Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. 22) “I am a storyteller and I look out for people.”.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. How inflation is impacting travel plans A new Bankrate survey confirms that American consumers are more mindful of their budgets due to rising inflation. According to the Dentsu survey , 45% of travelers expect to pay more for their travel plans this year.

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Does PR Get Storytelling? Test #1 We analyzed the use of adjectives and adverbs, often a shortcut to genuine storytelling. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. If you say you’re great, no one believes you.

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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. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%).

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Open-ended questions can sometimes be the most insightful part of a good survey. More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 20) “We do not control the message.”.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Despite the massive increase of new channels, these time-honored mediums continue to exert substantial influence, reaching extensive audiences and providing distinct advantages that make them indispensable for public relations professionals looking to engage effectively with their target audience.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.”

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2016

It’s a joke in our business that no one outside public relations really understands what we do. In fact, PR has the dubious honor of ranking among the top ten most misunderstood professions by parents of those in the biz, according to a survey conducted by LinkedIn. Public relations today is largely about storytelling.

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Presspage

MARCH 13, 2018

In January, the social media platform announced it was making branded posts less prominent in users’ news feeds, dramatically decreasing organizations’ already struggling reach. Andrew Brown, director of media relations and online content for Kalamazoo College , warns PR pros not to panic.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

While her role has shifted over the last couple of years, her true PR passion remains media relations, strategizing with her team and clients to land strategic placements that drive results. We generated a mass amount of coverage on this survey, but a few of the top national publications to cover it were HuffPost and U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. In other words, data-driven storytelling produces leads.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. “I see a few things.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As PR, communications, and media relations professionals, following up with journalists is an essential practice but doing it effectively to ensure your press release gains the attention it deserv es (while trying to not pester journalists) is a difficult skill to master.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (73%) said they believe “most vendors fall short” of the honesty mark, according to a third-party survey commissioned by Rob Roy Consulting. Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues. Read more: Communications Influence with C-Suite Grows [Gartner Survey].

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2016

Finding annual campus bird surveys from 1965 and 1966, science teacher Karen Smith felt inspired to bring back the spring tradition. In a similar fashion, feature a compelling moment in your pitch. Here are some examples: Formation of an Idea – The idea was sparked during the emptying of a filing cabinet.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility.

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Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand. AI is not going away Linda cited two interesting statistics from Muck Rack’s State of AI in PR 2023 report that surveyed 1,000 PR pros: 61% said they are currently using or planning to use AI, with 57% saying they’re using it to craft pitches.

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NewsWhip

JULY 29, 2021

Paul: And with brand health and reputation, maybe traditionally being measured through survey data or NPS, or other after-the-fact measures, what are the other KPIs and data points you’re paying attention to? I mean, I think, no matter which way you get there, brand health is usually assessed by some sort of survey.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Professor Moorman also champions The CMO Survey. The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.”

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

When it’s done well, combining innovative strategies with the foundational principles of the PR business: building trustworthy, mutually beneficial relationships with journalists and other members of the media.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Credible, quality content gives depth to brand stories, particularly if supported by own research reports, surveys and white papers. Apart from the Covid-specific issues that are likely to exercise us in 2022, it was interesting to see a HarrisX/Ragan survey find recently that leadership is the no.

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

Cision’s 2018 State of the Media report surveyed 1,355 journalists around the world about various media-related issues and one of the takeaways is that reporters and editors do believe multimedia, especially video, will become a bigger part of their jobs. Download the 2018 Global State of the Media Report.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A recent HubSpot survey revealed that 75% of marketers who leverage generative AI are creating a higher volume of content. Even as AI continues to evolve, there will always be something uniquely human about the art of storytelling. Plus, eight out of 10 report that the quality of their content has improved.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media. Also see Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No. This is time-consuming and inefficient and often ignores data from surveys and analytics. 7: Lou Hoffman.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Creative and content, the keys to good storytelling, are frequently overlooked elements of public relations. They lie at the heart of inspiring conversations and storytelling. The ability to communicate complex messages through compelling and relevant stories remains a fundamental value of public relations.

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