Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

A survey by Muck Rack found 78% of journalists say Twitter is the most valuable network; 7 in 10 journalists still use Twitter to find sources Too many organizations treat PR and social media as separate things. The latest 2023 State of Journalism survey by Muck Rack continues to reinforce this conclusion.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. His solution?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study notes, email continues to not only be the most common form of contact between journalists and PR professionals, it’s also the most preferred. However, to reach journalists tomorrow , agencies and brand communicators must consider the other options gaining ground.

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Prakkypedia

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In a recent PR Daily post , Mike Schneider wrote of the ‘4 ways journalism changes are affecting PR’. The Australian Senate Select Committee on the Future of Public Interest Journalism released its findings in February 2018. Journalists are responsible for building their own brands. It’s a similar story in Australia.

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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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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.

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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. The online newsroom has always attracted a lot of visitors – and these have always been neglected by brands.

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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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Most journalists consider Twitter to be an extension of their own reporting these days and 75% say that they use Twitter to build their own brand.

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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. Alan Murray, who spent years at the Wall Street Journal as a reporter and editor before taking the reins at Fortune magazine, summed it up this way: ‘One, they don’t trust us.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

JANUARY 31, 2014

Legal Brand Journalism™, including media relations and content development, is at the heart of our work for clients. As we all know by now, a vast majority of today’s professionals are active on a multitude of social media networks — for personal and, with increasing frequency, business purposes.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. Rather than view it as a social media delivery device, perhaps see Twitter as an online complaint box. As controversy swirls around Twitter, some brands may opt to leave the platform permanently.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away. Eric Lebowitz.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Be Helpful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. Earned media , although quite labor intensive and hard to scale, still beats native and paid ads as a component of a PR program that’s heavy on earned coverage. But can we say that for sponsored content ?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR’s role goes beyond earned media coverage, but it’s still an essential piece of many PR campaigns. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation? PR generates influence.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Buchanan PR

MAY 3, 2024

Branded content. With social media breaking news before readers get to their websites and ad blocking apps causing decreased ad revenue, news outlets are looking for ways to bring in more money from consumers, which has led to the rise of sponsored content. Others will actually list the brand itself as the author.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly. adults get their daily news : social media.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

Explain to your client that with a major national outlet, you may get your message out to 20 million people who aren’t particularly interested in the brand or product, but with a trade outlet, your client’s message will reach 20,000 readers who are passionate, motivated and more likely to take action after reading. Mention depth of content.

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Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 136

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. Social Media & Community Management. Messaging & Positioning.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Social media marketing is not slowing down.

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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.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness. PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

As Greg Galant of MuckRack once observed , the advertising business is linked with iconic characters like Don Draper of “Mad Men,” while public relations is more likely to evoke Samantha Jones. Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Instead, take a little slice of the giant display ad budget and consider investing in these areas: 1) Media relations.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

The conference features over 120 sessions and workshops presented by the leading brand marketers and experts from around the world covering strategy, storytelling, ROI, demand generation, AI, and more. With several events throughout the year, PR News addresses a senior-level public relations and marketing audience. ContentTECH Summit.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Digital communication makes it easy for anyone to post about your brand. Morgan Givney, account manager at BizCom Associates, says brands need to put in the work to protect their reputation and maintain their online presence. After that summer, I changed my concentration in the journalism school and never looked back!

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Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. I’m thrilled to say we get regular mentions now, whether secured or on its own, both for ALM but several of our divisions, spokespeople and brands. Contact us here.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Growth of independent journalism. “We We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the Cision 2017 State of the Media Report , when communicators pair compelling messages with rich formats like photos, videos, social media posts, infographics and data, they can drive better and more accurate coverage and increase earned media opportunities.

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Infographics Brand Branding Video 72

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

In this interview, Adriana discusses the nuances of promoting media brands, the evolving role of social media in media relations and how to adapt your public relations strategy to the changing media landscape. What drew you to the field of public relations?

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2020

Traditional journalism is dead, just ask the Internet. Except, of course, we know that’s not true, because traditional media – what some like to call Legacy Media – is going strong, maintaining a solid grip on the hearts and minds of millions upon millions of faithful fans and followers. It’s a strong, vital role, to begin with.

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