Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Last year, visitors to the Business Wire Blog were most interested in tips for enhancing and optimizing the performance of press releases, annual predictions and trends, and hearing from guest contributors on specific topics like ESG and international media relations.

Blogging 424

Blogging Internal International Trends 424

Business Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Latino media outlets have become a mainstay in the United States, providing news, entertainment, and cultural programming tailored specifically for Spanish-speaking audiences. Learn key findings about Latino media, the audiences they reach, and how to build relationships with both.

Blogging 343

Blogging Media How To Education 343

Business Wire

APRIL 1, 2020

When a major disaster hits, whether it’s COVID-19 or another event that puts people, property and businesses in peril, it's often difficult to understand the best path forward to approaching the media.

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Media Relations Blogging Media Crisis 336

Business Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), Business Wire and their LatinoWire media partner Impremedia, are hosting a panel discussion on The Latinx Media Landscape in 2023.

Blogging 261

Blogging Media Education Media Relations 261

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

The media landscape is constantly changing – that much is a cliché at this point, even if it’s true. The question is what are the solutions to these challenges and – more ambitiously – what are the inherent opportunities of the transformed media landscape? This leads us to our top 3 media relations opportunities for 2023.

Media Relations 106

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 106

Business Wire

JULY 16, 2021

The reader experience dominated our popular blog posts for the second quarter of 2021. Business Wire’s top 10 most widely read and shared blog posts for Q2 2021 are featured here.

Blogging 218

Blogging Media Relations Journalism Writing 218

Business Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2021

There’s a common thread to media relations around the world today: reporters need relevancy. We’ve recapped each blog post and invite you to read, or reread, to gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate with reporters in different parts of the world.

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Groups Blogging Local Publicity 331

Business Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Media relations is an artform. It’s knowing what journalists want, when they want it, and how they want to receive it. It’s knowing who covers what, where they are employed and (yes) if they are still alive.

Local 354

Local Blogging Pitching How To 354

5W PR

MAY 26, 2023

In the field of public relations (PR), building strong media relations is a critical component of success. PR professionals aim to create positive relationships between their clients or organization and the media, with the goal of earning positive media coverage and managing any negative attention that may arise.

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Media Relations Media Crisis Meeting 88

Business Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

In a webinar with Black PR Wire , The State of Black Media 2023 , a panel of media experts and professionals, moderated by Traci Cloyd , shared their candid and powerful insights on Black media in America today.

Blogging 354

Blogging Media Trends Twitter 354

HMA Public Relations

MAY 10, 2023

With newsroom staffs shrinking and reporters having to do more to fill their newspaper pages, reliance on trusted sources and the value of media relations professionals is higher than ever. Read more on the importance of media relations in this blog post from Scott Hanson.

Media Relations 78

Media Relations Newspapers Media Report 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 126

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

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.

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Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

We’re looking for original speakers for a series of practical events focused on innovation and excellence in media relations. COVID-19 has impacted how public relations practitioners work with journalists. February – media relations innovation and excellence We’re seeking examples of media relations innovation and excellence.

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Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

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 172

Steve Barrett on PR

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The honorees for PRWeek’s Hall of Fame Class of 2021 demonstrate why media relations extends way beyond smiling and dialing and remains one of the most important elements of the PR toolkit.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Blogging 150

Ronn Torossian

JUNE 24, 2018

That basic fact will not change, no matter what kind of media we have and who is running it. The relationships you have with the right media outlets are a huge … READ MORE ». The post Why Relationships are Still Key in Media Relations appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Blogging Communications 150

Ronn Torossian

JUNE 28, 2018

Media relations experts need a way to connect with followers on a deeper level, by providing them with the assistance and content they need to thrive. The post Using Data to Drive Your Media Relations Campaign appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Data Media Blogging 150

Business Wire

MAY 5, 2021

We asked seven journalists for their experiences and thoughts on Clubhouse and the opportunities it held for media relations. Everyone is talking about Clubhouse – but is this a chat app, marketing tool, or a new way to connect reporters and industry experts around the globe?

Blogging 517

Blogging Media Relations Tools Report 517

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the year comes to an end, we’re taking a look at our most viewed blog posts in 2023. As we focus primarily on automotive and mobility public relations, we identified a few trends among what our visitors saw as our most popular posts. CES 2023 Public Relations Facts Auto Tech & Mobility Suppliers Should Know 3.

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Automotive Blogging Mobile YouTube 102

Business Wire

MARCH 24, 2022

While big, breaking news stories will always be covered, Black media looks for and amplifies the holes in coverage related to their community. By generating those stories and using traditional, digital, and social channels, Black media puts that news front and center.

Blogging 347

Blogging Media Community Media Relations 347

Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 21, 2016

In a digital age, maintaining proper media relations is a make or break proposition. While public relations is an ongoing entity unlikely to cease to exist, it’s important to realize that the days of controlling your public image and your … READ MORE ».

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Social Media Media Blogging 150

Business Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Every media outlet is different, and no two reporters are the same. Aside from keeping on top of the trends and bringing reporters hot stories, such as major IPOs and newly minted unicorns, PR pros can maximize the effectiveness of their pitches by focusing on the relationship building aspect of media relations. business press?

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Pitching Blogging How To Trends 336

Business Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

The media industry was among the hardest hit in 2020 as journalists played a vital role in informing the public during these uncertain times. Smaller newsrooms. Layoffs and furloughs. Soaring news consumption. A global pandemic.

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Survey Media Blogging Industry 298

Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

As more people continue to consume their news via social media, journalists continue to rely on it for research, sources, ideas, story promotion, and audience outreach, feedback and growth. As part of our recent global media survey, we asked journalists to share their social media platform preferences.

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Survey Social Media Reddit Media 267

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

Business Wire

MARCH 11, 2021

Media relations today is harder than ever, and so is catching reader attention. And, now, we’re seeing media becoming as valuable as the news release text itself. I am sure by now, you’ve noticed that everyone is talking about the value of including visuals with your news release. And for good reason.

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Blogging Report Media Relations Media 443

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. 542 from the U.K. and 348 from Canada.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. That’s of course what I did.

Blogging 113

Blogging Software B2B Survey 113

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

G2 Crowd, the leading independent business software review company, has compiled a report that compares top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack. In the past, evaluating ROI for media monitoring was much more challenging than, say, for demand generation or even SEO.

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How To Software Media Analytics 397

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?

Survey 363

Survey Blogging Media Video 363

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.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. What is the best way to follow up on a pitch with the media? We hope you’ll join us on January 25th for a dynamic discussion on the nuances of media relations in 2017.

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

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: .

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Media Relations Media Sports Report 52

Business Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

Creating visuals specifically for media usage is here to stay. If you truly want to get media attention, you must create a new kind of image – an earned media image. What exactly is an earned media image? It’s a content piece made specifically for reporters.

Blogging 291

Blogging Media Report Industry 291

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