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Survey: Most PR Pros Say that Media Relations is Getting Harder – Here’s What You Can Do About It

Deirdre Breakenridge

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.

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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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Media relations is thriving

Stephen Waddington

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.

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What is Media Mix Modeling – And Why Should You Care?

Onclusive

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach.

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What is Media Mix Modeling – And Why Should You Care?

Onclusive

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach.

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How Earned Media Coverage Builds Brand Reputation

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But most PR programs comprise a whole lot more than earned media, also known as publicity. Elements like category research, business and marketing strategy analysis, messaging, and planning will precede and inform media relations. Opinion content can convey brand and corporate values.

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Media pitching is harder than ever

Wadds Inc.

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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