PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The new research follows Greentarget’s reports in 2020 and 2021 , which examined how journalists can counter fake news.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ). More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: 3 Creative Ways Public Relations can Partner with Human Resources and Recruiting to Attract Talent.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Public relations has come a long way in the last 10 years on so many fronts, presenting both new challenges and opportunities. While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

It doesn’t feel that long ago that I was a teenager of the 90s, imagining 2020 as a far-off futuristic existence. As a top public relations firm, we have adapted, developed new strategies and embraced new tools that allow us to move forward in an ever-changing and excessively noisy landscape. Does it include thought leadership?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media.

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PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

As the April guest on Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream series on LinkedIn, she explained how the PESO (paid, earned, shared and owned media) Model that she launched in 2014 has evolved. When we looked at the model in 2020, we realized there were things in it like Google+ and Vine that no longer existed,” she said. “We

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Compounded by a 24/7 news cycle dominated by social media platforms (where nuance simply doesn’t exist and the demand to take a stand is instantaneous), political and social issues have grown even more front-and-center when it comes to executive communications. The key is to make sure the stance aligns with audiences and company values/goals.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

And I just addressed some of these questions in my recent podcast appearance , with host Marti Sanchez , who also runs content and thought leadership firm Influence Podium. And it’s 2020, so I get a pass on cussing. I’ve written often about the evolution of PR here. It doesn’t mean anything. Comments from our Team.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The public needs credible information, guidance and clarity on emotional topics such as the spread of COVID-19, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Even as public faith in the news media has fallen, falsehoods continue to spread across social media and the internet, perhaps giving reporters an opportunity to reclaim trust.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s also a great place to have conversations around hot topics in tech, leadership and current events. . One of the big trends of 2020 was a shift to virtual events, primarily on Zoom. In PR, we believe that securing speaking events for executives is a strong way to promote thought leadership and position clients as industry leaders.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

Businesses have faced problem after problem since March of 2020 and the people they relied on the most to help navigate unchartered waters have been professional communicators. social media, content, etc.). social media, content, etc.). Business leaders who think great comms can solve poor leadership.”. Mission confusion.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. Be prepared to address the public.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

A year ago, our B2B Tech PR clients were finalizing their 2020 conference speaking strategies, looking forward to sponsoring or winning speaking gigs at tech stalwarts like Cannes Lion, DreamForce, and Hubspot INBOUND. In 2020, necessity became the mother of innovation. That was then. As the pandemic hit the U.S.,

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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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Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 3, 2020

2020 was anything but predictable. The post 21 Influencers Share Stellar Advice for Digital Marketing in 2021 appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. As we prepare to enter a new year, we all wonder what lies ahead.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. 29% said, “more research-based, thought leadership content covering topical issues.”. Here are the email open rates for pitches sent to these publications.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. Perhaps as media relations continues to get harder , news organizations face cuts and experiences a decline in public trust , now is the time to revisit the topic.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I then became Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the university in January 13th, 2020. Then you all know what happened in March 2020. We are the liaison between the company and external media, do lots of crisis communications, media relations, and that’s where I am today.

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PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

Over the next decade, Todd predicted, his profession will slowly move beyond the public scorn and skepticism toward the news media that has grown amid the country’s current political divide. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains. Media outlets embrace new model.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 7, 2020

NEW YORK — Critical Mention, the leading earned media platform, has announced the promotion of Vishal Padhye to Chief Technology Officer. It is also another important milestone in our growth as a company and the evolution of our Earned Media Suite.” . Padhye joined Critical Mention in 2013 as Senior Network/Systems Engineer.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Conversely, those companies who show respect to their people – both in working conditions and pay – will continue to thrive and receive the positive accolades and media coverage which comes with supporting all those on their payroll. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now.

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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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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. A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If Remaining authentic.

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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.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The following is adapted from Dick Martin’s book about Marilyn Laurie’s life in public relations, “ Marilyn: A Woman in Charge ” (PR Museum Press, 2020). All proceeds from the sale of the book — available in hardcover, softcover and as an ebook — benefit the Museum of Public Relations.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

There is an important ongoing conversation in public relations about the speed of innovation, the adoption of tools and artificial intelligence, enabling people to work smarter or replacing roles. Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career.

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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. Source: B2B Sales Cycles ).

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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. 10) Growing challenges of media relations. Read more: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2022

Yet, according to a 2020 PR News survey , only 62% of companies have a crisis plan. Our Chapter used the PRSA Crisis Communication Certificate Program , Cutlip & Center’s “Effective Public Relations,” Gartner and our own experiences on the job. As strategic communicators, we know the importance of planning for a crisis.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

blogs #bloggers #publicrelations #contentmarketing #content — Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) February 15, 2020 4. Push back – tactfully – on your leadership to provide answers, analysis, context and perspective. — Frank Strong (@Frank_Strong) April 29, 2020 10. Drop the jargon use plain language.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In comparing attendance from the show’s last two in-person events (2019 and 2020), attendance somewhat consistent, with 175,212 in 2019 and 171,268 in 2020, when COVID-19 was first hitting China. But based on prior years’ data and the pent-up demand for people to meet, in-person show attendance should remain fairly strong.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 26, 2020

It is the term used to describe the public denouncing of the behaviour or beliefs of a person, group, or business via online platforms and the act of calling for others to acknowledge and engage with them no longer. Clearly, the public is demanding more of businesses than in the past. These are social, ethical, and moral matters.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2021

She is now just the ninth host for the longest-running prime-time news and public affairs program on television. Especially after a year like 2020, when we saw so much death and sorrow, we should be even more concerned with how people are able to function. Naomi Osaka is one of my heroes. She’s an amazing young woman.

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