Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Repurpose it.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we focus primarily on automotive and mobility public relations, we identified a few trends among what our visitors saw as our most popular posts. One major exception was a perennial favorite, about the process every PR agency and client seems to hate, the dreaded RFP. The Best Public Relations Agency RFP is No RFP.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Just 3% said it’s getting easier. “It

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

On April 27, Bloomberg published an inaccurate, one-sided piece titled “Public Relations Jobs Boom as Buffet Sees Newspapers Dying.”. We all do, but it’s wrong to link the entire change in the media industry to the PR profession. It’s imperative that public relations and journalism remain equal and accountable.

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Publicity Newspapers Journalism Energy 138

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 thrive on change and new challenges versus maintenance.

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Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So I wasn’t surprised when I was fielding questions about media relations at a so-called “Ask the Expert” session that this query came up: “Bottom line, how do I get my client in The New York Times ?”. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Media Web Pitching 98

Shift Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

As an AE who’s day-to-day consists of securing media coverage and building relationships with reporters, sitting 10 feet away from these “celebrities” reminded me that they are just like everyone else! Here are some ways how to build great media relations with relevant press: Check out Recent Coverage. Caela Shay.

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Media Relations Healthcare Media Hotels 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Assist the group and all supervising account members in development and maintenance of media lists.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

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. Referral traffic from media mentions and backlinks isn’t what it used to be – quality matters. a) Results may vary. Be smart about it.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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. 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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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? How has PR Changed?

Blogging 113

Blogging Software B2B Survey 113

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Public relations specialists are known under different names such as communications specialists and/or media specialists. You can find public relations specialists working in government, nonprofits, as well as small to large companies. Another area that they tend to focus on is media relations.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Alan Murray, who spent years at the Wall Street Journal as a reporter and editor before taking the reins at Fortune magazine, summed it up this way: ‘One, they don’t trust us.

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Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. 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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on PR Daily Landing coverage in reputable news outlets is essential in this era of dwindling public trust. Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. Yet the business of public relations is thriving. Here’s why: 1. Credibility is paramount.

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Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

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. Earned Media/Media Relations. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Most of us see what our jobs entail at the point of hire.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations.

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

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. They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading. InfoSecurity Mag.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. A major goal of good PR is helping your client get more exposure in the media, and that means talking to reporters. But in PR and journalism, it means an article or a press release that won’t be published until a certain time.

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Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. So, for anyone who’s asking, here’s a newsflash (actually, two, no extra charge): The media generally don’t care about your news. He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder?

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

How to navigate the media landscape when “fake news” accusations are thrown around and the very business of media is under siege? Yet the business of public relations is thriving. According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. Here’s why. Credibility. PR drives SEO.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

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

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

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Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

Your pitch can say a lot about you and your agency in terms of professionalism, so it’s essential to take the time to get it right. 50% of journalists get pitched 1-5 times per day, according to MuckRack’s 2022 State of Journalism Report. What is media relations in public relations?

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Pitching Media Relations Journalism Report 105

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

The offer to intern at The Hoffman Agency came at the perfect time. As I contemplated giving up hope and settling for a job outside of my field, Tori Quinn came to my rescue with a LinkedIn message: an invitation to a 30-minute interview for the Spring internship at The Hoffman Agency in Portland.

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Internal International Radio Sports 36

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ).

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Public relations is an intensely competitive industry. Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. Specialized agencies have specialized needs. Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology.

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B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Public relations has many fans, from legendary figures like Steve Jobs, to the current occupant of the White House. As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Today content is dynamic; much of it can be created instantly and is more personalized than ever before.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. Attendees can meet other communication and public relations colleagues along with over 150 industry experts from all career levels, sectors, work environments and industries during three days of practical insight and idea sharing. Hashtag: #PRSAICON.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? What’s in stock for us as practitioners, as agencies, as companies seeking to build awareness, reputation, and trust? Better to have 100 hits in trade publications, or 0.05% of the day’s news, than 1 hit in business press. Content Shockwave.

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Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

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. Their cost range is well within $300 for the packages offered.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. By using a media database to target reputable outlets in your industry. So, how can you ensure that happens?

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Having worked in both journalism and PR, I have a very sensitive b.s. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2021

The worst feeling in the world for a PR agency staffer is failing to notice a big breaking story and thus missing an opportunity to newsjack. Popular apps like Flipboard, feedly, and even Apple News can be tailored to your interests so that you can stay up-to-date on both specific publications as well as topics. . Newsletters.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transport Topics is a business-to-business publication that exists to provide our readers with business intelligence and insights that can help them run their organizations more effectively and better plan for the future. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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