PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This should be easy to understand, but it’s important to remember: The people on the other side of those emails are going through just as many complicated times in 2020 as you are. A combination of understanding, relationship-building and sensitivity to the challenges of a journalist’s life can go a long way, especially in 2020.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are the relevance and influence of media declining, when there’s record mistrust of the institution? If media influence and relevance are in question, where does that leave PR? The media alarm over this also says something about how they cover tech. The irony is that pitches from startups often go ignored by major media.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the 60-minute session, panelists discussed how they are supporting their clients and employees during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their approach to brand messaging and media relations. Edelman’s research shows that 60 percent of consumers are concerned about losing their jobs to the pandemic, he said.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels. This was up from 50% in 2020.”.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ). More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

times Klear’s revenue in 2020. Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Notified by Intrado gets close.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent. PR is thriving, but what about “public relations” — as a name? .” Who, me, a publicist? What he didn’t realize was that for some PR people, the term is faintly pejorative.

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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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Monday 23 rd March 2020 – the day the UK’s lockdown was announced by Boris Johnson – feels like a lifetime ago now. If there is one positive, it’s that it provides a chance to take stock, analyse performance and returns, and make improvements before what could be a very difficult second half of 2020. from February to April.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Welcome to the second half of 2020! Muck Rack focuses on public relations management Muck Rack announced “Public Relations Management” which promises a “unified platform” across the company’s “media database, monitoring, analytics and collaboration tools built for PR teams.” Give our services a try.

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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. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I love this question!

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Monday 23 rd March 2020 – the day the UK’s lockdown was announced by Boris Johnson – feels like a lifetime ago now. If there is one positive, it’s that it provides a chance to take stock, analyse performance and returns, and make improvements before what could be a very difficult second half of 2020. from February to April.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Automoblog is a consumer-focused website that helps readers understand more about cars and driving. Along this same line of thinking is consumer education. Automoblog came along in 2014 and AutoVision News in early 2020. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2018

But with the stratospheric rise of Instagram, influencer marketing is expected to become a $10 billion industry by 2020. Leveraging the power of influencers is much like leveraging the power of the media. Dawn Buzynski leads the award-winning public relations team at Strategic America. So, what is influencer marketing?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Their businesses are often all-consuming, back-breaking and require full family support. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Evaluate and understand the audience to whom you are pitching. You can follow Erica on social media at: Twitter – @cv_eschueller. Or, riding my bike.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs. While overall trust in the media reached its lowest depth in 2020, it is now rebounding. And 40% of social media news consumers expressed concerns about getting news on social media that is inaccurate, low quality and politically biased.

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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. That’s the reason consumers and professionals are turning to online communities. “I see a few things. The good news?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

PR Tech Sum: LexisNexis launches press release service; Talkwalker filters out automated accounts; Forrester released its “Wave” report for consumer intelligence; OnePitch allows you to rate your reporter matches. Forrester released its “Wave” report for consumer intelligence. Gini Dietrich breaks down media monitoring tools.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. Audiences know the difference.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Image: CES / Consumer Technology Association. Gary Shapiro, president and CEO at Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts the event, recently said that excitement is building, as CTA is expecting attendance to surpass 100,000 people. 839,000+ mentions of CES2020 across social media platforms. Looking at the numbers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

I am the VP of Content, Wrecked Media Group. Wrecked Media Group is an Ohio-based media company created in 2020 to acquire and build automotive-focused media businesses. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Target the pitch to me. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Show host, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said in May 2021 that the number of exhibitors signed up for the Transportation and Vehicle Technology category has already surpassed the record number from the last in-person event, CES2020, and that more suppliers and brands are continuing to sign up as the U.S.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 They have previously offered re-targeting based on earned media audiences, which is rather novel. Q4 enhances investor relations tools. Million and Eyes the U.S.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

The industry is undergoing one of its most significant evolutions in history, so we are producing lots of coverage about what that means in terms of new vehicles , investments, and profits, but also how this transition stands to affect consumers as well as the workers and communities that power the industry. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% billion in 2020.

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Landis PR

MARCH 7, 2022

That includes consumer incentives and additional funding for EV charging stations. I joined Automotive News in February 2020 — just weeks before COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were announced in Michigan. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? By how much? I was planning to move to D.C.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“The cultural divide due to ‘fake news’ and distrust of media will deepen in 2019 forcing marketers and PR to push harder on content distribution with their own consumer channels as the most direct line of communication with the company or client. Consumers trust others of similar ilk. My second prediction: Short.

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Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Confirmation bias, the tendency to consume news that confirms pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, can contribute to the spread of false news on digital platforms.” Story investigation: Before pitching a story or campaign, follow where it originates from, even if it contradicts your initial hypothesis or desired narrative.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That data is from the 2020 PRCA Census. Why is public relations conflated with media relations? Ever since Ivy Lee sent the first press release on 28 October 1906 public relations have been associated with media relations. Why are public relations degrees so poorly regarded by practice?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Dozens of marketing and PR professionals express aspirations for 2020 along with educated guesses about the future . Predictability is dead – 2020 killed it. Spotify reported in mid-2020 that overall podcast consumption had more than doubled. After a year like 2020 – it is hard to even think it might finally be over.

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