Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Onclusive

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When a writer for Fast Company agrees to write a “first dibs” article for your company blog, it is all at once flattering (OMG! Industry Insights & Trends future of PR journalism media media relations PR PR measurement public relations Wendy Marx' She’s gonna do that for lil’ ol’ us??),

Journalism 330

Journalism Media Measurement Trends 330

Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about building a PR business case and securing the investment! Draft the implementation plan for your proposal, including the timeline, the expected outcomes, the resources needed, who will be involved, and how you will measure success. Step 5: Write the business case. What are the benefits?

How To 396

How To Measurement Data Writing 396

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Of those, 84% say they outsource content creation; distribution, technology, strategy and measurement were distant followers. Most marketers used paid media to fuel owned media.

Content Marketing 136

Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 136

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 They always use analytics to measure performance. 1) How long should a blog post be? hours to write.”.

Blogging 104

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 104

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Media Outreach Best Practices. Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 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

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Can you measure the quality of your content? The quality of writing and visuals is very subjective. Is your content based on research or did you just have a “bright ideas” and dash off a blog post or news item? So how do you know if your efforts are working? I may love something that you think is awful.

Measurement 154

Measurement How To Guidelines Analytics 154

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 147

Media Relations Media Print Software 147

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

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Making up Metrics I was recently on a conference call with a respected nternational measurement organization and a new member of the group was explaining how she’d been pressured by her CEO to put a dollar value on her efforts. “So There should be a special place in measurement hell for people who make up bad metrics.

Measurement 52

Measurement How To System Comparison 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. 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) Results may vary.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media?

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

PRSay

MAY 9, 2019

In a Muck Rack survey of 800 communicators, ranging from boutique agency coordinators to chief communications officers at global brands, 72 percent said that the top challenge they face is “measuring business impact,” with the second most prominent challenge (at 65 percent) overcoming the “lack of quantifiable measurement.”

Survey 66

Survey Measurement Communications Advertising 66

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. She will answer questions about PR measurement.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. And, I’ve gotten a lot smarter over the years around what blogs and sites to follow–and which to avoid.

Social Media 68

Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68

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. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

All your goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By adhering to these principles, healthcare organizations can create focused, effective PR strategies that have a measurable impact on their brand and audience engagement levels.

Healthcare 70

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 70

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

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

ISEBOX

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

You write your press release. You are super excited to measure the results – but alas, they are dismal. The key is to write your press release for the people you want to cover your story. Writing content for your Persona becomes much easier when you have this information set and at your finger tips.

Writing 70

Writing Measurement Report Blogging 70

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

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

From our experience working with hundreds of PR and Corporate Communications teams around the globe, most of these issues can be traced back to workflow, in this blog post we will talk about four of the most common ones we've noticed, regardless of industry, geography, or department size. Upkeep of media lists.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

Newsfile

JUNE 28, 2023

By Melissa Strle Table Of Contents What is media monitoring? What is the difference between media mentions and media coverage? Why is media monitoring so important? What are the benefits of media monitoring? What Is Media Monitoring? What Is The Difference Between Media Mentions & Media Coverage?

Media 52

Media Analytics Radio Google 52

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! Ultimately, understanding your readers will help both you and the media to deliver the content people want to consume. This is where your research on what impactful authors write about and in which style comes in handy.

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Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

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

NewsWhip

AUGUST 17, 2023

You don’t have to work at a media monitoring company to know that generative AI is hot these days. Justifiably, it seems everyone is excited about its capabilities—from writing articles to producing videos. Which is why you need to be able to measure how impactful articles are rather than relying on article volume alone.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Print Measurement Consumer 78

Cision

JANUARY 11, 2018

Earned media has become increasingly important with 89 percent of marketing/communications professionals saying they use it to support the demand generation goal of driving brand awareness. If you have an event or celebrity to promote in a major media market radio may be the way to go. How Successful Journalists Use Social Media.

Communications 225

Communications Marketing Radio Airlines 225

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 28, 2017

Turns out, MOA is doing some interesting things with its (relatively newly revamped) blog, 55425. So, I sat down with Timothy Pate, digital project manager at MOA and talked about the blog and how MOA is using it to drive awareness and interest for the popular international destination. Who is the team in charge of managing the blog?

Blogging 87

Blogging Handbook Sports Internal 87

Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? And, assuming your circulate the brief to internal decision-makers for input, a written PR brief means everyone on your side of the table is aligned with the goals and PR measurement metrics. There is no one way to write a PR brief, but here are 9 elements that fit most situations.

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Writing How To Measurement Advertising 100