media relations

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, technology • November 19, 2020

What are LinkedIn Stories and How Can PR Pros Use Them?

Since LinkedIn launched its Stories feature last month, it has won mixed reviews. But PR professionals shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it! Of course, with over 706 million global users, LinkedIn is the go-to social platform for B2B professionals, and it’s probably still the best way to build a network with colleagues, classmates and […]

advertising, communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • November 4, 2020

Can Sponsored Content Work For PR?

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. How? Both PR and content share the same goal: to reinforce positive visibility, engage specific target audiences, and in some cases, issue a call to […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • October 29, 2020

Scary Similarities Between Halloween And PR

What do PR and Halloween have in common? They can both be scary as well as fun. Here’s what I mean. Planning is the key to both Ever wait for the last minute to plan your costume and feel like a loser at the party? It’s the same way in public relations. For fans of […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, reputation • October 28, 2020

How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however. We’ve all worked with, and been stressed out by, demanding […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media • October 1, 2020

How Paid And Organic Social Media Work Together In PR

Social media marketing and PR have become inseparable. That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Of course, the right strategy is key to success, but for amplifying or growing the results of a strong PR program, the best option is usually a blend of paid and organic […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • September 29, 2020

Five Types Of Bylined Content That Work For PR

As outlined in my post on PR tips for effective bylines, bylined content is a powerful part of a B2B PR plan. It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, technology • September 21, 2020

How (And Why) PR Pros Should Use TikTok

There’s a new social media app taking the world by storm. It’s called TikTok. Ever heard of it? Seriously, TikTok has been on the PR radar for a long time, and most recently it made news for different reasons. Media interest peaked over the weekend with reports that a deal involving TikTok, Oracle and Wal-Mart […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • September 15, 2020

6 PR Tips For Staffing A Media Briefing

In B2B public relations, one of the things we do regularly is arrange media briefings on subjects relevant to our clients’ business. Often these briefings translate directly into coverage. But even if they don’t, these meetings are important. They’re useful for relationship building and keep the dialogue going until the time when a company executive’s […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, leadership, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, time management • September 11, 2020

3 Tips For A Killer Media Tour

The media tour has been around for nearly as long as the PR industry. It helps build relationships between a brand spokesperson and multiple journalists over a short period of time. The term is a little misleading, however. It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a […]