Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

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.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. To be clear, media relations ranked fourth on the list.

Media Relations 102

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 102

Presspage

MAY 19, 2017

This increase in PR power comes with corresponding changes in media relations and (therefore) PR responsibility. Media, stakeholders and target audiences increasingly look at PR departments for consistent, reliable and recognizable narratives. Consistent branding Protocols and standards enhance consistent branding.

Corporate 68

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 68

Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

Today's landscape In today's fast-paced digital world, effective brand storytelling holds immense importance. With the advent of social media, instant communication and the scattered media landscape, companies face the challenge of maintaining control over their brand narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Software 78

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

How social media has evolved and why Allan thinks it’s going to get more difficult. The ongoing battle of content thought leadership, and brand journalism and how to win more. His team leverages a multi-channel approach to promote the firm’s brand and reputation through storytelling and thought leadership. What we covered.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Stern + Associates

MAY 22, 2024

That requires a proactive marketing and communications strategy to promote your brand and visibility. Media relations are especially important in expanding the circle of visibility and emotional connection. But to achieve media results, you need not just a compelling story but a demonstrable plan of action and record of success.

Nonprofit 81

Nonprofit Strategy Communications Conference 81

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For as far back as I can remember (12 years now), there has been one consistent strategy when it comes to social media marketing: To drive traffic from social to our corporate blogs. vs. clicking over to a corporate web site for more information. 2: Use content from corporate blogs right in social posts. 3 big reasons.

Corporate 60

Corporate Blogging SEO Social Media 60

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

My personal branding formula is different. There’s no shortage of online advice on establishing and maintaining your personal brand. But my personal branding formula is different—it’s actionable. The Three Cs of Personal Branding. Crafting Your Impactful Personal Brand: The 5 P’s Unveiled. 1 Holbus, J. 1 Holbus, J.

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Much to his dismay, a corporate communications person, at the Clorox Company, who reports to the general counsel, declined his story idea because the executive team was too busy. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days.

Media Relations 77

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 77

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

While the concepts underlying corporate social responsibility (CSR) are hardly new , our current framework of understanding for CSR in the United States started roughly in the 1950s. There’s even a new US business structure based on CSR, the B corporation. Corporations are taking stands on polarizing issues.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Trends Media Corporate 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Telling stories that provoke engagement and resonate with desired audiences is a surefire way to create a strong brand. No matter what type of brand you’re representing, it’s important to create compelling messages and content to hold your audience’s interest. Once you find something that truly works for your brand, stick to it.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

PR News

JANUARY 6, 2020

Embedded in Gervais' barbs was far more than a subversive comedian taking jabs at a captive audience— a reminder that, in an election year, problematic business decisions from the top tiers of a brand will continue to leave a mark on the celebrities, and spokespeople, who are doing work on behalf of that brand.

Corporate 87

Corporate Brand Branding Reputation 87

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

My formula for personal branding is different. There’s no shortage of online advice on establishing and maintaining your personal brand. But my personal branding formula is different—it’s actionable. The Three Cs of Personal Branding. Crafting Your Impactful Personal Brand: The 5 P’s Unveiled. 1 Holbus, J.

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Despite popular belief, public relations is not synonymous with media relations. True public relations is the process of establishing and maintaining effective relationships between an organization and its publics. However, certain businesses can – and do – survive without media relations.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Communications How To Media 50

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ISEBOX

JANUARY 5, 2016

For pharmaceutical communications professionals, the shift requires considering the needs of the consumer-patient when building brand messages. use a normal voice); Utilize video, images and other rich media to convey your message; Talk with them, using stories, not at them; and, Be transparent and beware of phony “corporate speak.

Pharmaceuticals 70

Pharmaceuticals Media Relations Healthcare Media 70

PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2021

Airbnb plan to move spend away from performance marketing and into brand marketing, with a focus on media relations. During the company’s earnings call, Brian Chesky said that this new ‘full funnel’ marketing strategy is “very important to the corporate story”. And you’re right. Airbnb really get this.

Reputation 108

Reputation Brand Branding Marketing 108

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

So you’ve just landed a new corporate communications role. And naturally, I’ve been focused on all the things a good corporate communications manager should have in place. My five things to address in your first week as a Corporate Communications Manager: 1. Who is authorised to speak to the media? Congratulations!

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Guidelines Policies 107

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. As social media has empowered popular movements, large corporations have learned to react with increasing agility in their communications — and in their internal decision-making.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Most journalists consider Twitter to be an extension of their own reporting these days and 75% say that they use Twitter to build their own brand. Story creation: Of the journalists interviewed, all agreed that social media is a powerful tool to uncover potential leads. How do Journalists use Twitter? Don’t pitch them right away.

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. Reporters aren’t too hot on social media influencers. “An What can PR do about it?

Survey 78

Survey Media Relations Report Media 78

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

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. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

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. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Generating brand awareness. Influencing across earned, owned, social and paid media.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But when it comes to the typical public relations investment, it’s a bad idea to hit the pause button at the first sign of trouble. PR has unique advantages and challenges, and a suspension can cost more in brand trust and reputation than it saves on paper. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. Volunteers for PR Paid Forward also helped an environmental nonprofit create a social media campaign that raised awareness about an important issue. PR Paid Forward makes volunteering simple, social and rewarding.

Nonprofit 148

Nonprofit Local Training Media Training 148

Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

Political messages have permeated every possible medium from the mailbox to social media and everywhere in-between. That’s the backdrop for brands considering taking a public stand on a political position. The ensuing narrative has been that “taking a stand is no longer an option for brands.”. Click To Tweet.

Survey 131

Survey Brand Branding Analysis 131

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. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. Our job is to educate them in advance about what media need and want.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

A brand’s reputation can be described as how the general public perceives your organisation. Your reputation as a brand reflects the level of trust your target market has in you. Online Brand reputation management refers to a strategic approach that helps organisations manage their brands to achieve desired business outcomes.

Reputation 62

Reputation Brand Branding SEO 62

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. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Despite the rise of social media, which maintains a key part of a brands marketing offer, public relations still plays a key role and is something all businesses should take into consideration. Public Relations builds trust and credibility. Positive PR generates consumer interest.

Publicity 62

Publicity Brand Branding SEO 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

So, if you want to earn their attention, or if you are investing money in PR – specifically for media relations – then your company should be active on Twitter too. That fact that 9 in 10 reporters are on Twitter means if media relations is part of your mandate, you need to be on it too.

Twitter 135

Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 135