Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 102

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 102

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Our stakeholders — employees, customers, students, partners and vendors — are all part of our audience. Think like an employee, customer or parent, and give them the information they need to know. Stephens is a business strategist, best-selling author, attorney and public speaker. The solution? Illustration credit: jirsak.

Product Launch 167

Product Launch Radio Employee Consumer 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Not all startups understand how best to take advantage of an investment in public relations. In general, startups make great PR clients — especially those with a story to tell. Bad timing.

Pitching 205

Pitching Agency Internal International 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Both the practice and business of public relations has grown enormously in recent years. And as PR budgets have increased, the day-to-day practice of public relations has changed. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Supporting a product launch? Prioritize your audiences, from customers to stakeholder groups that may include employees, funders, distribution partners, and others. The practice of public relations is about telling stories, and all good stories have compelling themes. Write a rock-solid PR plan. Define your objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

At a certain point, most small businesses outgrow their first forays into public relations. These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Should there be a launch party before a new product launch?

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Start with your employees first because they are the window to your company’s soul, and if the team isn’t feeling it, then the customers certainly won’t. Opening up the floor and encouraging your employees to ask questions will help make informed decisions, and avoid employee backlash later on, when it might be too late.

Reputation 75

Reputation Employee Leadership Product Launch 75

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2018

The digital media kits we know today are much more engaging and helpful than the boxed kits public relations professionals had to ship to media contacts in the past. Leadership biographies and headshots The majority of journalists ask for a headshot of the executive they interview or choose to feature in a story.

Media 68

Media Leadership Product Launch Television 68

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Start with your employees first because they are the window to your company’s soul, and if the team isn’t feeling it, then the customers certainly won’t. Opening up the floor and encouraging your employees to ask questions will help make informed decisions, and avoid employee backlash later on, when it might be too late.

Reputation 48

Reputation Employee Leadership Product Launch 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

People often ask how agencies come up with great ideas for public relations campaigns. In B2B PR, a strong point of view on an industry problem, a compelling vision for the future, or a prediction can be winning thought leadership ideas, with the right packaging. Do work backward. Do know that you don’t always need a Big Idea.

Airlines 120

Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. But you can guard against them by putting in place a PR crisis plan before they happen – and reacting quickly if your business is struck with bad publicity. Are you prepared for a PR crisis?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Some marketers aren’t afraid to take a risk on new ideas, push leadership on new technology or champion an entirely new methodology. A: I lead our marketing team, which means supporting marketing employees, setting the strategic direction and helping execute on it. We call these people change agents.

Marketing 74

Marketing SEO Trade Shows Technology 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Brands will look to public relations professionals to help them not only write compelling content but also place it in industry trade publications and other media outlets that may be a fit. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant and Writer, Garrett Public Relations. More show and less tell.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

It all started with “Building Bridges,” Hoffman’s career development program that immerses its employees in one or multiple foreign offices for several months. In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. If pitching in the U.S.

Pitching 36

Pitching Transportation Conference Report 36