Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. 46% identified “a multichannel analytics dashboard” as a tool they would find most valuable.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Internally, data can inform our PR strategy and make our branded content better and more engaging. data-driven storytelling drives some of our best tech PR campaigns by winning points with journalists, boosting end-user or customer engagement, and attracting the most relevant audience. On the blockchain gang.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Each news outlet may have its own publishing schedule; however, as website analytics improve, more and more of them are turning to audiences’ online habits to inform their strategy. It will not just improve your media relations, but also the brand content you offer directly to online audiences.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Radu described how he’d needed to get to grips with a wide range of tools and social media. He cited Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Photoshop, Mailchimp and video production as sought after skills. Her first job was working as a social media marketing executive on behalf of a group of hotels in the Lake District.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

With everything in real-time, for example, look at how we’re using streaming video in our storytelling. Deirdre: I’m big on Hootsuite for scheduling across platforms and getting good analytics. Since I’m a professor and a storyteller who publishes frequently, Grammarly is also crucial. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As Paul Roetzer ( @paulroetzer ) states in Chapter 8 of The Marketing Performance Blueprint : “Every marketing plan should start with an honest internal marketing assessment. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. What are our plans to augment the team through more advanced internal training or staff changes? Data analyst.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 27, 2016

I learned about social media, about search engine optimization, about email marketing, about remarketing, about lead generation and funnels and demand generation and content marketing and events and graphic design. I found myself not only managing media relations, but using other marketing tactics to reach our target audiences.

Communications 40

Communications Tools Analytics Television 40

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world. What happens next is the real fun part – at least in the eyes of our analytics-focused team here at Onclusive – you get to measure how your initiative is performing. Optimize your targeting, outreach and media relations strategies.

Measurement 195

Measurement Pitching Data Media Relations 195

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Media relations is ever more challenging.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crafting compelling narratives: At the heart of effective video marketing lies the art of storytelling. Leveraging PR’s media relations skills: PR’s extensive network of media (and social media) connections comes in handy for enhancing your video marketing exposure. Facebook Insights, Instagram Insights, etc.)

Video 88

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” Clear and present AI “A renewed focus on and commitment to internal communications.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. The top five communications tactics based on a weighted average are: data & analytics; storytelling; content marketing , blogging, and brand journalism; business social responsibility; and thought leadership.

Survey 123

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 123

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.”

Marketing 105

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 105

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

NewsWhip

JULY 29, 2021

Over the years we’ve really developed our focus into marketing analytics and marketing social strategy and things like that. Or how does that interact and being kind of a specialist super analytical unit, but within the wider network? We also have to figure out, well, how do we get that activated internally for them?

Brand 78

Brand Branding Marketing Data 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% Effective storytelling improves valuations. Here’s how the top five answers stacked up: 56% said web traffic/web analytics; 51% said impressions / estimated site traffic (i.e.

B2B 122

B2B Marketing Survey Software 122

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

When I worked in media relations, it was all I wanted to do. Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too. I will offer that Canada as a country has good public relations, and a solid brand. It’s likely that’s why I focus on storytelling, to try and draw pictures with words. Speech writing.

Energy 53

Energy Measurement Internal International 53

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

This post was written by PR 20/20 intern Emily Dann ( @EmilyRDann ). Emily is a dual major studying Public Relations at S.I. Assemble a team of professionals who are analytical, creative, attentive, collaborative, tech-savvy and intrinsically motivated. The Visual Storyteller. The SEO Pro.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

This post was written by PR 20/20 intern Emily Dann ( @EmilyRDann ). Emily is a dual major studying Public Relations at S.I. Assemble a team of professionals who are analytical, creative, attentive, collaborative, tech-savvy and intrinsically motivated. The Visual Storyteller. The SEO Pro.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs. Learn more about the programming here.

Local 133

Local Crisis Management Internal International 133

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

I shared a first draft of this article as a Google Document via Twitter; with MA PR students at Newcastle University; and with colleagues at Ketchum on an international webinar. I’ve also published a blog of key international events in the public relations calendar as part of the project. 7 Shift to newsroom workflow.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164