Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Top tip: Using earned media as part of a Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned (PESO) or Search campaign Trust in earned media may be dented but it remains higher than other forms of media, notably paid such as advertising or promotional editorial. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More and more, I see comms positions advertised as comms + (fundraising, design, content development, etc.”. Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. Advertising trusted less and less and PR and earned media are seen as more credible.”. From print to digital.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

An Apple media kit from 1993 even included physical slides showcasing their newest technologies. Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email.

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Marijane Funess, a director at Crenshaw Communications for the past six years, pioneers a communications company uniquely positioned at the intersection of design and technology. Is your company prepared to deal with the growing technological marketplace needing some communications help? How can they overcome them?

Communications 253

Communications Data Local Survey 253

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Shortcuts That Fuel Earned Media Results. Use new tools.

Television 120

Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

With so many platforms and technologies available today, one piece of content can easily be repurposed and reworked in many forms. In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters.

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. The colors you use on the web are not the same colors you use for print. You can also look for creative marketing and advertising blogs to expand your frame of reference.

Creativity 150

Creativity Web Social Media Data 150

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Subscriptions and advertising are down for most media, and there is no single model that can replace them across the sector. What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Layoffs and restructuring are still common practices.

Journalism 120

Journalism Trends Local Print 120

Cision

MAY 4, 2015

As a culmination of integrated technologies from Cision, Vocus, Visible Intelligence and Viralheat, these platforms meet all the needs of today’s communicators. Monitor online and offline sources, including access to 20,000 premium print news sources from LexisNexis, and streaming broadcast coverage from all 210 U.S. cision.com.

Social Media 120

Social Media Analytics Enterprise Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. Firms blur lines across advertising, marketing, social media, event planning, content creation and more. Technology means continuous learning. 2017 PR Takeaways.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If the campaign aims to promote a voiceover platform , PR can create campaigns highlighting the features through media coverages and pitch to voiceover artists for collaborations. PR can create media coverage emphasizing the brand’s campaigns, pitch directly to potential investors, or build collaboration with relevant organizations.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

His career has spanned the intersection of business, technology, and communications. What are the benefits of a broadcast placement rather than a digital/print one? Should PRos only be pitching individual journalists? I would only pitch individual journalists. What are the best ways to pitch a feature vs. a news event?

Strategy 52

Strategy Interviews Pitching Energy 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re into the technology marketing scene, chances are you do too – because he’s everywhere. Advertising was extremely expensive. Early on, I worked at a printing technology company where we had a big poster on the wall that said, “Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one.”

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

“This fee will cover an expanded profile in print which will run even sooner – within 30 days of purchase, in addition to an online listing,” according to the publisher’s message [emphasis added]. And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Rallies against Kellogg’s after it pulled its advertising from Breitbart. Automobile companies (and the military) are the largest advertisers on television. Richard Levick: On the crisis side, we are in a technology revolution which is much more complex. Richard Levick: There’s an immense amount of truth in that.

Report 225

Report Media Advertising Advertising 225

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

The print edition of the New York Times alone reaches more people than the Huffington Post, so great newsrooms can still live in this digital environment.” AP was an early, and substantial investor in natural language programming, a precursor technology now being perfected via Artificial Intelligence in the form of robot reporters.

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. 9/mo for Individual plan.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. 9/mo for Individual plan.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Social Media Ecommerce Marketing Imagine this as a big umbrella that covers lots of stuff—building up your brand’s popularity, guiding customers to your website, advertising and selling products, and even the art of social selling and social commerce. People aren’t interested in constant sales pitches. Limit Salesy Approaches.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s a lot that’s happened over the last month among vendors that make technology for public relations (PR) professionals – and I can’t wait to show you this month’s summary of news from the PR technology community. OnePitch has set out to be a pitch broker between PR pros and reporters.

Marketing 63

Marketing Pitching Corporate Tools 63

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

A smart move would be incorporating user-generated content, actively participating in industry conversations and of course, targeted social boosts (advertising) to ensure that your brand is established amongst a wider audience. Managing interactions through social media effectively builds brand credibility with minimal advertising costs.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

However, other traditionally print new organizations – notably the Wall Street Journal and USA Today – got into the podcast game far earlier. Research for PR Pros on B2B Messaging, Pitches and Clickbait [UML] . It’s worth noting Pinterest also has a foundational track record with social media advertisers.

Tools 60

Tools Pinterest Marketing Media 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 20, 2018

While most of us take conference registrations, badge scanning, and conference apps for granted as attendees, there’s a lot more to the underlying technology. And that’s how G2Planet got started in creating technology platforms to manage marketing events. Nearly two decades later, co-founded Mark Granovsky is still at it.

Industry 71

Industry Marketing Enterprise Mobile 71

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

Pitching 49

Pitching Fashion Report Twitter 49

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

over the next year; 40% of budget goes to paid media; 16% of budget goes to print media; 8% of budget goes to paid social media; 6% of budget goes to paid search; 4% of budget goes to display; and. I suspect, given the company Kantar keeps, the survey sample is heavily weighted towards advertisers, but still, the thinking is useful.

Marketing 65

Marketing Survey Study B2B 65

PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

Over the next six months, we will once again not only witness some of the most exhilarating and historical athletic feats by Team USA Olympians and others from around the world, but also watch some incredible brand campaigns play out in their public relations and advertising initiatives along with being seen on a multitude of social media channels.

Sports 60

Sports Pitching Print Local 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. CNBC was one of just a few possibilities for business or technology stories in broadcast news. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Pitch media upstream.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Look to technology to understand why. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content. We create and market our own content.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 21, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Look to technology to understand why. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content. We create and market our own content.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Bad Pitch Blog

MARCH 21, 2007

Michael Beno from Ruder Finn sent me a simple, straight forward pitch today. The pitch is relevant to what I write about at my other blog. Maybe he took the time to read my blog and confirm that I''ve been writing about car marketing and advertising since before Oprah gave a bunch away (along with big tax bills).

Pitching 40

Pitching Print Video Writing 40

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

Technology has made the world more accessible and independent consultants can grow their practice beyond their natural geographic boundaries. You can pitch by-lined articles to industry or area publications, publish thought leadership pieces on LinkedIn or your own blog. Reach your target area or industry with paid advertising.

Local 41

Local How To Skype Trade Shows 41

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

IT pushes back on providing the technology foundations and support for advanced, integrated marketing programs. Traditional, outbound marketing (print advertising, direct mail, coupon books, etc.) Then you'll create content that isn't all about pitching or landing the sale.”. The Real Reasons Inbound Marketing Is Scary.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies. Newly combined Vocus-Cision acquires Visible Technologies , a provider of social media analytics.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

Like the famous Rolls Royce advertisement: ‘At 60 miles per hour the loudest sound was the ticking of the electric clock.’ That doesn’t mean there is no good creative, but too many people claim expertise based on some technology when they don’t really know what they’re doing. Want to be part of the Off Script series? Far harder.

Journalism 61

Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 17, 2021

I attended a symposium at the Engine Research Center, at the University of Wisconsin in Madison two summers ago entitled Technologies to Meet Ultra-Low NOx Standards, which should supply an excellent background for that article. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? We still don’t drink sweet tea, though.

Meeting 65

Meeting Automotive Engineering Media 65