Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? Is there the potential for conflict?

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Because earned media confers credibility, it can be decidedly more powerful than marketing and advertising. It’s precisely the type of commitment that could grow into a recognized element of a company’s reputation as an advocate for gender diversity in tech. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Executive content.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Young companies need to find ways to earn endorsements from a reputable third-party. A fundamental impacts of well-conceived PR program is differentiating from the competition; impact that advertising and marketing cannot do with the same potency.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

PR Fuel

MAY 5, 2022

Keep reading and grow your business’s brand reputation today! To have your news release reach the right people, you must write for your target audience. A press release typically takes the form of a short statement in writing. PR strategies aim to build upon, promote, and manage your business’s brand reputation.

Small Business 98

Small Business Comparison Writing Reputation 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

The corporate reputation sector saw some consolidation this week, as Signal AI, which bills itself as a global external intelligence company, acquired KELP Inc., a reputation platform,” according to reporting by Ray Shultz for Media Post. This is effectively native advertising, which Cision says is “proven to be more trustworthy.”

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Beyond goal-setting and drafting a plan, the work involved in writing materials suitable for media, researching and studying appropriate journalists, and shaping a pitch is specialized and demanding. Myth #2: PR is free advertising. Advertising, on the other hand, can be completely controlled in terms of content and placement.

Advertising 147

Advertising Advertising Pitching B2B 147

Karen Freberg

MAY 13, 2020

We are asked to produce and write more research articles. We not only have to have a reputation in our field in academia, but in the industry. Some are adding this as a point of criteria for promotion and tenure consideration, showing the reputation and impact you as a professor has on the industry. Have a great day.

Advertising 64

Advertising Advertising Writing Reputation 64

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

Before Writing a Press Release. Once you know your purpose and the 5 W’s, you are ready to write. How to Write the Best Press Release? If you don’t want your press releases to end up in a trash folder of a reporter, you should write about major announcements such as new products or services, special events or recognitions.

Engineering 128

Engineering Writing Social Media Tools 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Don’t bother with the “customers have been very pleased with the product” or “our reputation has been enhanced…” Anecdotal evidence won’t earn the award; you’ll need as many hard campaign ROI numbers as possible for the entry. Mark your calendar.

Case Study 136

Case Study B2B Conference Industry 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More and more, I see comms positions advertised as comms + (fundraising, design, content development, etc.”. Heightened customer reputation, improvements to retain customers, reorganizations.”. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. Harder to pitch. Taking a stand.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

How to prep and pitch a byline. Make the pitch short and authoritative. For longer B2B bylines, a detailed outline may be necessary, but often a short email pitching the topic and author will do. The executive bylining the piece should be writing about an area where he has clear expertise and a distinct point of view.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Site Optimization : There is a lot more to this now than just keyword research and writing good content. Authentic, Organic, Inbound Linking : Content marketing is an essential part of developing a strong organic search reputation online. It must be unassailable, and completely white-hat instead of attempting to trick Google.

SEO 100

SEO Google Pinterest LinkedIn 100

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I joined the journalism classes writing news articles for the college news website and began studying public relations for my degree.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. The goal of PR is to present an organization or individual in the best possible light, and to build and maintain a positive reputation.”. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The report didn’t break out numbers for the remaining challenges of “fake news, blurred lines between editorial and advertising, and issues around freedom of the press.”. No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. What you once thought was going to bring positive attention to your organization has done the opposite, and now you have to go into full PR mode to protect your brand’s reputation.

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Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Marketwired

APRIL 12, 2016

Last year, Serial – a serialized whodunnit chronicling the arrest and conviction of Adnan Syed for the murder of high school classmate Hae Min Lee in 1999 – became the fastest podcast ever to reach five million downloads and solidified its reputation as “ podcasting’s first beakout hit.”. But to Attract Advertisers, Promotion is Key.

Advertising 100

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 100

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

So in such a busy marketplace, and in an age where the budget can’t always stretch to support content marketing , social media marketing , influencer marketing , advertising, design, e-marketing, PPC, SEO and everything else you’ve been advised to invest in, how can you justify spend to stand out from the crowd? Speech writing.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. Attaching this multitasking mentality to improving your writing is important. Writing is essential to real success, and you don’t even realize how the lack of writing ability holds you back until you improve. A lot of writing.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 1, 2015

I came across this fantastic product review video recently when writing up a new business proposal. I was looking to understand a product’s digital presence and reputation, and fill in the proposal with some creative ideas on how to amplify and improve it. Shall we agree to call them “YouTube product review queens?

Brand 100

Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 100

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 20, 2017

Public relations (PR) is very much about reputation management. Unlike advertising agencies, PR agencies promote companies or individuals via earned media (i.e., advertisements). Like our peers in the advertising industry, we share that same goal of making our clients appear successful, exciting and relevant. Is that all?

Publicity 63

Publicity Construction Agency Advertising 63

Prakkypedia

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A good PR practitioner looks after their clients’ reputation and that includes not just media relations, sponsorships and events, but helping clients to develop the professional relationships for their businesses to thrive. Encourage your client to bring business cards and work on their elevator pitch, if appropriate.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn Reputation Local Advertising 60

PR Breakfast Club

MAY 12, 2014

In late March, Avión Tequila’s PR firm, Allison Brod PR, sent a media pitch claiming “ consuming tequila has some serious health benefits.” The pitch offered cocktail recipes and sourced an American Chemical Society study that suggested agave could lower blood sugar, aid in weight loss and boost insulin production.

Chemicals 50

Chemicals Pitching Study Journalism 50

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

For example, although we sometimes attract more views on LinkedIn by sharing our posts via the “Write an article” function vs. “Share an update,” experts are divided on whether publishing as an article violates the duplicate content rule and adversely affects SEO. Advertise your post.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

How to pitch media. Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. They all work together to build an organization’s reputation. . You need excellent research skills.

Conference 368

Conference Pitching Agency Writing 368

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Brand journalism and content creation falls closer to advertising than PR and while we agree it’s very important in this day and age, it certainly doesn’t oust media relations altogether. It’s bad enough that the PR industry already suffers from a tainted reputation when it comes to media relations skills. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I first met him when I pitched him for a client, and we soon discovered we both went to Syracuse around the same time and had friends in common and wanted to talk about ethics. I started off in advertising sales for IDG. We met when I was writing for Forbes and Fatherly, which is what I’m doing now. I felt really bad.

Ethics 82

Ethics Travel Writing YouTube 82

Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. They pay journalists, writers and filmmakers to research, write, report, film, and transmit content. Then they rely on subscriptions and/or advertiser fees to recoup their costs and make a profit.

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. They pay journalists, writers and filmmakers to research, write, report, film, and transmit content. Then they rely on subscriptions and/or advertiser fees to recoup their costs and make a profit.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Trust and the Unlikely Reinvention of Advertising [UML]. Using your technical experts to explain emerging concepts and breaking down trends – without a sales pitch – will be useful for customers and prospects and build confidence in your business. PR is the guardian of reputation. 4 Ways for Business to Build Trust.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2016

Our “thought leader” had made it to the end of the webinar with a couple thousand customers and prospects logged on, only to tactlessly pitch her services in response to a routine question. But age too is affected by automation threatening to replace some jobs, the way a bot writes news reports for the likes of the AP.

Survey 60

Survey System Trends Small Business 60

David PR Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Because my blog is written about whatever I feel like writing about, I try to respectfully decline invitations and story pitches. We may already have a great message, but we need to make sure our channels are working for us, whether we are talking about advertising, promotions, publicity, or some new and different social medium.

Hotels 71

Hotels Marketing Strategy Advertising 71

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

New breed competitors including content marketing, influencer outreach and SEO link-building agencies are now pitching and winning PR budgets. Six examples of insane honesty The PR industry has worked hard to lose its reputation of bending the truth and inflating statistics but how honest are we prepared in campaigns? The results?

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136