Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. It stands to reason that some businesses will cut back on marketing, advertising and PR when a downturn looms. And public relations in particular simply doesn’t lend itself to sudden starts and stops. No amount of paid advertising can buy trust.

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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. Also, see these related posts.

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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. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. That it’s not that advertising is declining, it’s just that consumers are changing. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. wtf) are gaining momentum as one of the hottest digital trends because they allow you to design a website URL that is more creative, meaningful and memorable. media) or ‘dot-agency’ (.agency) And that’s just one PR trend for 2017.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With the knowledge that trends are shifting faster than ever, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what’s around the corner. Here are four PR trends to consider for 2021: 1. That’s part of the reason that advertising spend on online video is up 114% since 2014. . Short-Form Videos.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. Industry analyst relations (AR) can be a foundation for lead generation. And much like media relations, there are nuances involved. Who are analysts? Analyst versus journalist end goals.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2019

When a message goes out, is it public relations or advertising? Public relations is, essentially, a strategic communication program or process that connects brands or persons with a market or audience in a beneficial way. While PR and advertising do often intersect, there are some key differences. Paid Media.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalists need PR people to help them identify key trends and issues that matter to their audiences and to provide experts who can speak on these trends and issues. The media marketplace is also changing. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

While ad blocking software has been around for years, concern about ad blocking has become one of the hottest topics in advertising and marketing this year, especially for mobile advertising. The implications for PR and media relations? Alternatives to advertising. This may mitigate the impact of ad blocking.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 8, 2015

The post outlined the success the New York Times brand studio (T Brand Studio) is having with their custom advertising content (referred to as “paid posts”). We’ve seen differing stats on the “effectiveness” of native advertising. And, we’ve seen many different formats for native advertising.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Integrating PR and marketing The trend toward convergence of communications and marketing has been in the works for over a decade, and we’ve seen great examples of increased effectiveness when the two disciplines are working together in synergy.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

The trend toward convergence of communications and marketing has been in the works for over a decade, and we’ve seen great examples of increased effectiveness when the two disciplines are working together in synergy. Influencing across earned, owned, social and paid media. Integrating PR and marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. I keep wincing after every sentence I write.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why it’s especially important for PR people not only to understand the tech, but to follow the key media in the industry very closely. From programmatic advertising to first- and third-party data, there are many hot topics and only so many gatekeepers for the stories we want to tell. . Marketing Land.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? Three mega-trends are already on their way and will arrive at our industry’s shores before the year is out. Our goal is public relations professionals can no longer be to simply try to reach everyone through the media en masse. Content Shockwave.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. Or you may decide that media relations is precisely what you need. Crisis management.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news.

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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. Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. sponsored posts).

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 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. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you are a communications pro, I don’t need to tell you that influencer marketing is hot and could soon outpace traditional paid media spend. Everyone is jumping on the influencer marketing bandwagon because it’s all the rage, just like every other fly-by-night new trend. Funny thing is — it’s not really a hot new trend.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

RW: Proving ROI is tough for PR professionals because we work with ‘potential’ figures – reach and advertising value equivalency (AVE) are just examples. I tend to look more at the newsworthy trends and how they make a difference for the industry as a whole and use that in my external efforts. 31: Nicole Wojno of UserIQ.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Several trends that started in 2021 will grow to carry over into 2022. Another trend that grew in ’21 is authentic, purpose-driven marketing. It’s good news for contextual advertising companies, who have already started reaping the benefits of marketing’s ‘identity crisis.’ The trend is moving in this direction.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Media relations is typically a key part of a good technology PR program. One thing entrepreneur-led startups and enterprise technology businesses have in common is a desire to generate positive earned media coverage in widely read publications from TechCrunch to BloombergBusinessWeek. Pitch the right media.

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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?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

When I was director of media relations in the Reagan White House in 1983 and 1984, the correspondence unit had a standing assignment to find letters the president could use to help illustrate issues of interest. “I One client of ours is frequently asked what trends he predicts.

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David PR Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Businesses spend years and millions of dollars making it easier for customers to find them online, but an emerging trend suggests they also are seeking ways to be invisible. Advertising suggests it’s a way to stay in touch when traveling in remote areas—like a group of hikers staying connected in an area without cell service.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If anything, the rise of social platforms and enhanced competition within media makes engaging, relevant (and sometimes counterintuitive) content essential to any executive communications strategy designed to leverage a firm’s experts. Content is disseminated across owned platforms (social media accounts, company blogs and newsletters, etc.),

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Traditional and digital media relations environments are seeing it, too. PR should be part of your strategy to help support your other activities, including social media marketing, advertising and trade shows and sales promotions. The automotive industry isn’t the only space seeing change.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 8, 2024

Was it not enough that he alienated Twitter’s most committed and notable users, as well as advertisers, with nonsensical fees , rules and misleading descriptors ? The term “Barbenheimer” was all over social media and catapulted both films to top spots on opening week. But it was not enough for Musk.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. The feature “enables organizations to gather on-the-fly insights from global print, broadcast and social media platforms, contextually analyze specific brand mentions or trends, and perform language translations.” Reddit data.

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