Mindful Marketing

JUNE 15, 2015

Drew McLellan has worked in advertising for 25+ years and started his own agency, McLellan Marketing Group, in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R. The agency specializes in B2B financial services industries. Drew also owns and runs Agency Management Institute (AMI), which offers agency management training and consulting.

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Interviews Marketing Financial Insurance 50

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

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. If you are trying to sneakily ask me to just advertise for your company, you will not succeed.

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Automotive Report Meeting Radio 84

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 Starting as a solopreneur.

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Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

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.

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Automotive Meeting Report Media 92

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?

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Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 111

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I also learned about Lin’s agency work at Strategic Communications ; and that she teaches, and has written quite a few books on PR and marketing. Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? I think the regulations that are emerging are good but more needs to be done to distinguish native advertising from news.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Last month I interviewed top PR and social media experts about the challenges facing online marketing. I also share my views (not necessarily the agency’s ) and pose additional questions. What Will It Take for Advertisers to Back Away From Facebook? Finally, I include links to other stories I’ve seen on the topic.

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How To Facebook Social Media Advertising 159

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor— and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

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Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor—and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

req.) – by BMV a digital agency in Boston. 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 ).

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Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There are fewer reporters covering the supplier beat, and those that do seem to have less time yet more demands placed upon them; Dwindling advertising spends tends to mean there is a smaller news hole to compete for in your key target media outlets; and. Author: Jim Bianchi. The post Earned Media: Is it worth all the trouble?

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Automotive Media Report Print 77

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

A third added, “The changing face of journalism has left many newsrooms bereft of veterans and reporters with historical knowledge.”. While I do think the economics of journalism has also played a starring role in this sector, there are a number of other contributing factors. 3) Influence pedaling is overshadowing journalism.

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?".

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Company Interviews Print Pitching 113

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 16, 2021

in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Arizona, and over the last few years, I’ve taken public relations courses that have provided some great insight into the world of PR. Fortunately, The Hoffman Agency was hiring interns. I interviewed. By Katrina Lockhart, Intern. I’m currently completing my B.A.

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Internal International Creativity Journalism 41

Maxim Behar

OCTOBER 19, 2022

They don't go away because they have bad journalism, but because they don't have ads. Advertisers prefer to advertise online because advertising there is cheaper and more targeted, and most importantly - measurable. Television is also measurable, but all these agencies - they can be somehow modified.

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Television Wireless Advertising Advertising 52

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

In this interview, Adriana discusses the nuances of promoting media brands, the evolving role of social media in media relations and how to adapt your public relations strategy to the changing media landscape. I’ve always been an avid consumer of journalism and loved writing. What drew you to the field of public relations?

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The report didn’t break out numbers for the remaining challenges of “fake news, blurred lines between editorial and advertising, and issues around freedom of the press.”. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. Looking for an agency partner that can both bring creative ideas.

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Survey Report Media B2B 101

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. My daily newspaper of choice is…The Wall Street Journal. The tools and technology will come after.

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Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency. Understanding why agencies get fired is just as important as why they get hired. 5) planning and strategy (37%).

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 97

Cision

MAY 8, 2015

A recent PR Council member survey found that over 50 percent of firms responding had a planner on staff, 50 percent planned to increase investment in this area over the coming year, and 60 percent felt that having planners on staff helped them compete better with ad agencies, digital firms, branding shops and other public relations firms.

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Creativity Survey Advertising Advertising 120

Shift Communications

JANUARY 20, 2015

We had a chance to interview some of the top thinkers driving innovation and transformation in the marketing world, and get their perspective on the Big Question: What IS the future of marketing? Currently a Technology reporter for the Boston Business Journal covering startups, venture capital and the tech sector. Zach Burrus.

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Marketing Privacy Big Data Technology 60

Mora Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Public relations offer something that traditional advertising can never deliver, credibility. When an attorney appears on CNN, MSNBC, the Today Show, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, or their regional or local media outlets, their credibility grows by leaps and bounds.

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Advertising Advertising Television Viral 40

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Before opening her namesake agency, Dorothy was President of Stanton Crenshaw Communications, which she helped build into a mid-sized New York PR agency over 13 years. After the first round of interviews we hosted “auditions” for finalists at a store and got great coverage, including WABC-TV. What is your biggest PR Win?

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Agency Advertising Advertising Twitter 100

OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. Read below for the entire interview with Eric Chemi: 1.) Important tip: if you’re a blatant advertisement for your company, you’ll never be invited back.

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Strategy Interviews Pitching Energy 52

Cision

MAY 5, 2016

In this interview, Lisa discusses the challenges health brands face, how to incorporate digital into your public relations strategy and why collaboration between communication professionals and clients is necessary for success. I very much enjoyed journalism and had a blast doing it. How did you get your start in PR? Rapid Fire Round.

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Healthcare Policies Pharmaceuticals Big Data 120

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2018

Working in a firm where we create advertising, sales promotions, experiential events and digital campaigns, I see this ideation process play out firsthand on the walls of our agency. Interviewing customers to develop new ideas shouldn’t be limited only to those times when you need to move product.

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Exercises Creativity Radio Resources 82

Shift Communications

JUNE 5, 2015

Last month, I had the honor of accepting the Rising Star Award from the Mayborn School of Journalism at University of North Texas. The entire evening was filled with students and professionals in the media, advertising and public relations industry. When applying for any job, do your research and read up on the latest company news.

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Nonprofit Interviews Journalism Local 60

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The near-collapse of much of US journalism employment and the seeming vulnerability of PR coincided with America’s top marketers who - smitten with digital advertising - diverted billions of dollars from their traditional ad budgets into online. Exhibit A: The Death Knell of “Advertising’? Its title: “Trust Me, PR Is Dead.”.

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Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 48

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you want to hear personal interviews with the songwriters behind Top 40 greatest hits, dive deep on the music of movies , or re-watch The Office alongside two of the show’s stars, there’s a podcast for that. Each episode explores what makes the agency so effective, including its culture, and approach to marketing and brand.

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Marketing Conference Content Marketing Agency 74

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Musk’s concerns “are very valid,” says Vipula Gandhi, Global Head of Enterprise and Managing Partner at Gallup, in an interview. “He Elon’s chaotic and reckless behavior has created a gigantic mess for Twitter, the company, its advertisers, as well as negatively impacting Tesla and SpaceX,” says Mills. He’s got a long way to go.

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Twitter Banking Financial Employee 78

MaccaPR

AUGUST 8, 2018

billion Papa John’s – a company whose logo featured Schnatter’s face , rather than a mouth-watering pizza, as its core brand image – used an ugly racial slur during a training call with its agency Laundry Service last May. The agency resigned the account – kudos to them – but it looks to me like someone then outed Schnatter.

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Crisis Marketing Training Employee 63

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. Advertising value equivalent (AVE) is at the sharp end of this issue. has been exploring in her work on women in journalism. She believes the same issues apply in advertising and PR.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

After working on the in-house side of marketing and learning what he liked and didn’t about working agencies, he hung out his own shingle. Each month Off Scripts interviews someone with a fresh perspective on marketing – details on how to get involved are at the bottom of this post. Advertising was extremely expensive.

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Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Social Media Examiner’s Michael Stelzner helps your business navigate the social jungle with success stories and expert interviews from leading social media marketing pros. Mitch Joel will unravel the complex world of digital marketing and social media with the perspective of a digital marketing agency. Find show notes at [link].

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Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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Education Course Nonprofit Resources 107

Maxim Behar

MARCH 6, 2022

In an exclusive interview with the Indian Valasys Media, Maxim Behar revealed his secret to success: individuality. Remember what Winston Churchill said a long time ago that you can achieve a lot of things with journalism, but you must know when to quit. So that's how I decided to quit journalism and start my own company.

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B2B Communications Media Newspapers 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Her interview here is nothing short of exceptional. love awards and accolades” which are an “elaborate scheme to sell advertising”. If you are a lawyer, I’d bet you lunch your marketing team will read this interview and nod their heads in agreement. We are always looking for good people to interview about.

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Marketing Ethics Interviews Meeting 68