Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

News media in pain Newspaper brands continue to suffer as readers shift from print to digital. Popular newspaper brands have suffered double digit falls in print circulation with the Daily Star (-18%), Daily Mirror (-13%), and Daily Express (-12%) hardest hit. Facebook and Google account for almost 60% of the online advertising market.

Print 115

Print Media Newspapers Local 115

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Despite the massive increase of new channels, these time-honored mediums continue to exert substantial influence, reaching extensive audiences and providing distinct advantages that make them indispensable for public relations professionals looking to engage effectively with their target audience.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2020

Without large-scale events as an advertising vehicle, businesses need to think outside the box to reach these customers. Advertising in local LGBTQ publications are relatively inexpensive and a great way to support the community. Yes, people still read print publications, especially in niche media.

Consumer 109

Consumer Travel Local Community 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

When Spotify went hyperlocal last year with its debut campaign in India, it was able to reflect local culture, moods and social moments. A successful PR campaign must account for local customer insights and nuances and communicators may want to look at hyper-localization strategies. . This resulted in huge success.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

PR Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

Sometimes the confusion lies around these same people’s very good understanding of the value of direct-response advertising, which is designed to get instant results by encouraging people to take some sort of action right now. The ROI of publicity isn’t as instant or as cut-and-dried as advertising. Case closed. Or vice versa?

Data 78

Data Newspapers Analytics Measurement 78

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When thinking of small businesses, many people often picture their local boutiques or the small diner in their town, which very well may be struggling to earn enough to stay open, but you would be surprised by the other businesses in your area that meet the small-business qualifications. I’m sorry…what?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Small Business Local Reputation 52

Business Wire

MAY 18, 2017

Declining advertising dollars, low subscription numbers, and the emergence and disruption of digital have all contributed to the financial hardships affecting many Canadian news publications. Perhaps none have been affected more than print newspapers. The struggles faced by Canadian news media professionals are well-documented.

Newspapers 177

Newspapers Industry Print Journalism 177

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. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

First, social media will be around for many years to come, just like TV, outdoor, radio and even print. Despite all of the controversy around Facebook this year, usage levels are still extraordinarily high and marketers are still finding it to be a very effective advertising channel. What comes after social media?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

5W PR

APRIL 9, 2019

Connecting with consumers offline doesn’t have to entail just another advertising campaign. A business that gets involved in its local community achieves multiple objectives. Traditional Advertising Isn’t Dead. Now, statistics actually show that some forms of traditional advertising are in fact experiencing a resurgence.

Consumer 60

Consumer How To Advertising Advertising 60

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Purdah places restrictions on government and public bodies during elections. In a case last week the Government came under fire for spending public money on Facebook ads targeted at voters in marginal constitutions announced in September. Social media and blogs updating the public with essential information may continue.

Resources 62

Resources Communications Government Policies 62

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Given that we have clients that span a variety of sectors, we engage with journalists who write for everything from mainstream to specialist publications. However, with COVID-19 affecting advertising revenue – in a November report, WARC predicted that 2020 global ad spend would fall 10.2%

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2020

Daisy sent out a press release on 7 April to local media contacts and a JustGiving page was set up. No advertising, no sponsorship, no sales promotion or other fundraising efforts. Captain Tom’s story had many of the classic elements of a great story: a plot, a hero and multiple emotional triggers with which the public could connect.

Radio 89

Radio Skype Print Local 89

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. It’s an easy job because this industry is truly full of the best people and I enjoy my time with them.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

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. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? I’ve been at Crenshaw for five years and I really love that no two days are alike!

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

Cision

JANUARY 25, 2016

The big budgets owned these channels, and consumers had to pay attention to those advertisements.”. One day Andy bought a few chickens at a local farmer’s market. John Deere’s case goes back to 1895 when they launched “The Furrow,” now a print and electronic monthly publication. Today, however, is another story.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Banking B2C 120

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. First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Representing the public that we serve 4.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

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. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Blending editorial and advertising. The emphasis was clearly on sponsorship. .

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Beyond PR

JUNE 30, 2016

These are not trade journalists looking to cover the higher education industry; they have their place at other publications. While some publications have reduced print frequency in the face of the changing media landscape, the amount of content being produced by their newsrooms has not changed. employment, entertainment, etc.

Radio 69

Radio Newspapers Print Media 69

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. I culled through the answers pulling out as many as possible that were fit for print and listed them below. 17) “I help companies make more money by getting good publicity.”. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

5W PR

MAY 20, 2020

Podcasts, print advertising, or paid influencers? 2 – Local man discovers answer to lifelong problem. How does the target audience get their information, and what platform is most likely to convey it in the right way at the right time? Traditional media? Social media? Digital platforms? A combination of any or all of these?

Measurement 88

Measurement Print Local Social Media 88

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Our local BBC news programme and even the national idents are based on clips from social media.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

In an era where paid advertising access to consumers on television, radio, and print is drying up, influence marketing may become a primary source of consumer connection. In the 1920s, Charlie Chaplin and Babe Ruth became the first celebrity advertisers. 19 percent were piloting a program. 32 percent planned to implement one.

Marketing 239

Marketing Television Handbook Web 239

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

The original promise of the internet was that mainstream media would be disintermediated and the public would have access to a huge variety of blogs and websites. In time it also turned its attention to shared and paid, as search and social media advertising and promotion matured. Print has ceded to digital in all but a few niches.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In a separate, but timely report about the state of M&A in the PR technology space, Burton-Taylor Consultant Chris Porter noted: “We see ongoing M&A action in this space at all levels, from local strategic tuck-ins to major private-equity transactions. Platinum Equity’s $2.8 It’s easily the largest solution provider in the space.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Mora Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2017

For Addiction Specialists, having your voice heard and taking the time to establishing yourself as an expert in the field of Addiction Medicine can be an opportunity to reach the patients who need your services the most, this is not done through marketing and advertising alone. Effective PR is effective storytelling.

Television 40

Television Print Radio Newspapers 40

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The internet ad market #3 Mobile and telly ad and viewing parity The time spent on media versus advertising revenue is in sync for desktop (18% vs 18%), TV (33%) and mobile (34%). Radio is under indexed (12% vs 8%) and print is over indexed (3% vs 7%). #4 Extreme views polarise public discourse.

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 3, 2021

Tell us more about “The Global PR Revolution”, a book ranked recently among Top 10 of The Best PR Books of All Time by BookAuthority just couple of months after the publication. First of all – the book gives a full picture of the dramatic changes in one of the most important businesses these days in the world – Public Relations.

Local 52

Local Writing Social Media Interviews 52

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

Bernadette went on to hold positions at print publications like the Orlando Business Journal and worked as a website producer at a TV news station before deciding to make the jump to PR. It’s doing a lot of different things in partnership with other functional areas and forms of communication, like marketing and advertising.”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Sometimes the examples are businesses that are able to sell advertising across digital sites they’ve built. Finally, there are some that have been actually able to sell subscriptions to print magazines they publish (Lifetime Fitness). During a recent visit to a local range, I noticed the book on the counter for $24.99.

Content Marketing 66

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Conference 66

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

He has since claimed that the hoax was, in fact, a cleverly orchestrated publicity stunt. Firefly’s own research among consumers revealed that print and online media reviews influence 28% of people, YouTube and other influencers affect 11% of people, but way out in front are reviews in retail outlets, like Amazon, at a staggering 61%.

Engineering 67

Engineering Reputation Social Media SEO 67

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Most of our marketing in the past 50 years has revolved around advertising, or renting space in channels to garner attention and, hopefully, change consumer behavior. They had a simple goal for one of the races: to deliver a printed guide to exiting fans with the race results immediately following the race.

Marketing 53

Marketing Enterprise Print Film 53

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2016

I have been practicing public relations for roughly 14 years now and adopted an IMC approach early in my career. Visiting local libraries and schools to discuss the book with community outreach departments. Utilizing an integrated marketing communications approach, or IMC for short, is a principle that I follow closely.

Community 40

Community Facebook Writing Local 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2011

This led to the video concept (all well and good), a customer relations improvement idea which we implemented and, from what I saw, the consultant pitching two entrepreneur publications. C: Local and national media. There’s a big difference in handling the two. What do you need for both? Communications.

How To 76

How To Pitching Local Interviews 76

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

Print is down but digital is booming. Local news is most valued but is on life support. COVID-19 boosts news consumption across all mainstream media (except print) The COVIDA-19 crisis has substantially increased news consumption for mainstream media. The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read.

Newspapers 103

Newspapers Print Local Television 103

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Joanne Chan, founder and managing director at LBS Communications The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 92

Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 92

PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

The real trick to small business public relations is to tell your business story just like well… a story. And since you’re pitching news, doesn’t it make sense to follow the pattern set by the publications you’re targeting? And what’s worse, it prevents you from making a good connection with the reader. What’s the solution?

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Small Business Writing 40