Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? What comes after social media? Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing?

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Cision

JULY 11, 2017

A strong media monitoring strategy is essential to any effective PR program. Do you need to track social media mentions, online influencers, and hashtags? Planning for Media Coverage. For instance, if your company name is “Fire & Ice,” some outlets may write it as, “Fire and Ice.” Present: Where is your brand now ?

How To 265

How To Media Software Agriculture 265

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Has digital media – from Huffington Post , Google News and BuzzFeed to Kindle e-books, Twitter and (God help us) more than 8 million blogs – finally vanquished Print? Recent headlines provide brutal evidence: Condé Nast announced last December it was shutting down the print version of Self magazine to go online-only.

Print 48

Print Newspapers Interviews Journalism 48

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. Since the invention of the printing press, I doubt we’ve ever had a bigger surge in content quantity. Probably not.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Print Measurement Consumer 78

Cision

JULY 19, 2017

How do you, the PR professional, tell your story and place your product in this holy grail of media coverage? Do they prefer online media or print? Are they reading mostly blogs, or do they get their info via social media? Write a standout pitch. Then ask if the media contact would like a sample.

Pitching 235

Pitching Print Creativity Blogging 235

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

Writing 62

Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

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

ZudePR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

And my primary sources of information, advice, enjoyment, and inspiration have been blogs (and bloggers). Not spammy 300-600-worders but 1500-word+ writings of real value (yes, I know there’s a degree of enlightened self-interest for the author, but the wisdom they impart is worth the minor commercialism). Thousands of them.

Blogging 75

Blogging Print System Sports 75

ReimaginePR

MAY 30, 2015

I get to sit on both sides of the media kit divide. And I receive them from organizations hoping for coverage in our blog. Media Kit vs. Press Kit: In this day and age, they mean the same thing. Press kit used to mean kits meant exclusively for print outlets and technically it still does. Lead media release.

Media 120

Media Television Video Print 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Whereas it was once important for a book to be printed and distributed by a traditional publisher, today self-publishing is a perfectly acceptable route. Two blog posts each week becomes a permanent SEO-friendly knowledge base.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media, and public relations features insights from 20 practitioners and vendors on the latest AI technologies and tools and their practical application to help public relations practitioners work smarter and more effectively. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges.

Tools 52

Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds media database and social listening. Onclusive, the PR tech startup formerly known as Air PR, says it added a media contact database, journalist relationship management features and social listening to its platform. I’ve come to view Onclusive as an enterprise-strength media monitoring solution. Critical Mention.

Software 152

Software Tools Print Technology 152

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take. Do I need to parse the fine print of a scientific study every time I cite a statistic? ” In a rapidly evolving digital media landscape , reader trust is precious.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. if I can help it. Michelle Kane, VoiceMatters, LLC.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Cision

JANUARY 15, 2016

Today, audiences turn to blogs, online reviews and social media before making decisions. In this digital age, you’ll also want to take advantage of social media platforms to announce and spread stories to all of your audiences. Will you set up a digital newsroom to host everything or mail out a printed newsletter?

Journalism 120

Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 120

Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2018

“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. To answer this critical question, you need a comprehensive media monitoring program. But first, what exactly does media monitoring mean? What is Media Monitoring? So, what does a modern media monitoring program look like? Just measure it in inches.”

Media 75

Media Radio Newspapers Print 75

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media. What is it that makes any media professional want to work with you?

Pitching 150

Pitching Radio Newspapers Print 150

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Once you have established your brand guidelines, they need to be carried through across all company communications vehicles and owned media : Websites. Social media profiles and content. Printed and digital materials: sales collateral.

Corporate 270

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

For one, they use different business models – some charge monthly retainer fees while others are pay-for-performance, meaning you pay only for actual media coverage. I shared some practical tips for doing just that in my book, Gaining the Publicity Edge: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Brand Through National Media Coverage.

Radio 78

Radio How To Public Affairs Print 78

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

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. Media relations, as a practice, isn’t going away.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Prakkypedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Appearing in the media doesn’t always mean you need a news story – sometimes, you’ll have an opinion or commentary you’d like to share. I’ve worked with a lot of clients on getting columns (print and online) published, so they can take part in topical debates and share their views and values with the wider public.

Pitching 98

Pitching Print Writing Media 98

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2018

He writes the blog Silicon Valley Watcher — reporting on the collision of media and technology. In 2006, Foremski published one of his most unforgettable blogs titled Die! Every Company is a Media Company The media landscape has changed drastically. Press release! Press release!

Newspapers 92

Newspapers Financial Print Technology 92

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read. When I first started our agency, I relied solely on PPC and SEO to market ThinkSEM, because I didn’t think blogs, social media or content marketing would do anything for us!

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

5W PR

AUGUST 19, 2019

Instead, in order to make the most impact, digital PR uses online strategies such as search engine optimization, influencer outreach, content marketing, and social media. PR in its traditional form refers to networking with journalists in a bid to get featured in print publications. Digital vs. Traditional.

Digital PR 76

Digital PR Print Construction Television 76

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. Although editorial rooms were being gutted and print revenue was dropping, it was an opportune time to be young and cheap labor.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

Many blogs focus on media relations through the lens of news releases. I’ll skip the dictionary definition that often opens a blog post and put it bluntly. I’m not here to say stop writing news releases. I am here to say write fewer, better ones and spend more time leveraging your best kept secrets – your thought leaders.

Leadership 83

Leadership Print Training Radio 83

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 27, 2019

It began as a way to standardize rules around editing based on mass media–specifically, mainstream print media. In the golden age of print, AP Style reigned supreme because editors and reporters used it–therefore, PR types like us were forced to learn it and use it. Think about the genesis of AP Style.

Handbook 131

Handbook Guidelines Print LinkedIn 131

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 13, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Get Your Blog Project Approved January 13th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Shanan Sorochynski Okay, you’ve had nearly half a month to sink into 2011. I manage the University of Regina’s blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging How To Print Facebook 68

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Always create press releases in the form of an authentic news story rather than writing it like an ad. The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions for your information.

Strategy 88

Strategy Product Launch Brand Branding 88

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

After all, when you try to create content, it probably seems to take forever as you fall further down the never-ending rabbit hole of ideas, tasks, and social media updates. Content marketing includes everything you say in person, print, online and in video. On top of blog posts, content marketing also encompasses: Newsletters.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Writing 120

Melissa Agnes

JULY 2, 2014

There’s an episode of Girls where aspiring memoirist Hannah Horvath, played by Lena Dunham, decides that she wants to quit her job writing advertorials for Neiman Marcus at GQ. She wanted to be her best creative self, writing for a greater cause than simply selling a product. Your mic is always on. Circumstances change.

Reputation 250

Reputation Print Customer Service Creativity 250

PR Fuel

AUGUST 7, 2018

Write the release first, edit it later. Keep the release looking good with solid writing and formatting. Never Write a Press Release Without a Plan. When it comes to press release writing, it’s easy to see it as just another task filling up your to-do list. What should you write next? Craft a great headline.

Writing 40

Writing How To Report Comparison 40

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Boy, was it fun!

Blogging 90

Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

PR Fuel

AUGUST 26, 2021

It’s not enough to start blogging, though. For example, you can share your press release on: Your company website blog. Print publications and blogs. Social media accounts. Generating brand trust and loyalty through media coverage can maximize business growth. Industry-specific publications.

Engineering 105

Engineering SEO Consumer Content Marketing 105

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Burton-Taylor report on media monitoring companies Consulting firm Burton-Taylor also published a report on about the impact the Coronavirus pandemic is having on PR tech vendor sales. billion global market for Media Intelligence/PR software and information solutions.” The Cision deal was announced in 2019 and closed this year.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Try our services.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94