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Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • June 8, 2023

When Press Is Bad, Should PR Take The Blame?

In a move that surprised no one, embattled CNN CEO Chris Licht stepped down yesterday. Media-watchers were taking bets on how long Licht could last after a “brutal” and deeply reported profile in The Atlantic. The piece highlighted his controversial year at the helm and was punctuated by the widely criticized decision to televise a […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • May 25, 2023

What PR Teams Should Know About Substack

For B2B PR teams in particular, it’s crucial to stay on top of emerging platforms and tools. The digital media landscape changes all the time and new resources come up often that can help us enhance skills or drive results. One platform that has gained significant attention in recent years is Substack. Substack has had […]

PR Fish Bowl, public relations • March 15, 2023

PR Tips To Give Your Bylined Article A Point Of View

You might think it goes without saying that a point-of-view byline prepared by a B2B PR writer should offer a clear point of view. And yet – by the look of bylines pitched to trade publications, plenty of folks could use the reminder! There’s a high volume of generic POV content out there, but it […]

PR Fish Bowl, public relations • February 22, 2023

7 Skills PR Teams Can’t Do Without

The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before. The core skills we need as PR professionals have also changed. While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations • February 16, 2023

Triggers, Myths And Archetypes For Powerful PR Storytelling

A prospective client, an entrepreneur, was explaining why his company was looking for a PR firm. The meeting was pretty routine until he mentioned that his new tech product was born of his great personal frustration with current software. Now, business software isn’t a sexy category, but never mind. The words that stayed with me […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • February 7, 2023

How PR Brings Value To The C-Suite

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – whether they realize it or not. A C-level role offers plenty of opportunity as well as distinct challenges for decision-makers, especially in an uncertain economic climate. […]

PR Fish Bowl, public relations • February 1, 2023

Three PR Classes They Should Teach In College

College courses in PR and communications can be very valuable; as PR students, we learn about topics as varied and vital as crisis communication, industry ethics, and social media management. Such classes are beneficial for anyone planning a PR career. Yet sometimes college professors spend more time telling us what our future looks like rather […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • January 3, 2023

Showtime! How Working In PR Is Like Playing In A Band

Working at a top B2B tech PR firm rocks. But for me, that’s doubly true because I’ve been able to pursue music as a fun side hustle. In most cases, agency PR is a typical office job and being a musician is about performing live in front of people. But there are surprising parallels. In […]

PR Fish Bowl, public relations • December 7, 2022

Five Tips For Managing Tricky Clients

Working at a tech PR agency, we’re accustomed to collaborating with many different types of companies. Some are familiar with the ins and outs of public relations, while others are new to PR and rely on our guidance. We’re lucky to have clients who are respectful, professional, and even fun as partners. But as every […]