Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. The study suggests “momentum” releases were the highest performing, followed by partnerships, new hires, products and award announcements.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

As a publicist, you are talking with the media daily as they are the gatekeepers when it comes to deciding if they are willing to include your client in their media coverage. If you are a social media manager, your conversations are with influencers who are promoting your client’s product.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Relations Media Pitching 52

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 108

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 108

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. Crisis Communications. Social Media & Community Management.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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

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. Dark Reading. ThreatPost. TechRepublic. infoRisk Today.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Local partnerships Collaborating with local PR agencies, influencers, and media outlets can provide invaluable insights and connections. For example, skincare products suited for humid climates might resonate differently than those for colder regions. This demonstrates a commitment to local communities.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

PRSay

JULY 17, 2020

1 thing you can do to improve the ROI of your communications. Too many communicators (and, let’s be honest, their reviewers) believe that the company or its product or service is the topic. Let the reader know what they can do differently if they read your release, buy your product, or engage with your organization.

How To 191

How To Writing Training Survey 191

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Communicate openly and honestly about the brand, products, and business practices. Social media engagement builds a sense of community and fosters a loyal customer base. Communicate the brand’s commitment to ethical practices, sustainability, and community engagement.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

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

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. Why so many disciplines?

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Victorious PR

JANUARY 27, 2023

Navigating the media landscape as a crypto company can be a challenging task, and without the right public relations strategies in place, it can be easy to fall into common pitfalls and make costly mistakes. Communication Another strategy for managing media relations is to proactively share news and updates about your company.

Company 52

Company Real Estate Strategy Publicity 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 115

Blogging Software B2B Survey 115

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

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. That’s when he started building a product in-house. That sounds promising. Propel Raises $4.5

Software 90

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 90

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. Investor relations platform plans to add generative AI. Internal comms.

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

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

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. What makes your product / service different from others on the market?

Brand 59

Brand Branding How To Consumer 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 124

Case Study Study Company B2B 124

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

For the last couple of years, influencers have been a go-to for marketers as ambassadors for their products or services. This means individuals showing practical applications of your product/services in an organic setting. Last year was a wild ride, and without a doubt, the 2010s have changed the practice of public relations.

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

The freelance PR market shut down in the first week of April as agencies and in-house teams reacted to the markets they serve and cut costs. In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. Invest in building communities, customer databases and influencer networks.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 24, 2018

The NY Tech Meetup mail list is a great way to keep up with the local tech community and make connections. The answer could be the subject of another post; but heck, while we’re at it, here are three ( From Madmen to PR’s Holy Grail ; PR 2009 – The Color of Brand ; and Fighting PR’s Public Relations Problem ). Good PR gets you noticed.

Agency 159

Agency Strategy Crisis Management Pitching 159

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. Stu ended up staying with that agency for 10 years, working his way up from PR director to vice president.

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

5W PR

JULY 16, 2020

Public relations for home and housewares brands is all about positioning products at the cross-section of functional and trendy. They’re also looking for brands that set themselves apart through exceptional marketing and public relations efforts. Choosing the right agency to partner with can make a big impact. KitchenAid.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Instagram Creativity 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

While I’ve primarily done B2B tech work over my 20-year career – and strive to be diligent in becoming knowledgeable about a market and products – it’s not quite the same as being an end-user or SME. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Marketing attribution for earned media.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation. The post Creative Ways to Pitch Media During a Pandemic appeared first on NY PR Agency 5W Public Relations Blog - 5WPR.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

It’s finding ways to tell the stories of everything we’re doing as a company, including our efforts in the community, executive visibility, marketing campaigns, corporate partner activations, arena upgrades and our business growth. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side?

Sports 113

Sports Travel Television Agency 113

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2017

In order to inform buyers of these new products, PR is an absolutely necessary department. If a company has a weak PR team, their consumers might be unaware of innovative and exciting products. It is important to organize PR and inform the community of recent developments. Size of demographic. Reputation.

Consumer 102

Consumer Reputation System Community 102

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

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This week, I got to speak with Salzman about combining a love for words with a love for impact measurement, a foolproof way to approach strategic communication, and her secrets to media relations success throughout her career. How did you get your start in PR/Communications? Digital has transformed the way we communicate.

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

The coverage of PR technology in most trade publications serving the PR community is quite is slim. I know this first hand because I spent nearly four years as the public relations director for a sizable vendor in the space (that has since been acquired). Product briefings with a product manager.

Survey 72

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 72

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Steve Majors, vice president, communications at Communities in Schools, says in order to find opportunities and tell your brand’s story effectively, you need to make good connections. Their public affairs agency was at the center of so much that was happening to rebuild trust in public institutions after Hurricane Katrina.

Television 120

Television Public Affairs Pitching Healthcare 120

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Muck Rack focuses on public relations management Muck Rack announced “Public Relations Management” which promises a “unified platform” across the company’s “media database, monitoring, analytics and collaboration tools built for PR teams.” In an interview with PRWeek, the company likened it to a CRM for PR.

Technology 125

Technology Publicity Software Print 125

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 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB? In its own way, every business that sells a product or service makes the world a better place.

Pitching 0

Pitching Energy Media Relations Social Media 0

PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

While an embargo is a must-have tool that is often used by the medical and research community to release published studies and new discoveries, adding one won’t make a substandard story newsworthy. Here are four tips that will help you use embargoes to your advantage: 1. Only embargo actual news.

Radio 198

Radio Tools Journalism Interviews 198