PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

Cision recently released its annual State of the Media Report , which uncovers the latest trends and challenges facing the media industry, and how PR professionals can work with their journalist counterparts better. A high bar for anything related to COVID-19. Sarah Parker is the head of content marketing at Cision.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. The reporter just noticed. The company had achieved a true thought leadership status.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

PRSay

MARCH 21, 2022

Companies are improving the way they share information, even as the credibility of CEOs and PR representatives has fallen, according to MuckRack’s 2022 “ The State of Journalism ” report. Reporters who agreed said companies are not tech-savvy and/or don’t validate their information.

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Report Survey Pitching Journalism 177

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At the time, Equilar was using the Cision media monitoring platform, which was addressing some of their needs but did not meet the standard they required to refine their PR strategy. The post Why The Equilar Communications Team Moved from Cision to Onclusive Pro appeared first on Onclusive.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 15, 2019

Ten years ago or so, thought leadership opportunities in the business media world were somewhat prevalent. In the media relations world, this was huge because a big part of our value is getting clients into big-time publications like these. Try to find a list of editor and reporters. Finally, consider Fast Company.

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Leadership Media Pitching B2B 112

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The new research follows Greentarget’s reports in 2020 and 2021 , which examined how journalists can counter fake news.

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Journalism Real Estate Survey Report 188

Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

Many blogs focus on media relations through the lens of news releases. There’s another powerful tool in the PR toolbox — Thought Leadership. But, what is thought leadership and who constitutes being a leader of thought? Here are three quick tips to get your thought leadership marketing in motion.

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Leadership Print Training Radio 83

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. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media.

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Survey Report Media B2B 103

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s true love or love-hate, our leadership encourages its use for first drafts of written content, research synthesis, rote reports, and more. A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves.

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Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. Fragmented news landscape The limited media landscape is partially driven by how fragmented news consumption is for the sales audience.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – or at least, it should be. Seeing around the corner is helpful in developing the big ideas that drive positioning and earned media coverage.

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Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

PRSay

AUGUST 18, 2023

Art credit: iexpert ] The post People Mistrust Media Reports About Climate Change, Study Finds first appeared on PRsay. As one participant put it, statements such as the “Earth is going to be ended in five years because we’re all terrible humans” make her skeptical. [

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

I’ve been a business reporter at USA TODAY since 2015, based in the Washington, D.C. Before that, I was a reporter for the Detroit Free Press. I was fortunate enough to get a part-time staff writing job at age 17 for The Saline Reporter and continued working there through college. I think there’s a lot we can learn from them.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. How much money do PR professionals earn?

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re getting a handle on how to use generative AI ethically and with impact , riding the waves of an evolving social media landscape, and navigating unpredictable news cycles. The leadership team here at Crenshaw Communications, a Mod Op company, has taken the time to investigate the emerging trends to expect for 2024.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You must be careful to not to BS reporters about privacy policies, they can smell it a mile away. Marketers need guidance, and these changes are the perfect way for ad tech companies to use thought leadership to assure brands that they are not alone. Have you hired a Chief Privacy Officer? How are you getting consent from consumers?

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Privacy Case Study Policies Advertising 434

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. Forrester also suggests that owned, social and earned media become as important, if not more important, than paid media.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate. Generating brand awareness.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “thought leaders”. Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations. Provide strong guidance and leadership to junior-level staff. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

With that in mind, here are some tips for PR pros to help encourage a stellar media interview performance. Know the reporter and outlet . It’s essential to research the media outlet and their audience, of course. Read about the reporters’ background, reporting beats, and previous stories to understand their approach and style.

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Interviews Media Construction Report 268

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. The type of work has also changed with 90% reporting it’s changed at least some while 50% saying it’s changed significantly. It’s hard to predict.” Comms budgets are up. When asked, “Why?”

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

We believe that the current economic uncertainty and turbulence has opened up an unprecedented leadership opportunity for PR professionals, and we’re pleased to offer our expertise and recommendations to support you during this critical time. How MobileIron Cut Reporting Time From Days to Minutes. million in revenue).

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Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 259

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

Reputation Revolution by Trevor Young I only recently discovered Trevor Young , but he talks about a topic that is close to my heart: thought leadership and “reputation marketing.” He has some amazing guests and it’s a good one for those looking to better understand thought leadership/expert-led PR and the power of personal branding.

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Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 134

Shift Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

This will remain true, especially as mistrust and uncertainty (around companies, sectors, leadership, the media, influencers, products, the economy and so on) run rampant. With that in mind, we asked SHIFT leadership and client advisors what they’re keeping top for clients in 2023. Here’s what they said.

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Strategy Communications Leadership Employee 78

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

Incorporate Thought Leadership As part of your non-profit PR strategy, it’s essential to position yourself as a thought leader in its field. Thought leadership involves showcasing your organization’s expertise and perspectives on relevant issues and current events.

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Strategy Nonprofit Social Media Leadership 103

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Executive Thought Leadership. Relationship building takes time.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

So, when I saw a piece covering the results of a survey about case studies in Marketing Profs , I pulled the whole report down for a closer look. The report is based on a survey conducted by a marketing agency called Uplift Content. Customers are rarely directly incentivized to participate in case studies,” according to the report.

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Case Study Study Company B2B 130

Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

We believe that the current economic uncertainty and turbulence has opened up an unprecedented leadership opportunity for PR professionals, and we’re pleased to offer our expertise and recommendations to support you during this critical time. email campaign X generated 500 click-throughs and 30 leads, resulting in $1.5 million in revenue).

Data-Driven PR 195

Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 195

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Find your organization’s best stories.

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. A well organized thought panel discussion around a key industry issue or trend lets a leadership team showcase expertise to clients, prospects and often trade journalists. Record the conversation.

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Leadership Trends B2B Agency 332

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In reality, your PR person or team needs you to stay actively involved, particularly if thought leadership is part of your strategy. In this case, the audience is busy, overwhelmed reporters!) This is an important mental shift that will result in much better interviews and relationships with reporters.

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Company Publicity Leadership Pitching 115

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications.

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