Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Consumers have started to tune out brand messages. But don’t fret, there’s a way to break through, gain back their attention and make your brand be heard: brand journalism. Let’s start with the basics: brand journalism is not journalism. Brand journalism is also not content marketing.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Content Marketing 120

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.

Strategy 95

Strategy Publicity Media Video 95

Reputation Us

MARCH 20, 2024

In this third part of the series, we consider the value of social media influencers on your reputation. By cultivating a reputation for excellence and trustworthiness, your business can attract the attention and collaboration of key social media influencers (SMIs).

Reputation 78

Reputation Journalism Financial Corporate 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

A recent Yale study published in the journal Neuron suggested that being in unstable and unknown situations, regardless of how uncomfortable they may feel, is a critical condition for our brains to grow and learn. ET, to discuss change and social media. How is networking on social media different from networking “in real life”?

Community 150

Community Social Media Media Education 150

Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. At this surface level, brand voice suffers. If you’re new to PR and have zero connections, show journalists you support them by retweeting their stories on social media (if and when those stories genuinely interest you).

Brand 364

Brand Branding Pitching Industry 364

Prohibition

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s our final social media updates round-up of 2022, so let’s see what the main platforms have been working on amid Musk’s Twitter Blue whiplash and ongoing Instagram changes and updates. Here’s our round-up of all the latest social media updates you need to know! Facebook threatens to pull news.

Instagram 62

Instagram LinkedIn Social Media Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The PR Daily newsletter provides not just the top headlines of the day, but in-depth insight and strategies for everything from crisis communications to the future of PR. From dissecting successful brand strategies to analyzing real-time crisis management, it ensures its readers are never out of the loop.

Company 203

Company Trends Case Study Crisis Management 203

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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 108

Social Media Report Survey Media 108

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media nowadays. With a seemingly endless slew of platforms, daily content calendars filled with scheduled tweets and photos no longer cut it when it comes to brands making an impact. Instead, bite-sized, short-form videos are where brands will see the most engagement.

Video 148

Video Brand Branding Instagram 148

Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Thought leadership might be the right PR strategy for you. In this blog post, I’ll explore the principles of thought leadership as a PR strategy. Some experts will go for the easy route by simply presenting themselves as such on social media. Source: Journal of Public Relations Research 1 Bourne, C.

Leadership 52

Leadership Strategy Wikipedia eBook 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Strategic thinking A successful PR campaign requires a well-planned strategy.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

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.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

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 ?

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

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.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. The short answer is: You ask journalists. Connect with her on Twitter: @LisaArledge. Photo credit: foto yakov.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 156

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. The “Barbie” film is empowering women of all identities as they reclaim Barbie as a symbol of inclusivity.

Film 102

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 102

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Back in the 1980s research showed that when someone had a bad experience with your brand they were likely to tell 35 people. The Wall Street Journal published an article this morning with the headline The Morningstar Mirage. WSJ is promoting the article with a Google ad on the brand search for Morningstar. Tired Awake Young Man.

Brand 100

Brand Branding System Google 100

Prohibition

MARCH 29, 2021

Although last month was the shortest in our yearly calendar – the world of social media has not fallen short! Here are five of February’s most notable social media updates! However, this new program will focus on facilitating further growth for content creators and their personal brand.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. The genesis of your integration is to get ahead of your social media “accelerants.”

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 120

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2019

One question I’ve consistently heard from companies re: social media marketing over the last 10 years of consulting has simply been: What are other companies doing with their social media teams? Implied in that comment are the following sub-questions: Where do these social media teams sit in the organization?

Resources 92

Resources Social Media Media Measurement 92

Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

An impactful PR campaign can attract positive media attention and influence brand awareness, reputation and sales for your brand for years to come. However, to generate that level of clout, PR campaigns require more than just a press release, media outreach or fundraising event. They must be carefully planned.

Data-Driven PR 369

Data-Driven PR Data Analytics Product Launch 369

Critical Mention

JANUARY 16, 2020

Search engine optimization strategies are continuously evolving with search algorithm updates and popular changes in search trends. It’s important for marketing, communications and PR pros to keep SEO strategies in mind when creating content. SEO strategies have expanded and evolved over time. Search Engine Journal.

SEO 80

SEO Strategy Engineering Mobile 80

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

10 Networking Events for PR Professionals In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR) and marketing, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies is vital. International Journalism Festival The International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, is Europe’s largest annual media event.

Conference 78

Conference Nonprofit Education Healthcare 78

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? Of course, there are challenges, but in the ever-evolving business of social PR, fortune goes to the brave, and the smart.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I build a communications strategy with a multitude of media coverage to engage all demographics because I truly believe in word of mouth success from a great earned media story.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2019

Every business or organization has a unique story to tell, and oftentimes a strong public relations, or PR, strategy is undervalued as one of the tools to share it. Developing strategic PR is crucial for creating brand awareness and promoting engaging content that consumers actually want to read. What is a PR Strategy?

Strategy 76

Strategy eBook Consumer Fashion 76

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

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The answers to these questions will dictate strategy and help PR specialists discern what storylines can achieve the visibility they need. Cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy enough to understand the nuances of media targets’ disciplines within the cybersecurity space. React to breaking news. But, pick your battles.

Enterprise 261

Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

Cision

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Social media has given everyone a megaphone. Transparency is an overused buzz word but an underutilized strategy. When a brand can’t dictate the message anymore, it has to connect with its consumers. Getting your client coverage in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal still has value. It’s vital.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 120

Onclusive

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The ever-evolving landscape of social media, journalism, digital marketing, and self-publishing mean that we are entering a dynamic new era where it’s easier than ever to leverage media to promote your company. In this whitepaper, you’ll learn how: Top brands are integrating paid, owned, and earned media.

Strategy 56

Strategy Media Journalism Analytics 56

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.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Resources Education 69