Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 103

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

Public relations practice operates along a spectrum of theoretical ideologies from defensive to organisational conscience. There is no universal theory of public relations. Organisations is used throughout this blog post as a catch all phrase for charitable, corporate, public sector entities.

Publicity 112

Publicity Construction Corporate Study 112

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Where can you find entry-level public relations jobs? If I were starting today, I’d probably prefer not to wait for public relations entry-level jobs to end up on any of my social feeds. Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

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. The other major opportunity for PR pros in the public policy world is to contribute to thoughtful, coordinated messaging.

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Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Allan Schoenberg is an experienced public relations executive with a successful track record in all aspects of business-to-business communications. When Allan was Executive Director of Corporate Communications at CME Group, Barbara worked with Allan to produce several Social Media Club Chicago events at CME Group.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today’s a first for this blog–and series. You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

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

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Much to his dismay, a corporate communications person, at the Clorox Company, who reports to the general counsel, declined his story idea because the executive team was too busy. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days.

Media Relations 77

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 77

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Hanan Kamir, CEO at KAMIR 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. million users Instagram : 4.19

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Print Marketing Real Estate Automotive 106

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Retargeting ads based on earned media coverage.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Why is the public relations industry not representative of the organisations or the public that it serves? Why is public relations conflated with media relations? Ever since Ivy Lee sent the first press release on 28 October 1906 public relations have been associated with media relations.

Industry 153

Industry Publicity Agency Community 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? It may seem like a silly question; after all, “publicity” is what people think of when they think about PR. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Every public relations professional, whether they’re involved in corporate PR or work with a PR agency, is looking for a competitive advantage. And when looking at some of the articles and blog posts found in that search, I’m reminded of something I learned through running. What’s running got to do with PR success?

Publicity 106

Publicity Automotive Transportation Trade Shows 106

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Earned Media/Media Relations. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Joanne Chan, founder and managing director at LBS Communications 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.

Marketing 93

Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 93

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. What’s the secret to success? Generating brand awareness.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

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. million South Koreans are active users of KakaoTalk.

YouTube 96

YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. 1) How long should a blog post be? The average post today is 1,142 words long but it’s clear that blog posts are getting longer – 41% longer than the typical post three years ago.

Content Marketing 126

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 126

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.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. Owned, earned, and paid media. Here’s how to pitch this blog.

Survey 78

Survey Media Relations Report Media 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

1) The average blog post is 1,236 words. How long is the average blog post? How long does it take to write the average blog post? Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML]. Read more: 3 Studies with Benchmarks for Content Marketing, Blogging and Webinars [UML].

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

Are you considering hiring a public relations agency? The Benefits of a Public Relations Agency III. In this arrangement, you designate a specific PR agency as your primary agency for all public relations needs that may arise. Get access to personal networks with stakeholders, influencers, and publics.

Agency 52

Agency Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications 52

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

A n essay about the impact of the internet on corporate communication, marketing and public relations over the past 20 years. billion use social media. This is when telecom operators such as BT started to offer broadband to consumer users, and wireless networks appeared in public spaces. billion people.

Publicity 79

Publicity Community Pinterest Reputation 79

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Here's my analysis of the opportunities and challenges that public relations faces in the next 12 months. There's no formal methodology and they’re not so much predictions as a series of stories that I’ve recorded on my blog during 2018. Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

“As planning lead for public relations, I constantly deal with the need for better data to define a business problem and set ROI (Return On Investment) measurement beyond free PR coverage,” says Marion McDonald managing director, strategy and measurement, Asia Pacific Ogilvy Public Relations.

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

“As planning lead for public relations, I constantly deal with the need for better data to define a business problem and set ROI (Return On Investment) measurement beyond free PR coverage,” says Marion McDonald managing director, strategy and measurement, Asia Pacific Ogilvy Public Relations.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221