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.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

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. Blog: Code of PR Ethics? FIR Network).

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

The masterful public relations professional understands the enormous value of living a personal and professional life that reflects the highest standards of moral conduct and ethical behaviour. Please consider the eight habits of a masterful public relations professional I present in the book. I respectfully disagree.

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 6. Most reporters are on Twitter If you work in PR and have responsibility for media relations , then you have in a sense, a professional obligation to be on Twitter.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

When people hear “PR”, most think of only media relations. PR is the storyteller of the organization. I believe that all PR professionals are going to have to offer insight on more than just traditional media relations to be competitive. The PR industry has had its own perception challenge for some time now.

Industry 80

Industry Print Ethics Internal 80

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reporters often note that the most offensive public relations practices include receiving pitches that are irrelevant to their beat, too many follow-up inquiries, and pitches that are too self-promotional without a real story. On the flip side, PR pros have peeves with media who post a release as-is and lazy media who get details wrong.

Ethics 52

Ethics Pitching Storytelling Report 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

Rhetorical devices such as framing, messaging, and storytelling are applied within practice as means of communication and engagement. It sought to explore how public relations could evolve from a tactical craft that broadly focused on publicity and media relations to become a management discipline.

Publicity 112

Publicity Construction Corporate Study 112

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. In addition to learning how to deliver information across all mediums, PR pros must be strong storytellers and know how to navigate and tailor messages to the targeted audiences.

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Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. It’s all storytelling. What constitutes a successful media strategy? Demanding because social media means anyone can become a “journalist,” even those with no experience or schooling in ethics, accuracy and context.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). Media relations isn’t just harder, it’s beginning to sound like a sparring match.

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Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Doctor Spin

MAY 30, 2023

This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Today’s leaders can draw from Barnum’s playbook, albeit ethically, by using powerful narratives and effective public relations strategies to garner attention and influence their stakeholders.

Publicity 52

Publicity eBook Ethics Resources 52

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. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. “I see a few things.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

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. Logan Moore, @eloganmoore.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. Media bias and PR ethics. The survey shows, most respondents say the media is objective “often” (41%) and “sometimes” (37%); few chose absolute answers (i.e. That’s up from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ). Does PR think the media is biased? Source: Code of PR Ethics? ). The deluge of PR pitches.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

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.” ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37.

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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. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Vineeta Sawkar, senior media relations manager, University of St. Tell us about your media background–and about your current role on the PR/comms side. I am now a senior media relations manager at the University of St. And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead?

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

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

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

Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. 15) Ethics in PR revisited. While most PR pros ARE ethical, it’s something we should all take into consideration. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media. Also see Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

12 months is an arbitrary period to measure change in a sector that is rapidly innovating in some areas such as artificial intelligence and digital media; but woefully slow in others such as diversity and ethics. The conversation around ethics will inevitably get louder in 2018. 7 Shift to newsroom workflow.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164