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

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. 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.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. Along with my duties for BCN, I do a little freelance writing.

Meeting 98

Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

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

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. Clever writing and puns have their place, but err on the side of simple, clear language to get your points across. Think the way the media think. Print magazine? The inaccurate pitch.

Pitching 149

Pitching Sports Print Creativity 149

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

For as long as I can remember, I have loved art, writing and being creative. While I excelled at all my classes, I would always rather write an essay than take a multiple choice test. I understand Spring O’Brien was recently appointed the agency of record for the Harley-Davidson Museum. What drew you to the PR industry?

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Unfortunately, however, the misfire was one in a litany of recent missives based on bad information—a debacle that ultimately prompted me to blacklist dozens of individuals and agencies. Most freelancers list their outlets on their websites; those who don’t usually make them available in front-of-book bios or on social media.

Pitching 0

Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Client: Print Syndicate. Online, print, broadcast – it all still matters. Annie Perkins.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

In this interview, Adriana discusses the nuances of promoting media brands, the evolving role of social media in media relations and how to adapt your public relations strategy to the changing media landscape. What drew you to the field of public relations? Focus on developing your writing skills.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Beyond PR

JUNE 28, 2016

PR agencies have an incredible opportunity in today’s digital media landscape. New tools, integrated strategies, and results-driven tactics have evolved the agency’s role far beyond traditional media relations. There is no standard formula: Different PR agencies employ different formulas when calculating ad value.

Measurement 73

Measurement Advertising Advertising Agency 73

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. The Latest & Greatest.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. In short, I will assist CEO Thomas Graham and EVP Angela Dejene in executing our mission and in planning for and managing the growth of the agency. Read closely what they write. How many pitches is he likely to read?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. Can you tell us a little about your background and how you got to where you are now?

Journalism 78

Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

This fee will cover an expanded profile in print which will run even sooner – within 30 days of purchase, in addition to an online listing,” according to the publisher’s message [emphasis added]. In other words, the stories he writes must appeal to as many people as possible. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

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. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

You can tag them on social media or even better send them a private and personal message or email and let them know. Everyone hits up the same list and the glamour of it has long since worn off unless you are writing them a check. It’s worthwhile to print off some copies of your high performing pieces and have them available.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2015

In the world of PR, landing client coverage in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg Businessweek is the ultimate win — and when that story runs in print, it’s icing on the cake. Once the reporter expresses interest in actually writing a story, congratulations — you’re halfway there!

Print 60

Print Product Launch Fashion Report 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

Anything less tends to come off as bullying or desperation, especially in the long run, and public relations is very long run. Don’t miss these related posts: Media Relations: Proven Ways to Get More Out of It. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. 9) An out for that uncomfortable question.

Interviews 60

Interviews B2B Media Report 60

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

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

Staffing agencies sell “solutions.” My pitch if it helps: “ RedShift Writers is the only Houston, Texas content writing company specializing in crafting content that is compelling for customers and effective for search engines.”. Believe me: saying I specialize in writing doesn’t hurt me one bit.

Marketing 100

Marketing SEO Writing Engineering 100

Scott Public Relations

AUGUST 20, 2019

From the advent of writing, to the printing press, to the discovery of radio waves and TV broadcasting, new inventions have changed how well we can communicate and how we perceive these messages. Technology has constantly altered how we communicate since the beginning of civilization.

Healthcare 49

Healthcare Insurance Insurance Pinterest 49

Scott Public Relations

AUGUST 20, 2019

From the advent of writing, to the printing press, to the discovery of radio waves and TV broadcasting, new inventions have changed how well we can communicate and how we perceive these messages. Technology has constantly altered how we communicate since the beginning of civilization.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Insurance Insurance Pinterest 40

Beyond PR

APRIL 20, 2016

For public relations campaigns, that has traditionally meant showcasing the number of brand mentions and impressions a particular press release or media relations pitch generated. Because of this, you can’t take the quantity of media coverage at face value.

Report 40

Report Media Television Radio 40

Scott Public Relations

JUNE 26, 2020

The second, related to the first, introduces a relatively new concept: accountability for determining that published information is true. With accountability, public figures are responsible for the truth, or lack of truth, in what they say, write, and publish. Here Zuckerberg is right—this is not the purview of social media companies.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Insurance Insurance Social Media 52

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2015

Public relations has always been a media neutral discipline. Getting a journalist to write a great case study that appears in a trade magazine (earned) and then buying re-prints of the article (paid) that can be used for direct mail to prospects (paid). Real PR professionals have used whatever channel happens to work.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Content Marketing Case Study 60

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 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

Several studies suggest businesses plan to invest in public relations in 2018. Specifically, media relations, or earned media, is poised for new prominence. To that end, what you do with a mention earned in the media is every bit as important as getting it in the first place. 3) Surgically weave it into blog posts.

Media 95

Media B2B Groups Conference 95

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

I had the privilege of attending the 2018 PR Bootcamp: Media Relations Conference hosted by New Product Events in New York City, where we heard editors and producers of major consumer-facing publications and television shows reveal how PR professionals should (and should never) approach them with stories. Consider the Medium.

Pitching 82

Pitching Print Journalism Local 82

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.”

Software 118

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 118

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

In many cases, they’re actually in the business of selling media lists and related PR products. PR is more than just media relations. One of the key fundamentals that do-it-yourselfers fail to understand is that public relations is more than just media coverage or publicity. the list goes on.

Publicity 100

Publicity Interviews Reputation Construction 100

NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

The intersection of media relations, social media, & content creation. She brings specialisms in social media, data and digital integration to the agency, and sits across H+K’s sector teams to support the continuous evolution of communications. Kirsty: So my career has always been in PR agencies from day one.

Consumer 78

Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. Or a food journalist for print media. Free for three searches per day. $9/mo

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. Or a food journalist for print media. Free for three searches per day. $9/mo

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Reading this book inspired me to write this blog post , which has been shared more than 1700 times on social media. #2: Hot off the printed press. Speak, write, blog, tweet, make videos — whatever. Being a good writer is about more than writing. Clear writing is a sign of clear thinking. Cialdini PH.D.

Writing 84

Writing Google Meeting Airlines 84