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Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl • November 3, 2022

How To Personalize Your Media Pitch: PR Advice

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. There’s no tougher audience than a journalist, especially in tech. If you think you get a lot of emails in a day, journalists get ten times more, at least. The challenge for […]

ImPRessions • October 31, 2022

The Best PR Agency Horror Stories

Whether you work in public relations or another service business, you probably have your own horror stories. Today is the day to reflect on the scary moments of PR and how to avoid them – or just enjoy them, knowing that they’ll make a good story someday. Here are some of our scariest PR agency […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • October 26, 2022

How To Run A Status Call Like A Boss: PR Tips

Regular “touch-base” calls are a PR agency staple. They’re typically how we sync up with a client, report on progress, and highlight opportunities within a PR engagement or program. Weekly or biweekly meetings are not just markers of progress, though. They’re also how we get face time with team members and clients, develop a mutual […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • October 18, 2022

How To Get A Fast Start On Your PR Campaign

At a top PR agency, winning a new client is when the real work starts. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. But, in many cases, a quick […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • October 12, 2022

A Day in the Life Of A Tech PR Executive

8:30 am While the work day won’t officially start until 9 a.m., I’m skimming my Twitter feed for the latest news. Since many of our PR clients are high-growth technology businesses, it’s essential to know what’s trending. I set lots of Twitter notifications, so I get an alert each time Axios, TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, CNN, […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • October 10, 2022

How I Manage: ADHD In The Always-On World Of PR

You might think that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be an advantage for the typical tech PR person. After all, in the right stimulative environment, ADHD can contribute to drive, enthusiasm, and even passion for one’s job or career. Yet, like many things, it can be complicated. Through the transition into remote work I […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • October 4, 2022

How To Spot The Story: A PR Primer

In public relations, our job is to spot, shape, and communicate our client’s story. That task typically starts with an information session, often before the letter of agreement is signed. We download information and ask questions, probing for the key points of the narrative we envision will make the company stand out. So we may […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, News • October 3, 2022

Crenshaw Team ‘Retreats’ To Washington D.C.

One huge benefit of working virtually is being able to bring on great talent outside our location in New York City. The downside, of course, is not being together in the same geography as often as we would like. That’s one reason our entire Crenshaw Communications team traveled via plane, trains and automobiles to Washington […]

communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, technology • September 22, 2022

3 Streaming Trends PR Pros Should Watch

Streaming is booming. From the powerhouse Netflix, to more niche apps like horror channel Shudder, Connected TV (CTV), and Over the Top (OTT) usage has become a part of everyday life. There are now well over 200 streaming services available today with 85% of U.S. households having at least one video streaming service subscription. That […]