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. And now on with the top posts….

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. Legacy media professionals (editors, reporters, columnists, etc.)

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI tools can help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively, but the focus on generative AI content overlooks more strategic and disruptive applications. View AI in public relations and management on Beautiful.ai New technologies become embedded into workflow over time. days of work per week.

Publicity 105

Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Anything less is not public relations; it’s propaganda. Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. Ethics in Public Relations – discussed PR professional values, unethical communication behaviors, and the unethical practice of ‘greenwashing.’

Ethics 110

Ethics Industry Publicity Analysis 110

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. 14) Best day and time to pitch.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. With that in mind, here are five of our top pro tips for a successful media relations program in 2022: .

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Sports Report 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I’ve taken some time to pour over these and summarize some of the more interesting and less publicized findings for you. Twitter landed in a distant fifth place at 36%, even though 90% of journalists say they are still on it and that it can be a highly effective platform for media relations ; People with the most influence.

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

That context serves two purposes in this briefing: First, Kwittken is a bona fide public relations person that’s grown an agency, sold it and then stuck around to see things through. You can also have it re-write it several times over if you wish. It’s another iteration that takes just a few seconds to produce.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I’ve launched a new book today about artificial intelligence (AI) tools for public relations. The community published two guides to tools in public relations and has been inactive since 2015. The community published two guides to tools in public relations and has been inactive since 2015.

Tools 52

Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

There are clear applications for artificial intelligence (AI) content generation tools in marketing and public relations but make sure that you fact check. It generated a plausible definition of public relations from the 600 or more in research literature on the click of a button.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

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. Marketing attribution for earned media.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Referral traffic from media mentions and backlinks isn’t what it used to be – quality matters. 2) Earned media can drive sales.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today’s a first for this blog–and series. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. DKY and I started a long friendship back in early 2000s, when I did media relations for their Cargill account on a freelance basis.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 74

Onclusive

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When a writer for Fast Company agrees to write a “first dibs” article for your company blog, it is all at once flattering (OMG! Industry Insights & Trends future of PR journalism media media relations PR PR measurement public relations Wendy Marx' She’s gonna do that for lil’ ol’ us??),

Journalism 330

Journalism Media Measurement Trends 330

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

JANUARY 20, 2021

4 things to remember before writing a PR brief to your PR partner A nicely written PR brief is key to find a good match PR partner. Identifying a right PR partner for your business is one of the hard tasks, but writing a PR brief may probably be harder than this. The post How to Write a PR Brief? As reflected […].

Writing 52

Writing How To Blogging Marketing 52

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

A poll of my network for a recent speaking opportunity exposes some interesting attitudes to the public relations profession. The session explored how public relations is changing. Nonetheless the results shine a light on how the public relations profession is modernising. Here’s the deck. Management.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. One size does not fit all: Your pitch to widely read publications like The Washington Post or The New York Times will need to be customized and crafted just for them. How long can something last when it doesn’t evolve?

Writing 100

Writing How To Print Corporate 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Meeting 97

Meeting Energy Local Media 97

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media/Media Relations. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. But that does not impress me.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The earned media landscape is evolving. To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. And in the meantime, keep pitching for those valuable earned media hits!

Report 101

Report Automotive Media Local 101

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Conventionally, people think Public Relations is all about building relations and maintaining the image of a brand or service. The post Five Things Everyone Should Know About Public Relations appeared first on PReview: Blog for PR, Digital Marketing and Media Professionals.

Publicity 98

Publicity Blogging Brand Branding 98

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. It’s also coming from those without a lick of public relations experience who are suddenly writing content and pitching bloggers. Anyone can create content, blog and launch a new social media page.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Publicity Pitching Social Media 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Pitch media upstream. Riff off the placement.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Media relations is one of the PR team’s essential functions, and having access to a reliable and accurate media contact database is a must in today’s dynamic environment. Then we confirm which of them are full-time, active journalists with recent contributions to reputable publications. Media Database Best Practices.

Industry 195

Industry Media Reputation Report 195

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series. Which posts have your readers enjoyed least?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Since David Meerman Scott coined the term “ newsjacking ” in 2011, our team has written nearly 30 unique blogs on the subject — possibly more than any other topic. What makes it so important that we would write about it so often? Top Blog Posts About Newsjacking Want to learn more about newsjacking? So what is newsjacking?

Ethics 182

Ethics eBook B2B Blogging 182

PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Also: I am going to refrain from linking to the post because I don’t like boosting ad revenue for crass, antagonistic blogs. I found the tweet when someone sent me this blogger’s lengthy takedown of a PR firm’s efforts to publicize a hollow startup. But the blog also is known for snarky opposition to PR outreach.

Pitching 143

Pitching Training Media Relations Blogging 143

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Doing more with less seems to be a never-ending trend in the public relations profession. Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. And this year was no exception.

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

You want more publicity, don’t you? Whether it’s for yourself, your organization or the clients you represent, more publicity is a good thing. For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. For starters, the media environment – and therefore the media relations environment – is 24/7 today.

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52