Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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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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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As He recommended that companies communicate a consistent message to audiences, while also being sensitive to their situations.

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Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 84

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. To be clear, media relations ranked fourth on the list.

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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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort! If both client and agency understand relationships, responsibilities and expectations, it’s usually smooth sailing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

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

JUNE 6, 2016

What do clients really want from their PR agency ? A panel of communications officers from top brands tackled the question recently in a no-holds-barred session at the global meeting of PROI Worldwide. Here’s what these top communications execs said they want and expect from an agency relationship. A drive to win.

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Agency Public Affairs Energy Resources 120

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff. They loved it.

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Agency Creativity Media Relations Nonprofit 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

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Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Mark also recognizes that to succeed, Company B’s corporate communication staff needs some focused support – from a PR firm that specializes in the automotive OEM supplier PR sector and can bring automotive experience, insight and contacts, as well as senior strategy and flawless execution. The post Can Your Company Afford a PR Agency?

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Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. The HBR co-authors divided corporate behavior in an economic downturn into four groups, from most reactive (“preventive-focused”) to an “optimal combination” of offensive and defensive strategies. Defensive strategies don’t pay.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. A big-idea resource Who can put a price tag on a great idea?

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Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Much to his dismay, a corporate communications person, at the Clorox Company, who reports to the general counsel, declined his story idea because the executive team was too busy. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days.

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Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 72

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. The media relations struggle. Shonali Burke , President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting , Inc.,

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. I think we’ve established a lawyer can’t make guarantees.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. the concept of two-way internal communications to improve the company’s image after a mine strike massacre. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

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Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2022

It’s no small irony that public relations has a reputation problem. At times PR agencies run afoul of ethical standards by trafficking in false or misleading information, hiding conflicts of interest, or working with a lack of transparency. Everyday media relations work has a way of policing itself, too. .”

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Ethics Reputation Corporate Industry 182

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? The most effective public relations teams develop strategies to “newsjack” for opportunities to keep pace with the news cycle. PR agencies must determine if the juice is worth the squeeze, acting judiciously and using good judgment.

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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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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Anni Kosunen, Ellun Kanat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. The story of communication as an underrated support function is tired and uninspiring. Let’s be honest.

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Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 59

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. In-house communications departments. Nonprofits often have PR departments or hire PR professionals to manage their communications and outreach efforts. Government agencies. Marketing agencies.

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Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. I was a solo corporate comm.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When stressed, we react differently to communication. Loneliness, isolation, confrontation, lack of community, and unity have all become normalized. For many years, agencies categorized their audiences using demographic and psychographic characteristics. Ensure your communication is upbeat.

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Communications Education Google Corporate 52

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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Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

Onclusive

MARCH 18, 2021

Be honest: how often have you presented a report on the results of and next steps from the past month or quarter of public relations and communications work without knowing who was going to see it? If you work for an agency, this is your client. If you work in-house, this is your executive team. The Targeted Follow Up.

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Measurement Report Reputation Analysis 195