Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. Kwittken says PRophet has 500 users on the platform today.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. big, little, agency, in-house)?

Software 146

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 146

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. The problem is, the work is often led by ad agencies.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

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.

Pitching 124

Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

It’s a great way of “habit stacking” and making sure I am able to keep up with industry trends and best practices. click image for higher resolution) I’ve discovered quite a few good ones along the way, so here are eight worthy public relations podcasts that I recommend you check out the next time you have a half hour to spare: 1.

Publicity 129

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 129

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. Internal Communications. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market. Case studies, research findings, and industry benchmarks lend credibility and showcase the solution’s effectiveness.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. Under the Industry Dive umbrella is Cybersecurity Dive.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

Victorious PR

JANUARY 27, 2023

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are rapidly growing and evolving industries, and as such, they are also subject to intense scrutiny from the media. Let’s discuss some key strategies for managing media relations as a crypto company and how public relations can help you build trust and credibility with your target audience.

Company 52

Company Real Estate Strategy Publicity 52

Victorious PR

JUNE 15, 2023

The recent news surrounding regulatory actions and the crypto industry’s key players has highlighted the essential role of public relations (PR) for crypto projects. PR becomes paramount during these times to provide clear and transparent communication to stakeholders, including investors, users, and the community.

Community 52

Community Education Leadership Guidelines 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. To that end, we owe a special thanks to Gini and Karen who also polled their respective communities – Spin Sucks and Solo PR Pro – for the survey this year. However, 36% also said they will send more work to outside resources such as agencies and freelancers.

Survey 130

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money. The Latest & Greatest.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Laying the foundations of trust The financial services industry is a game of trust. Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. PR pros employ social media to chat with followers, address concerns, and share helpful financial insights.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Some “digital PR” agencies have focused on practices like link-building, DA (domain authority) mapping, and webmaster outreach. Digital PR is not link-building for SEO.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Engineering eBook 83

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media?

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I’m showcasing someone who no longer works in the PR industry…because she retired! If you’ve worked in the Twin Cities PR industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard Holly’s name come up. I was attracted by FMSC’s need for a solid communication infrastructure.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

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. Crafting global PR strategies tailored to cosmetics brands is essential to succeed in the competitive global beauty industry.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them. They’re part of the community.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics build relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. PR skills once used exclusively in media relations are easily transferred to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. Technology helps it scale.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2020

There is a long-standing joke in the PR industry that the most popular tool is Excel. Excel isn’t used to track the value that the PR industry creates but instead as a crude relationship management tool. The PR industry tool market emerged from Cision , Kantar Media formerly Precise, and Meltwater. It isn’t very funny.

Tools 135

Tools Software Enterprise Measurement 135

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

The State of the Profession survey, now in its tenth year, should be viewed as a retrospective and a record of the industry before the pandemic. COVID-19 impact: The crisis is already putting pressure on agency-side employment in the PR industry according to the PRCA. My hunch is that the 2021 survey will tell a different story.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

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%).

Report 97

Report Reputation Data Analysis 97

Cision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Jim Hawker, co-founder and owner of London-based PR agency Threepipe, says focusing on the PESO model when working with clients helps his team be effective. What drew you to the PR industry? The PR industry has delivered everything I was looking for when I set out looking for a job in 1996! Want to improve your media relations?

Analytics 120

Analytics Agency Newspapers Community 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

The CIPR, #FuturePRoof, PRCA and Provoke Media have all polled the PR industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve been able to observe the impact of the virus on consumer behaviour and media consumption thanks to data from Brandwatch, OFCOM, Reuters Institute and YouGov, among others. Digital media is booming.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. Third, as a PR agency owner that specializes in B2B technology, I simply have an interest in keeping tabs on the ways technology is transforming my industry. 5) Picks from the vendor blogs.

Industry 86

Industry Media Technology Employee 86

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.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The PR community needs the competition. In an interview on this blog in 2021 , Propel Co-Founder and CEO Zach Cutler said as a former PR agency owner, he couldn’t find software that met his agency’s growth needs. Michael Smart is offering a webinar examining media pitch subject lines that work. That sounds promising.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

After a decade in radio, Stu was in the market for a professional life that offered more stability, and made the leap to PR pro, eventually working his way up the ranks at an advertising-dominant agency based in South Florida. Crossing over from broadcast media to PR. He said to me, ‘Well what’s in it for you if I come to your agency?

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

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. So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. He posted agency and corporate PR news.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ever since college, Susan Stoga had a passion for the fast pace of the media industry. Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. From freelance to firm. and China on international adoptions.

Meeting 91

Meeting Retail Groups Hotels 91

Konnect Agency

APRIL 1, 2021

As a brand strategy agency , it’s our responsibility to build a brand to all that it can be in the eyes of the media. Strategic counsel on the scope of work could include product placements, media relations, digital marketing and so much more. Does it have a meaning in the industry? The list goes on. Let us know!

Brand 59

Brand Branding How To Consumer 59

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

There is also an increasing number of micro publications that have smaller distributions, but are highly specific in nature and often very receptive to thought leadership and related industry news. Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients.

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167