Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

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Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. This has certainly helped us stay funded and keep the right conversations going across our entire organization.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast.

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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. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Internal Communications.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do. A new approach.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do. A new approach.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

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

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%).

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. The media relations struggle.

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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

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. They know media relations is labor-intensive and not as scaleable as SEM or paid social. Earned media offers credibility. It always comes down to credibility.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 99

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. The annual conference for the Arthur Page Society brings together a professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. Check out our services.].

B2B 108

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 108

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. A spokesperson later contacted this blog to say the disruption of service was limited to European customers – that no U.S.-based Users can track and share media mentions on the go.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

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.

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Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 106

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! Ultimately, understanding your readers will help both you and the media to deliver the content people want to consume. According to a recent article by PRNews, reporters open the most media pitches between 9 a.m.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

Over the years, I’ve written 20 blog posts about the findings – plus a boatload of contributions elsewhere. Three years ago, Ned and I teamed up to survey the JOTW community and we’ve published a report three years in a row. This year’s r eport is freely available on Ned’s Job of the Week website or on SlideShare.

Training 96

Training Trends Media Survey 96

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Earlier in my media relations career, I thought clever subject lines were key.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

How do you measure PR results? I’ve also written a ton for the blog on the topic and you can find all of those posts neatly organized under the tag JOTW. Is media relations getting harder – or is it just harder for you? Blog posts stemming from the JOTW Communications Survey. Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Survey 87

Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 87

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Danielle Dickinson – The Castle Group. For the original blog, please visit here. Both TBL and ESG are frameworks to measure the sustainability of a company, and each play an important role in event planning.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. The posts listed below are the those that were the most read as measured by clicks. 45-plus Places to Find Communications and Public Relations Jobs. 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comms.

SEO 102

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

We often say that public relations is more of an art than a science, and it’s true. Although what we do is more data-driven and more measurable than ever, like any good professional service, it also relies on intangibles like creativity, experience, and judgment. When it comes to media relations, timing is key.

Energy 168

Energy Measurement Media Relations Local 168

Presspage

JANUARY 11, 2021

I wrote this small blog post because I’ve got some exciting news to share that affects me personally and is a big step for PressPage. From the early days of challenging the PR and media relations industry with a fresh view on simplifying workflow efficiency, effectiveness, and measurability.

Software 78

Software Corporate Measurement Blogging 78

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs. In this blog post, let’s look at the differences between public relations and marketing. Here we go: Public Relations vs Marketing Public relations vs marketing.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. For the Photo courtesy of Pixabay original blog, please visit here. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. As an example, if my topic was “blog posts,” I’d create a headline for my first piece of content in the main circle. In this case, I chose, “How to write blog posts that get read and shared.”. Get people to share blog posts.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. No measure of success. It’s not working well with others. Aiming too high to start.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub.

B2B 108

B2B Survey Pitching Software 108

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 7, 2015

And, therefore, why it’s so important for you to consider a multi-faceted PR strategy that is not solely or significantly based on media relations. If you’ve bought into that, then how do you find smarter ways to measure authoritative content? Does blogging still matter? Image: Thinkstock.

Measurement 40

Measurement System Blogging Facebook 40

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The next new AirPR solution to be released will be Author Intelligence , a media relations tool that provides insights around the journalists and bloggers who can have the biggest impact on a business. Andy Cunningham , Board of Directors at AirPR and former Head of Corporate Communication at Apple.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

In its funding announcement, the company says it can also “measure ROI from earned media including traffic, form submissions, purchases and other conversions.” In addition, it will soon “enable journalists and influencers to discover sources, manage their stories, and measure reach and sentiment of their published work.”.

Software 90

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 90

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Did you know? Check out our services.].

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170