ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

PR is thriving, but what about “public relations” — as a name? The art of media relations, the subset of PR initiatives that focuses on journalist outreach and the generation of earned media coverage, is in many ways exquisitely inefficient. Then there’s traditional PR’s scaleability.

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Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 93

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 93

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Or your team risks high employee turnover. Technology. What are the core components of our existing marketing technology stack? Email specialist.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The PR technology space can be in some respects, divided into Davids and Goliaths. Here’s one more: Vocus was one of the earliest technology companies in the PR tech space. Muck Rack now has the resources to compete on the same playing field with a modern and homogeneous technology platform. million in a Series A. Perspective.

Technology 81

Technology Company Analytics Writing 81

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.

Exercises 71

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 71

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.

Exercises 62

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2) Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder. The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey | Trends in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Frank Strong. 3) Study Reveals Gaps Between the CEO and PR in Communications Goals, Issues and Technology.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. As a vertical, technology companies invest 9.7% 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

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.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. The survey solicited respondents from 300 executives in UK-based businesses with 1,000+ employees. Who Does PR Report Currently? Four options here (the limit).

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

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.”

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Reprimands against the team and the NBA at large poured in from the Chinese Basketball Association, the Chinese consulate in Houston, Chinese Central Television — and most notably, from Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet and technology giant and the NBA’s largest digital partner outside the United States. In an Oct.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. My own predictions are listed at the very bottom.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements. When employees are informed, this leads to trust.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Muck Rack has always taken a different approach to compiling media lists.

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Employee Software Survey Tools 135

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

While many mistake PR with just “media relations” or worse with “press release” the fact is the function does overlap with many other activities in business. That’s the first story in this month’s roundup of PR technology news. billion in 2020. Ask 10 people to define PR and you’ll get 10 different answers.

Software 100

Software Study Pitching Analysis 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Here’s a roundup of other news and links from the world of PR technology. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Podcasts are a good option for PR pros seeking to earn media coverage. Even as traditional media relations have become harder, podcasts are alternative outlets that have reach and credibility – often in niches. Podseeker is essentially a media database that solely focuses on podcasts. About one in five (21%) of all U.S.

Media 93

Media Pitching Print Data 93

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. Additionally, we have two full-time employees currently. Meet the Media: Justine Murphy, Senior Editor at Laser Focus World.

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Groups Meeting Automotive Media 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% billion in 2020. 3) lack of employee experience (25%). 66% said conferences (including virtual). Read more: “Skepticism” is the “New Normal;” Survey Finds B2B Tech Has Trust Issues.

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. TrendKite has become the primary technology for the Cision media monitoring capability.

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today, we provide the full range of public communications services – public, governmental and media relations, social media management, event and conventions, graphic design, web creations, and project management. We create a unique package for each of our clients ensuring the top-notch quality of our services.

Ethics 52

Ethics Creativity Leadership Crisis Management 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Read more: 2020 Marketing Budget Planning: Here’s How Marketers Say Spending is Shaping Up. Read more: Cliff Notes to Effective Media Relations: A Summary of 3 Surveys of Editors, Reporters and Journalists [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Following the 2020 pandemic, 2021 continued to surprise us in both good and bad ways. And the tools that Uwe mention will be driven more by advanced AI and linguistic technology to support a higher quality of reporting, basic translation and media monitoring among other things – as well as fact-checking technology to help fight fake news.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the first PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) of 2020. For those new to it, the PR tech sum, it’s a monthly roundup of all the news coming from the vendor community that develops and sells PR technology. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. What does this have to do with PR technology?

Software 102

Software Analysis Data Tools 102

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital Journalism , 8, 596 – … Continue reading When media content is influenced by biases—such as confirmation bias, sensationalism, or media logic—it tends to favour certain narratives or perspectives, often at the expense of a balanced and comprehensive view. Confirmation bias is a constant challenge for PR professionals.

Media 52

Media eBook Viral Construction 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In an era of ‘fake news,’ is more important than ever for organizations to be honest and transparent in direct everyday communications with employees, investors, customers, and communities, whether that communication is person to person, through social and PR content, or with traditional media.”. – Colleen Martell | Martell Communications.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91

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.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168