public relations

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, reputation • July 15, 2020

How To Safeguard Your Digital Reputation

The foundation of a good public relations campaign is reputation management, and it’s important now. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, we’re all concerned about protecting health. But the shutdown also threatens brand health, and not only due to lost business. Our new all-digital workstyle can impact brand and personal reputation, and not always in […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, technology • July 14, 2020

Tech Tools Every PR Professional Needs To Succeed

With news cycles changing moment to moment, the savvy use of simple technology tools by PR professionals has never been more important. But with many services available and tech evolving rapidly, picking the right software can help boost strategic communications for a brand. Below are a few tools every PR pro should master to maximize […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • July 10, 2020

10 Podcasts PR Pros Should Listen To

PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Most PR specialists will have an active Twitter and several news sites open as they work to check for news opportunities. While our main goal in PR is staying informed about various industries, from ad tech to zythology, we also need to […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • July 6, 2020

How To Craft A Winning Award Submission

Whether it’s a 40 Under 40 list for top executives or a trade case history honor, industry awards generate great PR for organizations and their employees. Earning an industry award can position a company as a leading employer, an innovative partner, or the maker of an outstanding product. Yet crafting a winning entry for a […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • July 1, 2020

How To Write A Pitch That Will Actually Be Read

As most PR people know, reporters don’t read every story pitch that lands in their inbox. A recent study found that 42% of journalists, writers and bloggers get 11 to 100 pitches daily, and 5% receive a whopping 100 or more email pitches every day. A public relations team’s challenge is to create a winning […]

ImPRessions, public relations • June 29, 2020

Why PR And Marketing Matter Now

It used to be that when things got tough, the tough cut marketing and PR budgets. “Below the line” spending was lopped off the spreadsheet faster than you could say “recession.” But that conventional wisdom was from a time when PR and marketing worked through one-way channels. They were designed to push out businesses messages […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • June 23, 2020

PR Tips And Tricks For Landing Bylined Content

PR professionals are constantly on the hunt for ways to get their clients and brands media coverage. And with a 24-hour news cycle, publications are always searching for fresh content. One staple from the B2B PR toolbox is contributed content. A piece of content like a guest post, bylined article, or op/ed is a useful […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • June 11, 2020

In PR, Press Releases Still Matter

If you’re working in public relations, or even if you simply follow companies out of personal or professional interest, you understand the press release — an announcement prepared in a semi-journalistic format for use by media. But in our business the role of the press release is up for debate. Journalists are finding less value […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • June 10, 2020

PR Advice For Recent PR Grads

To the class of 2020, congratulations! This time has not been easy. You had to adjust to virtual classrooms when you expected to be enjoying the final semester in college on campus with friends. But the work and dedication you needed to finish your degree in a new and strange situation will help you in […]