How To Pick The Right PR Firm
Whether you run a tech start-up or manage an established brand, you may be looking to bring on a top public relations firm in the coming year. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to bringing on an outside PR team, and the search process can be daunting. Here are some […]
Read MoreWhat’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 […]
Read MoreFive PR Predictions For 2017
In 2016, public relations saw its share of highs and lows. But perhaps the most notable thing in the industry this year was the way it evolved, thanks in large part to constantly-changing technology. PR folks now have more ways to get their clients’ messages across than ever before. With the year dwindling down, it’s time […]
Read MoreHow To Thrive At A PR Agency
For anyone building a career in public relations, there’s no better environment than a PR agency. If you wind up in a specific sector, like technology or healthcare, an agency of any size is a solid starting point. If your work takes you on a corporate or nonprofit path, the broad experience gained at a […]
Read MoreCrenshaw Named Among New York’s Top Tech PR Agencies
Today we were excited to learn that Crenshaw Communications has earned a spot on the New York Observer’s list of New York’s Top Specialty PR Agencies. With just 50 slots to recognize New York City’s top PR firms every year, the Observer ranked agencies in each of 10 major categories that define the industry. As […]
Read MoreA PR Playlist For 2017
Albert Schweitzer once said that there are two means of refuge from “the miseries of life” — music and cats. We think most public relations people would agree with that, at least about music. We also believe music can be a great motivator. It’s paradoxically a stimulus as well as a way to calm down and […]
Read MoreHow Public Relations Can Fight Fake News
Like many in PR, advertising, and journalism, I was relieved when Google and Facebook announced they would ban “fake news” sites from using use their ad services. By attacking the advertising model that supports sites like World News Daily Report and NewsBuzzDaily, they might help slow the viral spread of false, defamatory, and even dangerous […]
Read MoreEnhance PR Through These Simple Social Media Tips
Our public relations clients are always looking for ways to leverage traditional media on social channels in a relevant, traffic-building way. We observed how well some organizations and businesses are using social media to amplify other efforts and want to pass on a few current tips. Rethink the 70-30 rule. Many social media managers use the […]
Read MorePR’s Feel-Good Stories Of The Season
Anyone in public relations would agree that the news stories of 2016 have been crazy. Many were vicious (think politics) many were untrue (again, think politics) and some were hopeful and encouraging. This is the time of year we prefer to focus on a few of those. Instead of looking for handouts, homeless man hands […]
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