Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Old fashioned press releases and advertising can lead to bona fide editorial coverage. Million and Eyes the U.S.

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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. billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.”

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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.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

In an era where paid advertising access to consumers on television, radio, and print is drying up, influence marketing may become a primary source of consumer connection. In the 1920s, Charlie Chaplin and Babe Ruth became the first celebrity advertisers. 19 percent were piloting a program. 32 percent planned to implement one.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Sometimes the examples are businesses that are able to sell advertising across digital sites they’ve built. Finally, there are some that have been actually able to sell subscriptions to print magazines they publish (Lifetime Fitness). During a recent visit to a local range, I noticed the book on the counter for $24.99.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Or a food journalist for print media. Pricing: Varies Alternatives: Muck Rack is a comprehensive PR software for building media relations and amplifying your PR efforts. Pricing: $99/mo for Lite Version Alternatives: Moz has a similar toolset to Ahrefs, with some extra tools focused on local SEO. 79/mo for the basic plan.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Or a food journalist for print media. Pricing: Varies Alternatives: Muck Rack is a comprehensive PR software for building media relations and amplifying your PR efforts. Pricing: $99/mo for Lite Version Alternatives: Moz has a similar toolset to Ahrefs, with some extra tools focused on local SEO. 79/mo for the basic plan.

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