Winging It: Twitter Rebrands To “X” And No One Knows Why
Let’s get one thing out of the way. I never particularly liked the name “Twitter” and I hated to say someone “tweeted.” So, even as a former power Twitter user, I don’t feel very sentimental about Elon Musk’s recent decision to change its brand to “X.” But that’s just because there are so many other […]
Read More5 Essentials For PR Campaigns Tied To Holidays
Holidays can bring a powerful opportunity for PR teams to elevate the brands they represent and engage with key audiences. However, in the rush to capitalize on the news value of holidays – from Halloween to Veteran’s Day and Christmas – it’s easy to make mistakes. By recognizing potential pitfalls and using a strategic approach, […]
Read MoreWhy Tech Is Important To PR
As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. With complex subjects to distill and technical and product-based pitfalls to address, disruptive technology needs PR. But it’s just as important to ask why technology is important to […]
Read MoreAdTech PR Expert: How To Make Cannes Lions 2024 Better Than 2023
Cannes Lions has long been a fixture on my calendar, but from a distance. With over a decade of experience in adtech PR, I’ve orchestrated or supported more Cannes campaigns than I can count, but I never attended until this year. Did it live up to the hype? Definitely. And it proved both exhilarating and […]
Read MoreCrenshaw Communications Receives Best Boutique Agency Accolade
Today, Crenshaw Communications was recognized as a winner of Bulldog Reporter’s Bulldog PR Awards. The agency, known for it’s ad tech PR work, received bronze in the Best Boutique Agency category. Known as the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists, the Bulldog PR Awards seek to applaud the best and brightest in corporate […]
Read MorePR Strategies For Disruptive Technologies
Disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and others are constantly reshaping various industries. But these paradigm-shifting innovations often face skepticism, misunderstanding, and controversy. Why? Their very nature is transformative, and that can be unsettling. Here’s where a thoughtful yet robust public relations (PR) strategy can help address predictable reaction. Disruptive tech and the role […]
Read MoreCannes Lions 2023: AdTech Dominates At The World’s Biggest Creative Meet
As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Amid the celebrations, one phrase echoes along the beaches and luxury yachts — “Adtech is taking over Cannes Lions.” Okay, so maybe people aren’t shouting about tools and software for advertisers. […]
Read MoreHow Earned Media Coverage Builds Brand Reputation
In today’s highly connected world, a positive brand reputation is an asset for nearly any business. One way to help build a strong brand is through strategic media relations resulting in earned media coverage. By effectively engaging with the media, businesses can amplify and add substance to their brand narrative, while building the kind of […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
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