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

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.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

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

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 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

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 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

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

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

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. 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. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

Survey 97

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 97

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Internal Communications. Relationship building takes time.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

On November 21, 2014, PRLab, the nation’s oldest student-run public relations agency, will host its third PRoBono event. During PRoBono, students from PRLab and AdLab — Boston University’s student-run advertising agency — come together for 18 hours to complete public relations and advertising work for five nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. To that end, we owe a special thanks to Gini and Karen who also polled their respective communities – Spin Sucks and Solo PR Pro – for the survey this year. Owned media is the only area that has a consensus majority. When asked, “Why?” FIR Network).

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative. Media relations Stay ahead of the game by connecting with the media. Industry participation Get actively involved with the B2B tech community.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

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

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s an overview of industry issues as discussed by my community of practice. I started an online community of practice at the outset of the pandemic. There are some topics that come up time and time again in the community. Why is the public relations industry not representative of the organisations or the public that it serves?

Industry 153

Industry Publicity Agency Community 153

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Thought leadership Establishing a brand as a thought leader and industry expert can elevate a wellness communications strategy. Share valuable insights, trends, and expert advice through blog posts, articles, and social media content. Social media engagement builds a sense of community and fosters a loyal customer base.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

Victorious PR

JUNE 15, 2023

As events like the SEC and Coinbase case demonstrate, maintaining a positive image and effectively managing communication during challenging times are crucial for the long-term success and credibility of crypto ventures. PR can help bridge the knowledge gap and educate the community on the implications of regulatory actions.

Community 52

Community Education Leadership Guidelines 52

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Importance of communicating health and wellness research Health and wellness communication in terms of research studies offers insights into a wide range of topics, from new treatments and interventions to lifestyle recommendations and disease prevention strategies.

Publicity 78

Publicity Communications Study Storytelling 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Local partnerships Collaborating with local PR agencies, influencers, and media outlets can provide invaluable insights and connections. Local media relations Cultivate relationships with local media outlets and journalists to secure coverage that speaks directly to local consumers.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

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. You don’t need a PR expert.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Engineering eBook 83

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

PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. The post 3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

Pitching 119

Pitching Television Banking Media 119

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As you’ve probably figured out, we’re no relics when it comes to strategic public relations. While we do ‘the traditional stuff’ very well indeed, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what you would expect from a specialist PR agency. You need to have solid media relations skills, have managed some talented PR executives before.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Agency Crisis Social Media 62

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. And now onward with this month’s PR tech sum 1. Top challenges facing PR.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. For the original blog, please visit here. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

The report is based on a survey conducted by a marketing agency called Uplift Content. This was followed by social (84%), sales presentations (84%), nurture emails (75%) teasers from other places on the website (73%) and newsletters 61% Two uses for case studies that aren’t on the list but have value are media relations and blog posts.

Case Study 122

Case Study Study Company B2B 122

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today’s a first for this blog–and series. You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Bill Byrne , Managing Director, Remedy Public Relations.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Gábor Jelinek, Executive Director. For the original blog, please visit here. For an agency or any entrepreneur to do good business, they need to have good friends. We have multiple agencies from the U.S.,

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics build relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. PR skills once used exclusively in media relations are easily transferred to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. Technology helps it scale.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. The operative phrases here is interview for a blog post – not a media interview. Is your PR agency bringing creative ideas to the table?

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 92

Technology Software Resources Pitching 92

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Cision, Meltwater and Kantar are aimed at the enterprise agency and in-house market and are expensive. They are also focused on earned media. The tool market is built on media relations and not public relations, or even the integrated PESO model. Thank you to all the contributors.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Advertising is a distant third.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The PR community needs the competition. In an interview on this blog in 2021 , Propel Co-Founder and CEO Zach Cutler said as a former PR agency owner, he couldn’t find software that met his agency’s growth needs. That sounds promising. That’s the first in this month’s PR Tech Sum. Propel Raises $4.5 Million Seed Round.

Software 88

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 88