Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. The media relations struggle.

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2020

Proving value and ROI,” according to one high-level finding from the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. Indeed, the second top challenge seems related – an “executive team that doesn’t understand comms.” What’s the number one challenge facing communications and PR professionals? to 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Survey 89

Survey Ethics Media Relations Report 89

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: Why corporations need to be careful they aren’t the ones spreading misinformation Ethics of data analysis Why PR pros need to change their definition of media Tell us more about your career and yourself? Then you all know what happened in March 2020.

Ethics 80

Ethics Data Crisis Apparel 80

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ?

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values. For PR professionals, being able to work with trustworthy, engaged and ethical journalists to tell our clients’ stories is crucial.

Nonprofit 174

Nonprofit Local Journalism Newspapers 174

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

Unfortunately, it took shut-downs, and seismic shifts of 2020 for many in the C-suite recognize the critical value of consistent communications to internal and external audiences. When people hear “PR”, most think of only media relations. Here's to an illuminated 2021 and the future of our industry. We want to hear from you!

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career. We also used the Martech 2020 database of tools labelled for PR, and other relevant tools from the 2019 list. Most tools are focused on media relations or the automation of PR processes.

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Tools Analysis Technology Internal 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. 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

JANUARY 12, 2021

Yes, you should try to include multimedia if you can because it supports your media relations efforts. Media relations is hard , and they are afraid they won’t get coverage if they don’t use an expensive service. The 2020 JOTW Communications Survey had mixed reviews from press releases from PR professionals.

Financial 89

Financial Video Survey Google 89

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Right now, it’s manual, meaning if you get an inquiry, you have to type it into Media Inquiries. From there it works as something like a project management and workflow tool to assign and track media relations tasks. billion in 2020 – under his tenure. Wagner also served as the CMO, and later COO of Vocus.

Technology 81

Technology Company Analytics Writing 81

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Debra Bethard-Caplick (DBC): Adjunct Instructor, Loyola University School of Communications since January 2020. Courses taught: Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Communications Ethics, Media Relations, Campaigns (graduate program). I teach it twice a year.

Education 107

Education Course Nonprofit Resources 107

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These are social, ethical, and moral matters. Today, as highlighted by the Davos Manifesto 2020 , a company’s purpose is to “Engage all its stakeholders in shared and sustained value creation… In creating such value, a company serves not only its shareholders, but all its stakeholders”.

Groups 62

Groups Employee Leadership Examples 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 31, 2023

However, if not carried out thoughtfully and ethically, it runs the risk of seeming out of touch, potentially resulting in negative consequences. A single misstep can lead to a public relations nightmare, causing reputational damage. The ethical side of newsjacking needs to be considered at every turn.

Ethics 102

Ethics Trends Social Media SEO 102

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. Media relations only gets harder. Media bias and PR ethics.

Survey 119

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 119

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

Although jumped into Public Relations, he did not realize that it’s nothing but pure unique business surrounded by creativity, ethics, and responsibilities. Everything transparent is ethical! Even when he decided to quit this job the next logical step that came into his conscious was to upgrade his journalistic knowledge.

Ethics 52

Ethics Creativity Leadership Crisis Management 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 11, 2020

Similarly, the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey found businesses believe partisan politics is a complicating factor in communications. So, what do PR people think about media and bias? click image for higher resolution) Those that said the media is “always” objective: Mistakes maybe; not bias. Psychology affects everyone.”

Survey 156

Survey Data Media Ethics 156

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. PR finds owned media programs complement media relations efforts. “I see a few things.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Budgets and the business of free There traditionally hasn’t been a line item in a budget for tools in PR agencies and communications teams beyond a media relations database and media monitoring. There’s an emerging dark side of tools used to create fake identities, media, and traffic. That must change.

Tools 175

Tools How To Agency SEO 175

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year, we saw the addition of numerous generative AI integrations into media outreach tools, and I think that’s only the beginning. ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Muck Rack has always taken a different approach to compiling media lists. As I noted in a product briefing back in 2020, the product workflow is designed to begin list building with searches for recent coverage on a topic. That’s basically adding about one-third more possible relevant contacts to your list.

Employee 135

Employee Software Survey Tools 135

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Calls for GDPR style American laws to codify privacy as a human right will increase, culminating in American laws in 2020. 15) Ethics in PR revisited. While most PR pros ARE ethical, it’s something we should all take into consideration. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media.

Social Media 91

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 91