Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Creative briefs. Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. This is fraught with drawbacks. Campaigns require a lot of setup to get to the execution. It’s heavy lifting. Review and approval. Measurement. And on and on. Campaigns are finite too. They start and end. That means the workload cycle repeats.

Marketing 215

Marketing eBook Guidelines B2B 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. It’s better to suggest that the team has a goal of a certain number of placements or interviews, but never guarantee anything! .

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Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

PR people are considered masters of spin and creativity. On the first day of Christmas, my PR team gave to me… a last-minute media interview . Our team saw great success across the board in a record high of staff hires and new accounts onboarded this last year, and we want to keep this momentum going through the busy holiday season. .

Creativity 296

Creativity Interviews Pitching Meeting 296

Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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Interviews How To Media Infographics 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A “reference” could be a case study , participation in a marketing event, a quote for the media, or an interview with an analyst, to name a few. Get creative and be sure the sales team is involved in developing the plays. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch.

B2B 141

B2B Case Study Study Conference 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Insufficient interview prep.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help women succeed in spite of the obstacles.This is a must listen for all women in comms and PR! . This weekly podcast features in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. Marketing Smarts.

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Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients. We call it a background interview because it is just that – an exchange to provide background for a future story. Explain what is required .

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Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

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Interviews How To Healthcare Media Training 120

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Creativity. How can we get creative with content marketing? With more creativity in marketing assets. 3 ways to embrace creative content marketing For now, let’s forget about SEO, analytics, company goals, and deadlines. You can’t produce creative content without one key ingredient: Consistency.

Content Marketing 101

Content Marketing Creativity Marketing eBook 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Between the PR and marketing functions of any organization there can be creative tension or even competition. Earned media stories and interviews bring credibility to the more commercial ad and marketing messages. But the conflict typically runs deeper. A major market research initiative. . A PR sensibility can help ensure both.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. Finally, make sure you’re only emailing them about relevant content.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While Benitez’s iPhone story was buried, he thought creatively and pitched a new story about how Michael Jackson meant different things to different people — a beloved child star to his mom’s generation, but someone who was often facing allegations for his generation. And I try to remove myself from the story.

Storytelling 141

Storytelling Local Transportation Television 141

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 6, 2019

Once again, I’m stepping into an “uncomfortable zone” to build a video show with a team of dedicated professionals, and to experience video with my interview guests. Rebekah and I discuss creativity and problem solving through the lens of writing. Rebekah made my job, as the host, really easy!

Video 218

Video YouTube Interviews Writing 218

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. I know you’ll not only enjoy this interview, you’ll change the way you communicate forever.

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Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

They interviewed Kai-Fu Lee, the so-called Oracle of AI who boasts a Ph.D., But generalized AI that can think like a human and be applied to many problems is not on the horizon or may never happen, Kai-Fu said in the 60 Minutes interview. Success means mastering a diverse set of skills , creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

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Insurance Insurance Privacy Interviews 234

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 25, 2021

It’s the perfect time to be inquisitive and test your creativity. And then there are the practical benefits; applying for a position through a mutual connection will probably be more successful than going into the application and interview process blind. Also, networking with other people will undoubtedly improve communication skills.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. PR pros are very creative and have the skills to take something bland and make it exciting and relevant. Without creative thinking, it would have never happened. . We get very crafty.

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Creativity Retail Groups Media Training 243

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just as you would prepare for any media interview or new business pitch, taking time to reflect before your review will help you take control of the narrative, highlight your impact and demonstrate your potential for growth. This is your moment to show how indispensable you are.

Measurement 141

Measurement Resources Examples Conference 141

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. The code too can be highly probable which is why the creative and design are what differentiates software products he said, rather than word choice.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

That’s according to a new report by a creative consulting shop called Prophet. The company polled 300 marketers North American marketers with annual budgets of $10 million or more – and then conducted qualitative interviews with 30 of them. The sample was about evenly split between B2B and B2C.

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Study Branding Brand Marketing 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Over the years, PR people have learned that not every pitch will generate immediate interview opportunities. From Slack to Zoom, PR pros have gotten creative about how to stay connected in a remote environment. It pays to stay knowledgeable on where your “go to” journalists are working. Feedback on pitches.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether. Consider joining PRSA.

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Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. This will be more comfortable for the PR team, and it doesn’t force the new reporter to scramble for an interview and rush to get a good story together. . Communicate with stakeholders . Our jobs are based around communication.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative and energetic personality! . Creative and collaborative environment that emphasizes your personal growth. Diverse range of clients. Summer Fridays.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

This can include everything from timely and thorough information downloads on new products, marketing plans, and business goals, to the time commitment by senior executives for preparation and participation in briefings, quarterly meetings, and media interviews. Allow the agency creative freedom.

Publicity 256

Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 18, 2016

Host Deirdre Breakenridge interviews President Cecelia Fitzgibbon at Moore. On March 21st, I visited Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia to interview their college president, Cecelia Fitzgibbon , on my podcast show, Women Worldwide. After the interview, I was happy to get a tour of their beautiful campus.

Creativity 150

Creativity Interviews Social Media Media 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

These meetings are also the PR team’s initial opportunity to assess potential B2B spokesperson, define their “lanes,” and gauge how comfortable and effective they will be in a media interview or keynote situation. . Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas.

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Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

Or, if you want to keep tabs on the latest campaigns and creative, check out the Hot Spots column. . There’s plenty of content on the site directly from ad executives and representatives of major companies, whether it’s interviews or guest columns. AdExchanger.

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Once ‘matched’ a chat will open and you can work together to set up that interview. Right now creative collaboration looks different given our need to stay apart, but with Jamboard, it can still work. Just like on Tinder, or any dating app, journalists will swipe right if they feel your pitch is a fit for them.

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Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. You can also get creative with “new.” If so, are you staying connected with those journalists? It’s important to stay front of mind with them. Additionally, you never know where they might end up. She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this episode I interview Shanna Apitz, the Executive Creative Director and head of innovation at Hunt Adkins, a paid media specialist agency in Minnesota. It’s 2020, integrated marketing is the norm, but could we be delivering better campaigns if we understood paid media better?

Media 156

Media Interviews Creativity Agency 156

The Resolution Blog

JULY 25, 2023

In this spotlight interview, we chat with Ian McAllister, Strategic Head of Marketing and Communications at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England who shares insight into their proudest creative media campaigns.

Meeting 156

Meeting Interviews Creativity Communications 156

Cision

MAY 17, 2016

In this interview, Anthony discusses prioritizing each step of your communication strategy, sharing brand messaging with a diverse audience and maintaining the integrity of your overall communication vision. I knew that I wanted to be around creative people so I majored in graphic design and minored in fine art.

Real Estate 227

Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Automotive Healthcare 227

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Use animation to bring the story to life in a creative and engaging way. Interview industry experts, influencers, or customers to share their insights and stories. Create visually stunning short films that tell a compelling story. Leverage the power of audio to connect with the audience on a deeper level.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Branding Brand How To 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

First date may feel like a media interview – First dates are often awkward and could have moments of silence – but that’s not as likely with a PR person. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect. PR people are master communicators – we have a degree in it. .

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Because news moves quickly, the pressure is on to develop a creative, well-packaged message that provides an original, relevant angle. Then, if a client is immediately needed for approvals, interviews, etc., We saw this when Urban Outfitters and others used Hurricane Sandy to promote online shopping by touting #SandySales. .

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Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293