visibility and thought leadership.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Some companies went all out and putting statements for every incident and others remained silent the entire time. So how do you figure out if a cultural event is something your company should have a stance on? Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Breaking news happens fast.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Journalists, bloggers, customers, partners, employees and other stakeholders and influencers use the online “pressroom” – or “newsroom” – to find information, or stay updated about a company.

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