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leadership • June 11, 2020

Crenshaw Announces Staff Promotions

Since the beginning of 2020 we have recognized several stellar players with well-deserved promotions. Cliff Maroney has been promoted to Senior Account Supervisor. Cliff joined Crenshaw as an intern back in 2012 and today is a critical member of the team. He manages several B2B tech accounts, including Syncron and Smart Communications, and has established […]

leadership • December 6, 2019

Can Big Business Save America?

We seem to be in a crisis of confidence. Public faith in many institutions – organized religion, Congress, and the news media — has eroded over four decades. According to Gallup, only the U.S. military has enjoyed a fairly consistent upswing in public confidence since the 1970s. The change seems particularly acute lately in our […]

leadership • June 26, 2019

When The CEO Should Be The PR Spokesperson

Public relations teams and their agencies routinely urge leaders to build a public profile through social media and high-level content. But when should the CEO of a major company serve as its public spokesperson? How should a public role align with an organization’s business goals? Research by Chief Executive magazine and the USC Annenberg Center […]

leadership • September 14, 2018

PR For The "New" Technology CEO

For CEOs of technology companies, arrogance is out and humility is in. “Boring is the new black,” proclaims New York Times tech columnist Farhad Manjoo in a piece about the latest trend for technology company chiefs. Whereas they once reveled in being colorful, brash, and outspoken, today’s leaders have quieted down a bit. The trend […]

leadership • July 19, 2018

When A Founder Does PR Damage

For a fast-growing startup, a dynamic founder can be a huge PR asset. A charismatic entrepreneur is the face of his brand, its best media spokesperson, and the embodiment of its values. The most talented can attract a top workforce and inspire it to achieve beyond expectations. From Steve Jobs to Marc Benioff, the examples […]