Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Garnering earned media coverage is a key goal for every public relations firm. California-based single-agency PR firm the NALA, and its sister company STARKART, needed to find a solution to target each client’s specific audience base, prove success with essential reports and increase overall efficiency to compete with larger firms.

Software 120

Software Agency Case Study Television 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Much of the fear and speculation around generative AI and the PR industry reminds me of conversations we had a decade-plus ago about social media and PR.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2025

Start by developing a targeted media list of lifestyle, events, and industry-specific outlets that reach your desired audience. ” Include key details like event dates, notable speakers or performers, unique features, and quotes from organizers or participants.

Digital PR 78

Digital PR Strategy Instagram Fashion 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

Burrelles bigs farewell to print media monitoring; PRophet adds Google AI models; Meltwater announces new AI features A few days ago, Burrelles ended its print monitoring services. It’s pretty wild to realize that print monitoring was a thing before press releases. Burrelles was founded in 1888. Prompts for PR.

Print 158

Print Newspapers Google B2B 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

For any PR agency team , a major media interview for a company spokesperson is a solid win. At the same time, having a terrific media spokesperson who can nail the messaging, handle tough questions and make business or technical language accessible isn’t always easy. . Plan for technical glitches in the virtual world.

Interviews 268

Interviews Media Construction Report 268

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources. Mackenzie Nestor, an agency pro in Indiana, was reaching out to a Wall Street Journal writer. A real appeal.

Pitching 167

Pitching Travel Journalism Exercises 167

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.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. The concentration of media sources means widespread influence, as most citizens turn to these outlets. Strategic media relations are essential.

Print 105

Print Real Estate Marketing Automotive 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Misguided media relations strategy. With a print interview, there are opportunities to reach out to a journalist and add or amend statements. Learn and benefit from PR missteps.

Skype 170

Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

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. But the point here is that a company doesn’t need to be huge to be noticed.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

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

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The PRCA was started by a group of CIPR members in 1969 who wanted to create an organisation to address the specific needs of agency owners. None of the top 20 UK agencies participated in the recent PRWeek pay gap study. Why is public relations conflated with media relations? Another history lesson. It’s PR not ER.

Industry 153

Industry Publicity Agency Community 153

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

Agency 100

Agency Newspapers Interviews Radio 100

Stephen Waddington

JULY 11, 2017

European researchers have spotlighted challenges facing public relations agencies and teams in the eleventh edition of the European Communications Monitor. Analysis is based on 20 countries and different types of organisations including companies, non-profits, governmental, and agencies. 5 Hypermodernity. and 9.6%). #10

Communications 115

Communications Publicity Survey Newspapers 115

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 154

Employee Print Writing Survey 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When it comes to choosing a public relations agency, experience, credentials and creativity are key factors. A good agency will assemble the ideal team to match a client’s needs, ensuring not just the right titles and experience levels, but the right personalities as well. Starring roles for an agency team.

Agency 136

Agency Analytics Creativity Social Media 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

To maximize the impact of earned coverage, the media relations pro must master the pitch, the interview, and the promotion of the story. Don’t laugh; in a busy agency, it’s easy to double-book the same line for two calls!) The PR agency can help by sharing major stories on its own social channels and website.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. From my agency days, one of the most frustrating things I’d see clients do is not utilize assets to their fullest potential. the asset for future use.

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. The vast array of diverse media channels allows PR campaigns to geo-target and communicate at multiple levels.

Meeting 90

Meeting Print Marketing Local 90

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. What is media coverage? And any good agency will advise as to what is achievable for you. Media relationships.

Print 112

Print Trends Agency Media Relations 112

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Compared to digital marketing and advertising, which has only become more automated over time, our methods — particularly the generation of earned media — are exquisitely inefficient. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Use new tools.

Television 120

Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Cision

MAY 3, 2016

In this interview, Karen shares how thinking like a journalist will help your media relations strategy, why following up on pitches is so important and what to do before jumping into a career in public relations. What are some key components of a successful media relations strategy? The two are companions.

Pitching 0

Pitching Training Media Relations Newspapers 0

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2015

At my first agency job in New York, I worked alongside a media relations specialist who wanted each of his annual coverage reports to be as thick as a phone book. Will it run in print?”. After all, there’s a certain cache to seeing one’s name in print. Now that’s a coverage report,” he would say.

Print 120

Print Interviews Pitching Conference 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ?

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Konnect Agency

JULY 6, 2022

As brands look to discuss when and how to build a successful PR plan for the upcoming holiday season, it is more important than ever to partner with a PR agency to get ahead of the news cycle and think strategically on how to position clients with key media contacts. Think Outside of Traditional Pitching. Schedule Time to Connect.

Agency 52

Agency Print Pitching Product Launch 52

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Stu didn’t know much about PR, but had a vague understanding of media relations, having been on the receiving end of pitches during his time producing talk shows.

Meeting 131

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

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 129

Technology Publicity Software Print 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

To promote professional expertise and build visibility, it helps to be a media resource – that’s what keeps PR agencies in business. This is where having a PR agency or internal staffer comes in handy. Photo by CoWomen from Pexels. How can subject-matter experts maximize their chances of success? Be available.

Resources 149

Resources Media Interviews Comparison 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

One of the great reasons to work in a PR agency is the diversity of clients you meet. If you love tech PR , you might have the opportunity to learn something about data security, e-payments, or explore the future of 3D-printing.

Print 136

Print Interviews Pitching Meeting 136

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

3D printing is being used to create personalized prosthetics and implants for patients. SBIP) developed a monthly newsletter, planned a series of annual healthcare symposiums, and developed a comprehensive media relations campaign to boost its visibility within their local area.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Industry Strategy Case Study 93

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

After a short stint at a large NYC agency on its agricultural product PR team, I actually found my true calling by chance when I answered an ad in The New York Times for a job at Spring O’Brien, an agency that specializes in travel and tourism PR. What do you have planned for them? How do you envision the future of PR?

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism International 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. So, he sold his agency and started Propel. click any image for higher resolution) 1. They employ 20 employees.

Software 156

Software Pitching System Analytics 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. We are convinced that our clients value a firm with experts in multi-media content creation, brilliant social media strategists and who can knock a media event out of the park.

YouTube 136

YouTube Video Training Survey 136

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The media PR salary: $100,000. The median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Source: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey ). Media relations is ever more challenging.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Bad Pitch Blog

MARCH 23, 2006

In just 10 days, 50 public relations professionals have signed the Bad Pitch petition to show their pride in the public relations industry. About half of the "signatures" are from agency folks (hence this post''s title). We won’t drop names, but Bad Pitch blog readers include: National Media Print/Electronic/2.0

Agency 40

Agency Print Pitching Blogging 40

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. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint.

Government 151

Government Crisis Energy Community 151