Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. That’s where brand journalism comes into play. Unlike content marketing , brand journalism places people front and center, rather than the products that affect those people. Consider scaling your brand journalism strategy like HSBC.

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. Here's a five-step process to gather information to craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022.

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

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

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. For Social Media, we like….

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

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

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Relatively recently, Verizon joined a number of big companies in the business of brand journalism. ” It’s hardly the first brand to try brand journalism. But, will this brand journalism trend continue? You can tell your story directly to customers and circumvent the mainstream media. But you what?

Journalism 140

Journalism Company Brand Branding 140

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. Insights for better relationships with the media. Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

Study 165

Study Communications Survey Pitching 165

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. The social media numbers continue to grow. Can you imagine? workforce by 2020.

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 24, 2014

Such dot-connecting points to blogging as one of the best platforms for thought leadership. At the risk of stating the obvious, defining the objectives for a company blog goes a long way toward determining whether a blog truly delivers on the promise of thought leadership. Taking our own advice seems to be working.

Leadership 164

Leadership Blogging Storytelling SEO 164

NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. This highlights the ongoing importance of quality journalism in an era where AI-generated content can overwhelm and confuse audiences.

Social Media 78

Social Media Brand Branding Media 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 105

B2B Survey Pitching Software 105

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Be mindful of the active and passive language that you use in your writing – and what meaning that may be conveying to your readers.

Journalism 120

Journalism How To Writing Blogging 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Are You A Bad Client?

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

What does this have to do with your earned media strategy? Earlier this year, Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism issued its annual Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions report. Many already had challenges growing revenue with traditional media business models.

Strategy 103

Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

Cision

AUGUST 13, 2020

These eight tools can help you improve your organization, story ideas, and even your overall writing skills without breaking the bank.

Tools 120

Tools Journalism Banking Writing 120

Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

First, we need more local journalism–whether it’s professional or not. I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And there’s a lot I learned from running that underground newspaper that I put into practice now, even to this today, on this blog. This blog is very similar.

Newspapers 78

Newspapers Blogging Groups Print 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Top management has been accessible and available to the media, and Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun met with US senators last week to answer questions. Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). 51% are neutral about trust in trust media.

Government 136

Government Survey Ethics Media 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

Meeting 93

Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 2, 2020

The post I wrote 1,087 Blog Posts, and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. The odometer now reads 1,087. Yet, the post has even more relevance today as companies navigate the Coronavirus era, making judgment calls on what to communicate to the.more.

Blogging 144

Blogging Storytelling Communications Company 144

Cision

MAY 6, 2021

The coming weeks offer several unique events for journalists and bloggers, covering solutions journalism, food writing, and more.

Journalism 156

Journalism Writing Blogging Media 156

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. For example, it never jumped on the earned media attribution bandwagon, because it didn’t see a clear path to sales.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 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.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Public relations, press outreach and earned media coverage don’t stop the week after the launch. When you launch your paid media, you can ensure the audience you’re targeting is already familiar with your brand. Make your message a positive one and ensure that comes through in your writing. Improve your SEO.

Publicity 100

Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

By Seedepth The media industry and journalism are experiencing significant change. This dynamic creates new and complicated challenges for journalists and PR pros, who may end up relying on each other now more than ever to save journalism. Hopefully, we’ll see a shift to more thoughtful, long-form, investigative writing in 2017.”

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 13, 2012

Tootzypop , the lifestyle blog I founded for savvy women over 40 , is no exception. Because most successful media follows a formula. I know, I’ve worked in the media my entire career. But these interests don’t define me, and I wasn’t seeing myself out there in the media. Does good writing matter ? Not the formula.

Blogging 99

Blogging Fashion Writing Community 99

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. Don’t dangle “exclusive” for a mediocre idea.

Survey 169

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. We thrive on identifying opportunities – for positioning, for media coverage or for competitive advantage.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

SEMrush goes IPO; Meltwater acquires Linkfluence; G2 names best media monitoring solutions; Critical Mention adds GA integration; Vetted is generally availability. One of the things SEO tools can do, that most media monitoring solutions cannot, is detect backlinks. G2 names best media monitoring solutions for 2021.

Media 105

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

Blogging 64

Blogging Analytics Google Writing 64