Sword and the Script

AUGUST 11, 2020

Similarly, the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey found businesses believe partisan politics is a complicating factor in communications. So, what do PR people think about media and bias? click image for higher resolution) Those that said the media is “always” objective: Mistakes maybe; not bias. Blame social media.

Survey 158

Survey Data Media Ethics 158

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

How do you measure PR results? These are just a few of the questions on the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey questionnaire. The survey will take just a few minutes to complete. You can find the survey by accessing the following URL: [link]. Three years ago, we teamed up to begin fielding this survey.

Survey 87

Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 87

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. That said, don’t expect your social media channels to be the biggest driver of conversions for you.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting .

Blogging 137

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 137

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. a) Results may vary.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Public relations statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year. Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing.

Survey 93

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 93

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. Using an objective-setting and measurement framework such as the one described above helps communicators to: Create standards and consistent ways to measure success over time.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

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

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

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. The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%).

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. That’s according to a report by Muck Rack based on 193 survey responses from marketing and PR professionals late last year. PR agencies Additional findings from the survey I found interesting are: Generative AI. Is that good? See our services.

Report 108

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 108

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. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 108

B2B Survey Pitching Software 108

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2017

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Market Surveys–Typically this will involve before-and-after surveys regarding awareness of your brand.

Measurement 90

Measurement How To Television Analysis 90

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 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. social media, content, etc.). 23% said measurement / ROI.

Publicity 147

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 147

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 96

Training Trends Media Survey 96

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

HMA Public Relations

JUNE 16, 2023

Cision's 14th annual State of the Media report surveyed more than 3,100 journalists to measure the current perceptions of media, the economic pressures impacting newsrooms and more. Alison Bailin is sharing interesting findings from the report in her latest blog post.

Media 73

Media Survey Measurement Report 73

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2017

A 2016 survey from Narrative Science found that 58 percent of enterprise business executives are already using predictive analytics within their organization. PR coverage has typically been measured by media outlet audience size. Business leaders specifically believe AI is going to be fundamental in the future.

Strategy 294

Strategy Data-Driven PR Measurement Enterprise 294

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Muck Rack AI recommends reporters to PR Muck Rack says a proprietary AI will now create a curated list of recommended journalists based on your existing media list. A blog post published online said its platform will “generate a tailored list of recommended journalists wherever you’re adding contacts. PR measurement.

Employee 137

Employee Software Survey Tools 137

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

For a non-profit, goals could range from increasing donations or volunteers to getting more media coverage for a particular cause. When setting goals, make sure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This will help you track progress and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Strategy 101

Strategy Nonprofit Social Media Leadership 101

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

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. The 2016 salary survey by PR Week was a big hit.

Blogging 106

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 106

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. 1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. How long is the average blog post? How long does it take to write the average blog post? of revenue to 10.5%

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

PR News

MARCH 7, 2018

According to PR News’ just-released 2018 Salary Survey, the most important skills for advancement in communications are written communications (deemed most important), media relations and content creation. 8, is measurement/data analysis skills. Way down on the list, at No.

Communications 85

Communications Survey Analysis Measurement 85

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Many of the posts published here are heavily weighted with surveys and reports. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. 1) How long should a blog post be? State of Blogging ).

Content Marketing 124

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Which organizations, blogs, anything communications/PR, do you recommend subscribing?” I’m grateful to whoever mentioned my work; this blog has been publishing for more than 10 years. It also made me realize I can easily list out other public relations resources that I review on at least a monthly basis. What is PR?

Resources 121

Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 121

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. Muck Rack announced new dashboards that centralized reporting for PR measurement.

Tools 101

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 101

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

Ahead of the event I polled my network to explore the attitude of practitioners to the different challenges that the public relations profession is facing. It was a quick and dirty survey with a modest response rate. Nonetheless the results shine a light on how the public relations profession is modernising. Management.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. You can play the clip inside the Muck Rack dashboard and “also check to make sure the team behind the clip is on your media list, and if they aren’t there, add them instantly.”

Pitching 85

Pitching Survey System Technology 85

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

Presspage

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Brand awareness, trust, and relationship building aren't straightforward metrics that are easily measured. There are many different KPIs used including AVE, total reach and impressions to measure the overall potential of PR strategies. Google Analytics won’t measure the lifetime value of an earned media.

Analytics 154

Analytics Google Measurement Data 154

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. The internet created an obsession among marketers for measurement, but it overcorrected over the last 10 years or so.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

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