Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Geek Out with Meltwater on NLP and Sentiment Analysis for PR and Marketing; Off Script No. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. 48: Dr. Tim Furche.

Blogging 135

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 135

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Spelling, grammar, reading level analysis, and writing quality tools have all been incorporated into word processor applications. Strategic applications of AI in management and public relations A new range of customer relationship management (CRM) tools is emerging from the media relations industry.

Publicity 105

Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Video Analysis. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. InfoSecurity Mag. Bleeping Computer.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Some “digital PR” agencies have focused on practices like link-building, DA (domain authority) mapping, and webmaster outreach. Digital PR is not link-building for SEO. But this is SEO, not digital PR.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Engineering eBook 83

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Influencers: Making the Case for User-Generated Content How Influencer Marketing Will Be Different (But Important as Ever) For Brands In 2023 When staying on top of BREAKING news is critical to your brand success… Find out how Burrelles helps brands and agencies with media monitoring and analysis.

Radio 105

Radio Analysis Agency Communications 105

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. Fragmentation of media means fewer eyeballs on each story.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. So, for anyone who’s asking, here’s a newsflash (actually, two, no extra charge): The media generally don’t care about your news. He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder?

Survey 195

Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Blogger outreach gets personal.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 21% said “AI/machine learning [for analysis] on the back end;”.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

And finally, email remains a key conduit for media relations and earned media. For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up. 2) Personalization is Optimization.

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. Today, the company pitches its product in three parts: Managing contacts; Publishing content – what it calls “stories”; and. You can send these pitches to a list of reporters, or pitch 1:1.

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

It’s a lot of work to gather up all the information – most of the good stuff isn’t being pitched – and the vendors don’t make it easy. Make your media contacts easy to find. A best practice here is to use a distribution email that goes to a PR team, including agency contracts (i.e. media@team.com ).

Company 99

Company Survey Pitching Report 99

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

When I left the media relations agency I cofounded after 16 years, I realized I would need an expanded skillset to attract new clients. That’s because the kind of work I wanted as a sole practitioner was no longer strictly found in pitching and placement. Lynn Harris Medcalf, MA, APR, Lynn Harris Medcalf PR Consulting.

How To 104

How To Fashion Banking Industry 104

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. This seems to give you access to your media list right from an email. 1) Israeli vendor builds CRM tool for PR.

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. Working with a Tech PR agency can help to ensure that the right strategies are used for maximum results. neon lights.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). Media relations isn’t just harder, it’s beginning to sound like a sparring match.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

I was pitching a story that involved a product that competed with a product his corporate stakeholders commercialized. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? Conflicting interests. This is what the trend in content marketing is about.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

APRIL 10, 2018

In turn, I put together a pitch with a link and reached out to reporters I thought would be interested. Other readers liked these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Need Each Other. 12 Things You Should do to Amplify a Media Mention Once You’ve Earned It.

Engineering 71

Engineering Content Marketing Analysis B2B 71

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly. Within seconds, you have a high-quality draft.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Here are some examples of the tactics used to try and achieve the objectives of the public relations discipline – but do note, as the digital world continues to enhance and infiltrate our daily lives, we anticipate that these tactics will continue to adapt and change in the future, just as they have done over the past 20 years and beyond.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Mindful Marketing

JULY 15, 2015

This has been a long time issue, fueled by PR agencies that build budgets based on hourly rates and want as much content pumped out as possible in those hours. But the best PR agencies also know that “quality content” (pitches, Tweets, blog posts, etc.) Clients Want Measurement And Analysis.

Analytics 50

Analytics Measurement Crisis Communications Tools 50

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

Research demonstrates reporters search for credible and trusted sources – that is hype free content with sound data and well-founded analysis. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews. Keep in mind these are offered from the perspective of the typical B2B announcement or story pitch. Give our services a try.

Interviews 60

Interviews B2B Media Report 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 6, 2015

5 Media relations is our mainstay. The majority of respondents (76%) indicated that they still spend some or most of their time working on media relations. #6 billable by… pitching. And, in fact, “quantitative data analysis” is one of the top 5 least desired competencies when hiring junior pros.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Measurement Survey 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

social media, content, etc.). The media relations struggle is real. Some 60% of respondents say media relations is harder or much harder compared to last year – while about one-third (35%) say it’s about the same. Read the whole post: The Media Relations Struggle is Real; Experts Describe What it May Mean for PR.

Publicity 144

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 144

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. Most agencies and organizations have wised up to use more contemporary KPIs that capture the true value of PR.

Measurement 182

Measurement Agency Advertising Advertising 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 23, 2017

See these related posts: Media Relations: Proven Ways to Get More Out of It. Good PR agencies usually ask new clients for a list of top competitors. The tool – and its analysis – will give you different looks at your own content and show you content that ranked well…that you had probably forgotten about.

SEO 65

SEO Tools Engineering Web 65

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The media PR salary: $100,000. The median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Source: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey ). Media relations is ever more challenging.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

Blog: Voice Interface for Public Relations? Q&A: Geek Out with Meltwater on NLP and Sentiment Analysis for PR and Marketing; Off Script No. Products: media database, media monitoring & reporting, email plugins for Gmail and Outlook, pitch analytics. one pitch”) to more of an outreach tool.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. PR agencies and PR departments will be compelled to deliver more with less. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192