Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

But, then I got to thinking: These trends can and should inspire social content marketers as you think about what kinds of visuals to use this year in your posts on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and other platforms. They recently unveiled their emerging visual design trends for 2021 based on hard-core search data from their users.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 1: Content is a commodity. This is why PR is well suited to figure that out and because of the experience working with editorial contacts and content.

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Landis PR

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report , which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. Conducted with over 2,200 journalists worldwide, the survey results are fascinating.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

Content marketing takes time and effort. By working together with other guest bloggers on content creation and helping each other get mentioned, we’re building useful, long-term relationships. Since we’re looking for long-term co-marketing opportunities we also check if the influencer we want to target has the same focus as us.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. Some clever guy with a political bent bought a domain and polished up a site to look like journalism. There is something wrong with perpetuating erroneous information and dressing it up to look like journalism.

Content Marketing 69

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 69

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Dorothy Crenshaw is CEO of Crenshaw Communications.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Don’t miss these related posts: The Shocking Beef about Feeding the Content Monster.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. A tech conference, music festival, and start-up showcase rolled into one, SXSW is the place for innovative marketers to learn the latest trends and hear from the big names breaking onto the scene. Digital Sales and Marketing World. PRWeek Awards.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Anyone who has managed a content marketing program understands high-quality, “evergreen” content can live for years, pushing up page rank and attracting traffic for a brand or business.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

Sometimes it sits within its own communications department, other times it’s a part of digital marketing (smart!), On the spectrum of surface-level PR all the way through marketing with substance, a brand is only as strong as its message is believable. Brand Journalism Pitfalls to Avoid ”. Read more.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

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Prohibition

JULY 14, 2017

Consider the changing shape of the comms industry, and you will undoubtedly come across the phrase ‘content marketing’. Content has become the ‘buzz word’ for the industry – whether you specialise in SEO, digital marketing or indeed more traditional avenues such as online advertising and PR. But what does content mean?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. Last year, the data overwhelmingly found every business says they are doing content marketing. This year, I predict satisfaction with content marketing will slide and many won’t understand why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Communications Survey , which polled 300 communications professionals. These are veteran communicators too – about 88% of respondents have 11 or more years of experience as a professional communicator. – Stacey Miller , Senior Director, Communications, Auto Care Association.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . 2) Content marketing (not “marketing content” ). billion by 2024.”.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s how to ensure public relations continues to play a role in your marketing strategy: Amplify your message. Don’t be surprised if that article about soaring revenues you landed in the Wall Street Journal nets you a few calls from interested investors.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Succession is one of the most critically-acclaimed and popular shows on TV today, but because of the media and PR focus of the show, there are lessons to be learned for anybody in communications, PR or media. Until next time!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It serves both to promote the show and to capitalize on interest in it, but it’s clearly a product of good journalism.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. . Growth of independent journalism. “We We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Data-driven PR.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

Measuring ROI has been a consistent challenge for content marketers and marketers in general over the past decade. Content Marketing overall is getting increasingly better at connecting actions and outcomes. Having Everybody Writes appear on the Wall Street Journal best-seller list organically was cool, too.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I’d venture stepped up internal communications following the pandemic had a lot to do with these numbers. Whether you call it content marketing , brand journalism or custom publishing, with trust in media falling while trust in business is growing, you can build credibility through content if you can follow these golden rules: 1.

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Government Survey Ethics Media 139

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism. Similar to communications professionals, reporters are measured by data and metrics such as: How much traffic did the story drive? Visual Content Impacts Your Performance. Create more visual content. Better understand efficacy. About Seth Gilpin.

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Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

With brand journalism, you can increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. In fact, data from Content Marketing Institute reveals that 82 percent of consumers think more highly of a brand and are more likely to purchase after reading custom content. Want four more successful brand journalism stories to inspire your brand?

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

I’ve always been somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to Coca-Cola’s brand journalism initiative: Coke Journey, which launched back in 2012. I get the brand journalism thing when you’re a company that’s built on thought leadership–GE and GE Reports comes to mind. The big reason for my skepticism?

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Content Marketing Case Study Journalism Marketing 60

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. What’s App is my Godsend for family communication, and my FB usage has almost completely dwindled to group participation (shout out to PRSA Counsellors Academy!).

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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. Three-quarters (75%) of PR said so this year, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog.

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Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

Social media forced corporate communications to evolve because it embraced authentic conversations that people cared about. Corporate communicators had to embrace the conversations. Inbound or content marketing became a top priority for Internet marketing. With it came cries for corporate journalism.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. Advertising is a distant third. The results?

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Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

In recent years, the way PR and communications pros communicate with the media has undergone rapid evolution. Social media is now an invaluable resource for PR and communications pros looking to make targeted pitches for their organization or client. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The power of ideas and proper communication is one that cannot and will not be underestimated. No marketing and public relations executive is immune from the educational curve of bringing their client up to speed on the latest in search, bridging the digital and SEO divide on an hourly basis. Search dominates.

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SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 18, 2017

That’s according to the 2017 Global Communications Report , from the Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism at USC. The evolution of digital media has facilitated the integration of previously distinct marketing disciplines. Will the professional communicator be subsumed permanently by marketing?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

In this interview, Ray discusses what makes good storytelling, why audiences are ignoring brand content and how to provide authenticity in your communication with your audience. How will your background in journalism give you an edge in this role? What are the biggest content marketing mistakes that brands make?

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Content Marketing Community Mobile Storytelling 120

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Learn how HARO can boost your brand’s story, download our tip sheet: HARO Best Practices for Journalists, Bloggers and Brand Communicators. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Thanks to David for leading the way to innovation in marketing, PR, and communications. New additions to the new rules of marketing and PR.

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