Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . I’ve grouped all predictions this year into categories, which is an effort to make it easier to read: Marketing predictions. Marketing predictions. Efficient marketing execution and measurement.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

For those who aren’t familiar, these are “blank check” investment firms that acquire a company with the goal of bringing them to the public market. Companies like Taboola, Group Nine Media, and Buzzfeed have all either gone, or declared their intention to go, public via SPAC. Media training is a must.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are a few tips on preparing for a media interview so you can absolutely nail it. Remember your media training . If you haven’t already undergone formal media prep, ask your PR team to set up a session when possible. For more on mastering your media training, check out this post. Do your research.

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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. Media Training. Event & Experiential Marketing. Influencer Marketing & Blogger Relations .

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

Among the services those PR professionals have offered on a pro bono basis have been press materials and media relations for fundraising events, media training, brand messaging, website copywriting, social media support and communications planning. PR Paid Forward makes volunteering simple, social and rewarding.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results. Showcase your offerings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results. Showcase your offerings.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This is a guest post by Brad Phillips , author of The Media Training Bible. Top executives make many of the same media mistakes the rest of us do—but their missteps are often magnified, becoming top headlines on news and business websites worldwide. Want to learn more media training tips? They Say Too Much.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Although every executive is different, we’ve observed clear trend lines in our work with hundreds of top C-suite inhabitants since starting Phillips Media Relations in 2004. In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post. Similarly, corporate reputation is no longer an abstract concern for businesses; today, it’s likely to impact their market cap. Truth earns trust, whether in media relations, coworker connections, or client partnerships. Sit up straight.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. One of our former clients was an emergency “panic button” marketed to women, college students, and runners. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Compared to digital marketing and advertising, which has only become more automated over time, our methods — particularly the generation of earned media — are exquisitely inefficient. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Use new tools.

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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

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Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2014

But, I’d also want someone who was able to evaluate other aspects of public relations so an amazing ability with social media analytics wouldn’t be enough when the alternative was someone with broader PR evaluation skills and the ability to learn social media measurement.

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Reputation Us

JULY 26, 2019

However, PR is not marketing, advertising or branding. Some overarching PR services that we offer include: Media Relations : We foster strong relationships with your target media outlets (e.g., national, local, industry media) to ensure you’re the go-to company for relevant, timely information. PR is listening.

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Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. This series will touch briefly on the following offerings/capabilities from SHIFT’s PR, marketing tech and creative services teams: Media monitoring. Media training. Emily Mong.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

This team should consist of key stakeholders including senior executives, legal counsel, and PR, marketing, and communications professionals within the organization along with the external public relations team. This should include specific communications channels, such as social media, press releases, and internal communications.

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Polaris

APRIL 28, 2015

You can read more about key messages in this blog post about the fine art of key messages and in this post about media training essentials. What other suggestions would you add to ensure your next press release helps you generate earned media coverage? Step #3: Agree on a Format for Changes.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee. Those of us who are healthcare marketers and communicators have a lot of work to do to gain consumer trust. Relying on Traditional Media Relations Tactics.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

But this is the approach I see in the early days of a lot of start-up marketing. Unfortunately, most of these ideas fail because they fail to successfully hit their mark in the open market. And the reason they fail to hit their mark in the open market is that they fail to differentiate themselves from the competition.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

It’s also caused many companies to refocus their PR, marketing and communications plans. Reallocating hours normally spent on media relations and launches to invest time in other high value (but often de-prioritized) activities like media training, messaging refreshes, web site audits and long-term planning. .

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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2018

To them, it’s quantity over quality, like direct marketing. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. Want to dive deeper into Smart’s tips for landing more media coverage?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Outside of a formal media training, every good PR agency team will take an experienced spokesperson through anticipated questions to prepare him for the conversation. Vomiting marketing jargon. A media interview is an opportunity for a journalist to get substantive information to support a story.

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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

As the global economy took hold, capital moved more freely around the world, creating market and labor opportunities for companies but disrupting domestic employees. And it starts with candid PR counsel and media training. She is a thought leader in communication theory, executive training and coaching.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

Get media training before you go live on radio or video. As a former broadcast journalist, Amy leverages her media insider insights to empower the people and organizations she works to gain top tier exposure in outlets ranging from The Today Show, to The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. Some marketing teams have their own ideas for what will make news. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. But, failing to prep can be a miscalculation.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Our team works collaboratively with the selected nonprofit to provide communications guidance and support via media relations, message development, media training, community outreach, social media, communications training and other related services.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

At a certain point, most small businesses outgrow their first forays into public relations. These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. How to know when to bring in the PR professionals.

Company 136

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

One thing that every single person reading this post can be sure of, is that they have something to pitch the media relating to upcoming college graduates. I can talk to college grads (and I do) about personal brand and how to build a strong LinkedIn profile so they stand out in the job market search.

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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. PRNEWS Blog.

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Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I’ve long argued that is much easier to teach social and digital to a PR professional, than it is to teach PR to a social media expert. The report also indicates that the majority of practitioners still see media relations as an important part of their job, which is as it should be.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. PR people outnumber reporters six to one.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Despite its poignancy in the 1989 film “Field of Dreams,” the phrase “If you build it, he will come” is actually a terrible piece of advice for a PR pro or content marketer. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. You also do a ton of media relations-TV work in town. And, what’s the one tip you’d give other PR/media relations folks for getting their clients more TV appearances? Who are some of your clients?

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. You often have to help the media do that. Content marketers and social media managers are experiencing the same fragmentation of audiences. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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