Business Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

And with fake news pitches blanketing media outlets around the world, catching the attention of reporters and introducing them to your organization is harder than ever before.

Pitching 383

Pitching Internal International Blogging 383

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: 13 Public Relations Statistics Summarizing 2021. See you next year!

Blogging 137

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 137

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

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022. Media relations remain an important part of the PR world. What topics would you like to see us cover on the blog in 2023?

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

The question is what are the solutions to these challenges and – more ambitiously – what are the inherent opportunities of the transformed media landscape? This leads us to our top 3 media relations opportunities for 2023. That’s why the core of our media relations strategy isn’t the pitching or writing but the storytelling.

Media Relations 106

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 106

5W PR

MAY 26, 2023

In the field of public relations (PR), building strong media relations is a critical component of success. PR professionals aim to create positive relationships between their clients or organization and the media, with the goal of earning positive media coverage and managing any negative attention that may arise.

Media Relations 88

Media Relations Media Crisis Meeting 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization?

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. For the original blog, please visit here. All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Setting things up correctly at the start is key. Don’t wait until something goes haywire.

Agency 64

Agency Technology Meeting Software 64

Mediagraphix PR

MARCH 13, 2021

Significance of Media Relations Agency Today? Media Relations can deliver unparalleled benefits. It can help an organization to build its awareness, increasing credibility, forming strong media relationships, and guiding in times of crisis management.

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Agency Crisis Management Media 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017. A follow-up blog post by PR 2.0 And many more!

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. hours to write.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’ve ever evaluated PR agencies or communications technology providers, you have likely considered how their solutions compare to each other and how they fit your needs. But have you also looked at their potential Return on Investment, or ROI? Why technology ROI matters.

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Nevertheless, here we are.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. Not much has changed.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

Traditional media relations Established media platforms, including outdoor magazines, travel publications, and local news channels, can serve as powerful vehicles for brand promotion. Adventure-based content marketing Creating captivating content through blog posts, articles, or videos can convey a sense of adventure.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Travel 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

Automotive 79

Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Hanan Kamir, CEO at KAMIR The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. million users Instagram : 4.19

Print 105

Print Marketing Real Estate Automotive 105

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. After seven years of blogging, and 570+ posts, this struck me as a natural progression. I kept blogging too. 4) Media Relations: Proven Ways to Get More Out of It.

Blogging 106

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 106

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. million South Koreans are active users of KakaoTalk.

YouTube 79

YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. However, with the rise of the internet and social media, PR professionals can now reach a global audience with their messages.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. The software offers you a choice in tone too.

Software 86

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 86

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Joanne Chan, founder and managing director at LBS Communications The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 92

Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 92

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 14, 2016

HBR virtually ignored media as a channel of info that supports B2B sales. If true, does this mean that media coverage, and by extension media relations, no longer matter in this area? We’ve never been just about media relations – or sales. DIY Buyers tap Self Serve Info.

B2B 120

B2B Media Relations Media Social Media 120

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

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series. Which posts have your readers enjoyed least?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors. Media relations was a completely new realm of PR for me, and finding the levity in semiconductors wasn’t always a cakewalk either. Where was the drama?

Agency 68

Agency Internal International Storytelling 68

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Respondents said their organization is placing more or much more emphasis on owned media (60%), like blogs, newsletters and websites. Owned media is the only area that has a consensus majority. Shared media (44%) was next, followed by earned media (43%) – a traditional bailiwick of communications — and paid media (33%).

Survey 132

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency. Understanding why agencies get fired is just as important as why they get hired. 5) planning and strategy (37%).

Survey 99

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 99