Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. They can and do comment on paid promotions as this advertisement for AT&T Fiber demonstrates. You just never had to worry about this sort of thing, at this scale, in a world of print ads and billboards. 4) Take steps to fix the problem.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Likewise, it’s important to educate organizations on the difference between earned media and advertising. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. Furthermore, a well-rounded media relations campaign needs to utilize multiple communications channels.

Media Relations 201

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 201

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

These folks are fully tuned into the emerging interplay between media and social media. They also use quantified data to inform their strategy and media planning, taking a “moneyball” approach. . Their work is capital “M” media not social media – that’s for the marketing guys on the 11th floor.

Reputation 88

Reputation Social Media Reddit Media 88

5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Owned media is any content or messaging platform the brand owns or exclusively controls. This may include print media, digital platforms, websites or social media pages, as well as all the content on those channels. Because of the dynamics at play, shared media can overlap with owned and earned media.

Media 103

Media Print Advertising Advertising 103

Inbound PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Did you know that 71% of consumers who have had a good social media service experience with a brand are likely to recommend it to others? Social media allows you to build brand awareness without needing to invest a ton in media, print or display advertising. This all sounds great, right?

Social Media 48

Social Media Media Strategy Print 48

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. Social media for business was then in its infancy, and we were able to reach both decision makers and consumers with a limited budget and get real traction.

B2B 79

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 79

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

A perfect storm of distribution and falling advertising revenue is a blow to the newsprint business after two decades of battling the shift from print to digital. The conclusion to the story of the digitisation of news media may only take a matter of months. Print accounts for 80% of UK newspaper revenues and digital 20%.

Print 102

Print Newspapers Crisis Local 102

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. Social media, which was once the path around the traditional gatekeeper, today has become the gatekeeper, and not a better one since ideas are surfaced for a price.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Every time one would think media outlets can’t cut more staff they find a new bottom: 2023 saw massive layoffs which have continued into 2024. Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly.

Strategy 95

Strategy Publicity Media Video 95

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

But outside the part of the media landscape, you are personally familiar with, the sheer volume of news and “news-like” publishers can be overwhelming. Most consumers (inaccurately) believe that brands proactively select all the publishers upon which they advertise. Funding fake or extreme “news”.

Communications 186

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 186

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

Definitions of EMV vary but, broadly, it means the value of earned publicity in unpaid third-party channels such as traditional media, social media and blogs. In this context, EMV is a calculation to determine the ad spend that would have been required for paid social media to achieve the same results as influencer posts.

Measurement 84

Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 84

5W PR

APRIL 11, 2023

This occurs through high-end advertising, product placement, and celebrity endorsements. The luxury goods market is a global industry that is worth billions of dollars and is driven by the high demand for luxury products from affluent consumers. The market is competitive, with many companies vying for the attention of consumers.

Marketing 78

Marketing Radio Print Consumer 78

Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

This is backed by the statistics, its estimated that video accounts for over 80% of all consumer traffic – demonstrating the power of video on internet users, as well as the solution it clearly offers marketers. Enhance your Social Ads Performance. Ensure you consider using video in your social media advertising strategy.

Video 62

Video Strategy SEO Engineering 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

What’s more, many Indian consumers are more comfortable reading product information in their regional language. Don’t ignore regional media. Digital advertising spend in regional media is set to grow from $300 million in 2018 to $3 billion by 2023. Think BIG about social platforms. As in the U.S.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. This is based upon comparative sales data between 49 annual print ads and three annual TV ads that run on Black Friday, Christmas and Father’s Day.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Advertising 120

Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Buyers no longer pay attention to traditional advertisements. So where do consumers place their trust? Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. Will you set up a digital newsroom to host everything or mail out a printed newsletter? Is your brand local to one DMA?

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This chart demonstrates the power of shared content…even when it’s “consumer opinions” coming from strangers: This suggests that we need to deeply understand who is sharing our content, where they are sharing it, and why—and then get them to do more of it! Social media professionals agree.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Influencer marketing has been around for the best part of a decade now and initially, it wasn’t clear how big of an impact it was going to have on both brands and consumers. In a 2018 poll, it was revealed that a staggering 71% of UK consumers wrongly believed there was no regulation in place for influencer marketers.

Marketing 62

Marketing Advertising Advertising B2C 62

Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

The increased ingesting of media via smartphones and other portable devices coinciding with the increase of social media apps being downloaded on smartphones has led to a more socialized media distribution. Social media has moved from just being platforms to now being publishers.

Comparison 120

Comparison Television Print Social Media 120

Barokas

MAY 22, 2019

With so many brands vying for our attention through various channels – from social media, TV, radio, print, smartphones and the endless barrage of emails flooding our inboxes on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis, it’s easy for your message to get lost among all the noise.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Radio Print Advertising 60

5W PR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This is both important for consumer engagement as well as client relations. On top of that, an integrated campaign ensures messaging remains consistent across multiple platforms like social media, print media, advertising and internal communications. Social Media Marketing.

Marketing 68

Marketing Analysis Content Marketing Social Media 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. The days are long gone when a social manager could let some time go by without addressing a negative tweet or post. More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Prakkypedia

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

I recently wrote about the importance of having a good media distribution list and the importance of keeping up with changes in the media industry. I thought it would be useful to share some sources of news on Australia’s journalism industry (in no particular order): The Australian – Media. Media Week. Download This Show.

Media 76

Media Journalism Radio Print 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized.

B2B 120

B2B Customer Service Software Technology 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 20, 2021

It would be very difficult to find a business that doesn’t use social media in some shape or form. Simply having a social media account isn’t enough. Being active and sharing engaging content on the platform keeps your brand front of mind for consumers and allows you to reach and engage with a wider audience.

Company 62

Company Software Crisis Management Agency 62

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. Smart brands constantly ask their audiences for input and feedback– via social media engagement (mandatory these days!) How can brands keep up? This is already happening more and more.

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 9, 2016

My recent posts have explored how publishers are working with social platforms to expand audience and adapt story telling formats (see Publishers & Platforms In a Relationship , and Platforms as Publishers: 6 Key Takeaways for Brands ). Those featured, however, didn’t go into detail on the role of advertising to boost reach.

Viral 120

Viral Data Web Trends 120

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2020

No advertising, no sponsorship, no sales promotion or other fundraising efforts. Understand your audience Lockdown has meant that different media channels are being consumed and at different times of day. For example, print has fallen off the cliff on which it was already teetering precariously.

Radio 89

Radio Skype Print Local 89

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

What image of your brand are you trying to put forward and what message do you want to send that will make consumers trust you? If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to create a consumer persona. Understanding who your consumers are will help you speak directly to them. Know Your Audience.

Radio 63

Radio Print Writing Consumer 63

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. For these reasons and more, giving up on earned media is a big mistake.

Automotive 77

Automotive Media Report Print 77

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 17, 2019

Paid media is an important element of the integrated paid, earned, shared and owned (PESO) model but it’s the least understood. In this blog I explore how paid forms of media can be used as part of an integrated campaign. These include native advertising, sponsored content, syndication; and paid influencers, search and social media.

Media 103

Media How To Advertising Advertising 103

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Second, structural issues in the mainstream media as it continues to transform to digital should be a concern for all practitioners. It’s a theme that Topi?

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Over the past few years, digital PR has become significantly more important for brands and now goes way beyond ‘building links’ It includes increased brand awareness, brand positioning, SEO ranking, marketing share, share of voice, social media performance, organic traffic, sales and more – all encompassed in one.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 62

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

PR spotted the opportunity to create and publish owned content, alongside earned, working with traditional media. In time it also turned its attention to shared and paid, as search and social media advertising and promotion matured. It’s been a defining opportunity not only for the media but also for the PR business.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Real effort into digital and social. More emphasis on social media.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

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’s your secret to success?

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120