Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

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. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 146

PR News

APRIL 19, 2018

At this week’s PR News Measurement Conference in Philadelphia, there was a lot of talk about moving away from a media relations-based “coverage model” of communications toward a “community and conversation influencer” model, in which the communications focus is on community building among select influencers.

Community 93

Community Conference Measurement Media Relations 93

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

5W PR

MAY 17, 2024

Traditional media relations Established media platforms, including outdoor magazines, travel publications, and local news channels, can serve as powerful vehicles for brand promotion. Adventure-based content marketing Creating captivating content through blog posts, articles, or videos can convey a sense of adventure.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Travel 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

The same process can be used to create blog posts, articles, social media updates, or whatever copy you might need. Whatever you might think about Kwittken, PRophet and AI in PR – he’s put his own money on the line – and is giving the PR community a risk-free way to give AI a try. The software offers you a choice in tone too.

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Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ISEBOX

JULY 29, 2015

Media relations professionals are the primary line of communication between your organization and the media – and, by extension, your customers. These publications are the basis of your brand and they must be developed with a goal to outreach journalists and media reps. Reputation Management. Crisis Response.

Media Relations 70

Media Relations Media Financial Reputation 70

5W PR

JUNE 3, 2024

Press release distribution Creating and circulating newsworthy press releases that announce product launches, partnerships, or industry insights to relevant media outlets. Media relations Forming connections with journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers to secure media coverage and thought leadership opportunities.

SEO 78

SEO B2B Engineering Leadership 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Pitch media upstream. Riff off the placement.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. To that end, we owe a special thanks to Gini and Karen who also polled their respective communities – Spin Sucks and Solo PR Pro – for the survey this year. Owned media is the only area that has a consensus majority. 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

Survey 139

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 139

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, she works for ALM Media , a publisher which grew its roots in trade publications for the legal community, but now owns titles beyond just legal including financial services, insurance, and consulting. RW: I work with Family & Community Somerset County (FCSSC) and it has opened my eyes to the need for care in our community.

Media Relations 69

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 69

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Thought leadership Establishing a brand as a thought leader and industry expert can elevate a wellness communications strategy. Share valuable insights, trends, and expert advice through blog posts, articles, and social media content. Social media engagement builds a sense of community and fosters a loyal customer base.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Social Media & Community Management. Iterative PR Measurement.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. 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. Its market share reaches more than 80% of the Korean population.

YouTube 96

YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 96

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

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Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative. Media relations Stay ahead of the game by connecting with the media. Industry participation Get actively involved with the B2B tech community.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. For the original blog, please visit here. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Victorious PR

JUNE 15, 2023

As events like the SEC and Coinbase case demonstrate, maintaining a positive image and effectively managing communication during challenging times are crucial for the long-term success and credibility of crypto ventures. PR can help bridge the knowledge gap and educate the community on the implications of regulatory actions.

Community 52

Community Education Leadership Guidelines 52

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. The operative phrases here is interview for a blog post – not a media interview. Even the sales team will understand the value here.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

What is the JOTW Communications Survey? Three years ago, Ned and I teamed up to survey the JOTW community and we’ve published a report three years in a row. JOTW subscribers are seasoned professionals: 92% have 11 or more years of experience and 52% are in-house communications professionals.

Training 99

Training Trends Media Survey 99

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

With a robust PR strategy, your nonprofit can easily differentiate its messaging from the competition, and garner support from the community. Additionally, you can easily reach the right audiences and communicate your message effectively.

Strategy 101

Strategy Nonprofit Social Media Leadership 101

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. It’s interesting to me that the PR software community has put so much effort into natural language processing (NLP, which is a precursor to generative AI ) to evaluate sentiment – and yet it’s dead last on this list of metrics.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. The post 3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

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Pitching Television Banking Media 119

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.

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The practical handbook has its roots in the #PRstack community that Frederik Vincx and I developed. The community published two guides to tools in public relations and has been inactive since 2015. The contributors all responded to a blog post in late August. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Tools 52

Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Local media relations Cultivate relationships with local media outlets and journalists to secure coverage that speaks directly to local consumers. This demonstrates a commitment to local communities. Product localization Adapt product offerings based on local preferences and ingredient trends.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding How To 78

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. Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 173

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

Technology 94

Technology Automotive Mobile Interviews 94

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

We’re still working with press releases and traditional media in the same way that I began my career in the early nineties. But practice is broadening to include new forms of media including influencer relations, social media, community engagement and messaging. It includes a mix of earned, owned and paid media.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

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.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

This was followed by social (84%), sales presentations (84%), nurture emails (75%) teasers from other places on the website (73%) and newsletters 61% Two uses for case studies that aren’t on the list but have value are media relations and blog posts. Case studies make for excellent blog posts too.

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Case Study Study Company B2B 132

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Digital media is booming. Newsrooms have been cut back to the bone and journalists furloughed.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. For the original blog, please visit here.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64