PR For Start-Ups: Avoid These Pitfalls
For an early-stage company or start-up, a strategic PR campaign can help drive visibility, highlight what makes the company or its products different, and propel the business forward. But while early-stage entrepreneurs and their associates typically value what strategic PR can bring, they are usually wearing many hats, and they don’t always understand how to […]
Read MorePR Pros: Turn Your Client Into a Subject-Matter Expert (SME)
Smart PR practitioners know that it’s integral to strategic communications to have a client you can confidently and consistently put forward as a subject-matter expert (SME). Whether you’re trying to pitch a fresh story, “newsjack,” or prep a conference speaker proposal, having a go-to SME with the right background is key to many a PR […]
Read MoreWhat PR Pros Are Most Thankful For This Thanksgiving
The holiday season is here, and Thanksgiving is a perfect time to consider all of the things we appreciate. While family, friends, and good health are always at the top, the team at Crenshaw Communications came up with our very own list of things PR pros are most thankful for. Day-to-day variety. PR is fun, […]
Read MorePreparing the Perfect RFP: Tips From A Top PR Agency
As a PR agency professional, I’ve grappled with a fair share of requests for proposals, better known as RFPs. These documents can create excitement inside an agency, but since they often require an “all hands on deck” approach and usually include several PR firms, they’re regarded as a necessary evil. But the issuance of an […]
Read MoreCreative Strategies for B2B Tech PR
Public relations work for B2B technology brands is fascinating and often complex, but the tactics are fairly straightforward. After all, the audience is other businesses, which narrows the way you strategize PR and communications programs. But even within a B2B technology PR agency or team, there are times when “B2C” thinking adds depth to the […]
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