Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Public relations is an intensely competitive industry. Jobs are more in demand than ever, as brands in every vertical and size have come to recognize the value of positive reputation and third-party endorsement. Good questions for a tech PR interview. One bad moment can lay waste to a brand reputation.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. By using a media database to target reputable outlets in your industry. So, how can you ensure that happens?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. It’s not part of reputation management for the business but for you. See these related interviews: PR Prepared Her for a Role as a Martech CMO; Off Script No.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. In fact, a media placement strategy with the perfect balance of quality and quantity is one of the unsung secret of great PR and media relations. Media contacts aren’t magic….they’re But media contacts aren’t magic.

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The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

I was struggling to land interviews, and the few that I did get ended in rejection or radio silence. As I contemplated giving up hope and settling for a job outside of my field, Tori Quinn came to my rescue with a LinkedIn message: an invitation to a 30-minute interview for the Spring internship at The Hoffman Agency in Portland.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The old notion that “any PR is good PR” does not apply in today’s climate, if it ever did; a public mistake will sully a reputation quicker than you can say negative virality. Don’t be too prepared for that CEO interview. The best way to measure PR is by the number of interviews secured.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Morgan Givney, account manager at BizCom Associates, says brands need to put in the work to protect their reputation and maintain their online presence. In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. Comment: Amen.

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over. What drew you to the field of public relations? I’ve always been an avid consumer of journalism and loved writing. Check out Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!”

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

How social media has evolved and why Allan thinks it’s going to get more difficult. The ongoing battle of content thought leadership, and brand journalism and how to win more. His team leverages a multi-channel approach to promote the firm’s brand and reputation through storytelling and thought leadership. What we covered.

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Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Rich Oppel, senior advisor for media strategy and management at Crosswind Media & Public Relations, says brands will successfully land media coverage when they can combine their needs with the needs of journalists and their readers. How do you think your background in journalism will help you in this new role?

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 28, 2015

The post Tips to Prepare for a Media Interview appeared first on LTPR. Whether you actively pitched your business’ news to local reporters, or they outreached to you for an upcoming editorial feature, you should always know the process for seizing the moment so you don’t miss out on a potential PR goldmine.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research. My goal is to expand the marketing of Cerrell’s respected reputation, publicize the good work of the firm and strengthen our public relations capabilities.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Much like journalism, you must let the viewer/reader know straight away how this affects them and what types of solutions you can share. One crucial reminder is that due to the incredible power of social media it is essential to remind brands and spokespeople of the need to manage their online voice and reputation.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2016

Rachel Madden Johnson, account supervisor at 3rd Coast Public Relations, says brands should invest in unique opportunities, such as thought leadership and research, to cut through the noise. You’ve helped clients land coverage in major publications, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and more. Rapid Fire Round.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

How do you earn media? Do you want to have an interview with her?” Because you’ve done your legwork and found an angle the publication will like, the publication accepts the offer, and your earned media appears in a publication before a raft of interested readers. Earned media allows you to play the long game.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

Cision , the King Kong of media relations directories, swells with 1.6 million media contacts (including 300,000 digital influencers) in its searchable database. It’s important to note that much of Cision’s data is provided by the media themselves, and is by its nature both broad and shallow. First, we start with.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

See these related interviews: Marketing Automation Only Does What You Tell It To; Off Script No. Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No. MM: Marketing should amplify the customer experience by ensuring that a company has a positive online reputation that will attract new customers. 33: Bryan Young.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I caught the journalism bug during my first internship at the Westword, an alternative news weekly in Denver, when I was about 20 years old and I never looked back. Since then, I have worked in weekly and then daily newspapers, online media outlets and magazines.

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Beyond PR

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. By using a media database to target reputable outlets in your industry. So, how can you ensure that happens?

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 28, 2014

While on the road in Boston for his Mastermind series, his workshop for business leaders to take their companies to the next level, the MaccaPR blog had a chance to pick his brain on the topics of PR stunts, evolving media relations, NFL crisis communications and social media communities. Be decent and honest. One example?

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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%). It’s harder to know who is [the] media and who isn’t. Say whatever you want?

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Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

We had the opportunity to interview Deirdre Breakenridge , a renowned PR influencer. Deirdre: I see it evolving as a way to help brands create unique experiences for customers, while at the same time maintaining and protecting the reputation of your company. Q: What’s your definition of an “influencer?”.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

Today’s PR pro is still charged with creating for his or her clients a positive branded presence in the “media,” which, in turn, hopefully produces measurable business results such as an increase in sales, stock price, reputation, support for issue, etc. For those plying the lost art of media relations (i.e.,

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Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

I miss the issues and reputation management work, especially on corporate responsibility issues. Current role: Full-time faculty member at the University of Minnesota – Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication. What do you miss most about working in PR? Betsy Andersen. What was your last PR job?

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PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This time, for a more thorough understanding of how the situation might have changed or evolved, I decided to conduct a series of opinion interviews with several Italian female PR practitioners (recognized by name at the end). All of the women interviewed are PR practitioners, some at the executive level. today’s biggest challenges.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. We have to know what journalists need and how to avoid behaviors that hurt PR reputations in newsrooms. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. .” PR people and the clients they represent may see a return to the good old phone (or Zoom) interview.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Paul Business Journal). 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. The journalism world is much more fast-paced.

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PRSay

JUNE 11, 2021

During the height of the pandemic, we received an unprecedented number of incoming media requests for interviews with our experts from top media outlets including The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , The Washington Post , The Baltimore Sun , BBC, CNN, C-SPAN, NPR, ABC News, NBC News, CBS Evening News, Fox News and others.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Is your online newsroom a warm and welcoming haven for the media who are vital to the success of your company? Is it an easily-navigable, content-rich destination that rewards journalists with the information they seek and reinforces your brand’s reputation for transparency and accessibility? So want to frustrate the media?

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 27, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Bradley Akubuiro , a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive , where he focuses on corporate reputation, executive communications, and high visibility crisis management and media relations efforts. Listen to the full interview with bonus content here.

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

The last one was in the form of a nice contract to develop a social media e-learning course for in-company training: simply based on one single referral. Another example is the benefit of ‘free learning’ I receive while doing the thought leader interviews for my weekly PR podcast. I don’t think I draw a line.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2021

But many successful founders do have an innate grasp of PR and media strategy. But when it comes to the hand-to-hand combat of media relations, an instinct for the game surely helps. On Monday, January 7, the Enquirer emailed Bezos “to request an interview with you about your love affair.”

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