Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

You buy some advertising and magically you also start getting coverage. One former employer bought a full-page ad in a major local newspaper, and after that, every pitch I sent in seemed to merit an interview and an article. PR has traditionally had a strong aversion to advertising , so the answers surprised me.

Pitching 111

Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 111

Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

Public Relations Society of America: [link] Also, keep an eye out for listings and events from your local chapter. International Association of Business Communicators: [link] IABC also has local chapters ( like the Atlanta Chapter ) that may have additional local resources for job seekers or employers. AdAge: [link] 13.

Publicity 103

Publicity Communications Local Resources 103

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. They offer a platform for local news, events, and discussions that directly impact the lives of individuals within specific regions.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A Porter-Novelli survey of 150 business leaders this July revealed that 85% feel it’s no longer acceptable for corporations to simply make money but must also make a positive impact on society. Of those polled, 88% believed that today’s companies must lead with purpose and 91% said they must benefit all stakeholders and not just its owners.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. Samsung has used fear in their advertisement to talk about the serious issue of increasing selfie deaths. Humanize Your Brand. Share Relatable Stories.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Virtually everything in marketing, advertising, and PR is measurable. For example, if I get a small mention in the local newspaper about SHIFT Communications that doesn’t have attribution, a clickstream, or a call to action, it would take an extensive research project to find out the true impact of that article.

Measurement 159

Measurement Insurance Insurance Newspapers 159

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? The size and diversity of your audience is going to dictate how you approach local vs. national PR strategy development. At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses.

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2017

In a recent survey on 2500+ micro-influencers, 60% believed that Instagram is the best platform for engagement. Use your company’s brand name for local targeting. While Facebook is best known for its unparalleled reach, Instagram’s advertisement channel assists in retaining customers, therefore winning in terms of brand loyalty.

Instagram 120

Instagram How To Guidelines Facebook 120

Polaris

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Perhaps the best example of “interruptive” marketing (or outbound marketing as it’s also called) is the call you received from the local duct cleaner just as you’re sitting down to dinner. You can’t email an invitation to a local speaking gig. It’s possible an email newsletter could interrupt.

Blogging 183

Blogging Comparison eBook Case Study 183

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. With any luck, it’ll be published in the next 30 days.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. How inflation is impacting travel plans A new Bankrate survey confirms that American consumers are more mindful of their budgets due to rising inflation. According to the Dentsu survey , 45% of travelers expect to pay more for their travel plans this year.

Travel 40

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

I picked one up at my local REI recently–it cost me $4.95 (Dear REI: Why aren’t these free for members?). It’s on trend with surveys that say people buy from companies who live by a mission and attempt to make a difference. But, in the end, they are, essentially, advertisements. Subtle advertisements.

Journalism 74

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 74

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. Twitter, Facebook and other services modify the visibility of all content to maximize their own advertising revenues.

Financial 164

Financial Video Consumer Data 164

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. The survey received 177 answers in total to this question. 115) “Advertising.”. Some of this variety stems from the organizational chart. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Most of the time, local and national outlets will simply ignore most of these releases. One of the most effective strategies when it comes to advertising your product is to sell it with statistics. Then, they could drive reporters to their surveys and therefore, their products. Use Statistics to Show Your Product’s Value.

Product Launch 105

Product Launch Travel Interviews Writing 105

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

So I turned to a local repair shop to see what could be done. Content, Local Search and Leads. But that’s not how this local business gets most of its leads, according to the owner George Roberts. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Survey Finds Tough Grades on B2B Content Marketing.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR. Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. It has also led to influencers themselves breaching advertising and trading standards law. billion in 2019.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Our local BBC news programme and even the national idents are based on clips from social media. In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

wiredPRworks

JUNE 10, 2020

More than three-quarters of gamers surveyed report that video games provide them with mental stimulation (79%) as well as relaxation and stress relief (78%). In the last three months, Yappa has soared to 78 million page views, and continues to partner with local and national community initiatives. About IGN Entertainment.

Video 52

Video Local Tools Conference 52

wiredPRworks

APRIL 3, 2017

How Local News Stations Cover Weather on Facebook. Facebook highlights how local outlets across the country covered extreme weather events including California’s floods, tornadoes in Texas and Louisiana and a New England blizzard. Pinterest Offers Propel Ed Program for Advertisers. Updating the branded content tag. More on CNBC.

Social Media 49

Social Media Pinterest Media Instagram 49

Cision

MAY 12, 2017

The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer states that out of all the people they surveyed, over 60% trust Google rather than news outlets. Google search algorithm updates in 2016 , for example, included a number of integrated changes in order to unify mobile SEO and local SEO along with paid and organic results.

Google 259

Google Digital PR Mobile SEO 259

Presspage

MARCH 13, 2018

A recent CooperKatz survey revealed that 45 percent of Facebook users in the United States glean their news from Facebook—and after the algorithm change, 65 percent said they’ll go directly to news sources, not other social media channels. They also can provide additional reach when content managers see it slipping.

Facebook 113

Facebook Social Media Analytics Blogging 113

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

In time it also turned its attention to shared and paid, as search and social media advertising and promotion matured. It’s why much of the local and regional media is on its knees. Advertising, at least in Europe and the US, has shifted from local and national media to Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and to a lesser extent Twitter.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

A 2019 survey conducted by DHM Research and ReputationUS (RepUs) indicates that 85% of responders feel positive about Oregon companies that are involved in their communities, and have an even higher positive impression when: Employees receive paid time-off to volunteer in the community. Boggs also managed accounts for.

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Corporate Reputation Community 60

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

According to MOZ’s Local Search Ranking Factors Survey, online reviews make up 10% of how Google and other search engines rank search results. The search engine will accept a lower bid from an advertiser if what’s being advertised is more likely to be clicked by the user.

Engineering 67

Engineering Reputation Social Media SEO 67

Shift Communications

MAY 3, 2016

In one year, 25% of the junior staff has participated in our MT the program which gives them hands on experience with tools ranging from Google Analytics to Social Advertising, survey best practices and keyword/SEO research. In order to arm our staff with the necessary skills we designed our Marketing Technology Immersion program.

Technology 60

Technology Marketing eBook Training 60

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

New ideas for how I can be an active member of our local digital/comms community. How could I best use my time, in 2019, to be a better member of our local community, drive awareness for my business and drum up new business in the process. Advertise with the Talking Points E-newsletter. It’s a ton of fun.

Case Study 68

Case Study Trends Social Media Study 68

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Just like no marketer today should consider using images of fried chicken and watermelon in ads to appeal to African-Americans (Editor’s Note: See this Grapevine article on stereotype-filled advertising). I’ve had conversations with owners of Latino advertising agencies in L.A., What’s the #1 Hispanic Marketing transgression?

Insurance 74

Insurance Insurance Interviews Marketing 74

PRSay

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

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. However, I noticed something concerning in my professors, internship supervisors and the professionals in our local organizations.

Conference 60

Conference Education Public Affairs Television 60

MaccaPR

JUNE 16, 2016

Sponsored Content : Through DocNews , companies can sponsor clinical content in the form of native advertisements that appear in a members’ news streams. Influencers: DocNavigator Pro takes profile data a step further and allows marketers to determine KOL’s and local influencers based on geography, specialty, online activity and connections.

Social Media 48

Social Media Healthcare Marketing Media 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Often companies have surveys or case studies that contain great data points. The Oxford dictionary defines it as “ The practice of taking advantage of current events or news stories in such a way as to promote or advertise one’s product or brand. ” . Data points drive press.

Pitching 333

Pitching Case Study Leadership Data 333

Maxim Behar

OCTOBER 15, 2023

When I did a big survey about 30 out of 100 of my colleagues around the world thought it was an evolution, not a revolution. 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. Maxim: I decided to do advertising.

Newspapers 59

Newspapers Meeting Ethics Social Media 59

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

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. But in both these countries a significant minority are now taking out more than one subscription, often adding a local or specialist publication. Here are the main findings.

Newspapers 103

Newspapers Print Local Television 103

Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2017

The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer states that out of all the people they surveyed, over 60% trust Google rather than news outlets. Google search algorithm updates in 2016 , for example, included a number of integrated changes in order to unify mobile SEO and local SEO along with paid and organic results.

Google 64

Google Digital PR Mobile SEO 64

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This fragmentation will affect PR, marketing and advertising pros as we try to keep up with changing attitudes and trends to get our messaging through to the right people.”. Local news and indy journalism more trusted. “I I predict the continued rise in readership of local news channels and independent journalism.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

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.

Software 118

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 23, 2018

The one thing their advertising has in common is humor, though Geico is still the one to beat. Social media output can also lead to traditional media coverage, like this response by the New York Mets to a prom request from a local student. One brand competes on price, one tugs at emotions, while another uses fear as a motivator.

Consumer 168

Consumer Brand Branding How To 168