ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. That requires thoughtful attention and a strong sense of how media work. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

The 24-hour news channels have also increased the number of interviews they are doing through Skype, FaceTime and other services. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. The last thing you want during a TV interview is for your picture to lag, scramble or freeze.

Interviews 210

Interviews Video Meeting Skype 210

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Amplify Media Mentions. You could also create a roundup post if you get enough media mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Using Help a Reporter Out (HARO) is a great way to gain media placements, but it’s important to leverage those placements to maximize your results. Share it on social media.

How To 245

How To Media Report Interviews 245

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

What is the one thing that really gets your attention when a young professional meets with you or interviews with you? You might think that I would focus on writing and speaking skills, or how much a young professional knows about public relations. Similar to a media or business pitch, eventually you will hit a relationship home run.

Interviews 375

Interviews Energy Meeting Conference 375

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

For PR teams, earned media placements are a key deliverable of a strategic public relations campaign. Earned media offers credibility even though we give up perfect control over the message. But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period.

Case Study 390

Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. Write bullets, not novels. Sound bites.

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Media Media Training 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I’ve drafted press releases, compiled media lists, and learned plenty of different terms I didn’t otherwise know. How to pitch media. I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In the PR strategies toolbox, the practice of media relations gives PR practitioners an opportunity to distinguish themselves while also giving their organizations an edge over the competition. As earned media, stories placed through media relations efforts are cost-effective.

Media Relations 195

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. It starts with research.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

There is nothing I love more than seeing the results of agents I’ve worked with when they are featured in the media. The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. Email is best to get it in writing. Who is the contact at Inside Nova who writes about residential real estate? How do you prefer to be pitched?

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Distribution and Syndication After you release your press statement, it’s distributed to a network of media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and news agencies. Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release.

Crisis Management 264

Crisis Management Analytics Radio Analysis 264

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The relationship between PR professionals and media is often seen as a necessary evil , especially by media. Based on interviews with my favorite media contacts, here are four tips for doing just that. Learn the media process. PR people often don’t understand the journalist writing processes.

Media 218

Media Pitching Report Education 218

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. The social media numbers continue to grow. But, what does this take?

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. Continued consolidation of media outlets. Return of increased PR budgets.”

Writing 204

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 204

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The job search can be challenging—first, there’s the resume, then the cover letter, followed by the interview process. Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. Now, let’s dive into the next step.

Publicity 253

Publicity How To Examples Crisis Management 253

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. PR pros are trained to negotiate with media to get the best story for a client, and sometimes that carries over into our personal lives. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. What to Include in a Media Kit?

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 30, 2020

You can write a funding announcement press release in your sleep. . You often explain to friends and family that you need to have the ringer on your phone on because you’re waiting to hear back from a reporter about an interview. . You secretly hope you’ve been shadowbanned on Twitter.

Privacy 308

Privacy Conference Advertising Advertising 308

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. You could write a blog post about the top 10 best purses the celebrity has ever carried. Then, go ahead and tag the celebrity on social media.

Strategy 243

Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content. And we have an ongoing relationship with a morning show specialist who has a line to the key segment producers and will never give up on cracking the big interview!

How To 315

How To Employee Training Interviews 315

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While many people think that a PR agency ’s responsibilities boil down to announcements and media placement, we can’t discount the power of thought leadership for business executives, especially for B2B companies. . Sharing a stage with prominent names offers exposure to prospects, partners, and media. Great company.

Leadership 295

Leadership Industry Conference Trade Shows 295

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said. Get used to competing with COVID.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. It offered data and insights on how to attract talent, interview candidates, onboard employees, and keep staff happy for the long run.

Writing 107

Writing Case Study Study Insurance 107

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. According to Cision’s “ 2022 State of the Media Report ,” which surveyed more than 3,800 journalists at about 2,160 media outlets, 76% of respondents said news releases are the content they want most from brands.

Report 170

Report Local Media Pitching 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2022

For PR teams, the most common way to secure media coverage involves announcements, data and proactive pitches. It’s times like these when PR folks must figure out how to supplement their planned pitching to continue to drive media interest at a good pace. Keep responses tight.

Pitching 304

Pitching Report Data Tools 304

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? First off, social media is here to stay. Make them the stars on your social media channels.

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Branding Brand Social Media Employee 256

PR for Anyone

MARCH 16, 2022

I spent Tuesday interviewing people for my online business show, More-2-Media on Daily Ad Brief , and what I found in every call was the importance of storytelling. Whether you are sharing a customer journey, a customer experience, writing your about section on your website or LinkedIn, etc., it needs to be based on a story.

Storytelling 130

Storytelling Media Video YouTube 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Assistant Account Executives are client and media-facing, learning to interact with key stakeholders with guidance from senior staff. Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Assist the group and all supervising account members in development and maintenance of media lists. Create and distribute press releases to targeted media outlets.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Trade Shows: These e vents where businesses showcase their products or services may offer an opportunity to connect directly with individuals or organizations in need of PR services to promote their brand and manage media relations. Testimonials: Collect and display testimonials from happy clients on your website and social media profiles.

Case Study 245

Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 245

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

SEO 200

SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

In this guest post, Rudi Davis, Head of Agency at Intelligent Relations, argues organizations should focus on earned media during a recession because it has credibility and a low relative cost with high impact. My suggestion is to move away from paid coverage and towards earned media instead. How do you earn media?

Media 180

Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 180