Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

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. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And, perhaps because of the uncertain environment and need for third-party reassurance and guidance, 2020 was surprisingly another banner year for the Bianchi Biz Blog , with year-over-year increases in pageviews, visitors and new visitors. So in case you missed them, we’ve curated the 10 most-visited blogs posts on our site for 2020.

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Blogging Automotive Conference Crisis 126

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. Pricing wasn’t listed, because…you have to talk to sales!

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Business Wire

APRIL 14, 2021

Social media updates. Breaking news. Live videos. Push notifications. 24/7 news cycles. We're more informed now than we've ever been. We have unlimited choices to consume news. But, as modern journalists work around the clock, how are they facing the industry’s biggest challenges?

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Survey Blogging Media Video 363

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 8, 2021

Your B2B public relations, for example, might include media relations and press releases along with blogging and web content. The post The vital role of social media in your timeshare PR strategy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. If you’re appealing directly […].

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Social Media Strategy Media B2B 94

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

Social Media 109

Social Media Report Survey Media 109

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

These archetypes group journalists by their common behaviors and beliefs about social media. This information may help you segment journalists by behavior, but journalist’s attitudes towards PR professionals are a bit more counterintuitive when it comes to the social media spectrum.

Social Media 202

Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

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.

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B2B Study Blogging Marketing 149

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. If you want social proof…. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting . If you want first-party data….

Blogging 135

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 135

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

Take media relations. Despite the major changes in the media landscape, it’s still a core part of PR and there are still reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same.

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Media Relations Media Newspapers Radio 127

Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. With that in mind, here are five of our top pro tips for a successful media relations program in 2022: .

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Sports Report 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. Media Relations' It’s all about building relationships.

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Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 14, 2016

There were also some great takeaways for marketing (it’s a must read for those who don’t think social media is important). HBR virtually ignored media as a channel of info that supports B2B sales. If true, does this mean that media coverage, and by extension media relations, no longer matter in this area?

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B2B Media Relations Media Social Media 120

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon? Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 19, 2022

If you spend any time reading about the digital marketing industry online, you’ve undoubtedly seen those “X social media statistics that might surprise you” posts. I come across them usually when researching certain topics for building blog posts or decks for class at the University of St. Give me some context!

Social Media 68

Social Media Media Video Facebook 68

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

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. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

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. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022. Media relations remain an important part of the PR world. What topics would you like to see us cover on the blog in 2023?

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our final blog series of the year, we take a closer look at 2021 G2 Crowd ratings and spotlight the key criteria for choosing the unified earned, owned and social media monitoring, media relations and PR analytics platform that best suits your needs as a modern communicator. Why technology ROI matters.

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How To Software Media Analytics 397

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

As a public relations consultant and freelance writer who sometimes dons a reporter’s hat, I’m always interested in trying out tools that allow me to get more […].

Tools 215

Tools Social Media Small Business Media 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Yes, social media changed PR. That’s simply not the case.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Tools Report Comparison Media 370

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

The question quickly became, “should it be another blog post contest?” Let’s congratulate and support Wei by sharing his video on social media! We selected two winners. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Video Journalism Education Resources 352

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Understanding what to pitch, to whom and what’s working / not working requires access to relevant information. The post Building a perfect pitch?

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Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

The same process can be used to create blog posts, articles, social media updates, or whatever copy you might need. In addition to writing your release, Taylor will also write social media updates based on the text and tone you’ve selected. The software offers you a choice in tone too.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

You can share whole episodes to social media, clip individual soundbites and create images of quotes. Don’t overlook blogs. Blogs are another often overlooked form of media, but they shouldn’t be; they offer a great content channel for featuring longer articles in nontraditional formats.

Media Relations 135

Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 135

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s hot – and what’s not in social media right now? On February 22, 2022, American Marketing Association [AMA] Chicago will present a program on 2022 social media trends at Morningstar. Social Media Trends for 2022 Expert Panel. Will TikTok REALLY take over everything?

Social Media 52

Social Media Trends B2C Media 52

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

In 2007, I wrote a post called " Ready to Pitch a Blog? Three and a half years later, I''m revisiting it to celebrate the Bad Pitch blog''s Fifth Birthday. Everyone wants to know the secret formula to pitching blogs. Read more than the most recent post of the blog? Sent the blog author an email unrelated to your pitch?

Media Relations 104

Media Relations Social Media Media Pitching 104

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins. Maybe he didn’t like the commentary.

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Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 74