Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Today, marketing and communications teams are being asked — over and over again — to do more with less. in the business world, and particularly in Silicon Valley.”

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. Sales teams find media coverage useful in selling. “93% 2) Earned media can drive sales.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re a communicator tasked with getting budget approval for the PR department, read on to learn how to develop a business case that you can use to get the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. A business case can also help you demonstrate the value of PR and communications for your brand.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

Tying outcomes to communications has long been a challenge. For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? I once worked with an agency team that had placed a client in the Wall Street Journal. What metrics are communicators tracking?

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns. This past May, Eliot was promoted to president of MCS and placed in charge of heading up the long range business plans for the agency. I would also like to see the agency become more of a household name.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2020

As summer comes to a close, we are proud to announce two promotions at Crenshaw Communications. Katharine established herself as a first-rate media guru on accounts like MediaRadar and Fractal Analytics. The post Crenshaw Announces Two Promotions appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. After nearly 2.5

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

On November 21, 2014, PRLab, the nation’s oldest student-run public relations agency, will host its third PRoBono event. During PRoBono, students from PRLab and AdLab — Boston University’s student-run advertising agency — come together for 18 hours to complete public relations and advertising work for five nonprofit organizations.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 8, 2016

As a data-driven agency, we rely on a variety of data tools to make the most informed decisions for our clients. The first step is ensuring that a client has Google Analytics set up – if not, that’s another conversation entirely. Once you receive the analytics access email from Google it’s time to start exploring.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 10, 2018

When other industries think of creative agency hours, they go EEK! If you’re at a creative agency, this means breaking ties with clients and projects that aren’t beneficial to you. If you prioritize, shed the dead skin, and come up with a good system, you can have both balance and greatness, even at an agency. Until next time!

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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. Allow the agency creative freedom. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike. No laurel-resting here!

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Search and Monitor Monitoring enables brands and PR agencies to track earned media wins, be aware of up-to-date industry insights, and even keep tabs on competitors from the news (print and online), blogs, social media, and broadcasts in near real-time. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations defined? What are some examples of public relations?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly.

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Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics guild relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. To me this refers to the applications of PR skills once used exclusively in media relations to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. The 2019 conference will explore new challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. Ragan Communications’ events are fun and informative with dynamic speakers.

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Hiring an agency can seem pretty cool – having a dedicated team of professionals promoting you and your business all day sounds nice, right? So when is the right time to hire a PR agency? Be clear on your goals so they can devise a campaign that strategically supports your vision with effective communications.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

New forms of communication has brought new specialist talent and offerings. I spent six years in traditional PR agencies before moving to digital marketing where I spent a further six years specialising in SEO and working in-house with my clients to integrate digital marketing. Here’s how, in three steps. They are specialists.

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How To SEO eBook Measurement 180

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For a fee, any organization can upload their press release to a newswire service that distributes it directly to news organizations, much like the original news agencies like Associated Press fed reports to newspapers in the early days of electronic journalism. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. What is newswire distribution?

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. The award-winning , Canadian-based agency, a Critical Mention client, provides agile and responsive public relations, content creation, digital advertising and SEO solutions to those in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area.

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Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Insufficient communication. Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Effective communications needs a mix of “rich” and “lean.” Misguided media relations strategy. Learn and benefit from PR missteps.

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Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 6, 2022

The list of activities most commonly undertaken by public relations practitioners include: copywriting and editing (82%); campaign management (69%); strategic planning (68%); media relations (64%); and community and stakeholder relations (54%). The figure is slightly less for agency and consultancy clients (46%).

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Securing between 20-50 opportunities each week (no, that is not a typo), I was the highest producer at the agency I worked at before starting out on my own. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 9, 2019

I’ve had experience with agencies where I’ve produced great work, but there was no real way to measure it. When we look at the structure of the PESO model, it’s about integrating a whole communications program and making sure it can be measured and linked back to a business’ growth. How important is it to have analytics access?

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Marketing Analytics Measurement Data 120

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Here’s the Cliff Notes version: PR Agency Forecast. Most PR agency executives feel positive about the future – they predict a substantial growth in the agency business over the next five years. ($14 Both agency and client-side PR pros point to. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%).

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Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

She is also the owner of Thought Bubble Communications and works with clients to develop and execute successful public relations and marketing campaigns. I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. How do you help brands create communication that inspires action?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. A related feature Muck Rack offers is the “relationship owner” designation. Did you know? Check out our services.].

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your marketing and public relations (PR) campaigns are vital methods of connecting and communicating with consumers. Understanding this enables you to respond more efficiently with relevant communications. Data analytics experts and engineers also know how to most effectively train and use this emerging technology.

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Technology Training Data Consumer 76

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

Each has grown through acquisition from an original proposition of a database and media monitoring solution. Along the way content, distribution, analytics, and measurement tools have been acquired and bolted on. Cision, Meltwater and Kantar are aimed at the enterprise agency and in-house market and are expensive.

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