Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The new research follows Greentarget’s reports in 2020 and 2021 , which examined how journalists can counter fake news.

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Journalism Real Estate Survey Report 188

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

While a problem solver can be productive in almost any organizational structure, communicators often find themselves reporting up through marketing channels. Who Does PR Report Currently? Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. So, I wrote a diplomatic message to the reporter asking what happened. That reporter never responded. The Sorry State of Media Relations. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At the time, Equilar was using the Cision media monitoring platform, which was addressing some of their needs but did not meet the standard they required to refine their PR strategy. The post Why The Equilar Communications Team Moved from Cision to Onclusive Pro appeared first on Onclusive.

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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.

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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.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics just released data showing that there are six “public relations specialists” for every one reporter. That’s a lot, and reporters are apparently feeling the pain. Despite popular belief, public relations is not synonymous with media relations. What’s behind it?

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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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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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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. During the month of January, we will be taking you through the highlights of this report.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Washington Post would later report that what seemed like a grassroots reaction to Morey’s tweet was actually a coordinated harassment campaign.). As Sports Illustrated reported, the NBA had signed a five-year deal with Tencent in June worth at least $500 million. Tip 1: Live your values. Tip 2: Don’t deceive (or double dribble).

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. Both are designed to apply marketing lead attribution techniques to media relations. PR tech mentions.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I’m the senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch, where I focus on all the ways — present and future — that people and packages travel from Point A to Point B. I spent weeks rooting around corporation and LLC docs along with property tax records and eventually discovered he had secretly created yet another startup.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

A survey by Muck Rack found 78% of journalists say Twitter is the most valuable network; 7 in 10 journalists still use Twitter to find sources Too many organizations treat PR and social media as separate things. Yet year after year and study after study show reporters and journalists are active and engaged on Twitter.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Influencing across earned, owned, social and paid media.

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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. Establishing global PR guidelines is of vital importance to corporate branding.

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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.

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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.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. 10) “Some of the efforts are long-tail – don’t expect coverage every time you talk to a reporter.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

First, align the expertise of brand executives in attendance with the news beats and interests of your media targets. You can typically use the media lists provided by the event host to determine which reporters will be attending, whether virtually or in-person. Make Interactions Memorable . Prepare a Briefing Book.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When trying to get your company’s name and leaders more visibility through the press, it’s important to think not as yourself – someone with a stake in what you have to say – but instead as a neutral member of the media-consuming public. And that’s at the heart of our Thinking in Headlines approach to media relations strategy.

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Strategy Media Media Relations Report 120

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

Volunteer participation has been declining for decades and fell further during the pandemic, the Associated Press reports. The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. PR Paid Forward makes volunteering simple, social and rewarding.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

In this blog, we often dispense practical media relations or PR advice based on years of experience in the trenches of tech PR. However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Here’s a reminder for those just starting out in media relations.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

In fact, “ninety-one percent of journalists believe that the media is somewhat or much less trusted than they were three years ago.”. That’s according to the 2017 State of the Media Report by Cision , which surveyed some 1,500 journalists in the U.S. Owned media channels, such as corporate blogging , are excellent alternatives.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Fourth Estate’s reputation was bruised after the 2016 presidential election, amid accusations of biased reporting. Even as public faith in the news media has fallen, falsehoods continue to spread across social media and the internet, perhaps giving reporters an opportunity to reclaim trust.

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Journalism Survey Ethics Report 157

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Cision moves to eliminate the HARO brand Cision is pressing forward with the elimination of the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) brand. Reporters were getting more emails than ever – and traced many of them back to Vocus. Click To Tweet 2.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

If your answer involves turning to Google, then you’re not unlike the 250 or so reporters the agency Wasabi Publicity recently surveyed. According to the survey, the top ways reporters find sources and stories are: 1. Social Media. Reporters look for signals of trust and credibility among sources. Breaking news.

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Survey Report Content Marketing Pitching 65

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. It’s seen as far more than media relations. With 5,000 U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Broadcast outlets and publishers also report headwinds , though the views are mixed. The HBR co-authors divided corporate behavior in an economic downturn into four groups, from most reactive (“preventive-focused”) to an “optimal combination” of offensive and defensive strategies. Defensive strategies don’t pay.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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