Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. It found that Forbes , Business Insider and The Wall Street Journal are the most pitched publications in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal 80%.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

Journalism 185

Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

With several events throughout the year, PR News addresses a senior-level public relations and marketing audience. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show. PR News Conferences. Dates/Locations: Varies. Ragan Conferences.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Facebook, Twitter and most other social networks offer a wealth of free analytics. Google Analytics has an abundance of data including, but not limited to: Language spoken. Bell has a proven track record of developing award-winning and ROI-based marketing programs, media relations and brand strategies. Audience Data.

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Data How To Storytelling Analytics 145

Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

However, trying to access various paywalled sources can be a troublesome task since many of the world’s top media companies have monetized their content. Critical Mention’s Licensed Content offering makes it incredibly simple for media pros to track and measure mentions within worldwide news sources and industry trade journals. .

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Radio Sports Journalism Analytics 174

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported McDonald’s has created a loyalty program and advertised a series of combo meals that were backed by top artists such as Travis Scott, BTS and Saweetie to increase sales and attract more customers. Know Your Audience.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Although the trio’s conversation focused on the state of journalism in the District, the obstacles and opportunities they discussed not only apply to most news markets, they also impact their PR counterparts. Build better relationships with today’s journalists by remembering these media insights and PR tips.

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Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

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. The comprehensive reports can be helpful.

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SEO Print Financial Product Launch 279

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). If you work in media relations today, you have to be always on as well.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 13, 2020

As the media analytics pulled from the Critical Mention platform show, what started as just a show of solidarity from two small business owners turned into an earned media bonanza, garnering hundreds of thousands of dollars in publicity for what had previously been a relatively anonymous pizza shop outside of Belmar.

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Media Analytics Healthcare Crisis 111

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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Measurement Communications Survey Web 117

Cision

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

My boss only wants media placements. I can’t get access to Google Analytics. We don’t have budget for software or social media advertising…or anything else that might cost $20 or more. I know how great it feels when someone stops you on the street to say they saw your profile in the local business journal.

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How To Software Analytics Google 120

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

To be successful in PR now, you have to be an analytics professional, a social media guru, a content marketing creator, a media relations pitcher and a great writer – plus you have to know and understand search engine marketing and search engine optimization. Where do you think the PR industry is headed?

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Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and data analytics stories roll across my desk often, and I think these may be the most important technologies available to manufacturers today. Even small- and medium-sized manufacturers can reap significant returns from IIoT/data analytics projects.

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Technology Meeting Media Analytics 93

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. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. Comment: Amen.

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The Resolution Blog

JUNE 25, 2015

On Monday, Google unveiled the platform and announced the project is set to offer tutorials on how to use online tools such as Google News, Google Trends, Google Alerts and Analytics. Overall, Google aims to "promote innovation in digital journalism" and invest in improving journalist's digital skills.

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Google Analytics SEO Comparison 120

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. For six ways to amplify media outcomes , see this earlier post. A positive feature or compelling interview tends to generate additional media interest. Nail it down, fast.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. 10) Growing challenges of media relations. Read more: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

It’s understandable why journalists think they can do ‘public relations’ as their main experience of it is being on the receiving end of media relations. They don’t understand it’s only part of what public relations actually is. It’s far more than just media relations.

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Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Crisis 60

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Marketing and PR professionals invest time and money on increasing brand awareness across a variety of media channels including television, radio, social media, online news and licensed print. As such, a platform that has the ability to monitor all of these channels should be an integral part of any media plan.

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How To Media Analytics Television 60

5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The downturn in media relations is just one of the many challenges faced by PR professionals. Toni Harrison from Etched Communications says, “It is vital for communications professionals to clearly define the value, purpose and potential impact of traditional media coverage upfront.

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Consumer Ethics Measurement Journalism 68

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 6: Content marketing replaces media relations.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2017

The need for a PR system of record in the communications industry that integrates with analytics and marketing automation systems is demonstrated by the back-to-back recognition of Cision’s comprehensive platform solution in this award category. . Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

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Industry Communications Software Hotels 64

Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

The most cutting-edge public relations and media relations professionals will be investigating the forefront of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to generate massive amount of relevant content. How can we use data, analytics, and algorithms to achieve awareness at scale?

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Trends Publicity Analytics Software 83

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Many of these findings support and add to what you reported in your book, “ Social Media and Public Relations: Eight Practices for the PR Professional.

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Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Marketing and PR professionals invest time and money on increasing brand awareness across a variety of media channels including television, radio, social media, online news and licensed print. As such, a platform that has the ability to monitor all of these channels should be an integral part of any media plan.

Media 60

Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

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How To Media Radio Print 106

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing.

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Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Conversely, those companies who show respect to their people – both in working conditions and pay – will continue to thrive and receive the positive accolades and media coverage which comes with supporting all those on their payroll. Growth of independent journalism. “We Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

Paid media can get your brand in front of eyeballs, but during a recession, that may not be enough to lead to a purchase. But the same buyer who ignores a sponsored post in Forbes may still be persuaded by your earned media because real journalism is perceived as a more trustworthy source. First, lean on your strengths.

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Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 169

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Many of our B2B PR programs focus heavily on media relations. Our clients are changing their customer’s lives, but often have a tough time translating their successes to media coverage. Here are some media tips to get started: For Business Press, Think Verticals. That’s where we come in. Don’t Forget the Trades.

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B2B Media Automotive Pitching 60

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

Executives who approve budgets may be less inclined to do so if marketing teams can’t justify the increased spend on things like content marketing and earned media outreach with concrete numbers and analytics. Know that there are tools that solve the content and earned media measurement challenge. So what’s the solution?

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Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Bad Pitch Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Nine months ago, robo-journalism was in full effect when the LA Times used its Quakebot algorithm to report on an earthquake -- three minutes after it happened. It''s designed to help startups with marketing tasks like Search Advertising, Content Marketing and what it calls "PR and Media" read: media relations.

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Newspapers Customer Service Google Journalism 77