Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Brand journalism, as a concept, hasn’t exactly had a great run. Casper’s vaunted “Van Winkles” brand journalism effort lasted just more than a year. Verizon shuttered its foray into brand journalism (Sugarstring) after JUST ONE MONTH! There’s a long line brand journalism fails.

Journalism 74

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Blending editorial and advertising. Give our services a try. Talk to Us!

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

There’s not much good news for UK media in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. Media coverage of Brexit is impacting the mood of the nation according to Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. You can download a copy of the report by following this link. The UK is suffering from news fatigue.

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Print Media Newspapers Local 115

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

A perfect storm of distribution and falling advertising revenue is a blow to the newsprint business after two decades of battling the shift from print to digital. Advertisers have pulled campaigns, either because businesses have themselves been impacted by the crisis, or they simply didn’t want their brand appearing alongside COVID-19 news.

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Print Newspapers Crisis Local 102

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly.

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Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. This year the survey polled 1,300 reporters from around the world and a little more than 800 of those respondents are based in the U.S. Below are a few of the statistics that stood out to me in reviewing the report.

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

As the face of our brand, I am responsible for traveling to industry events and networking with our readers, advertisers and others. It was the first time I was doing on-my-toes, breaking news reporting in a while and it was a wild time as no one really knew what to expect. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? When I was director of corporate communications at a local healthcare organization, I would regularly receive a number of resumes from reporters whenever PR jobs opened up. I definitely think that it is. Is there the potential for conflict?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

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Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In a separate, but timely report about the state of M&A in the PR technology space, Burton-Taylor Consultant Chris Porter noted: “We see ongoing M&A action in this space at all levels, from local strategic tuck-ins to major private-equity transactions. The data for their report comes from scouring published financial reports.

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Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I don’t think Rem Rieder, editor of the American Journalism Review, is going to be happy. Drilling down to the White House-created content, the press backgrounder reads like journalism starting with the absence of superlatives in the headline, “Strengthening Community Policy.”. 5 and Dec. Obama’s content guys get it.

Journalism 108

Journalism Local Storytelling Policies 108

Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

Within its 22 local newsrooms around the world, Business Wire employs experienced and knowledgeable editorial teams who review this content to confirm legitimacy and accuracy. A core component of the video programming is news-related data analysis powered by Business Wire’s NewsTrak reports and NUVI social media tracking.

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Financial Video Consumer Data 164

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Demonstrating value and the talent paradox Talent remains a critical challenge for the PR industry according to The ICCO World PR Report 2020. The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. 43% of respondents reported that there is a lack of talent in PR. It’s a theme that Topi?

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

Cision

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We don’t have budget for software or social media advertising…or anything else that might cost $20 or more. I know how great it feels when someone stops you on the street to say they saw your profile in the local business journal. We Don’t Have Budget for Software or Social Media Advertising.

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How To Software Analytics Google 120

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Reporters need to understand how to connect the dots between your brand and other broader issues and narratives that they already cover. Getting reporters to tell your company’s story is great, but there’s nothing wrong with you telling your own corporate story too! Don’t forget about local media! Going on a hiring spree?

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Local Mobile Corporate Retail 68

Cision

JULY 19, 2016

After graduating from college with a degree in broadcast journalism, a professor recommended me for a part-time position at the local Fox affiliate. Depending on the industry, some organizations are relying less on traditional advertising and more on PR and social media to promote their products.

Real Estate 120

Real Estate Agriculture Local Technology 120

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo! When I was young I wanted to be …. If I was going to sing karaoke, I would sing ….

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Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: One mistake PR professionals make is bombarding reporters with press releases.

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Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

I joined the journalism classes writing news articles for the college news website and began studying public relations for my degree. For a daily beat reporter, our stories had to have a local tie. You’ve also worked as a reporter. I like to put my reporter hat back on for a client crisis. What happened?

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Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. The media industry was profitable, reporters had time and resources to research stories and there were even dedicated fact-checkers at some publications.

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Newspapers Financial Crisis System 120

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Email is the best way to contact reporters, though social media is a close second. In the digital PR world , journalists and reporters promote our content. Instead, let’s discuss the most effective (and ethical) ways to contact reporters and journalists. Let’s try to focus on reporters. Finding them can be a challenge.

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Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

One of my favorite annual reports is the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media 2015. Now in its 14th year, the report is one of the best indicators of the health of the news media industry. According to the report, digital ad revenue grew 18% in 2014 from 2013 – to more than $50 billion.

Newspapers 71

Newspapers Mobile Media Facebook 71

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The revenue model for journalism is at best in flux, and at worst, in chaos. Subscriptions and advertising are down for most media, and there is no single model that can replace them across the sector. Serious journalism from unexpected sources. Its UK office announced that it’s starting to cover more local news.

Journalism 120

Journalism Trends Local Print 120

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. Turn around and start looking at your organization through the lens of journalism. Think Local. It’s harder and harder for local papers to survive in today’s media climate.

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Brand Branding Media Local 52

Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

One of my favorite annual reports is the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media 2015. Now in its 14th year, the report is one of the best indicators of the health of the news media industry. The major theme from this year’s report is the rising challenge news organizations face managing mobile and social media audiences.

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Mobile Media Newspapers Local 52

PR Conversations

MARCH 8, 2016

Beverley kindly shared with me the photograph of Mabel, which I’ve supplemented with a newspaper report of her work. I’ve also found reference to an article written by Mabel Flannel and Sally Woodward on “This Business of Women” published in the October 1955 issue of the Public Relations Journal. New York City.

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Publicity How To Newspapers Radio 40

David PR Group

AUGUST 4, 2014

Back in the day (and by this I mean before anyone ever said “back in the day”), before cable television, before the Internet, and way-before a full-season of House of Cards dropped in one day, we had four TV options: the local affiliate stations for ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS.

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Television Groups Storytelling System 76

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion. I’m not, btw.).

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Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Journalistics

MAY 26, 2015

One of my favorite annual reports is the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media 2015. Now in its 14th year, the report is one of the best indicators of the health of the news media industry. According to the report, digital ad revenue grew 18% in 2014 from 2013 – to more than $50 billion.

Mobile 40

Mobile Media Newspapers Local 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 18, 2015

She’s not satisfied unless she is literally dominating the local PR and digital marketing arena! I spend most of my time working on social strategies, content planning and analytics/reporting. Digital has changed our industry and totally blurred the lines between PR and advertising.

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Meeting Local Industry Journalism 60

Maxim Behar

OCTOBER 15, 2023

And we are now something in between publishers, editors, and reporters. And reporters, because it's the reporter who finds the news. My dad had sent me to learn the language at the local Community center and I knew only how to greet and say goodbye to people, but I still told him that I knew how to speak.

Newspapers 59

Newspapers Meeting Ethics Social Media 59

PRSay

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

At the time, that meant I would likely end up doing some form of journalism. As I completed my core classes and was faced with declaring my minor, I heard about a new focus that was being offered in our program – a minor in Public Relations and Advertising. This sparked my interest and I made my decision to learn more about PR.

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Conference Education Public Affairs Television 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. RW: Proving ROI is tough for PR professionals because we work with ‘potential’ figures – reach and advertising value equivalency (AVE) are just examples. Contact us here.

Media Relations 69

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 69

Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. If so, how are they engaging with brands across the web, is it via online communities, local groups, podcasts? But what does content mean?

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Content Marketing Marketing B2C SEO 48

PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Simple Advice: Write Like You Speak, Reporters Will Listen. It obscures and confuses your main message, and it makes your press release blend in with all the other garbage reporters are being bombarded with all day long. Pretend you’re talking to the reporter (or whoever the intended audience is) at a bar. IT DOESN’T.

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Small Business Writing 40

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read. Local news is most valued but is on life support. The report is based on data collected from a series of surveys of more than 80,000 people in 40 markets. There are no easy answers. Photo by Tero Vesalainen/iStock / Getty Images.

Newspapers 103

Newspapers Print Local Television 103

Flatiron Communications

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

’ A lot of it looks like advertising. Yes, I’m fully aware of the tension that has long existed between the realms of PR and journalism. The bylines are tucked away in the top left corner. Companies may call this ‘content.’ Finally, I take issue with Ms.

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Enterprise Comparison Guidelines Software 28