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communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • September 15, 2022

How Industry Speaking Opps Drive Thought Leadership

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. Content is one of the engines for thought leadership, and there are many ways to get the story out, from posting on the company […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • September 6, 2022

5 Reasons Not To Cut PR In A Recession

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. We’re seeing it now. Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. Broadcast outlets and publishers also report headwinds, though the views are mixed. On the bright side, a Muck Rack study shows PR expenditures may rise […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • August 30, 2022

How Strategic PR Supports Employer Branding

As the “Great Resignation” gives way to “Quiet Quitting,” worker engagement and employer branding is bigger than ever, and so is the PR that drives it. That wasn’t always the case. Time was, we’d have a full-blown PR strategy meeting, and employee recruitment would be in an internal comms section, reduced to a single bullet […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • August 29, 2022

How To Manage Being “Ghosted” By Media

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • August 23, 2022

Top Tips For Approaching Cybersecurity Media

In the world of PR, there are few fields more exciting and terrifying than the cybersecurity industry. It feels like every day we hear about a new breach, hack or vulnerability that has impacted an individual or organization. The numbers back this up; a recent cybersecurity report from research firm ThoughtLab found that the average […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • August 17, 2022

A Cheat Sheet For Ad Tech PR

For anyone new to ad tech PR, it can be overwhelming to learn and understand. The acronyms alone are daunting. Of course, ad tech PR teams don’t need to be experts in every new platform or tech tool, but we need to understand industry trends, issues, and key players. At Crenshaw, we have worked with […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • August 9, 2022

What Does Top-Tier Media Mean In PR?

In the PR world, when we kick-start a new engagement we may ask a client, “Where do you want to see your brand? When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New […]

Crenshaw Communications, crisis management, ImPRessions • August 4, 2022

How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

After four months of ostracism for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has posted a video apologizing for his behavior. As apologies go, it’s late, but not bad. Yet as a PR observer, I’m not too concerned about Smith’s future. He’s a hugely successful actor with access to the best advice […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • August 2, 2022

Pitching Podcasts: PR Tips For Success

In B2B PR, we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. Podcasts are naturally part of that mix; they’re a great way to secure thought leadership opportunities, and they’re growing in popularity. In 2022, the number of monthly U.S. podcast listeners will increase by […]