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3 PR Trends to Watch in 2018

The Proactive Report

Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. It should come as no surprise then that the ability to craft a content strategy is the number one skill CMOs are looking for in 2018. This could be a huge opportunity for PR Agencies in 2018. The value of earned media grows – and everyone wants to grab control of it.

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Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder; Here are 6 Dynamic Techniques to Adapt

Sword and the Script

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. That’s an increase from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018.

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Be Relevant: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 3,000+ Journalists [UML]

Sword and the Script

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The UML is an occasion roundup of three related ideas that have been vetted, wrapped in insight, and presented here for your perusal. >>> 542 from the U.K.

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The Volume and Variety of Communications Work is Shifting, Finds 5th Annual Survey of Comms Pros

Sword and the Script

Shared media (44%) was next, followed by earned media (43%) – a traditional bailiwick of communications — and paid media (33%). respondent answers varied widely with some describing growing difficulties around media relations and a lack of strategy and planning. 2018 JOTW Communications Survey.

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7 Media Statistics from an Annual Survey of Reporters that Gives PR a Glimpse of their Mindset

Sword and the Script

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. 3) Top challenges facing reporters. What stood out for you?

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

The metaverse, Web 3.0, Those who focus on what’s real and relevant rather than trying to turn everything into a Web 3 story will find a welcome reception from journalists dying for a break from the blockchain-backed deluge.”. 2018: 20 Insightful PR and Marketing Predictions for 2018. Backlash to the blockchain deluge.

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PROHIBITION BRINGS THE GIFT OF GIVING TO LIFE IN GOLDSMITHS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

Prohibition

Following on from our bridal video campaign earlier this year which saw us team up with leading fashion influencers Lorna Luxe , Peony Lim and 5 Inch and Up , the 2018 Christmas campaign was filmed in a variety of locations and tells three emotive gift-giving stories running up to the festive season.

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