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Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • February 15, 2023

6 PR Pitching Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

PR professionals make mistakes every day, especially when it comes to pitching stories to the media. But in our line of work, we can risk public humiliation for even a trivial error if a cranky reporter decides to post about a bad pitch. Given the stakes, a small screw-up can be a disaster. That’s why understanding […]

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 • January 24, 2023

New And Emerging Social Platforms PR Teams Should Know

For marketing and PR teams, social media is a gateway to engagement. New and emerging platforms in particular are ideal tools for reaching a specific audience or participate in a trending conversation. And that’s where most brands want to be. So, what’s new? BeReal. Discord. Even Twitter Spaces. We’ve all heard about them, but what […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • January 13, 2023

Five PR Skills To Sharpen In 2023

The start of the new year is an excellent time for PR teams to reflect on their abilities, needs and competencies for the coming months. What worked well? What needs improvement? Here are vital skills for PR people to assess and enhance in 2023. It’s all about….communication PR is a part of communications, but ironically, […]

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 […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl • December 16, 2022

2023 PR Opportunities For Ad Tech Brands

As 2022 winds down, PR teams are looking and trends and opportunities in their most relevant categories. One of ours is ad tech. Despite economic headwinds, the global advertising industry has been robust and seems poised for more growth. Post-Covid, brands are spending on connected TV (CTV) ad platforms and the industry is abuzz about […]

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 […]

Crenshaw Communications, PR Fish Bowl, public relations • November 28, 2022

From In-House To PR Agency: How To Manage The Shift

Throughout my public relations career, I’ve done the agency-to-in-house and in-house-to-agency dance a few times. Why? Because change is good, and because I believe that different work environments can help you advance as a professional. PR firm experience prepares you for anything My first PR internship was for a small PR agency in my hometown […]