
STUDY: A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic
A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March […]
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Email Marketers Offer Deals, Discounts, And Empathy
COVID-19 instantly upended the way brands communicate with customers. Suddenly, most marketing was irrelevant, or worse. Some channels were simply wiped out – pity the luxury brand that had signed multimillion-dollar agreements for airport screens, for example. But most eyes were on marketing like print and TV ads that could be quickly adapted to the […]
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5 Tips For A Successful Media Relations Strategy
In a world of nonstop media, how can a public relations professional cut through the noise to make a company’s brand stand out? It often comes down to the right media strategy. In our case, we focus on the best approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company […]
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Top Retail Podcasts PR Pros Should Know
For retail companies, podcasts have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years. Many have made their way into PR plans, and for good reason They’re a great way to showcase an executive or industry expert’s knowledge and expertise on the ins and outs of the retail industry at a challenging time. But with […]
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How Instagram Can Work For B2B PR
The go-to social media platforms for B2B PR are probably LinkedIn and Twitter. But a too-narrow social focus for B2B leaves out at least one very powerful social channel – Instagram. Instagram has more than one billion users, making it one of the most popular social media platforms. That’s right, more than a billion people […]
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Fresh Data: The PR Answer To No News
As PR pros we are all accustomed to the ebbs and flows of the news cycle. And while “knocking it out of the park” when a company has news to share is vital, it’s even more important to find ways to keep a business in the media during quiet periods. The latter is more difficult, […]
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Top Ad And Marketing Podcasts For PR Pros
The golden rule of public relations is to stay current and relevant. For PR pros, it’s not only expected, but part of our job to stay up-to-date on all industry trends and current affairs in the U.S. and beyond. While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose […]
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Best Brand Moves During The Pandemic
The fallout from COVID-19 has ranged from tragic to merely awful, but the pandemic has also highlighted heroes – mostly first responders and other essential workers. It has also brought out the best in some companies and brands, with accompanying positive PR. The abrupt shutdown of normal work and social life has caused many companies […]
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COVID-19’s Impact On PR, Now And In The Future
In public relations, as in other businesses, working from home is the new normal. We have substituted in-person meetings for daily Zoom calls and happy hours are now virtual. This period of working outside the office has been an adjustment, but most PR pros have learned how to make the best out of a terrible […]
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