Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. Kwittken says PRophet has 500 users on the platform today.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

As it is on the occasional Saturday, I ferret out three important links from the web, wrap them in insight, and present them here for your perusal. 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.

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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. The post Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

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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. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Globally, nearly half (45%) of the 427 in-house commutators polled by PRWeek in late 2023 employ an outside agency.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. ESG and your agency. Agencies must start at the internship level. Paid internships are essential.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics build relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. PR skills once used exclusively in media relations are easily transferred to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. Goodwill has value.

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Axia PR

JULY 3, 2020

are Business Wire, Cision PR Newswire, Cision PR Web, GlobeNewswire, etc. These are often confused with newswire services also known as news agencies. Commercial newswire services charge companies to distribute their news. The big players in this space – at least in the U.S. –

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shared media (44%) was next, followed by earned media (43%) – a traditional bailiwick of communications — and paid media (33%). respondent answers varied widely with some describing growing difficulties around media relations and a lack of strategy and planning. When asked, “Why?” Most are based in the U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics guild relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. To me this refers to the applications of PR skills once used exclusively in media relations to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. But does it scale?

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The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 17, 2024

Imagine having a tool that monitors the web and delivers free business news and information to you. With this tool, media monitoring and reputation management become more accessible for businesses of all sizes. It allows you to monitor the web for specific keywords or phrases. This is exactly what Google Alerts does.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Search and Monitor Monitoring enables brands and PR agencies to track earned media wins, be aware of up-to-date industry insights, and even keep tabs on competitors from the news (print and online), blogs, social media, and broadcasts in near real-time. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change.

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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. What is newswire distribution?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? I once worked with an agency team that had placed a client in the Wall Street Journal. Modern digital media brought web analytics which have made gathering metrics easier.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

According to PageFair , use of ad blockers grew by 30 percent in 2016, accounting for 11 percent of web users and more than 600 million devices. I’m not one who think the trend is good for PR people who specialize in earned media placement, for obvious reasons. Here’s why it’s more important than it’s ever been.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I am the Midwest Bureau Chief freightwaves.com , a software as a service (SaaS) business with a robust media operation that includes web and about 20 hours a week of live streamed TV. I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Gini is a PR and Digital Marketing maven, agency CEO, blogger, author, speaker and educator. Her award-winning blog, Spin Sucks, is one of our favorite PR and Marketing resources on the web. The “boiler room” philosophy of media relations and cold calls needs a rethink. WHO is Gini Dietrich and WHY should you care?

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PR in High Definition

JULY 9, 2018

the company based on the popular open source project and offering a suite of technologies designed to develop and deliver modern applications, has appointed technology marketing communications agency Firefly Communications Group to handle communications in the UK, France and Germany. NGINX, Inc.,

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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.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you're considering leaving a traditional agency or in-house communications gig to go out on your own, you probably have a lot on your mind. I considered going in-house but the right opportunity never materialized, so I kept being lured back into agency life. In hindsight, I think it was because agency life was my comfort zone.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

There are many tools available to harvest data about your customers and stakeholders, both internally and externally: CRM systems, social media analytics, web analytics and more. This could be a huge opportunity for PR Agencies in 2018. The value of earned media grows – and everyone wants to grab control of it.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

112 people responded: 40% in-house; 38% agency; and 22% independent practitioner. Public relations practice is shifting from media relations to influencer relations, owned media, community management and social business. Community management – social media enables organisations to engage in conversations.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The median salary breaks down across corporate, agency and non-profit sectors of PR as follows: corporate communications median salary was $127,100; PR agency median salary was $96,000, and non-profit communications salary was $85,000. . 4) Earned Media: 3 PR Studies Quantifying the Impact of Media Relations on Sales.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2019

Here are a few things you can do to keep your company top-of-mind following a launch: Keep a steady media relations program. Media relations is a core part of any PR program, and in this case having a steady, ongoing media effort will help you remain a part of the conversation. Flex your event muscles.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2019

It was a better way of helping people find information on the web. Since most websites get the vast majority of website traffic from organic searches, Google has an outsized role in how much visibility any brand gets on the web. These are earned, much in the same way media relations outreach earns coverage. Talk to Us !

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The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

During my time in college, I harbored my skills in communication through various projects: designing social media pages, working on digital art projects and web development. Such practical opportunities in media relations shaped my perspective on how I wanted to integrate my learning and interests into a professional direction.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Metrics such as web traffic, page views, bounce rates, time spent on the website, and SEO ranking, all rely on PR tactics. PR and content play vital roles in managing and accelerating the sales funnel. Smart revenue marketers employ PR-specific tracking mechanisms to link these metrics back to PR efforts.

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Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

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. Anyone with a smartphone can shoot images and video.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. You can get a copy of the full report here: 2018 State of the Media.

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Cision

AUGUST 2, 2016

You’ve helped secure placements for your clients in a variety of media. What’s your secret to media relations success? You need to be aware of the media’s needs and be able to support in filling that need effectively. It’s about being an amazing facilitator. Internships! Try different PR roles out.

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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 9, 2019

During our chat, she shared her extensive experience with Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media, and how it’s changing the PR world. I’ve had experience with agencies where I’ve produced great work, but there was no real way to measure it. Media relations is great, but the question is how can you translate that to sales.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

How many PR agencies consider SEO when they’re coming up with PR strategies for clients? There are loads of SEO and digital marketing agencies fighting for that centre, strategic ground, traditionally occupied my PR or marketing agencies. Web Results Direct. Media Relations Blog. And what about SEOs?

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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.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

As one of the only public relations agencies that is a Google Analytics Certified Partner, we are always looking to see how we can use Google’s tools and programs to strengthen both our PR and marketing teams’ efforts. Google Trends, Google Correlate and Think with Google are three of the tools we use most often. Google Trends.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your team could provide data on this to machine learning-driven generative web design and content development platforms. Find out how Burrelles helps brands and agencies with media monitoring and analysis. Remember, though, that while there’s a bridging point to be found, all your efforts should be led by human experts.

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