ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Why limit yourself to PR blogs when there’s a whole world of interesting stuff that can offer important information as well as increase specific skill sets? The Cision Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

PR News

APRIL 19, 2018

At this week’s PR News Measurement Conference in Philadelphia, there was a lot of talk about moving away from a media relations-based “coverage model” of communications toward a “community and conversation influencer” model, in which the communications focus is on community building among select influencers.

Community 93

Community Conference Measurement Media Relations 93

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2018

It may be summer, but #PRStudChat, sponsored by Spin Sucks, is focused on strategic communications all year round. In the spirit of learning, even when school is out, our community will gather for a Twitter chat on July 19th at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss social media and getting into the strategic communications mindset.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communications Media Community 150

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 28, 2024

This article explores leveraging the power of storytelling in marketing and PR, sharing strategies and best practices to build trust, enhance patient experiences, and nurture a supportive community. Social media content: Bite-sized stories for building brand awareness and community engagement.

Healthcare 74

Healthcare Storytelling Marketing Social Media 74

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. For Social Media, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While you’re likely familiar with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance as one of the most important measures of corporate reputation, we’d like to introduce a similar tool called PESTLE analysis. In the age of social media, managing corporate reputation is a complex undertaking.

Corporate 195

Corporate Reputation Analysis Wikipedia 195

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. The effects of business-to-business influencer marketing are more challenging to measure as it predominantly enhances brand awareness and affinity.

B2B 94

B2B Marketing Measurement Social Media 94

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 9, 2018

For many organizations, at the top of the skills list, is managing digital media and analytics. More companies are active online and through social media. They seek out marketing and PR professionals who have a good grasp of digital analytics and how to track and measure campaign results and prove business value.

Analytics 231

Analytics Marketing How To Community 231

Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, I am excited to announce that Onclusive and The RepTrak Company have entered into a strategic partnership to combine the world’s leading reputation metrics with AI-powered media analytics. Over the last decade, Onclusive has built and maintained the largest earned media database in the business. Dan Beltramo, CEO, Onclusive.

Reputation 307

Reputation Analytics Corporate Government 307

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 30, 2020

For the last few years, I’ve been developing a “Social Media Trends” presentation in January that I’ve now given more than 20 times. While I don’t proclaim to be a trend-spotter, I do keep up with social media trends each week–mostly because I have to! For this blog.

Social Media 139

Social Media Trends Media Internal 139

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be presenting a session at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, alongside, Ned Lundquist , Our session is titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” What is the JOTW Communications Survey?

Training 98

Training Trends Media Survey 98

Shift Communications

JULY 10, 2015

Being a community manager may sound like a cool, trendy job filled with fun and creativity. Whether you’re managing a community of thousands or one of 100, you are the eyes and the ears of the company on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Measurement Goals. The biggest reason social media exists is engagement.

Community 60

Community Tools Measurement Crisis 60

Contently - Strategy

MAY 11, 2024

It’s critical to ensure your website, blog, and anywhere else you publish content is mobile-friendly. Maybe this research leads you to discover an uptick in veganism in your community—the perfect opportunity to write about your new vegan cheese options. Let’s take the Minneapolis-based pizza parlor.

Local 97

Local SEO Strategy How To 97

Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

Welcome back to our January blog series focused on “ The Executive’s Guide to Building and Leading an Impactful Communications Team ”! Building an impactful communications team. Working together in synergy maximizes the strengths and expertise of both the C-suite and your communications department.

Communications 195

Communications Corporate Measurement Reputation 195

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Earned media is growing more and more appealing to these companies, as the price of paid efforts increases. Working with Cision, Demand Gen found that 79% of marketers are prioritizing earned media over traditional paid ads, which have become less effective. Tracking ROI and tying earned media impact to business goals. .

Case Study 100

Case Study Media Study Measurement 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

(Right-click and open image in a new tab for higher resolution) The survey was conducted in partnership between Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW), which is edited and published by Ned Lundquist , ABC, IABC Fellow, and Sword and the Script Media by yours truly. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association.

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. And, I’ve gotten a lot smarter over the years around what blogs and sites to follow–and which to avoid.

Social Media 68

Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog, we’ll dive into how a social listening tool tracks industry and consumer trends. Social listening tools track trends by systematically monitoring and analysing mainstream and social media conversations across platforms in real-time. The ability to accomplish this comes from trend tracking.

Trends 195

Trends Marketing Analysis Leadership 195

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

ET, #PRStudChat sponsored by Spin Sucks community members will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on “How to Communicate Your Research.” Joining us as our special guest and co-host is Kevin Anselmo (@KevinAnselmo ) the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications. Why should you communicate research?

Communications 150

Communications How To Case Study Community 150

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Old-school media Traditional industry publications and journalists still hold sway in reaching a broader audience. Foster relationships with media outlets by offering them exclusive interviews, newsworthy press releases, and insightful industry commentary. Media relations Stay ahead of the game by connecting with the media.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

The guide, published by the #FuturePRoof community, aims to make sense of AI tools and address the practitioner knowledge gap. The energy has yet to be matched by dialogue among the practitioner community about the best way to incorporate tools into the workflow. The #FuturePRoof community aims to readdress the balance.

Tools 98

Tools Community Energy Print 98

ReimaginePR

JUNE 15, 2020

Now that we’re neck-deep into the age of social media, having a website isn’t even enough anymore. Yes, social media is that crucial to surviving our Facebook-posting, Instagram-storying, Live Tweeting, TikToking world. billion people are active social media users , and not having access to it is lethal to your business.

Social Media 177

Social Media Brand Branding Marketing 177

5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Enhancing stakeholder relationships Strategic communications are instrumental in cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. This includes employees, customers, investors, the media, and the broader community.

Communications 78

Communications Policies Product Launch Reputation 78

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. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The #PRStudChat community gathers on Wednesday, November 29th at 12:00 p.m. ET to focus on communication confidence in a continuously changing landscape through professional development, mentoring and collaboration. Q3: How important is blogging for anyone aspiring to a career in PR? A follow-up blog post by PR 2.0

Communications 191

Communications Community Blogging Twitter 191

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether it’s the casual and friendly tone of a brand interacting on social media or the authoritative yet approachable voice of a thought leader, the way messages are communicated contributes significantly to the overall experience. Engagement In the era of social media, engagement is a key metric for successful communication.

Communications 78

Communications Storytelling Nonprofit Measurement 78

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. So, says Propel, which provides PR software. Is that good?

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2024

PR professionals now tap into social media, influencer marketing, and targeted online content to meet consumers where they are, requiring a deep comprehension of online communities and personalizing messages for maximum impact. Curating messages for online audiences Press releases alone just won’t cut it anymore.

Consumer 78

Consumer Financial Ethics Banking 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. How do we navigate the media landscape when “fake news” accusations are thrown around and the very business of media is under siege? According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. Here’s why: 1.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2024

That means defense tech brands need to begin openly discussing ethical frameworks, safety measures, and even the limitations of the technology to be able to build a bridge of understanding. Social media has become a marketplace of ideas, where brands must actively engage, not retreat.

Publicity 78

Publicity Brand Branding Ethics 78

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

With a robust PR strategy, your nonprofit can easily differentiate its messaging from the competition, and garner support from the community. Additionally, you can easily reach the right audiences and communicate your message effectively. It stands for Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media.

Strategy 102

Strategy Nonprofit Social Media Leadership 102

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 24, 2016

With the dramatic increase in podcast listening hours in the US, and the rise of mobile usage, marketing professionals are exploring the world of podcasting; how to launch a show and the strategies to attract and build a large community of engaged listeners. Are you trying to reach your base or perhaps increase your community size?

Energy 190

Energy Mobile Community Measurement 190

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

SEMrush goes IPO; Meltwater acquires Linkfluence; G2 names best media monitoring solutions; Critical Mention adds GA integration; Vetted is generally availability. Things are definitely picking up though and from where I sit, there’s a renewed sense of optimism across the PR and marketing community. Meltwater acquires Linkfluence.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106