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PR Fish Bowl • April 19, 2011

Bring My Planet To Work Day?

Bring My Planet to Work Day? The BP oil spill is one year old this week, coincidentally the same week as Earth Day. Although the gulf is recovering, and Earth Day is already 41 years old, are we doing much in our day-to-day lives to effect change? Since much of my day-to-day life is at […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, reputation • April 15, 2011

Chains Serve Up Savvy Response To Drink Mix-Ups

Tempest in a sippy cup? Some might think so. But as one PR expert put it,”the story was too good.” When a Michigan Applebee’s restaurant mistakenly served a pre-mixed margarita to a 15-month-old boy, the chain found itself battling a flood of critical coverage and a reputation threat. The media and blogosphere was stirred up […]

PR Fish Bowl • April 15, 2011

TGIF: Sleeping On The Job

No one is immune. Vice President Joe Biden may have been meditating during a recent economic address delivered by his boss, but it sure looked like he was catching some z’s. In a more serious incident, a Nevada air traffic controller was caught snoozing on the job, the third such incident in less than two […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • April 11, 2011

6 Ways To Refresh Your PR Program

For a creative services firm like, say, a New York PR agency, the two greatest blessings might be loyal staff and long-term client relationships. Each is a gift, and they often go together. But longevity can also pose a challenge. How do you keep a five or ten-year PR program new and relevant? Here are some tips from the […]

PR Fish Bowl • April 8, 2011

When Is It Time For A Remake?

Opening today: the remake of the classic Dudley Moore comedy, “Arthur,” starring Russell Brand. From the early reviews you might conclude that certain classics are better left untouched. But the recent success of “True Grit” shows that, in the right hands, even a legendary film can be improved in remake. In my opinion, a great […]

PR Fish Bowl • April 5, 2011

Tuesday Tip: "Spring Cleaning" For Your Tech

While you wait out the April showers for the May flowers, why not look beyond the annual ritual of spring cleaning and tidy up your tech? Since technology affects so much of our lives, think about how you can upgrade, upload, back up and protect the devices you rely on every day. This was the theme of a recent […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, crisis management, ImPRessions, public relations, reputation, social media • April 4, 2011

GoDaddy Competitors Move In For the Kill

In posting a gruesome video of his African elephant hunt that went viral last week, GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons may have shot himself in the foot, at least from an image standpoint. Parsons spent Friday posting statements and offering interviews in defense of his actions. PETA jumped on the story, instantly closing its GoDaddy hosting account […]

News • April 4, 2011

20×200 Names Crenshaw For PR Program

Pioneering art e-commerce site 20×200 has named Crenshaw as PR agency of record to build its leadership and support company growth within the art, technology, and business communities. 20×200 was launched in 2007 by gallerist Jen Bekman. Bekman was named one of Forbes.com‘s Top Ten Female Entrepreneurs to Watch, as well as Fast Company‘s Most […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions • March 29, 2011

Vacation Tips For Business Owners And Worryholics

Another year, another spring break. Last year I shared some very reasonable tips for going on vacation as a business owner, yet ended up breaking most of those rules. This year, I tried a slightly more realistic tack. If you own a business, are a workaholic, or just a worryholic like me, it’s not as easy as unplugging and […]