Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Benchmarking CTR data for consumer display ads on Google range from an abysmal.09%

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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. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Yet the business of public relations is thriving. According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. consumers say they are suspicious of news content. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. A version of this post first appeared on the Crenshaw Communications blog.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives will be incredibly important, but when the next crisis hits, consumers will be reminded to look back on major brands that only paid the topic lip service. Guest posting gets personal.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. She wanted my thoughts, and is probably sorry that she asked, because I chided her and gave reading assignments from my blog (like this post and this one ). Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. They talk about it constantly, during networking events with media and influencers, on Twitter, and more.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Katie Casciato – Roopco. For the original blog, please visit here. Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution.

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5W PR

MAY 6, 2022

Media Relations. For this, PR needs to find the target audience for the product and promote the product on media channels where the potential customers are likely to be. SEO and Content Marketing. In the world of content marketing, this means that PR can help generate high-quality links for the company’s website.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5.

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Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by Kristen Dunleavy – Muck Rack. For the original blog, please visit here. While AI may provide a solid starting point for a press release or blog post, it’s not going to churn out a polished product. The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

And 40% of social media news consumers expressed concerns about getting news on social media that is inaccurate, low quality and politically biased. Media relations (and media pitching) continue to play a critical part in executing a successful PR strategic plan — and traditional media still matters.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. This is especially effective for consumer technology products. Media Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers is a cornerstone of Tech PR.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” 5) Marketers will slow down. 16: Ted Seward.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

There were so many amazing speakers but since this is the Cision blog, I’ll focus on those not employed at Cision. Besides, if you want to hear from CEO Kevin Akeroyd, CMO Chris Lynch or VP Marketing Communications Nick Bell, you’ll just have to RSVP to our next Cision World Tour event. pic.twitter.com/5iEc1ytxLw. —

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Drilldown to see marketing’s direct and indirect contribution to the sales pipeline; and. Make your team members track everything that matters within your marketing department – blog views, cost per lead, conversion rates at every stage, webinar attendance rate, paid search efficiency… and report their own KPIs up to you.

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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. Statistics about content marketing. 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Consider three news items that suggest how marketers are spurning traditional paid advertising and instead, re-embracing the back-and-forth engagement of public relations and its cousin, content marketing. whose lively “ Ad Blockers: An Uncertain Threat ” blog post is a must-read. What’s a marketer to do? “To

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. By using a media database to target reputable outlets in your industry. Getting Started with Earned Media is Simple.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 3, 2021

PR Tech Sum: LexisNexis launches press release service; Talkwalker filters out automated accounts; Forrester released its “Wave” report for consumer intelligence; OnePitch allows you to rate your reporter matches. That’s why I’ve been a long-time advocate of content marketing – and ensuring PR has a role in the process.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

PR no longer is a press release or media relations business. We use a wide range of content and activities to communicate our messages and reach our target audiences. We generally rely upon three content types: Owned. We then consider how, when and where to publish and promote the content and activities.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses. With the majority of consumers now relying on the internet for product research and purchasing decisions, having a strong online presence is essential.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

But practice is broadening to include new forms of media including influencer relations, social media, community engagement and messaging. The internet has disintermediated every business that it has touched since the launch of consumer and mobile broadband in the noughties. Public relations is no different.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. That is, yes. Top tactics in PR and comms.

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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.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

This may include print media, digital platforms, websites or social media pages, as well as all the content on those channels. Other effective forms of owned media could include white papers, presentations, e-Books or other forms of brand-controlled content.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%. How often should you publish on your company blog? The answer may well depend on how much traffic you want to glean: “With data showing that B2B companies that publish 16+ blog posts per month receive 3.5

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 1, 2019

This blog published about 60 new posts in 2018. 2) 12 Things You Should do to Amplify a Media Mention Once You’ve Earned It. If you are going to invest in PR and media relations , then you want to get the most out of it. This is another good piece from the Unscripted Marketing series focused on creativity.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent. PR will increasingly become a critical driver in helping brands foster and maintain transparency.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

SMM: Focuses on professional management of social media profiles where users are more likely to interact with your brand/content marketing efforts. Social Media Marketing/Management involves: Social listening. Steering users to positive content. News articles – traditional media, online or broadcast.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

More of a consumer audience? If all your employees feel empowered to collect funny stories or photos from that trade show and send them to the content team, you have engaged a content creation team of many. Leverage the content you create and distribute to inspire new opportunities. Are you a B2B company?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. With more brands and industries getting comfortable with digital communications (social, blog, e-blast, etc.) 32: Rachael Wolensky of ALM.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. Audio is changing how we search for – and consume information. Did you know? Check out our services.].

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Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Influencer Marketing. While consumer trust in advertisements and even in traditional media sources continues to decline, Twitter says we now trust influencers as much as our friends. Download it now and learn how to revitalize your brand blog, engage prospects and nurture them into customers through compelling content.

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5W PR

JUNE 25, 2018

In the digital marketing world, making the most of this content generation ability now means investing in new content marketing plans to ramp up brand awareness and cultivate customer engagement. Of course, as valuable as content marketing can be, it’s only effective if companies know how to use it properly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Since there are now fewer journalists hustling to cover more beats and sift through more pitches, a tech PR team can win media relations points by offering readily packaged data-driven stories. In an increasing personalized marketing arena, data-driven PR stories can help create relevant content for highly targeted prospects.

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