Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), Speaking Engagements.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations. Participate in/lead brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative and energetic personality! Creative and collaborative environment that emphasizes your personal growth. Strong writing skills.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. Industry analyst relations (AR) can be a foundation for lead generation. And much like media relations, there are nuances involved. Who are analysts? Navigating the pay-to-play landscape.

Wireless 309

Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Their contract came up at the end of the year and I didn’t even consider them.

Survey 118

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 118

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 20, 2025

But in 2025, some small tech companies have proven that creativity, […] The post 5 PR campaigns that elevated small tech brands in 2025: Winning strategies for maximum impact first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

Strategy 110

Strategy Brand Branding Resources 110

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era.

Creativity 99

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 99

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. Muddling the message. Bad timing.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Media leads are a powerful tool, and the key to earning coverage is learning how to really capture people’s interest. What you need to be successful is a guidebook to improve your media relations efforts. Because more earned media can help build your brand recognition, improve SEO and sell more. They’re only human.

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Allow the agency creative freedom. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news. A key component of stellar media relations is knowing what stories to pitch and to whom. In media relations, as in so many things, it’s important to take the long view.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

You can share whole episodes to social media, clip individual soundbites and create images of quotes. The unique audio format of podcasts provides opportunities to creatively reuse content in ways you couldn’t do with written articles. After airing, podcasts can be easily repurposed and promoted in a variety of ways.

Media Relations 136

Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 136

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

We selected two winners. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Video 352

Video Journalism Education Resources 352

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The media responses helped our client understand the landscape, and we did manage to secure top-tier consumer tech coverage! . From Slack to Zoom, PR pros have gotten creative about how to stay connected in a remote environment. Tech tools for staying connected . Without them, we would not have seen such growth through the year. .

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation. All of this means that public relations experts should be creative in creating and pitch stories to the media outlets and the public.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What are your secrets for media relations success?

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Building better media relations means making reporters’ lives easier. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. One of the best ways to do this is by being the first to offer a spokesperson’s thoughts for newsworthy stories.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

5W PR

OCTOBER 2, 2024

PR and content creation done by a creative agency can elevate brand awareness, foster engagement, and drive business objectives when strategically aligned. By merging PR’s strategic acumen with content creation’s creative prowess, organizations can produce content that resonates, engages, and achieves business goals.

Creativity 78

Creativity Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. social media, content, etc.). The media relations struggle is real.

Publicity 174

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 174

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

This shift represents a fundamental change in how PR professionals work, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity while AI handles time-consuming tactical tasks. Real-Time Media Intelligence Through AI Media monitoring has evolved from manual tracking to sophisticated AI systems that scan millions of online conversations instantly.

Publicity 78

Publicity System Crisis Management Analysis 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. The best PR specialists know how to use creative tactics, research, and data to create newsworthy stories. That’s a good thing, except where the drive to please leads us to say things we shouldn’t.

Agency 353

Agency Interviews Pitching Retail 353

Prohibition

AUGUST 14, 2024

We’re constantly seeking out ways to further enhance our media relations strategies and build stronger connections with key journalists. AI For Smarter Outreach Identifying relevant journalists: It’s fair to say that one of the most time-consuming aspects of media relations is finding the right journalists to pitch to.

Media Relations 62

Media Relations Media Pitching B2C 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

By packaging it into creative infographics, PR teams can gain additional legs for data that would otherwise go unused or underleveraged. Additionally, if a company highlights its design and UI as a key differentiator, data visualizations offer a way to showcase their creative prowess. . Short-form content.

Content Marketing 309

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Data 309

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 9, 2025

The travel industry has always been a dynamic and competitive sector, often requiring brands to leverage creative strategies to stand out. The pandemic devastated the travel industry, forcing travel companies to reassess everything from marketing strategies to customer relations.

Travel 91

Travel Digital PR Creativity Industry 91

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Creativity, multi-disciplinary/integrated communications, reputation and specialized expertise were priorities in agency search. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind. First, let’s discuss creativity. Creative brains and digital brawn are a winning combination. Again, it’s all about PR Expanded.

Agency 223

Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. Go for it in brainstorms – Creative sessions can be challenging.

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 13, 2025

Without the luxury of large marketing budgets, these brands must rely on more creative, targeted PR strategies to reach their audiences. In the food industry, standing out amidst the noise of larger competitors can be daunting for small brands.

Storytelling 101

Storytelling Brand Branding How To 101

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, the food and beverage industry has consistently been at the forefront, leveraging creative strategies and innovative technologies to capture the attention of consumers.

Brand 101

Brand Branding Storytelling Creativity 101

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. ” In it, Woodall shares a few details from the recently-released 2014 BusinessWire Media Survey that are worth noting, mainly because so few online newsrooms actually include many of the items mentioned.

How To 242

How To Survey Resources Social Media 242

5W PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

PR professionals who master TikTok’s unique blend of authenticity, creativity, and rapid content creation gain direct access to journalists, influencers, and consumers alike. Building Meaningful Connections with Journalists PR professionals can use TikTok to catch journalists’ attention through creative storytelling.

Viral 78

Viral Brand Branding Airlines 78

Buchanan PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

One of the strongest marketing tools at a law firm’s disposal is a strategic media relations program. Earned media remains one of the most highly valued components of the traditional PESO model and can be a powerful addition to a law firm’s new business efforts. Attorneys are remarkably well-suited to be media sources.

Media Relations 70

Media Relations Strategy Marketing Media 70

Cision

AUGUST 10, 2017

There are always last minute curve balls, but if you can get ahead of them with proactive and creative thinking, it cuts out a lot of the stress and keeps the process fun! What is your secret to media relations success? As an industry, we will have the opportunity to be even more creative, and to elevate our overall approach.

Energy 212

Energy Creativity Social Media Industry 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 9, 2020

(L-R: Dorothy Crenshaw, CEO; Marijane Funess, Media Relations Director; Henry Feintuch, PRSA-NY President). We earned the honor for our creative campaign that launched just before Valentine’s Day and urged consumers to “Break Up With Your Bank”and discover the advantages of credit unions.

Communications 156

Communications Banking Financial Creativity 156

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Media Training 370

Media Training Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Ronn Torossian

APRIL 13, 2016

Just a decade ago, public relations mostly entailed media relations and the occasional press release. Today, public relations involve a higher level of creativity and innovation to get the same results.

Software 150

Software Technology Creativity Media Relations 150

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. Or you may decide that media relations is precisely what you need. Handpicked Related Content. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. Social media strategy.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238