Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR. These overshadow even relevant pitches.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. These strategies help brands connect with their audience, stand out in their industry, and create a positive reputation.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team. A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. I didn’t pitch it. And that blog just deteriorated.

B2B 106

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. Using your technical experts to explain emerging concepts and breaking down trends – without a sales pitch – will be useful for customers and prospects and build confidence in your business. There are fewer reporters.

Content Marketing 68

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Earned media refers to attention and exposure that a brand receives organically, without direct payment or control over the content. It can be leveraged for lead generation, brand reputation, and loyalty building.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

If your role is in any way connected to your organisation’s reputation, think… Do you really know the reputation of your organisation? Some people like to guess, but is that the real reputation of your business? Reputation goes beyond building awareness and understanding with prospective customers. It can be done.

Reputation 48

Reputation Measurement Media Relations Agency 48

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

As these industries continue to evolve and gain mainstream attention, having a well-executed PR strategy is essential to establish a positive reputation, position a brand as a thought leader, and create awareness among key stakeholders.

Reputation 52

Reputation Advertising Advertising Education 52

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Victorious PR

MARCH 30, 2023

PR agencies can help entrepreneurs achieve this by developing targeted media outreach campaigns, such as press releases, media pitches, and influencer partnerships. Managing Reputation Maintaining a strong reputation is crucial for any brand.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Reputation Crisis Management 52

Victorious PR

MARCH 30, 2023

PR agencies can help entrepreneurs achieve this by developing targeted media outreach campaigns, such as press releases, media pitches, and influencer partnerships. Managing Reputation Maintaining a strong reputation is crucial for any brand.

Publicity 52

Publicity Brand Branding Reputation 52

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Earned media is significant for businesses because it is unpaid content that is published by journalists, influencers, reviewers and organizations who have valuable thoughts and opinions about your brand. Publish newsworthy articles, press releases and blog posts. Proactively pitch to journalists who cover your industry or area.

Brand 103

Brand Branding How To Media 103

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

It’s the fourth point that stands out in my mind because the email marketing industry is riddled with lessons for PR. For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up.

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Digital PR is an online marketing approach that’s used to increase a brand’s awareness via internet-based strategies. Employing novel methods like content marketing, social media, search engine optimization, and influencer outreach, digital PR is a powerful strategy that brands can roll-out to improve their online presence and visibility.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. The goal of PR is to present an organization or individual in the best possible light, and to build and maintain a positive reputation.”. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

A pitch is certainly a staple way of getting the word out, but email inboxes are crowded. Owned media channels, such as corporate blogging , are excellent alternatives. This is because good content earns your company a spot in the search index, which studies show reporters check for sources. Give our services a try. Talk to Us!

Report 71

Report Media Survey Pitching 71

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). The quality of the pitch itself has degraded over the last few years. Need I mention NOT to pitch a local TV news outlet a story on the day a mass shooting occurs in its hometown?

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Google is severely penalizing sites that are buying links or are invested in private blog networks. In addition to editorial “blog” content and social media content, consider developing content on the maddafella.com domain. Guest post by Chris Abraham, Digital Strategist at Gerris Corp.

SEO 100

SEO Google Pinterest LinkedIn 100

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

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. So, how can you ensure that happens?

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Social media existed back then, as did blogs. How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. B: SEO’s a subset of marketing. And hey, what’s wrong with marketing anyway.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Everything from PR, social, and owned content are starting to bled together into one job.”. Heightened customer reputation, improvements to retain customers, reorganizations.”. Harder to pitch. Jack of all trades. Blended media. Email deluge.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The popular technology news site TechCrunch recently announced it was curtailing contributed content. It will stop considering unsolicited pitches from the public in favor of invitation-only contributions. See these related posts: Marketing Strategy: The Looming Knowledge Crisis. Why the sudden change? Give our services a try.

Leadership 60

Leadership B2B Pitching Technology 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

Journalists in almost every category have been augmented by so-called influencers that have built their own networks on reputation. Many accept pitches, and use their networks as means of raising their profile, showcasing their wares and creating business. This is my motivation for blogging but it doesn’t suit everyone.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

In 2006, we started working with a reputable search company. We won some of those pitches, but still relied primarily on referrals from satisfied customers for most new business. Original content also provides fodder for social media, eBooks, email marketing and DRIP campaigns—the possibilities for multi-purposing are almost endless.

SEO 100

SEO eBook Google Engineering 100

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. It can take you from coordinator to senior level, from jack-of-all-trades to an in-demand content marketer, or from charging $20 per hour to charging $200 per hour.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2016

Instead, what I mean by this question is, in addition to the profit from products and services, should marketing also earn money by virtue of marketing? Think: selling content, eBooks, sponsored content or banner ads on a corporate blog, or even tickets to an event. Compound Returns of a Marketing Investment.

Marketing 60

Marketing Conference Software B2B 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

See these related posts: Corporate Reputation: Buying from Brands We Know, Like and Trust [UML] . Research for PR Pros on B2B Messaging, Pitches and Clickbait [UML]. How to Get the B2B Marketing Persona Right [UML]. 2) Words matter in marketing strategies. Is your agency bringing strategic insights to the table?

Writing 62

Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. But content also includes your press releases, corporate communications and annual report.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here’s how the numbers on this blog have added up in 2022: Total blog posts: 46 – down from 51 last year ; Average length: 866 words; Shortest post: 306 words ; Longest post: 2,486 words ; Total words published: 39,852; Unique visitors: 236,756; and. Third-party mentions : 95 (most of which come simply from blogging consistently).

Blogging 155

Blogging B2B Software SEO 155

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The 3 Behaviors Driving the Most Creative Content Marketers Using a lovely ice cream analogy Jay Acunzo, founder of Unthinkable explains the behaviours that are helping the best in content marketing succeed. Flip the content format and innovate your campaign Content marketing experts Velocity have done it again.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

And reputation management is often a large part of what we, as PR professionals, do; for some, it’s what they specialize in and focus on. There are also numerous companies that offer to “scrub” your reputation for you (for varying amounts of money), or teach you how to do it yourself; though at least in the U.S.,

Government 109

Government Reputation Web Corporate 109

Critical Mention

APRIL 8, 2018

You can impress your clients with this software and even use it as a pitch for prospective clients by differentiating yourself from other PR firms. Before we wrap up, here are a few other key pointers to assist in you pitching media monitoring: Increased ability to provide customer service. Increased reputation management.

Media 64

Media Software Leadership Customer Service 64

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Whether communicating redundancies during difficult times or growth during the bounce back, protecting company reputation at this time is critical – businesses can’t afford a loss of confidence in who they are, what they do, and how they do it. After all, people don’t want to be marketed to at the moment, right?

Exercises 71

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 71