Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Referral traffic from media mentions and backlinks isn’t what it used to be – quality matters. a) Results may vary. No one will read it.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Just 3% said it’s getting easier. “It

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the fundamentals of public relations is tracking and monitoring the opinion of the public. Additionally, in the past few years, thanks to social media, it has become easier than ever for PR pros to keep track of what the public is thinking or talking about when it comes to particular brands.

Publicity 97

Publicity Survey Measurement Groups 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

As many PR agency teams know, our work can be highly specialized, particularly in B2B public relations. Specific sectors like ad tech , for example, offer a relatively small number of relevant trade publications compared to consumer categories. In what other publication will you find a section called “ WTF Ad Tech? ”

Advertising 322

Advertising Advertising Privacy Television 322

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. Check out our services.].

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. A colleague introduced me to Nicole Lee at an academic conference and she helped develop the survey instrument and with data analysis. – Marlene Neill. – Nicole Lee.

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

The State of the Profession 2017 survey by the UK’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) reveals that the PR profession still has a very long way to go before the skills and competencies of its practitioners meet the needs of modern future proof public relations best practice.

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

We hear all the time how important public relations are, but are there reliable methods to gauge its effectiveness? Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Speak the language.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%. billion by 2024.”.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Much of today’s communication happens on social media. Therefore, you should rely on a social tracking tool that offers real-time global access to premium social media content and sentiment analysis. Analyze your Media Strategy for Next Year. Send Holiday Greeting Cards. Use this season to reinvent your PR strategy.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

Doctor Spin

MAY 30, 2023

“There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Let’s go: Table of Contents “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity” Is Bad Publicity Actually … Good? Barnum was a 19th-century American showman, entrepreneur, and politician known for his larger-than-life personality and uncanny ability to capture the public’s imagination.

Publicity 52

Publicity eBook Ethics Resources 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Public relations has many fans, from legendary figures like Steve Jobs, to the current occupant of the White House. Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. It’s even still a bit mysterious to some. Earned coverage can’t be blocked.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

Although they’re sometimes confused, public relations and marketing are very distinct. The results of earned media coverage in top-tier media may lack the scale or reach of paid advertising, but they’re like fuel for the marketing engine. We offer quality over quantity. Return-on-Investment.

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Brand Branding Marketing Advertising 195

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Melissa Strle Dive into the dynamic world of Public Relations with this essential PR glossary. Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent article, we cited a study that estimated that public relations would grow about 6% between 2014 and 2024 and that U.S. News & World Report recently ranked public relations specialists #4 for Best Creative and Media Jobs in its 2019 ranking of best jobs. What Will it Cost? What About My Minor.

Nonprofit 83

Nonprofit Publicity How To Small Business 83

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising. Amplify marketing campaigns with PR: PR professionals can amplify marketing campaigns through media relations and influencer partnerships. Ready to make your retail brand a success?

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Public relations (PR) is a technique used by savvy businesses across the globe to communicate with their customers. What’s the difference between marketing, advertising and public relations? What are the advantages of public relations over advertising? PR is different.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. Finland’s most listened-to radio channel is Yle Radio Finland , which is not an advertising-funded channel. Sparring and training must be done carefully and in advance.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 52

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Yvonne Lorie, the founder of ReFresh PR and a recipient of the 2013 HPRA Premio PR Achievement Award, has been elected president of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) national board for 2017. When we look at the Hispanic public relations industry, the most important component is commitment.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Most business owners these days understand that public relations can help convert potential consumers into buying customers. In fact, according to research, public relations can generate conversion rates between 10 to 15 times more than advertising efforts.

Media 140

Media Advertising Advertising Consumer 140

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. Modern public relations (PR) for marketing campaigns Public Relations (PR) is about building trust and genuine connections between brands and those who matter to them.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. Cannes used to be called the “Festival of Advertising.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 9, 2023

In recent years, multi-channel communication has blurred the lines between paid, earned, shared and owned media (known as the PESO model). An integrated approach includes all aspects of communications — public relations, marketing, social media, advertising — for a 360-degree view of the planning and measurement process.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 40

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

Public Relations is Not Media Relations. Sometimes I feel like I’m preaching to the choir, but it bears worth repeating: public relations is not media relations. Media relations is not public relations. Influencer relations, yes. Social media, yes.

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Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2019

Many of us are still using advertising’s old impression-based metrics and advertising equivalencies to show the value of media relations rather than dive into the […]. It’s OK, most of us are, my team included. We’ve been taking the easy way out, and practice makes permanent. The post Still using AVEs?

Measurement 131

Measurement Advertising Advertising Media Relations 131

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2017

We hear all the time how important public relations are, but are there reliable methods to gauge its effectiveness? Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message.

Measurement 90

Measurement How To Television Analysis 90

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 1) A still skeptical public. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. If it works out for the ACBJ – good for them – but for business communicators, it’s just another example of the four big media trends that are upending the landscape. Blending editorial and advertising.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. Please keep reading for the full analysis.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

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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PR Conversations

MARCH 6, 2015

The lack of a clear salary for a particular advertised PR post or even a reasonable range (rather than ‘competitive’, ‘negotiable’ or ‘on application) suggests employers seek to exert their power in paying for talent. That is, PR can be gained on the cheap.

Publicity 40

Publicity Advertising Advertising Industry 40

PR Conversations

MARCH 6, 2015

The lack of a clear salary for a particular advertised PR post or even a reasonable range (rather than ‘competitive’, ‘negotiable’ or ‘on application) suggests employers seek to exert their power in paying for talent. That is, PR can be gained on the cheap.

Publicity 40

Publicity Advertising Advertising Industry 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly. You can see the open letter and signatories here.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40