technology

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, technology • September 18, 2019

Can A PR Plan Succeed Too Well?

It’s fascinating when a company’s public relations gets ahead of its reality. Any strategic PR or marketing plan should emphasize an organization’s strengths and rebut weaknesses and threats, but there’s such a thing as too much hype. This is particularly true in the tech sector. Case in point: WeWork. The Gizmodo headline, “WeWork To Delay […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, technology • April 5, 2018

6 Common PR Mistakes Made By Startups

We love working with tech startups, especially those with a few years (and a round or two of financing) behind them, and who are prepared to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. It’s exciting to collaborate with an early-stage company because a good PR campaign can really make a difference. As I’ve […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, technology • December 20, 2016

What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show), those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. As we get ready for the new year, we’ve interviewed some […]

Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, technology • September 25, 2014

Keeping The Technology In Tech (Or Any Other) PR

“Taking the Tech Out of Tech PR” has some useful advice for PR agency professionals, mostly about keeping communications personal and not abusing email outreach. It can’t be said often enough. We monitor an inbox for a major technology news site, and the quantity of PR pitches that come in through it is truly staggering. […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, technology • March 21, 2014

Tips to Whip Your Business Blog Into Spring Shape!

There are an estimated 31 million people blogging in America. That is a lot of competition for your company’s posts. Now is a good time to examine your content with fresh eyes and make sure it is “lean and mean” and relevant to a discerning audience. Ask yourself these questions and then choose a shape-up […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations, social media, technology • March 18, 2014

Spring-Clean Your Tech PR Tool Kit

Though much of the nation’s weather belies it, spring starts March 20th. With it comes a good excuse to examine how your PR firm is doing “digital” and do some sprucing for the rest of the year. Start with these five tips. Define and declare. Everyone wants to jump on the tech PR bandwagon. If […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, technology • September 26, 2012

Words To Avoid For PR Pros And Princess Bride Fans

Although I’m a grammar and word usage nerd, I rarely blog about it, mainly because others do it so well, and for PR pros, the frequency of reminders can be tedious. Yes, certain incorrect, trite, or pompous words are irresistible complaint fodder: my personal dreads are “hone in” for “home in” or anything with “utilize” […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, ImPRessions, public relations, technology • January 10, 2012

Is CES On The Way Out?

When Microsoft announced that the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show would be its last, the news unleashed a spate of predictions about the largest technology conference on earth. Is CES in decline? Could the show that attracts 130,000 attendees, including most of the biggest names in tech, actually disappear? (Anyone else remember COMDEX?) Columnists like Troy […]

communications, Crenshaw Communications, social media, technology • February 6, 2011

Does The Revolution Really Need Twitter?

A fascinating sidebar to the civil uprising in Egypt is the debate over the role of social media in the breathtaking rate of the government’s unraveling. After #jan25 happened, many enthusiasts took the opportunity to gloat over social media’s status as accelerant, first in Tunisia and now in Egypt. This revolution has not only been […]