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

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

If you remember in 2017 when the Muslim ban was first announced, people flocked in droves to airports, to support the community, to provide legal support. The community also didn’t always know what was strategically sound or how to get media attention. Communications and social psychology go hand in hand.

Ethics 69

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 69

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. To that end, we owe a special thanks to Gini and Karen who also polled their respective communities – Spin Sucks and Solo PR Pro – for the survey this year. Podcast: Spin Sucks 156; What’s Going On In The Communications Industry? When asked, “Why?”

Survey 130

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Advertising is a distant third.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

The boundaries between these different ideologies are blurred but nonetheless they provide a useful framework for understanding public relations practice and its application as either a management or tactical function within organisations. The corporation is a capitalist vehicle to generate value for shareholders. Defensive Leila A.

Publicity 112

Publicity Construction Corporate Study 112

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2022

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. ??My Sandra Fernandez, Big Oak Tree Media. This is something we’ve helped do for our clients — using storytelling and content to expand awareness of a business and bring in new prospects. 1 business goal for 2022.

Writing 98

Writing Community Storytelling Education 98

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients. And if you’re looking for avenues to explore in this arena, might we recommend building out messaging around sustainability, corporate citizenship and community relations.

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

I am the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for both teams, which means I handle all “off court” communications. I knew I still wanted to be in the business of storytelling, which led me to pursue a career in PR. I led the communications throughout the campaign. It feels great.

Sports 113

Sports Travel Television Agency 113

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

Survey 98

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 98

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Today, most of the PR community know her as the vice president of implementation for a venerable vendor in the PR vertical: BurrellesLuce. Tressa credits a brief stint in corporate communications for a health care company with stoking her interest in PR. Off Script #7: Lou Hoffman on PR and Storytelling.

Measurement 60

Measurement Course Advertising Advertising 60

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” The new continuous storytelling cycle. We are all familiar now with the PESO model.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 14, 2016

What You Can Learn About Storytelling from Charity Water. Why: Pam Lontos explains why “adaptation is the foundation for creating your hook” when you work in media relations. ” 3. My personal experience of being the bait. Develop Your Hook for Better Publicity. MDA Shamrocks Campaign, a St.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Banking Training Writing 40

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%).

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Melissa Thibodo @MelissaThibodo.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. Continued consolidation of media outlets.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example, in my niche, the public relations industry, there are plenty: “PR is all about publicity and media relations.” Digital communication is too technical for PR professionals.” “PR PR professionals must talk using corporate platitudes.” “PR Having a brand community is your privilege, not theirs.

Brand 52

Brand Branding eBook Resources 52

PR Conversations

AUGUST 18, 2011

For that matter, some practitioners appear confused, limiting PR to media relations and/or publicity. Internal communications often say they are corporate storytellers. We fight it. But a big part of the problem is that the average person still does not know what it is we do. Same with documentary film makers.

Construction 40

Construction Internal International SEO 40

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Media relations is getting harder.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Microenterprises increasingly rely on public relations.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand. Here are six of the top takeaways.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Michelle Messenger Garrett is a public relations consultant , speaker and award-winning writer with more than 20 years of agency, corporate, startup and Silicon Valley experience. in Organizational Management and Applied Community Psychology from Antioch University at Los Angeles (AULA). She holds a B.A. rebekahiliff.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Read more: The Top 10 Communications Challenges in 2022: It’s not the Budget it’s the Clutter. Effective storytelling improves valuations. Companies should be investing in the story behind their quarterly or annual results to resonate with the investment community and positively influence valuation.”.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2018

There was no apparent hesitation, no poll-tested apologies, no mealy-mouthed mea culpa, just a corporate statement that was pitch-perfect. “Racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication,” from a major pharma company was a social media winner in its own right.).

Fashion 255

Fashion Reputation Social Media Brand 255

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

ESG issues will be dominating corporate communications in 2022 and beyond.”. cancel culture,” particularly related to DEI, will continue. Governments and key stakeholders including consumer groups and activist shareholders are expecting companies to do more on the ESG – Environmental, Social and (Corporate) Governance – front.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Their lasting power lies in the fresh, imaginative, daring, surprising storytelling of their creators. ” This book, his fourth, is a compilation of the most insightful verbatim unscripted answers he’s given to his community during the live q+a element of his YouTube show. There is no boring if you tell your story right.”

Writing 84

Writing Google Meeting Airlines 84

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs. Hale Global Communications founder Trevor C.

Local 133

Local Crisis Management Internal International 133

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

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I believe there will be an acceleration towards humanizing brands, putting individuals in front of a corporate identity, in an effort to emotionally connect with customers.”. – BJ Schaknowski | Vertafore. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91