Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. Identify a mix of activities—such as the regular reading of industry blogs and the latest PR and business books— with online courses, and industry conferences that provide the opportunity to learn as you expand your network.

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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.

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Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. From Pinterest fails to parenting mishaps and workout blunders, I can relate to them on many levels.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. From tweets to blogs, many PR organizations publish great PR content. Their blog covers topics from PR tips, company culture, social media and more. Share Tweet Share. Weber Shandwick. WeberShandwick.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Some roles to consider on your marketing dream team : Content writer. Graphic designer / visual storyteller. Look for all-encompassing platforms, such as HubSpot, that bundle sales, marketing automation, blogging, CMS, email, and more into one solution. Define goals for blogging and overall content production.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” The new continuous storytelling cycle. We are all familiar now with the PESO model.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

See these related interviews: The Blurry Edges of PR; Off Script #11: Kevin Hartman of LTPR. Off Script #7: Lou Hoffman on PR and Storytelling. Also, outside the agency world, most PR jobs are much more than media relations, events and brand reputation. Fresh Ideas: Blogging, Copyright, and How to Attribute Images.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). Media relations isn’t just harder, it’s beginning to sound like a sparring match.

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Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story.” – open survey comment regarding the state of media relations.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 20, 2019

Meanwhile, the friendship between PR (the bride) and content marketing (her maid of honour) blooms as PR has moved further and further away from being purely media relations focused, and instead become a more holistic communication approach, reaching audiences through many channels.

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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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The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 4, 2019

And public relations agencies have been forced to rethink the way they work with their partners and clients to help them find the best way to generate and proliferate their content. A way to get around this is to alert them about informative thought leadership on the company’s blog.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Content Creation: Brands can collaborate with dadfluencers to co-create content that aligns with the brand’s values and messaging. This may involve producing sponsored videos, blog posts, or podcasts that provide valuable information, advice, or entertainment related to parenting and family life.

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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. Public relations statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. 1) Storytelling, analytics and thought leadership are the top PR tactics and trends.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

With everything in real-time, for example, look at how we’re using streaming video in our storytelling. Since I’m a professor and a storyteller who publishes frequently, Grammarly is also crucial. We need to be fast on our feet and quicker than we used to be to stay ahead. Q: What’re your favorite tools for your brand?

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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.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 15, 2014

My binge blogging challenge is complete—this post is the final one in my 30-day challenge. You can read about why I decided to binge blog and some of the lessons I learned along the way HERE and HERE. So far, it has racked up 203 shares, mostly on Google + (go figure): The importance of syndicated content. Business Blogging'

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. In other words, data-driven storytelling produces leads.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

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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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds.

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Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

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.

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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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Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

ISEBOX

MARCH 14, 2016

The Rise of Videos, Images and Content in Media Relations. These days, we hardly notice how much we are surrounded by multimedia content. Social media, email blasts, blogs, traditional media (duh, obviously). Producing great content is always easier said than done. So how can we do that?

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics YouTube 70

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. How can they do that?

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Owned media is the top area of emphasis, according to the findings. Respondents said their organization is placing more or much more emphasis on owned media (60%), like blogs, newsletters and websites. Effective storytelling improves valuations. Email subscribers are essential for content marketing success .

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

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.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Instead, it’s continuously evolving as we adapt to new online platforms, changes in the media landscape, and new technologies. Press releases, news releases, media advisories, media statements and the like are still important in 2023 for myriad reasons, which we’ll cover in this blog post. Remember, stories are powerful.

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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. Cision (@Cision) April 26, 2017.

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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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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. Storytelling is our game . Today, storytelling is a buzzword. There’s never a dull moment .

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Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Include an expert who is able to segment and manage audience lists, run automated email campaigns, provide insights based on performance and continually tailor content to align with business goals. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers. The Public Relations Expert.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

Include an expert who is able to segment and manage audience lists, run automated email campaigns, provide insights based on performance and continually tailor content to align with business goals. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers. The Public Relations Expert.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Even with all the technology and social media, etc., And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. >>>Also see: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 4) Has digital blurred the lines between PR and marketing, or even, PR and editorial? We joked about it!

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