PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

Consider the following findings from Cision’s 2023 State of the Media Report , a survey of more than 3,000 journalists worldwide: Press releases are cited as the resource journalists want to receive the most from brands and PR professionals Journalists ranked press releases No. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

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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.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. His solution?

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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.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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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. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. But there are some important value-adds that PR partners can bring to a relationship that help elevate a company or brand. Here are just a few: High-level media training. Brand perception audits.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a “cheat sheet” to help brands get a leg up on the PR universe this year. How to maximize brand PR: a “cheat sheet” Remember the investment goes beyond the PR budget. Not every brand has a tight, easily told story, and some have complicated, dull, or even questionable histories.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. But it’s not impossible, and there are a lot of resources and ideas for understanding the impact. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2024

The nitty gritty of journalist negotiations PR teams often invoke their media relationships, with good reason. But few media relations specialists will share their verbatim pitch verbatim to a journalist with a client. Relationships don’t mean guaranteed coverage, but they often assure access. That means a fair hearing.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

And he sees PR teams getting more involved in brand safety. PR professionals’ unique experience in managing news cycles, identifying brand-safe advertisers, and spotting risks for public or advertiser backlash will complement marketers’ perspective and experience here.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. 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. The key to media relations has always been about just that – building relationships with reporters and editors.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A strong business case can help your proposal stand out amongst many competing priorities within your company and may be the key to securing your brand’s investment in PR. A business case can also help you demonstrate the value of PR and communications for your brand. Which resources will help you address the challenges that you have?

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 15, 2023

Bootstrapped SaaS startups work hard to improve their brand reach and revenue, with the limited resources they have. Here, PR’s cost-effectiveness and expansive reach can be an absolute game-changer.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 5, 2019

Tailored pitches have always been the key to success in media relations. The 2019 Cision Global State of the Media Report contains useful insights for media relations practitioners seeking to cut through with their pitches. . #4 Adding SEO and social data to pitches adds huge value for time pressed journalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation.

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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.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. Rather than view it as a social media delivery device, perhaps see Twitter as an online complaint box. As controversy swirls around Twitter, some brands may opt to leave the platform permanently.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

The right public relations strategy allows brands to build visibility while creating or deepening connections with key audiences. Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands get creative on social channels.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. Make yourself a resource to reporters. Respond quickly, respect deadlines. Whether it’s for the 5 p.m.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Media Outreach Best Practices. Based on customer success stories we see every day from brands big and small, we’d like to share a few of the best practices for impactful pitches and journalist campaigns. Request Demo.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

By: Lisa DiFalco, Marketing Brand Ambassador, Seraph If you’re looking for recognition – and who isn’t? The awards aim to recognize outstanding automotive manufacturing facilities in North America across five categories: quality, operations, human resources, logistics and overall. Entries are being accepted through March 8, 2024.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset. Other stakeholder relations (investors, analysts, policy makers, society, etc.)

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. The brand message should clearly articulate the brand’s values, mission, and unique selling propositions.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

A well-executed digital marketing strategy can help retailers build brand awareness, attract new customers, and cultivate customer loyalty. Here we will explore how the collaboration between PR and marketing can enhance brand visibility, credibility, and customer loyalty.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

But no stunt is worth the effort and resources if it doesn’t advance brand messages in a positive way. Even seemingly stale “World’s Largest [insert brand name]” can pack a strategic punch — if well executed. Creating a brand PR stunt that really works. It’s quirky, but inspired.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

One of your brand’s most valuable resources is your reputation. Media monitoring is a must-have for successful PR and communications professionals. You need to be in the know about all of the media coverage around your brand, your competitors, and keywords that are important to your business.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Cision recently published its annual State of the Media Report , which I find to be one of the most valuable resources for understanding changes in news media environment. If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail. pitch preferences and pet peeves).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

They are easy resources for listeners to reference as they are starting their own company or need inspiration on what they can do to propel an idea into a successful business. Guests share the stories and strategies that helped them grow their startups into well-known successful brands.

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