Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

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 145

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 145

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.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

Victorious PR

JUNE 15, 2023

PR becomes paramount during these times to provide clear and transparent communication to stakeholders, including investors, users, and the community. Managing Media Relations and Messaging During times of regulatory scrutiny, media attention intensifies, making effective media relations and messaging even more critical.

Community 52

Community Education Leadership Guidelines 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. They both have constituents, revenue needs, and growth goals.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

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.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association.

Survey 127

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 127

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. More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. How much money do PR professionals earn?

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Transparent and authentic communication builds credibility and fosters a positive brand image. Thought leadership Establishing a brand as a thought leader and industry expert can elevate a wellness communications strategy. Share valuable insights, trends, and expert advice through blog posts, articles, and social media content.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Like most communications agencies, this process at SHIFT includes calls with business leaders, spokespeople and the marketing team to hear about company goals, market opportunities, topics of interest and larger campaigns that will support lead generation and awareness.

Communications 78

Communications Analysis Leadership SEO 78

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

The report is based on a survey conducted by a marketing agency called Uplift Content. This was followed by social (84%), sales presentations (84%), nurture emails (75%) teasers from other places on the website (73%) and newsletters 61% Two uses for case studies that aren’t on the list but have value are media relations and blog posts.

Case Study 120

Case Study Study Company B2B 120

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Public relations is locked into content and workflow that is more than 100 years old. A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%). Press releases are nearly useless.

Engineering 98

Engineering Television Travel Financial 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Extends the reach of thought leadership content . Helps build a community around common topics or interests . That’s where paid social media programs come in. In our view, organic social is most useful for amplifying an announcement, namely earned media coverage, change in leadership, or a new partnership.

Social Media 344

Social Media Media B2B Leadership 344

PRSay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today, she is the s enior PR manager of global media relations at Amazon. 16, she shared her international perspective to students in a session titled “Diverse Roots, Universal Impact: Humanizing Reputation and Crisis Communications.” With a career in law enforcement at the U.S.

Crisis Communications 110

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 110

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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. Companies should be investing in the story behind their quarterly or annual results to resonate with the investment community and positively influence valuation.”

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

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 133

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 133

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Today, law firms utilize public relations for many of their external communications, including media relations, community relations and thought-leadership, all to position the firm, practice areas and individual attorneys as leaders in their field.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Leadership Reputation 52

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

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 an agency list that up until just recently, I was still referencing. He posted agency and corporate PR news. This is a pretty big moment. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

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. Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business. We have multiple agencies from the U.S.,

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. Working with a Tech PR agency can help to ensure that the right strategies are used for maximum results. neon lights.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Sarah Schoeneck, Media Relations Manager – Patterson Dental (nominated by Arik Hanson). To top it off, Tess has been selected a Fellow through two distinctive leadership programs — as a RISE Fellow in the New Sector Alliance and as a Josie R.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 29, 2015

Retains Flatiron Communications, LLC as its. Corporate Communications Agency of Record. Interactive Multichannel Retailer Taps NYC-Based PR/Media Consultancy for. Strategic Counsel, Corporate and Media Relations. will soon name a new agency to handle public relations for its HSN brand.

Agency 28

Agency Retail Apparel Mobile 28

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

If they’re not currently engaged with an agency, most communicators have either had an agency relationship in their past or can look forward to having one in the future. When it comes to hiring an outside agency, 54% said they brought an agency on board when they needed an extra set of hands.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

While publicists need journalists for third-party validation and exposure in editorial form — which can show clients as credible thought leaders while increasing brand awareness and trust — journalists need PR agencies and comms teams to provide ideas that will resonate with their audience in relevant and meaningful stories. Nicholas E.

Publicity 139

Publicity Newspapers Journalism Energy 139

Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Boggs also managed accounts for two of the world’s largest public relations firms, Waggener Edstrom and Weber Shandwick. Boggs was also a broadcast buyer for the national advertising agency Hal Riney & Partners. Jeanie Lunsford-Batson has 25-years’ experience in communications, marketing and public relations.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Content creation and relationships Danielle Whitfield started her career as a journalist at a news agency called North News and Pictures. Her time creating editorial content for consumer and national media led to a job at Newcastle Airport. Day to day I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Directors on a range of projects.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Study 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 146

Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. Make your media contacts easy to find. media@team.com ). It’s been an eye-opening experience.

Company 98

Company Survey Pitching Report 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Courtney Mains @courtneyamains.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 4, 2019

The media landscape has changed significantly from what it was during the dot-com days, which has caused a chain reaction for businesses and public relations agencies alike. There simply aren’t enough resources available to create the marketing content and the media buzz that most companies want, or need, to be successful.

Media 34

Media Content Marketing Company Agency 34

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 22, 2022

I have a degree in Organizational Communication, then applied that first working in the space division of Boeing, back when the International Space Station was still on the ground and being built. After my time there, went on to Ogilvy, a very large global PR agency specializing in tech, before I founded Volume PR.

Ethics 76

Ethics Communications Agency Technology 76

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

“I’m done with agency life. You could replace “agency life” with “corporate life” and insert a whole other sub-set of people, too. Kelly Groehler, Tim Westermeyer and Betsy Andersen all traded in their corporate and agency PR careers for work in another field. But, these three people did.

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In my enlisted career, I did just about everything a public affairs person could do including media relations, internal information, community relations, the works. Kind of related to that is the number of public relations practitioners that don’t follow the news closely.

Public Affairs 83

Public Affairs Ethics Social Media Government 83

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

Survey 95

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 95

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

While some of my colleagues, especially in the travel and tourism industry, are enamored with the glitz and glamour that often comes with media relations, I prefer working from the inside out. Focusing on internal communications allows me to help my organization and clients build their brands.

Ethics 60

Ethics Tourism Real Estate Privacy 60