Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

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. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. It’s not a content marketing goal or a PR goal. Public Relations is Not Media Relations. In the least.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Several popular topics covered in their news & views section of their site are advertising, digital, diverse, creative and awards news. BIGfish is an award-winning team of talented storytellers, creatives and publicists that integrates traditional PR with digital media to best support its innovative clients. Take risks.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I think non-PR folks sometimes think of it like advertising or marketing where you can “pay to play” and see relatively immediate, measurable results. In addition, we (as an industry) are just now truly figuring out how we should measure our results rather than comparing our value to advertising (AVEs, ugh).

Measurement 60

Measurement Course Advertising Advertising 60

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” The new continuous storytelling cycle. We are all familiar now with the PESO model.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. In addition to learning how to deliver information across all mediums, PR pros must be strong storytellers and know how to navigate and tailor messages to the targeted audiences.

Radio 92

Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

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. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. To make any marketing campaign successful, you must understand the goals, pain points, influencers, and preferences of each target buyer persona your company is targeting. Data analyst. Email specialist.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

A similar trend has unfolded over a decade in the legal market between in-house counsel and outside law firms. My hypothesis is that PR agencies – and its siblings in marketing and advertising – are entering the early stages of a similar trend. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. content marketing (64%).

Survey 97

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” 5) Marketers will slow down. The Internet moves at breakneck speed, but that doesn’t mean that we as marketers have to do the same. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Quality PR practitioners are expert storytellers. Nurture a network of strategic allies and associates.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

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.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand. Kristen Dunleavy is the senior content marketing manager at Muck Rack, where she creates, distributes and oversees all things content for Muck Rack’s audience of PR pros and journalists.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

PR no longer is a press release or media relations business. We use a wide range of content and activities to communicate our messages and reach our target audiences. We generally rely upon three content types: Owned. We then consider how, when and where to publish and promote the content and activities.

Media 120

Media Content Marketing Infographics Fashion 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

When a news outlet publishes or airs your story, you’ve earned that coverage ( earned media ) which lends credibility over advertising (paid media). Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations. Press releases are multipurpose, multifunctional documents.

Pitching 40

Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crafting compelling narratives: At the heart of effective video marketing lies the art of storytelling. Communications and PR professionals are experts at shaping narratives that resonate with the target audience, and when applied to video marketing, this skill can elevate your content to new heights.

Video 87

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Flatiron Communications

MAY 2, 2017

The above tools have as their focus professionals plying the art of media relations. Then there are content marketing firms started by veteran journalists looking to brands and corporations to help extend their messaging through storytelling, i.e., “sponsored content” and “native advertising.”

Tools 45

Tools Twitter Report Pitching 45

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. That means, as content marketers, we must learn how, and when, to effectively leverage AI-assisted content within our marketing strategies.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. Content Inc.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. 12) More dramatic platform changes will challenge marketing. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Marketing be nimble. Rather than having year-long editorial calendars for opportunities and content, marketing and communications professionals are will have to work in a much more agile, phased approach: creating evergreen content per quarter and making room for ‘rapid-response’ type communications based on what 2021 might throw at us.

Marketing 167

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167