Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Less media to build relationships with and constant turnover.”

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. While we may dream of it, rarely do we imagine our news being picked up and shared by global media.

Internal 152

Internal International Media Pitching 152

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

In B2B public relations, we’re always trying to find ways to drive business and trade media interest for clients. When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? And not every business is a household name. Look globally for reactive news.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 98

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Feedback on pitches. This past year, our team has supported two IPOs for ad tech clients, with another on the way!

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Where can you find entry-level public relations jobs? If I were starting today, I’d probably prefer not to wait for public relations entry-level jobs to end up on any of my social feeds. Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

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. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 90

Pitching Report Software Survey 90

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When a mainstream news outlet allocates reporters, resources and publication space to an article on the travel industry nowadays, it’s often because a crisis is involved — whether it’s a passenger getting dragged off a flight or a 10-month-old French bulldog dying in an airplane overhead storage bin.

Internal 103

Internal International Travel Tourism 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Usually it’s for big client announcement.

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Muck Rack focuses on public relations management; Prowly enhances media database; new execs at Meltwater and Signal AI The term “public relations management” sounds like an advanced college class but shaping up for something else. The concept of CRM for PR isn’t new.

Technology 125

Technology Publicity Software Print 125

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

We look to secure an article or segment that not only hits priority message points, but appears in an influential publication relevant to the company’s business. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

Business Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A successful pitch to press is fundamental for a company's thought leadership status and brand awareness. In this article, our PR experts with decades of experience in the DACH media landscape will share some best practices when pitching to media in the DACH market.

Blogging 195

Blogging Marketing How To Pitching 195

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

One of the companies we work with is an international adult toy brand that offers some fantastic products for both men and women. Many A-list national outlets understand the need to talk about adult-related topics to make them less taboo and open the door to a broader conversation. Talking about a “taboo” topic. Having a new approach.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Relations Media Pitching 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

There’s never been such an exciting time to work in public relations as we shift to direct engagement with publics thanks to the internet. I’m calling peak pain for public relations. We’re still working with press releases and traditional media in the same way that I began my career in the early nineties.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some are familiar with the ins and outs of public relations, while others are new to PR and rely on our guidance. Ramp up media opportunities . Has your media coverage slipped from the standards set at the beginning of the engagement? We’re lucky to have clients who are respectful, professional, and even fun as partners.

Pitching 156

Pitching Agency Communications Internal 156

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media/Media Relations. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Internal Communications. Media Training.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2016

His passion for making the world a better place has crafted his work, which has appeared in a myriad of publications including y Agri-Pulse, AgriData News Service, the Christian Science Monitor, the World Bank, the U.S. So how do you impress this veteran when you send a pitch to his inbox? How do you prefer to receive pitches?

Pitching 120

Pitching Agriculture Report Energy 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves. Because we need to stay on top of media moves and changes, we depend on these tools for the latest and best updates.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. What’s your social media elevator pitch?

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

PR News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

They think it’s about pitching the media, chasing positive coverage, then rinsing and repeating. Certainly media relations is an important component of public relations. Communicators have gotten much better at relating to the media and are using more innovative ways to… Continued.

Publicity 116

Publicity Pitching Media Relations Blogging 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? It may seem like a silly question; after all, “publicity” is what people think of when they think about PR. Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Not all startups understand how best to take advantage of an investment in public relations. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Despite the rise of social media, which maintains a key part of a brands marketing offer, public relations still plays a key role and is something all businesses should take into consideration. Public Relations builds trust and credibility. How to pitch to journalists . SEO can be improved through PR.

Publicity 62

Publicity Brand Branding SEO 62

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.

Technology 93

Technology Automotive Mobile Interviews 93

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, she works for ALM Media , a publisher which grew its roots in trade publications for the legal community, but now owns titles beyond just legal including financial services, insurance, and consulting. It was also a challenge finding a unique way for the external media to be comfortable talk with media sources (our editors).

Media Relations 69

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 69

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Sword and the Script

JULY 5, 2022

Second, there’s a giant delta between the price tag – upwards of $5,000 per year – for many of these systems and the value to a diligent PR person that keeps their finger on the pulse of the media (which is 90% of the PR job by the way). Reporters change beats and publications so often that the cost to keep media databases up-to-date is high.

Technology 94

Technology Software Survey Internal 94

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. Conventional agency route Public relations professionals typically work either in-house or in an agency in close concert with the client organization. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Lee represented the railroad, which did not want to distribute a public statement reacting to the news. Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. I had inadvertently included the wrong media story in a daily monitoring report for our client. Chris Harihar , Partner .

Internal 310

Internal International Meeting Leadership 310