time management

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, time management • December 17, 2020

Three Questions A PR Person Should Never Ask A Reporter

As a PR pro, you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. Staying in contact with relevant contacts is one of the most important aspects of PR. But to maintain these valuable relationships, it’s vital to remember your role and not overstep boundaries. Here are several […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, time management • December 11, 2020

How To Make A Killer Content Calendar

In PR, a content calendar is a key part of any public relations plan. For B2B clients like those we represent, it can include the topics and suggested resources for bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts, digital video, and longer-form content like white papers, among other elements. A good content calendar is like a […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, technology, time management • December 8, 2020

Slack Tips And Tricks You May Not Know (But Desperately Need)

In major tech news, Salesforce recently purchased Slack for $27.7 billion. Why does the sale make sense? As we’ve seen, Slack is great for staying connected with co-workers on a daily basis. According to a recent TechCrunch article, the Salesforce COO says that the deal was worth the price because it lets Salesforce bring together […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, media relations, leadership, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, time management • September 11, 2020

3 Tips For A Killer Media Tour

The media tour has been around for nearly as long as the PR industry. It helps build relationships between a brand spokesperson and multiple journalists over a short period of time. The term is a little misleading, however. It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a […]

communications, marketing, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, time management • September 2, 2020

Newsletters Every PR Pro Should Subscribe To

Every good PR pro has the same best friend – email. In the business of public relations, email is essential for communicating with partners, journalists and future clients. We’re not alone in this, but in the communication business, email still reigns supreme. It keeps us up-to-date on meetings, client communications and industry changes. In fact, email […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, time management • August 10, 2020

B2B PR Tips For Embargo Pitching In A Crazy News Cycle

PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data, or a leadership change to announce. As PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. Earned media isn’t always simple That’s where […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, social media, technology, time management • May 20, 2020

A Guide To Top Apps For PR Pros

Public relations pros and others are always looking for ways to stay connected now that in-person interaction is paused. In our business, we’re fairly glued to our mobile devices because we need to be accessible to both journalists and clients. On average, mobile device users have about somewhere between 60 to 90 apps on a […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, time management • March 18, 2020

How to Be Productive When Working From Home

For many of us in public relations, the idea of working from home may sound like an ideal situation — until we realize its drawbacks. If you’re not used to the WFH life, it can be tougher than expected. Now that most organizations are asking employees to work from home due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, time management • May 7, 2013

How Deadlines Motivate Us

Every day we make (and occasionally miss) our deadlines. Catch the train by 8:30am. Get to the bank before 5pm. Submit this blog post by…well, you get the point. Today’s definition of a deadline is “the time by which something must be finished or submitted”, but it gets its name from an older and more […]