Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. Tackling fake news and disinformation: an ethical issue that strikes at the heart of practice The great hope of the web was that it would democratise the publication and sharing of information. The web has overhauled organisational communication and marketing.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Presspage

JULY 25, 2018

Surely everyone knows by now that stuffy, old-style press releases don’t cut it when reporters are busier than ever and newspapers want multimedia assets for their online editions. As a Pulitzer Prize-winning former colleague once put it to me, Do organizations think we’ll just print a press release verbatim?

Wikipedia 103

Wikipedia Writing Video Report 103

Polaris

MAY 19, 2015

Instead, use phrases such as: Build your business with blogging fundamentals. I first heard about the Blink Test from Chris LoDolce who suggested I print a copy of my landing page, then show it to a colleague. When writing your headline, use action verbs that demonstrate your offer’s benefits. Create more effective marketing programs.

eBook 100

eBook Newspapers Writing Print 100

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know I’m a big devotee of reading the hard copy print edition of my local newspaper, the Minneapolis Star Tribune. For example, I remember agreeing to a sizable web project, when at the time, I had little in the way of web development experience.

Corporate 148

Corporate Fashion Agency Travel 148

David PR Group

OCTOBER 17, 2014

More than 15 years ago, I began telling people that the Internet might kill newspapers but that it won’t end journalism. When the Internet came along and turned the media business on its ear, we watched as print outlets slowly evolved into media companies trying to figure out how to structure their new web-based editions.

Journalism 84

Journalism Print Newspapers Advertising 84

Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

While Web media may be winner in time spent (often with audiences larger than those antiquated brethren several times over), many of you clients somehow still think ink is king and online is a bastard red-headed stepchild. Embrace the Web! and it does nothing BAD to you except maybe effect deep-seated carpal tunnel syndrome.

Newspapers 41

Newspapers Web Airlines Print 41

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Considering the culmination of traditional advertisements (newspaper, TV, radio and billboards) and digital advertisements (banner ads, pop-ups and sponsored posts), how many advertisements a day do you think you’re exposed to? percent close rate , while outbound leads (such as direct mail or print advertising) have a 1.7

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

The kids were fascinated by the snakes, and the snake man didn’t disappoint with a chat that would check blogs in both entertainment and reptilian education. I seem to remember having both print and broadcast media in attendance. It struck me as both savvy and class act to broadcast the final performance on the web. Talk to Us!

Publicity 84

Publicity Radio Crisis Crisis Communications 84

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Print outlets have been dying, okay let''s call it changing, for a while. While most recognized that Web properties are two-way streets, venerable newspapers and ages-old magazines kept thinking they ruled our worlds. As a guy who wrote for dozens of newspapers in the 1980s, I can report (get it?)

Journalism 41

Journalism Real Estate Print Newspapers 41

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Data, storytelling and blogging of grow in importance.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Stephen Waddington

JULY 11, 2017

Coping with the digital evolution and the social web is the most important issue for communication management in the next three years. 4 Channel shift from print to social exaggerated. Other online communication comes second (83.1%), followed by press and media relations with online newspapers and magazines (82.4%).

Communications 115

Communications Publicity Survey Newspapers 115

Bad Pitch Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2008

This new technology will "allow the paper''s Web site to post immediate expert viewpoints on breaking news," said Editorial Page Editor Andrew Rosenthal. What you''ve created is called a weblog - or a blog. Your own paper has blogs that are starters. This blogging is not a new concept, friend. Thank you, New York Times.

Newspapers 40

Newspapers Fashion Blogging Sports 40

Norton's Notes

JULY 17, 2014

Several years have now passed since the birth of Web 2.0 Digital journalism can mean many things according to Wikipedia: Digital journalism also known as online journalism is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast.

Journalism 50

Journalism Digital PR SEO Wikipedia 50

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

For content marketers seeking to generate leads from that new blog post, white paper, case study, event, infographic, research report, or webinar, here are 33 ways to ensure that your content is found, downloaded, clicked-on and consumed. Landing Page - Maximize the web visibility of your content with a dedicated landing page.

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

With print becoming less important to audiences, telling stories in more visual ways is critical – and public relations professionals can help. Many of those images show up in magazines, newspapers and blogs, she says. Use Multimedia to Tell a Better Story. Create High-Quality Assets.

Infographics 54

Infographics Print Video Real Estate 54

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 8, 2015

This program does for podcasts, what native ads have done for online print. True to its conservative newspaper roots, the program tends to lean right in its coverage in my opinion. Mr. Schaefer also pens the popular {Grow} blog. The concept is Mr. Deal has a relationship with listeners and wouldn’t steer them wrong.

Radio 60

Radio Content Marketing Marketing Education 60

Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2008

Who could care less about his Web (read: online) product. To the stubborn ones I offer a solution: Want print? If you are on a top-notch blog or even in the (*ugh) newspaper, you need to DO something with it, send it to folks with a “I’m sure you saw this” note or post it everywhre. Wait for the phone to ring much ?)

Print 40

Print Web Measurement Exercises 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

If you read an article about an individual or organisation in your favourite magazine or newspaper you’re likely to view it far more favourably than if you heard the information direct. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2016

There’s a tag I’ve kept on this blog over the years called “ dynamic web.” It’s a personal interest in just how much the web shifts and changes – and the impact that has on marketing and PR. From native advertising to content marketing , the dynamic web is about the blurry and blurring lines in marketing.

Web 60

Web Google Mobile B2B 60

Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising. The printing press emerged around 600 years ago, but printed media technically existed for thousands of years.

Ethics 52

Ethics Communications Print Television 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand. The same is true in print.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60