The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

The ability to identify the right influencers – in both traditional and social media – and provide them with content they value so that you get earned media coverage will become highly prized in 2016. The Shrinking Social Media Landscape: Facebook is now in its 12th year and shows no signs of slowing down.

Trends 100

Trends Skype Digital PR Guidelines 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 15, 2016

The ability to identify the right influencers – in both traditional and social media – and provide them with content they value so that you get earned media coverage will become highly prized in 2016. The Shrinking Social Media Landscape: Facebook is now in its 12th year and shows no signs of slowing down.

Trends 100

Trends Skype Digital PR Guidelines 100

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. I was destined to work in the field of communications.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. ” Jo Detavernier , SCMP, APR | Detavernier Strategic Communication.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. The media PR salary: $100,000. Source: 21 Media Relations Insights from 4,000 Journalists ).

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

PR practitioners have long helped clients amplify video content through social media promotion and earned media coverage, but they may be underusing video as branded content. Some CEOs opt for video to control sensitive communications like a public apology. 7 best PR uses for video. 7 best PR uses for video.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Editor’s note: This post is a preview of the PRSA 2016 Strategic Collaboration Conference , May 24-25 in Chicago. Bonnie Harris is delivering her luncheon keynote , “Behavior Is the New Black: Why Communicators Are Dumping Demographics in Favor of Influencing Audience Behavior” on Tuesday, May 24.

Communications 79

Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 79

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Our top posts from the first quarter of 2016 focused on the different ways data and analytics have transformed the efforts of public relations professionals and how they affect client expectations. TOP DATA-DRIVEN PR TRENDS OF 2016: INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHICS. This includes the evolution of the traditional infographic.

Infographics 68

Infographics Analytics Data-Driven PR Data 68

Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

You need to engage your audience using the right platforms, innovative technology and targeted communication. public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group and Mark Reilly, vice president of Cision Government Relations, discussed how to motivate your supporters through an integrated strategic communication strategy.

Mobile 159

Mobile Public Affairs Infographics Government 159

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Video is the most popular content marketing format for 2015, ahead of case studies, blogs and infographics ( 2015 State of Digital Marketing , a report featuring insights from over 600 marketers from Web Marketing 123). Online video explosion to continue well beyond 2016. Getting on board with online video” will not be enough in 2016.

Video 40

Video YouTube Web Case Study 40

Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2017

brought forth vast social media and multimedia tools, including video sharing capabilities. As of 2017, Youtube, Instagram Video, and Snapchat are some of the most innovative online tools that brands are employing to communicate their message, especially to younger audiences.

Technology 115

Technology Big Data Video Data 115

Cision

MARCH 8, 2016

As journalism trends continue to evolve, communication professionals do not remain unaffected. By understanding and staying up to date on the state of the media, communication professionals will improve not only their relationships with journalists and media professionals, but also their relationships with their audience.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Infographics 120

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

That content varies from writing to photos to video and can be shared on a blog, e-newsletter and social media channel. Newsletters, video, infographics and white papers were also named, along with case studies, webinars and tip sheets.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pinterest 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 13, 2019

2) Communicating the financial impact of marketing to the C-Suite. Connecting marketing effort to financial impact is the top “C-suite communication challenge” facing the CMO according to the latest survey of CMOs out of Duke University. Social media spending dropped for the first time since August 2017 from 13.8%

Study 114

Study Survey Infographics B2B 114

Presspage

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The PR and communications team not only worked overtime to timely inform travellers, affected families, employees, partners and a multitude of other audiences of the disruption and consequences, they also successfully combated fake news concerning their airfield being flooded. The Peggy G. In 2011 MIA won the same award.

Internal 0

Internal International Industry Infographics 0

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

For content marketers seeking to generate leads from that new blog post, white paper, case study, event, infographic, research report, or webinar, here are 33 ways to ensure that your content is found, downloaded, clicked-on and consumed. Encourage them to share a link to the landing page on their social channels.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 22, 2015

Doug reiterated this last point when I asked him for his take on thought leadership in the media. First, “the only way communicators can be considered thought leaders is by earning trust, from their colleagues and from the media. If the media feels misled, the chances of your story getting placed will be nil. .”

Leadership 40

Leadership Report Media Video 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Cision recently published its annual State of the Media Report , which I find to be one of the most valuable resources for understanding changes in news media environment. If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail. Use Social Media to Build Media Relationships.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Cision recently published its annual State of the Media Report , which I find to be one of the most valuable resources for understanding changes in news media environment. If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail. Use Social Media to Build Media Relationships.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

The Proactive Report

JUNE 15, 2016

This list of the top 25 skills that can make you more marketable in 2016 and beyond was published on the Official LinkedIn blog. Listening: Social media has provided us with the ultimate research tool. Read my book SMART News: how to write branded content that gets found in search and shared on social media.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn SEO Infographics Data 100

Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Confidence in the media has recently eroded due to the recent U.S. presidential election, the rising belief that mainstream media is untrustworthy, and other critical factors including shakeups at major organizations. Our 2016 timeline infographic highlights some of the monumental challenges that affected journalists last year.

Brand 253

Brand Branding Government Ethics 253

Shift Communications

MARCH 3, 2017

When collecting data, even though media may be your primary target, coverage is never a sure thing, so think about how else the resulting data might be used – company blogs, infographics, sales materials, social media posts, advertising, customer communications and more. Are the Conclusions Defensible?

Survey 60

Survey Data Google Web 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 17, 2016

In my first post about Corporate Sustainability Reports on October 3, I laid out what I consider compelling data that shows how this valuable communications tool can bring bottom-line benefits to your company. Global Reporting Initiative’s website is a resource that corporate communicators and PR pros should bookmark.

Corporate 48

Corporate Report Infographics Pharmaceuticals 48

Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

Confidence in the media has recently eroded due to the recent U.S. presidential election, the rising belief that mainstream media is untrustworthy, and other critical factors including shakeups at major organizations. Our 2016 timeline infographic highlights some of the monumental challenges that affected journalists last year.

Brand 55

Brand Branding Government Ethics 55

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

So it’s fitting then, that the various mechanisms used to communicate this acquisition announcement stood out as an exemplary illustration of why blogging is so important to marketing and PR, let alone content marketing. Sword and the Script Media , LLC delivers seven services including PR and content marketing that deliver results.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

ISEBOX

JANUARY 12, 2017

As pharma communications teams get their editorial calendars set up for 2017, it’s worth a look back to see what won and what fizzled in 2016. The duo implemented social medial listening technology to track the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts for the major players in Big Pharma over early 2016.

Social Media 70

Social Media Pharmaceuticals Company Media 70

wiredPRworks

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Social Media Week Chicago 2015 presented a plethora of learning possibilities. Visit our archives for previous Social Media Week coverage.]. Pictured ~ Real Talk: Multicultural Social Influencers panel ( Luvvie Ajayi @Luvvie on left and Patrice Grell Yursik @afrobella on right). Photo Credits: Paige Krzysko.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Infographics Storytelling 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

During the work week, he’s an account manager with LTPR , a public relations firm based in Portland, Oregon specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional services industries, including crisis communications and litigation support. — Kevin C Hartman (@KevinCHartman) July 14, 2016. for a National Guard.

Public Affairs 60

Public Affairs Advertising Advertising Healthcare 60

Beyond PR

JANUARY 20, 2017

In 2016, Facebook announced that all sponsored content (another name for branded content) would have to be identified as such, and the advertiser tagged. I think we’ll continue to see rules created around branded content, the way we did sponsored social media shares and sponsored blog posts a few years ago when the FCC intervened.

Brand 40

Brand Branding Small Business Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The post gained traction in social media, which was the intended effect, but then something else happened: it earned links and mentions from several news outlets. Owned media had clear implications for an earned media strategy – and beyond the conventions of just crisis communications.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 15, 2016

The smarter set in the PR biz have turned their attention to how best to harness the influence of their clients’ followers on social media, as well those “independent” stars-for-hire on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Vine, [link] YouTube and Instagram. Yes, that’s where more and more consumers sate their media appetites these days.

Content Marketing 28

Content Marketing Marketing Instagram YouTube 28

PRSay

MAY 18, 2016

The focus on data within the public relations industry has occurred for a number of reasons, including: A shift to digital and advanced technologies provides communication professionals with greater access to information about their audience and efforts. If data is communication fuel, analysis is the racecar that gives it purpose.

Data 106

Data Meeting Measurement Guidelines 106

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

But, as that great marketing communicator Bob Dylan sang, “things have changed.”. million - had become the last successful, worst-polling candidates in the 2016 race. million platform around which advertisers build PR and social media campaigns. For more context, read “ The Super Bowl-Sized Impact of Social Media on TV.”.

Content Marketing 48

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48