Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

Leadership 135

Leadership B2B Study Survey 135

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor. to rock your social media and content marketing. Want to get on the show?

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. You could also create a roundup post if you get enough media mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Lack of resources. There are a plethora of ways to do audience research—meaning you can easily eliminate all the guesswork by finding a method that aligns with your resources, budget, and timeline. Writing killer landing page copy. Social media and niche communities like r/SkincareAddiction or r/nutrition.

B2B 137

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 137

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. Blogs were raging.

Blogging 121

Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. 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!). Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dr. Saltz suggests limiting exposure to constant news alerts and social media updates, opting instead for a trusted news source at specific times of the day. The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health The impact of social media on our mental health, particularly on younger generations, is another factor that cannot be ignored.

Exercises 130

Exercises Social Media Television Comparison 130

Critical Mention

MARCH 22, 2019

We’ve outlined five steps to post your content on social media and generate brand awareness, putting your company in the spotlight. If you incorporate this into your social media schedule a couple of times a week, your content will be top of mind, but you won’t oversaturate your prospects’ newsfeed.

Social Media 62

Social Media eBook Infographics Media 62

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

E.g. many use social media as part of the PR arsenal, and those who do a good job of it engage one-on-one. But PR is more about getting attention for ideas, whereas sales is about getting the order (I confused the two and blew a job interview for a sales position, earlier in my career – see this post ).

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

In this case, “he” was the head of human resources (HR) – which was heavily focused on recruiting – and I took evasive action. At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. Give break out sessions on networking strategies, interview skills and career planning. Lack the resources to put a skill showcase together?

Resources 78

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 78

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many of my clients are independent PR agencies that hire me to write the very same pitches, blog posts, and bylines I once received on a daily basis as a journalist. If a reporter has to do their own research just to find out what the company does, they’ll be less inclined to want to write about it. Give some options.

Pitching 100

Pitching Report Writing LinkedIn 100

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These guides are trusted resources for shoppers seeking inspiration and ideas for the perfect gifts. Engage with them on social media, comment on their content, and attend industry events. Leverage social proof Customer reviews and testimonials can enhance the odds of being featured.

How To 78

How To Retail Pitching SEO 78

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

We originally published a blog in 2015 listing 40+ inbound marketing resources. We’ve added even more to the list, so read below for an update with even more resources for marketers. You know the drill: You turn to the top content marketing influencers, blogs, publications and resources for a reinforcement.

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We need at least one media hit a week.” As a journalist who writes about pretty much everything for pretty much everyone (most recently The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Smithsonian Magazine), all of the above are things I hear on a pretty regular basis. Did I say I was writing a story? And that’s it. Back off, people.

Print 100

Print Media Pitching Writing 100

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I also ensure I’m citing studies accurately and attributing quotes from interviews to the right people. Fact-checking becomes even more important when you’re writing about sensitive topics. Finally, if the information comes from social media, make sure it’s true before you regurgitate it in print or online.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits that are live on online newsrooms are easy to update, more user friendly, and are able to be indexed by search engines for more online visibility. What to Include in a Media Kit? How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, and taking the time to talk about the new new rules of marketing and PR on Growing Social Now. About Growing Social Now. An early social media advocate, Barbara founded Social Media Club Chicago in 2008.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Creating quality content won’t solve all the barriers to visibility, but it will definitely help you get the attention of your target audience, writes Grace Hallen of Brandpoint. The crowded media landscape. As we know, the media landscape is extremely overcrowded — and it’s only getting busier each day.

Media 112

Media Guidelines Survey Education 112

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Familiarize yourself with the journalist you are pitching to by finding out what they typically cover, reading their past articles and following them on social media. If you’ve arranged an interview or provided a sample, it’s OK to offer your help, but asking for coverage could backfire.

Technology 100

Technology Publicity Pitching Trade Shows 100

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It’s fitting then, and perhaps quite timely, social and otherwise, that mindfulness is extending itself to social media marketing. Janet Fouts has recently published a new book – Mindful Social Marketing: How Authenticity and Generosity are Transforming Marketing – and provided me with a copy at no cost for review.

Social Media 60

Social Media Marketing Media Employee 60

PR Fuel

AUGUST 19, 2021

Positive media coverage is likely to offer higher credibility than paid ads. Moreover, having good media relations gives the benefit of third-party endorsements, not to forget that it increases social media traffic. But how do you build and maintain positive media relationships? Interact With the Journalists’ Work.

How To 105

How To Media Pitching Report 105

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Interview them and share THEIR opinions, not yours. Interview them and share THEIR opinions, not yours. Every time you distribute a press release, write a LinkedIn post with their perspective or additional “insider details,” then link to the full press release. One caveat – MAKE SURE it actually is their voice.

LinkedIn 167

LinkedIn Leadership Interviews Digital PR 167

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Social media has both made PR easier and significantly more difficult” – Cheryl Byrne.

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

An “exclusive” implies that they will write a more thoughtful and comprehensive article in exchange for being the only reporter provided with information and access. Pro-Tip: Lead Time Regardless of which strategy you choose, the most successful funding PR efforts have one thing in common: They give reporters ample time to write the story.

How To 100

How To Report Pitching LinkedIn 100

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

In this monthly series, we ask five Solo PR Pro members to share their best tips, tricks and resources for managing their solo business. reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Want to write for Cision®? By keeping our scope narrow, we can consistently provide resources for a very specific audience: those who run marketing and communications departments or otherwise manage marketing and communications tasks, from the CMO all the way down to the PR intern. Overview of Your Company And Blog/Resources Sections.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

My first adjunct position was at Texas Christian University, teaching PR Writing. I started teaching at UCI in 2011, with a five-week, online course focused on using social media for business development. I said I would, and she put me in touch with the assistant dean, I went in and interviewed, and got the job.

Education 107

Education Course Nonprofit Resources 107

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

See what they write about. Follow them on social media. I get the most bizarre pitches that have less than nothing to do with what I write about. What stories were being told that are now not covered anymore, due to lack of resources. More than 80% of media stories have excellent quality visuals.

How To 100

How To Media Case Study Resources 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Karen Freberg

JUNE 6, 2017

If you have not missed the ongoing conversation that is evolving on social media about personal branding, you are missing out. It is the topic a lot of social media marketing professionals are discussing, which started off with a Twitter conversation between Carlos Gil and Jason Falls. Okay, hold my coffee.

Social Media 40

Social Media Brand Branding Media 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For example, citing the Edelman Trust Barometer, Digiday reported , “trust in traditional media has increased from 48 percent last year to 61 percent in 2018.”. For example, the top challenge, “staffing and resources” gleaned just 28% of the votes globally. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 103

Survey Report Media B2B 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

Beyond Google, there are sites like American Fact Finder , a resource for searching U.S. From the minute you polish your resume, through the interview process and on to the front lines of account work, PR is a business that demands accountability. ” Master all types of writing. Be scrupulous. And this is still true today.

Training 159

Training Pitching Writing Video 159

Cision

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In a Fast Company article, How to Get a Journalist to Read Your Pitch , Michael Grothaus raises an important question related to this issue: “When you reach out to a journalist, you’re asking them to dedicate their time researching and writing about your company. However, it’s important to remember that reporters love visuals.

Pitching 275

Pitching Public Affairs Report Guidelines 275

Norton's Notes

MARCH 21, 2017

This is an interview I did with the guys at Vuelio for their Blogger Spotlight section after I was kindly listed in their top ten PR bloggers for the third year running. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what made you start writing your blog? How do you measure the success of your blog?

Interviews 35

Interviews Writing Blogging Social Media 35

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Quote/Interview Pitch Outreach Template Pitching quotes from a thought leader, C-suite executive, or relevant spokesperson for a third-party report or news event is a great way to get press mentions and links. If you’re interested, I can write this article for you. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please let us know!

Pitching 87

Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87