Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Another 20% see budgets decreasing (12%) or decreasing significantly (8%) The last time this survey asked this question, in 2020, just 18% expected budgets to rise and 52% said they would remain flat. Shared media (44%) was next, followed by earned media (43%) – a traditional bailiwick of communications — and paid media (33%).

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

Clubhouse was launched in 2020 and breaks the mold of traditional social media platforms. The platform offers PR teams a new way of storytelling for organizations and gives business personalities who are talented speakers with a strong point of view about industry trends an opportunity to ride the social audio wave.

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B2B Social Media Media Instagram 405

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

.* And communicators are also more satisfied with their measurement efforts—41% say they are satisfied with their efforts this year, compared to 28% in 2020. Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft.

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Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

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.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

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. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Trends 133

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 133

PRSay

MAY 4, 2022

The movie “raises awareness that a deaf person can do whatever they want to do,” “CODA” co-star Daniel Durant , who is deaf, said in sign language, which was then spoken aloud by an interpreter, during PRSA’s April 27 webinar, “ Supporting Deaf Representation in Media.”. How communicators can assist deaf talent.

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Film Communications Media Interviews 134

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In 2020, NBCUniversal strengthened its name by launching Peacock , a streaming service with three subscription plans, to their list of TV & Streaming brands. Another great way to get a better glance into what your audience likes and dislikes is by tracking Word Cloud metrics to see what related words are trending with your brand.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

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 ?

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If

Agency 84

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 84

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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. PR is the storyteller of the organization.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now. This was up from 50% in 2020.”. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

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 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

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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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Some “77% say perceptions of the role of communications as a strategic business driver changed within their organization during 2020.”. That’s definitely true – PR pros have been saying media relations is getting harder for years. I preach it to anyone that will listen: PR needs a little paid social budget for media relations.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2022

My primary business goal for 2020 is to find the right balance of client size and number. Sandra Fernandez, Big Oak Tree Media. This is something we’ve helped do for our clients — using storytelling and content to expand awareness of a business and bring in new prospects. Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. ??My

Writing 98

Writing Community Storytelling Education 98

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 129

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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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

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. We read that you are a strong B2B health writer and storyteller. I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Marketing technologies are vast ( see Scott Brinker’s Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic (2020): Martech 5000 ), ranging from email solutions to social media management tools to best-in-breed marketing automation tools. Data analyst. Email specialist. Tradeshow or conference.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

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. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. “I see a few things.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

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. Top tactics in PR and comms.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

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.

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Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

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. Effective storytelling improves valuations. to approximately $5.5 billion in 2021. That’s up from the firm’s last report which put the market at $4.8

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Following the 2020 pandemic, 2021 continued to surprise us in both good and bad ways. The media mix that includes the integration of paid and earned media will be more important than ever in 2022.”. Jim Bianchi, President, Bianchi Public Relations , Detroit, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. What a year!

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. Calls for GDPR style American laws to codify privacy as a human right will increase, culminating in American laws in 2020. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media. Also see Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No.

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Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

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 167

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167