Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. Here's a five-step process to gather information to craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022.

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Internal Communications. Media Training. Iterative PR Measurement.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of all, we’re a strategic resource for internal and external clients. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

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SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Owned media is the only area that has a consensus majority.

Survey 130

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

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Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, effectively engaging in international public relations requires a strategic approach that considers cultural nuances, local preferences, and diverse media landscapes. Local partnerships Collaborating with local PR agencies, influencers, and media outlets can provide invaluable insights and connections.

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Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 8, 2017

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 8, 2017 — Critical Mention integrates massive amount of international online news feed into its full-service media monitoring and measurement platform. Clients use this content to spot trends, analyze, report on and refine on their media relations efforts. Media Contact. About Critical Mention.

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Internal International Television Radio 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Internal comms. Investor relations platform plans to add generative AI.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

The Stalwart Blog

JANUARY 28, 2016

I thought it would be a good time to check in on our former interns and find out where they are now. Melina Destein , Stalwart summer 2012 intern. I am currently working on the retail marketing team at Google, working on partner relations with our key retailers. Brianna Bruinsma , Stalwart summer 2013 intern.

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Internal International Retail Ethics 60

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Working with a PR agency can help you better understand your market, expand your network of valuable connections, bring in fresh ideas and extra resources, and, as a result, run a more successful communications operation. Onboarding your PR agency, and establishing the optimal scope and budget.

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Agency Measurement Resources Report 51

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative. Being ghosted by members of the media is an unfortunate part of being in PR, so it’s up to us to share the reality of the situation.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

My first PR agency boss, Bob Dorf, used to say that his inventory went down in the elevator every night. Some of us laughed, but I blogged about this after Dan died, because, as self-evident as it was, that simple mantra has stayed with me. Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. Dan was right.

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Internal International Meeting Leadership 310

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Gábor Jelinek, Executive Director. For the original blog, please visit here. For an agency or any entrepreneur to do good business, they need to have good friends. We have multiple agencies from the U.S.,

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Agency Internal International Meeting 59

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 15, 2021

Our fifth value, Openness, emphasizes that every individual — from CEO to intern, and everyone in between — can share their views and even disagree without hesitation. Openness contributes to our success as an agency as we frequently work across regions. To me, openness means listening more than talking.

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Agency Creativity Internal International 36

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Dates: June 9-12, 2019.

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Conference Content Marketing Marketing Internal 256

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Rest assured, future interns, my past four months at The Hoffman Agency couldn’t be further from this image. The post Breaking the Wall Between Movie Expectations and Reality: An Exclusive Look at the Life of a Real Intern appeared first on "What's HAppening" Blog.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. Government agencies. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Marketing agencies.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

This is a pivotal moment for PR and communications professionals to get out of the media relations spin cycle and demonstrate the breadth and depth of our value,” wrote Karen Swim , who is a long-time PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Words For Hire , LLC and the President of Solo PR Pro. The media relations struggle.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since before Mark Cuban famously warned tech startups against bringing on a PR agency , there’s been an ongoing debate about public relations for early-stage businesses, and lots of advice for how to build the kind of earned media visibility that rivals well known brands like Uber or Casper. The answer is no.

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B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. Check out our services.].

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

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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Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. See our earlier article on how PR agencies set budgets and billing. Aiming too high to start.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

By Rohan Mehta, Intern. I can’t believe that my internship at The Hoffman Agency has come to an end! I entered the internship program at Hoffman as someone who had spent four years studying public relations (PR) without ever truly living it. appeared first on "What's HAppening" Blog.

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Meeting Internal International Agency 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Is it enough to post it on your own website or blog ? 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. Probably not.

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SEO Print Financial Product Launch 279

The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2021

By Josh Madrid, Intern. Still, my time at The Hoffman Agency has given me many reasons to be grateful. He introduced the supply-and-demand of media relations that acknowledges the disconnect between the quality journalists want and the high quantity that PR provides.

Exercises 69

Exercises Pitching Storytelling Internal 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

One reason the press release has a bad reputation is that it’s often drafted by a PR agency or internal officer but touched by many hands along the way, from marketing to legal counsel. not only with the media, but with the general public, depending on context. Quality writing rises to the top.

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SEO Data B2B Writing 221

Ronn Torossian

MARCH 25, 2019

Cannabis has increasingly become a focal point of international attention. For entrepreneurs hoping to advance their brands, this boom in legal cannabis presents an incredible opportunity to convert media coverage into positive brand capital- […].

Brand 150

Brand Branding Internal International 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2016

But they imply that anyone can learn to do PR with a crash course enabled by reading a few blog posts. Last year I agreed to help an acquaintance school his staff on some media relations and PR techniques. But a key advantage to tapping an agency is the multiplier effect. So, does DIY PR work? I don’t think so.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Training Media Relations Course 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

The company says a centralized tool that links these things together will present a complete picture of media relations activity. Two small international PR tech vendors Prezly, and Propel, both promote a similar concept ( here and here ). In an interview with PRWeek, the company likened it to a CRM for PR.

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Technology Publicity Software Print 123

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2022

As I sit here writing this, I truly cannot believe how quickly the time has flown by during my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency. I’m beyond grateful to have joined an agency that is fun, supportive and (so) welcoming. For anyone considering an internship in public relations, The Hoffman Agency truly sets you up for success.

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Wireless Agency Internal International 36