PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. Email is best to get it in writing. And in special sections, preference is given to Realtors who advertise with us.

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. In other words, the stories he writes must appeal to as many people as possible.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Having the ability to calculate the equivalent advertising value of stories arranged through media relations allows PR pros to prove their worth to organizational decision-makers. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing.

Media Relations 196

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 196

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Instead of “pivoting” like a startup towards new forms of advertising, or new storytelling formats like video, they should be pivoting back to the one thing that really matters — their readers. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business? Please write about them?’ Write about it.’”.

Pitching 215

Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 4, 2016

I wasn’t going to write about the FTC’s latest salvo on native advertising. The post The FTC’s Quixotic Fight Against Native Advertising appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. But so many.more.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Construction Storytelling 60

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: TMI (The MAS Ink) is the name of my new boutique PR firm.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Top challenges facing journalism. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure.

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

After you have built your initial campaign and chosen the messaging to use on your site, social pages, paid advertising and content marketing, it’s up to the PR team (or whoever is wearing that hat) to amplify your message with press coverage. Make your message a positive one and ensure that comes through in your writing.

Publicity 100

Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2021

In 2017, Lofgren and her husband, Matt, endowed The Diane Gage Lofgren Endowed Scholarship for Journalism at San Diego State University (SDSU), benefiting students in the School of Journalism and Media Studies, which includes majors in advertising, journalism, media studies and public relations.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare Journalism Study Advertising 78

Ethical Voices

MAY 18, 2023

The most popular media outlets for this type of native advertising were Forbes, BBC, and CNN. The study found this native advertising has an impact on editorial coverage in those prominent outlets. The researchers found a decrease in negative coverage of key companies after they purchased native advertising.

Ethics 80

Ethics Reddit Energy Advertising 80

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

By Seedepth The media industry and journalism are experiencing significant change. News outlets have been struggling for years to balance advertising, sponsored and editorial content. We interviewed a few PR leaders in Boston to get their takes on journalism and changes we might see in 2017. It may be irreversible.

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I then worked as an investigative reporter at the Forward, a Jewish newspaper, and went back to school for business journalism and data journalism.

Automotive 84

Automotive Report Meeting Radio 84

PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

And in an ideal world, journalism and public relations have a balanced relationship benefitting both parties. As PR jobs increase and journalism employment falls, we need to figure out a way to reinvest in journalism, and fast. But this, at the end of the day, is just promotion and advertising. It’s time to pivot.

Publicity 147

Publicity Newspapers Journalism Energy 147

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? It’s interesting to me that the digital world is still very different than the traditional when it comes to revealing what is “advertising” and what is “news.” I definitely think that it is. Is there the potential for conflict?

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Their marketing history can reflect the moral offense, which can lead to marketers being ruined by the advertisement market or any other platform. Many of the advertisement platforms usually take this seriously especially the one that is existing digitally. Quoting the actual content.

Engineering 130

Engineering Reputation Data Advertising 130

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

1) Statistics on the Super Bowl audience and advertising. Marketing Charts published a piece – Super Bowl 2020 Data – summarizing advertising research about the Super Bowl from Kantar and the National Retail Foundation , among others. What does an advertisement in this year’s Super Bowl (54) cost?

Sports 113

Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 113

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported McDonald’s has created a loyalty program and advertised a series of combo meals that were backed by top artists such as Travis Scott, BTS and Saweetie to increase sales and attract more customers. Priscilla Osorio. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Every part of the industry has had to recalibrate and figure out how to design, build, sell and advertise vehicles in this new environment. I put an advertising spin on this topic and wrote a piece about how dealers and advertising agencies are depicting mask usage in their ads. The biggest thing for me is timeliness.

Automotive 92

Automotive Meeting Report Media 92

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Advertising is a distant third. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ). [And Other Key Blogging Statistics You Should Know].

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the nonprofit arena, the public relations specialist usually has a more expansive role that can range from writing press releases for distribution to news sources to drafting a donor appeal letter and arranging a public tour of the facility. Other responsibilities could include the creation of the organization’s annual report.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

Paid media will make that data easily available otherwise you will take your advertising dollars elsewhere. But, if the Wall Street Journal mentions your brand, what is that worth? You can be more human in your writing by leveraging the behavioral and demographic information you already have about your target audience.

Storytelling 0

Storytelling Data Communications Technology 0

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be. Journal Of Marketing Research (JMR) , 49 (2), 192-205. Journal Of Public Affairs (14723891) , 13 (2), 160-171.

Viral 120

Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

Buzzstream

JANUARY 22, 2024

We looked for sites with clear signals that they accepted guest posts, such as post titles and URLs with the words “contribute” or “write for us.” So, you’ll also need to judge the quality of the writing itself. 150+ Quality Guest Posting Sites Below is the list guest post sites broken down by general category.

Analysis 91

Analysis SEO Guidelines Google 91

Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Write a snappy email subject line that will grab attention, but stay away from clickbait. Instead of including a full press release, consider writing just a paragraph or two about why this story is right for their publication or website, and then offering an interesting spokesperson for an interview or invite the journalist to your event.

Pitching 78

Pitching Advertising Advertising Product Launch 78

NewsWhip

AUGUST 9, 2022

Companies are increasingly concerned about their products, ideas or advertisements showing up on scurrilous websites, which could result in a public relations disaster, while health-care organizations need to ensure the public isn’t consuming inaccurate medical information. Labeling advertising clearly. Avoiding deceptive headlines.

Government 78

Government Journalism Advertising Advertising 78

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Most PR practitioners quickly learn that the wall protecting editorial integrity from the influence of paid advertising can be, like the Pirate Code , “more of a guideline than an actual rule.” For better or worse, at a great number of well-known and respected media sources, advertisers are often given preference in coverage.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 12, 2015

Folks have been wringing their hands about the loss of writing skills for YEARS. 1: Journalism jobs continue to disappear. So yeah, the fact that journalism jobs are drying up will impact the writing world. And while those three still most likely do a ton of writing, the trend will still exist.

Journalism 60

Journalism Writing Trends Local 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Growth of independent journalism. “We It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’ Fast-vertising.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We were about thirty enthusiasts, PR, marketing and advertising specialists, mainly from Europe, but obviously there was a need to gather at a high level, because in just three years we were already 250 people from all over the world and the forum created its own life, again in Davos. And there is not much difference.

Crisis Management 83

Crisis Management Crisis Advertising Advertising 83

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Advertising is a distant third. Try our services.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. PR, social media, digital and marketing will continue to overlap, and the line between editorial and advertising will also continue to evolve.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

PRSay

JUNE 18, 2019

What is the thought process at the AP behind making changes to longstanding style rules (like the change to writing out state names in datelines, for example)? Writing in AP style means they’re speaking the language of the people they are pitching. she holds a master’s degree in arts journalism from Syracuse University’s S.I.

Guidelines 154

Guidelines Writing Social Media Newspapers 154

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

Consider your audience – you know them better than anyone else – and write quality announcements about the things your company does that matter to them. Full report: The Effects of Traditional and Social Earned Media on Sales: A Study of a Microlending Marketplace (2012) published in the Journal of Marketing Research by Andrew T.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Figuring he could brand himself as a media and broadcast expert with keen writing skills, he hoped someone would take a chance on him. In fact, he hadn’t even intended on working in PR.

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Podcasting is back in vogue, using LinkedIn effectively, Tortoise slow journalism project, Netflix Fyre documentary, unreasonable briefs, a new AI marketing book and dates for PRFest. This week I’m writing to you on my iPhone on a Grand Central Rail train between London and York. It’s an issue I explored in a blog post this week. ??

Viral 68

Viral Journalism Analytics Case Study 68