Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. The survey identified the top five reasons for firing an agency as follows: 1) cost (81%); 2) poor client service (47%); 3) inability to measure ROI (41%); 4) too much “hand-holding” (32%); 5) taking more work in-house (30%).

Survey 100

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 100

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Of the three pillars of the marketer’s media mix — paid, owned and earned — earned media can be the most challenging to measure. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. Sometimes, it feels like paid media budgets are invincible. At Cision, we’re still purists.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

PRSay

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The most effective PR pros agree measurement is more than impressions, and yet clients and leadership keep requesting those numbers anyway. How can we show stakeholders that taking PR measurement beyond impressions helps us better celebrate success — while also providing greater insight into what we can improve? Define your client(s).

Measurement 144

Measurement Pharmaceuticals Nonprofit Leadership 144

PRSay

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In creating the daily Issues & Trends newsletter, an exclusive PRSA member benefit, we here at PRSA’s publications department often share the media stories we find fascinating, informative and pertinent to the evolving communications profession. There was Shaun White’s apology for wearing an offensive Halloween costume.

Trends 110

Trends Crisis Corporate Leadership 110

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be presenting a session at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, alongside, Ned Lundquist , Our session is titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” What is the JOTW?

Training 96

Training Trends Media Survey 96

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. 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. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Onclusive

JANUARY 20, 2020

In my last article , I laid out the three steps to introduce marketing ventriloquism into your organization: focus on what you can control; install control systems; amplify earned media. In the simplest terms, earned media amplification is the delivery of content produced by a third party to an audience of your choice.

Marketing 195

Marketing How To Measurement Advertising 195

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. 10) Growing challenges of media relations. Statistics about content marketing.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Last week, Cision announced that it was acquiring media monitoring company Trendkite. We have already witnessed a steady increase in the marketing teams’ budgets for technology, automation and measurement over the past fifteen years. Generally, it is exciting to see continued investment in tools for the PR industry.

Industry 253

Industry Communications Measurement Technology 253

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

(Right-click and open image in a new tab for higher resolution) The survey was conducted in partnership between Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW), which is edited and published by Ned Lundquist , ABC, IABC Fellow, and Sword and the Script Media by yours truly. Owned media is the top area of emphasis. Most common comms measurement methods.

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 133

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 5) “That the cost of a well-run communications program is not measured the same way as their sales or business development programs.”.

Corporate 75

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 75

Reputation Us

MAY 15, 2024

Your company’s reputation is not merely a reflection of your public image, but a tangible asset with measurable impact on the most essential aspects of your operations. Gartner research from their 2018 annual turnover survey shows employee turnover can cost anywhere from $33,000 (for a company with 10 employees or less) to $1.7

Reputation 78

Reputation Financial Employee Survey 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. The annual conference for the Arthur Page Society brings together a professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives.

Conference 256

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. Top tier media intelligence solutions provide publicity value as a KPI, which approximate the monetary value of a media story. Publicity Value.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

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. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong. The survey was conducted in February 2018 and 155 respondents completed the questionnaire. The rest are unsure.

Survey 73

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 73

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. Media relations needs to be two-way.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. The media relations struggle. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. Organizations value communications more than ever.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Chances are, you might be thinking about a podcast for your social media program in 2018. Sure, you’ll want to consider your corporate social channels as prime sharing platforms for your podcast. 8 – Have you thought about what your measures of success will be for your podcast?

Corporate 103

Corporate Banking Resources Radio 103

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2018

The difference between a person that climbs the corporate ladder and one that remains stagnant is the choice to plan for in the New Year. As you review your career options in 2018 to apply for a new job, here are a few helpful tips to help you get started. You are a hard-working professional with the talent to succeed in your industry.

Print 71

Print Resources Technology Interviews 71

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value? Comm Pros Feel the Challenge of Proving ROI (Marketing Charts) What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You? 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

Survey 78

Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

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. As noted in our post on long-form content , a CEO can help influence a corporate image as well as build a personal brand through regular video communications.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

” The glare of media attention can burn if you’re not careful. Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis.

Corporate 195

Corporate Training Reputation Media Training 195

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

How do you measure PR results? The 2019 report was viewed nearly 20,000 times, or about a 2x increase from the 2018 edition. Is media relations getting harder – or is it just harder for you? Reports from the JOTW Communications Survey in 2019 and 2018. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong.

Survey 86

Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 86

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

In recent years, the way PR and communications pros communicate with the media has undergone rapid evolution. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media. Building relationships is the same…it’s the media itself that’s different. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

Truescope is a new media monitoring tool that just raised $6.2 Truescope is a new media monitoring technology that’s launching in the U.S. Mr. Croll left iSentia in 2018, amid some controversy , but perhaps wiser for the experience. The product does everything you’d expect from a media monitoring tool.

Tools 160

Tools Media Software Analysis 160

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

Great counseling firms were founded and legendary corporate communications departments were born. Yet as we look at 2018 — and the years to come — there is much that remains to be done. We have formed strategic, client-agency partnerships that drive performance and build reputations. We have come far together.

Survey 132

Survey Ethics Leadership Financial 132

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

There's no formal methodology and they’re not so much predictions as a series of stories that I’ve recorded on my blog during 2018. Larry Fink, CEO, BlackRock, fired a warning shot in January 2018 about the contribution of corporations to society beyond profit. . #3 billion to the UK economy according to the PRCA Census 2018.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

This blog published about 60 new posts in 2018. And so here’s the annual look at the most read, least read, and posts I recommend reading, that were published on Sword and the Script in 2018. The 7 Most Read Posts in 2018. Here are the posts readers read the most in 2018 – as measured by readers clicks.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Survey B2B Google 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. PR and Media Relations Statistics. Earned Media Poised for New Prominence ). 11) Corporate reputation suffers with bad experiences. “82% State of Media ).

Content Marketing 124

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 124

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

San Francisco, December 18, 2018 – AirPR ( www.airpr.com ), the data science company for communication and public relations, today announced the closing of its Series C financing of 8 million dollars. Andy Cunningham , Board of Directors at AirPR and former Head of Corporate Communication at Apple.

Analytics 150

Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Still, companies are dragging their feet in this aspect of corporate communications. One of the reasons for the corporate reticence may be the overabundance of tech comms tool choices. According to the 2018 State of the Sector on Internal Communication report, 67% of employers plan to up the usage of mobile apps in the next year.

Internal 147

Internal International Employee Mobile 147

Shift Communications

JANUARY 29, 2018

Social media experts proclaimed that everything was fine; business press declared the era of social media over. What actually happened, and how measurable has the impact been? Major corporations in the Fortune 500. Our timeframe of data was from December 1, 2017 to January 27, 2018. Major Corporations.

Facebook 110

Facebook Corporate Social Media Data 110

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

But then, last month, TrueScope, which provides media monitoring , raised a $6 million Series A round. Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. Instead, experts can sign up, go through a validation process fielded by Vetted, and then wait for media to contact them for interviews.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Newsfile

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis (2019-2020) : Boeing faced a major public relations crisis after two crashes involving its 737 Max aircrafts in 2018 and 2019. Boeing learned the importance of acknowledging mistakes, cooperating with regulators, and prioritizing safety over corporate interests.

Privacy 52

Privacy Ethics Airlines Data 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2022

“The results mirror the shifts that have happened in the communications landscape over the past two years,” wrote Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. 23% measuring results / ROI. 23% measuring results / ROI. 31% too many priorities. 25% ever-expanding duties.

Communications 152

Communications Survey Employee Measurement 152

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. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc. “I see a few things. David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192