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. Corporate Communications. 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 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. For creative marketing agencies, CSR often takes the form of pro-bono services.

Agency 80

Agency Nonprofit Real Estate Public Affairs 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

The companies that pledged support for female employees after the Dobbs decision, for example, are expressing an authentic position in response to court ruling that will affect millions. No one can predict the nature or severity of a reputation crisis, but most brands understand their own vulnerabilities and social communities.

Construction 385

Construction Crisis Social Media Reputation 385

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

NCSAM takes place every October and is led by a collaborative effort between government agencies, private sector organizations, and non-profit organizations. Whether it’s emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity for personal safety or business continuity, PR agencies can create messaging that drives home the importance of this topic.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

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. The lack of employee experience is a new challenge near the top of the list for the first time.

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

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

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 130

Case Study Study Company B2B 130

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you. Companies should be investing in the story behind their quarterly or annual results to resonate with the investment community and positively influence valuation.”

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

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 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

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. Layoffs at internal comms platform.

Survey 152

Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Public relations is locked into content and workflow that is more than 100 years old. A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%). Press releases are nearly useless.

Engineering 98

Engineering Television Travel Financial 98

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. You were also a solo pro off-and-on for years.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them. They’re part of the community. Technology is a great equalizer for a business.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

COVID-19 impact: The crisis is already putting pressure on agency-side employment in the PR industry according to the PRCA. Community of practice Two-thirds (66%) of public relations professionals feel they are part of a professional community. The results will be skewed by the fact that most respondents are CIPR members.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

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. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 98

Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

Cision

MAY 19, 2016

Meghan Gross, executive vice president at Grayling, says a successful communication strategy starts with a strong internal foundation. In this interview, Meghan discusses the process of developing solid communication, driving authentic content through employees and keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged.

Employee 174

Employee Reputation Internal International 174

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Partnering with local influencers, they showcased their commitment to sustainability and community, driving both online engagement and foot traffic. Analyzing the impact The analytical side of social media offers a treasure trove of data. Keeping up with the latest social media dialogue about your brand or business is crucial in PR.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency, 4 million barrels of oil flowed from the damaged well over 87 days before it was finally capped on July 15, 2010. Merrie Spaeth was President Reagan’s director of media relations and now leads a team of communications consultants as president of Spaeth Communications, Inc. ,

Conference 180

Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 180

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

We care about our clients, we care about each other, and we care about our communities. This theme of community bubbled up to the top of the list – beyond our relationships with the technology community, we are passionate about being a conscientious steward of the places we call home. Volunteering.

Corporate 60

Corporate Employee Community Banking 60

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. When I first left my corporate job, I could not believe how much business was out there for someone who had strong media relations skills and good crisis experience,” Susan says.

Meeting 91

Meeting Retail Groups Hotels 91

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key Expertise of Ellun Kanat Ellun Kanat is a visionary change agency that helps organizations navigate their ways through turbulence and instability – and helps them find inspiring opportunities as well as enjoy the ride! For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. This applies to the media also.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

These issues seem arcane for anyone outside the industry, but they’re hot-button topics in the ad tech lane because the community is rushing to adapt. Promoting content social media and encouraging others to share it as well is important for gaining maximum exposure for your piece. How can marketers cope? Personal/Lessons Learned.

Leadership 353

Leadership Insurance Insurance B2B 353

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2019

Since 2009, the Harmony Project has connected thousands of people in Columbus, Ohio across social divides through the arts, education and volunteer community service. However, as the organization has evolved, Harmony Project struggled to evolve its messaging to accurately convey its current role in the community.

Case Study 50

Case Study Study Community Nonprofit 50

Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

HOWEVER… If you take a closer look at the 2019 list, you quickly realize almost the entire list is made up of agency folks. I only found THREE people who WEREN’T agency people on the list! What’s more, it wasn’t just agency people–it was one specific agency! ” – Shelli Lissick.

Transportation 122

Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

To prosper long term, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also benefit all their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers and communities in which they operate. There are some interesting innovative media models seeking to reverse the trend. It’s a power form of advocacy.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The internet is a conversation The internet provides a means for people to connect and communicate with each other, irrespective of location. As traditional media has fragmented, individuals have created their own media on almost every form of social network. It’s stood the test of time. #1

Publicity 79

Publicity Community Pinterest Reputation 79

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. Technology Days/AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum are slated for Wednesday, Sept.

Automotive 79

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 79

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Publish employee posts on the corporate blog. Getting already-busy employees to see the value and write posts. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? Owler provides business information on companies that’s crowd-sourced on “ranging from private company revenue estimates, strength of competitors, CEO approval ratings, employee headcount, growth trends, corporate hierarchy, rate of innovation, diversity, culture, employee trust, and more.”.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

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 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

While some of my colleagues, especially in the travel and tourism industry, are enamored with the glitz and glamour that often comes with media relations, I prefer working from the inside out. Focusing on internal communications allows me to help my organization and clients build their brands.

Ethics 60

Ethics Tourism Real Estate Privacy 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

If they’re not currently engaged with an agency, most communicators have either had an agency relationship in their past or can look forward to having one in the future. When it comes to hiring an outside agency, 54% said they brought an agency on board when they needed an extra set of hands.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Besides customers or clients, all have employees and owners. And what is their present attitude towards your company? What could change that either positively or negatively? Most organizations have more than one public. In many instances, the owners are shareholders. Many also have vendors, contractors and/or suppliers. Why Does It Matter?

Publicity 68

Publicity How To Case Study Meeting 68