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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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. They both are storytellers. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

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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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

He currently is the Chief Communications Officer at the international law firm Vinson & Elkins where he leads a team that manages the firm’s public relations efforts, including brand services, media relations, internal communications, rankings, website, and social media. How did they meet? Barbara Rozgonyi on TikTok.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 1, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. A corporate feature in a mainstream publication is the PR equivalent of a home run. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. No question, PR is constantly swinging for the fences.

Engineering 60

Engineering Corporate Storytelling Communications 60

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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Presspage

MAY 31, 2023

Today's landscape In today's fast-paced digital world, effective brand storytelling holds immense importance. With the advent of social media, instant communication and the scattered media landscape, companies face the challenge of maintaining control over their brand narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Storytelling Software 78

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. PR pros know what will be interesting to the press, what poses a risk, and how to spot and shape a story.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? We can pitch with social media, but actual editorial coverage is not necessarily predictable, not is the tone or content angle.”. 20) “We do not control the message.”.

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss Creative PR and how smart PR today requires a combination of creative storytelling, powerful visual imagery and data-driven decision making. Geben was named the national media relations agency of the year (Ragan/PR Daily) and a top 10 agency for startups (Agency Post).

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Creativity Community Storytelling Agency 0

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

The conference features over 120 sessions and workshops presented by the leading brand marketers and experts from around the world covering strategy, storytelling, ROI, demand generation, AI, and more. With several events throughout the year, PR News addresses a senior-level public relations and marketing audience. ContentTECH Summit.

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Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This could be helpful for major corporations, especially those trying to branch out into new geographic regions so they can easily identify how new campaigns are performing and adjust accordingly. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. One of the key components every successful brand has is excellent storytelling.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

The trainings we provide are media relations 101, how do you put together talking points? You see that today with corporations, special interests, politicians, they’re trying to make us think that we are separate from one another and that we have to fight for space for our issues. How do you tell a story?

Ethics 69

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 69

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.

Local 109

Local Crisis Management Internal International 109

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Uploading and distributing news releases is so easy and l love the fact it automatically uploads the release to your website without you having to do this separately.” ~ Mark Hannan, Director of Corporate Communications, Scottish Ambulance Service. According to a recent article by PRNews, reporters open the most media pitches between 9 a.m.

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Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 10, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. When journalist Zack Whittaker accused Check Point of “borrowing” content from a WIRED article for a corporate byliner, Ekram Ahmed, head of.more. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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Pitching Storytelling Corporate Communications 103

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. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. The results?

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. There is a new corporate scenario that directly impacts all audiences and communication channels.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value? Comm Pros Feel the Challenge of Proving ROI (Marketing Charts) What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

Survey 78

Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

Digital media has given us an alternative to the bias of media monopolies, not the least of which is corporate and political influence. But democracy comes at a cost, and this “democratization” of the media is no exception. What is a media relations professional to do with all this? We all want more choice.

Media 268

Media Data Google Report 268

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post The Intersection of Culture — One Size Doesn’t Fit All When It Comes to Communications in Different Cultures appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. One topic that’s worth putting.more.

Communications 162

Communications Storytelling Internal International 162

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. Public relations is about making great content that engages, educates, and entertains.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If

Agency 91

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 91

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shared media (44%) was next, followed by earned media (43%) – a traditional bailiwick of communications — and paid media (33%). respondent answers varied widely with some describing growing difficulties around media relations and a lack of strategy and planning. When asked, “Why?” FIR Network).

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Does PR Get Storytelling? Test #1 We analyzed the use of adjectives and adverbs, often a shortcut to genuine storytelling. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. If you say you’re great, no one believes you.

Storytelling 130

Storytelling Communications Publicity Survey 130

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. The media relations struggle.

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Earlier in my media relations career, I thought clever subject lines were key.

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Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96