Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? I’ve been at Crenshaw for five years and I really love that no two days are alike!

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Communications Data Local Survey 253

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

With so many options available to consumers, it is crucial for businesses to stand out and attract attention. When a reputable publication or influencer endorses a product or menu item, it adds a level of legitimacy and reliability, which can greatly influence consumer perception and purchasing decisions.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Which students at your local college or university are already making the world a better place, and how are they doing it? If so, how?

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

We’ve been able to observe the impact of the virus on consumer behaviour and media consumption thanks to data from Brandwatch, OFCOM, Reuters Institute and YouGov, among others. In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied.

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Crisis Government Energy Community 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Store openings, fundraising rounds, new product launches — consumers and businesses have come to expect these, but our Instagram feed shows us they don’t have to be a yawn. Here are some PR lessons we gleaned from some of our favorite Instagrammers. Find creative ways to make the standard announcement. When possible, mix media.

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Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

But in that sea of platitudes, one message stood out: a video from then-Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson getting choked up talking about how the pandemic would impact associates through no fault of their own. Today, Traveler spans 87 local editions across the globe. ” Local travel for a global audience.

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Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 96

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

From the perspective of the consumer team in the Boston office the answer is a resounding, NO! So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Client: Print Syndicate.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This chart demonstrates the power of shared content…even when it’s “consumer opinions” coming from strangers: This suggests that we need to deeply understand who is sharing our content, where they are sharing it, and why—and then get them to do more of it! It comes from the transmission of content. 19 percent were piloting a program.

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Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

The Stalwart Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Ratings are falling across the board for local news as audiences turn toward social media to learn about breaking stories. This drop was due entirely to print circulation, which declined by 9 percent, while digital circulation increased by 2 percent. This trend is being felt not just in Southern California, but nationwide.

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Television Local Print System 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. And don’t forget the cat videos! Dislikes: Pokemon Go. Now, they’re not even bothering to turn on the TV.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

For example, the ongoing globalization of the Internet and expansion to more rural audiences is already emerged for organizations with international operations, but barely emerging and not very important for a restaurant that does only local business. What level of eye contact is best in video? Emerged Trends. The PR Ramifications.

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Trends Mobile Web System 120

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

Radio is under indexed (12% vs 8%) and print is over indexed (3% vs 7%). #4 More than half of the impressions generated on Twitter include an image or video. Short form video has doubled in 12 months to more than 1.5 8 Splinternet: multiple internets The internet is fracturing along the lines of platforms and local regulation.

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. The web was the most significant shift in publishing since the invention of the printing press in the 15th Century. These devices have provided the means for consumers to connect to the internet wherever and whenever.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So So what wins when it comes to local coverage? Summing up the panelists’ remarks, Christine writes that journalists must “become familiar with audio and video. You just have to start with print,” she said.

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Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling. Legos' Corporate History Video. The digital age has allowed companies to tell their histories in new ways (and not just in online videos).

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Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). As more of us get our news digitally, newspapers have taken the hardest hit; however, the estimated total US daily newspaper circulation (print and digital combined) in 2022 was 20.9

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Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

7. Add Images, Audio and Video – How many times have you read a story and wondered, “Hmm… I wonder what she looks like?” Satisfy your readers’ curiosity by adding images, audio, video or any other relevant multimedia to your business story. If you were just Chris Consumer would you think what you have to say is interesting?

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Small Business Writing 40

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

Print is down but digital is booming. Local news is most valued but is on life support. COVID-19 boosts news consumption across all mainstream media (except print) The COVIDA-19 crisis has substantially increased news consumption for mainstream media. The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read.

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Newspapers Print Local Television 103

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 11, 2018

And just 25 minutes on print media. And remind me again how important that hit in USA Today print edition is again. adults spend an average of 1 hour, 16 minutes each day watching video on digital devices ? So, we know people are spending FAR more time on digital media (and video) than they are on print.

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Consumer Print Reddit Video 104

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Those that poo-poo print newspapers claim they can get their news elsewhere on the web. One of the things I appreciate most about my local paper is that they hire and employe professional journalists. Learn about LOCAL news–you know, that place where you live? Now, I know the print newspaper has its downsides.

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Newspapers Print Local Instagram 152

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

For example, the local small- to medium-sized theatres and site-specific locations operating as this year’s 28 Fringe venues. Plus many Fringe play print programs had a volunteer-specific thank you in the show notes. Audiences took full advantage of the wealth of local, national and international theatre and dance.”

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Buzzfeed , best-known for light list-based content, now runs regular long-form stories about topics such the local economic impact of Spaceport America and the suicide of a corrections officer who reported his colleagues for abuses. Its UK office announced that it’s starting to cover more local news.

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Journalism Trends Local Print 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

This is how you wind up with a press release on a local ABC news affiliate in Buffalo even though your tech client is in San Francisco. This sponsored post will get better placement on a site as an explainer video embedded with the announcement says on the home. Short-form video. I’d imagine there are targeting options too.

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

PR Fuel

MARCH 19, 2021

The HBR points out that it can be hard to get something new on the radar of consumers that are set in their shopping habits. If you need to educate consumers about your new product or event, we’ll give you some pointers to create buzz online. Including the city and state helps localize for regional coverage.

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Small Business Writing Engineering Infographics 98

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 22, 2019

Believe it or not, the caution with which consumers approach money actually makes finance content into fertile ground for creativity. On average, it takes a consumer 7 points of contact to feel they have a relationship with a brand. Mastercard’s Priceless Surprises video series. Citi Entertainment.

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Banking Content Marketing Examples Industry 111

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The party room rivals any I’ve seen in the local area. I can personally attest to the fact the pricing is very competitive with other options for hosting parties in the local area. Those brave enough to jump from an aircraft will upload their video to YouTube and make the photos their social media profile shots.

Marketing 113

Marketing System Viral Insurance 113

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 19, 2014

Overnight Prints * – On the recommendation of Solo PR PRO Premium member Greg Brooks , I tried Overnight Prints and put its moniker to the test. Audacity - Run a blog and thinking about adding video segments? Developing a screencast tutorial, multi-media FAQ, or producing a video interview? Website/Blog.

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Tools eBook Print System 78

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Marketers know that social media is as revolutionary to our culture as the printing press was in Gutenberg’s day, turning mobile phones and PCs into access points for endless connectivity. But how do marketers connect the dots between social media and engaged consumers by providing real value? Social media feeds off of emotions.

Marketing 48

Marketing Social Media Video Mobile 48

Beyond PR

JULY 26, 2016

Strategies that take into consideration your audience’s preference to consume content across paid, earned, social and owned channels. When you open up your earned media strategy, you’ll find a mix of print, television, radio, digital and other channels. Multichannel strategies, though, are like nesting dolls.

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Strategy Media Radio How To 40

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Or a food journalist for print media. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month. Pricing: $99/mo for Lite Version Alternatives: Moz has a similar toolset to Ahrefs, with some extra tools focused on local SEO.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Or a food journalist for print media. For instance, this Consumer Survey from Fashion Revolution ranks for the key term “fashion survey,” which gets 30 searches per month. Pricing: $99/mo for Lite Version Alternatives: Moz has a similar toolset to Ahrefs, with some extra tools focused on local SEO.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Show them a photo of your content offer—and bonus points if you explain it in a video with the author. You're done! It's ready for primetime! 3) Is there persuasive text?

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

You may want to take on a client of your own to start gathering work examples – consider helping out a family or friend with their business, or volunteer for a local non-profit organization or church. You know how to shoot, edit and post video to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

Pinterest 52

Pinterest Writing Interviews Social Media 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2020

Most outdoor, experiential, events, meetings and print simply don’t work. Consumers have access to the same media and channels. A series of Greggs It Yourself video recipes have been shared widely. The Bigger Picture is a photographic and video agency in the North East of England. It’s proved popular in our household.

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Brand Branding Travel Crisis 157

Cision

JULY 17, 2015

Exits & Endings: Nicole Wallace announces her exit from The View after one season, following Rosie Perez ( Mediaite ); TLC has cancelled the Duggars and ’19 Kids & Counting’ following the molestation scandal ( USA Today ); and the National Journal will shut down its weekly print magazine and reduce newsroom size ( Capital ).

Media 120

Media Print Mobile Journalism 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

But to become a storyteller, content creator and audience engagement specialist, we have to be endlessly curious, consume stories voraciously and have a strong desire to ask, “How can I participate in the conversation? My daily newspaper of choice is…the New York Times – but I also love my local paper The Daily Breeze.

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Storytelling Local Video Measurement 120

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

Retrevo.com is one of the largest consumer electronics shopping and review sites in the world, helping people decide what to buy, when to buy and where to buy it. Retrevo uses artificial intelligence to scan the entire web, daily, bringing people the most up-to-date, comprehensive reviews and buying guides for consumer electronics.

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