Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a challenging time in so many ways, yet crisis communications is a place where PR people can shine a light. PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. How about you? Need ideas?

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Journalists are being bombarded with pitches, both related and unrelated to the COVID-19 crisis, so now is not the time to be mass-pitching anything. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch. Communicators can also be the “helpers” to the media right now.

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PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

Springsteen’s 1987 Brilliant Disguise offers some stark realities for brands and nonprofits. Proactive crisis communication is essential to build equity, protect against hate and be accessible to people looking for good in the world. Your brand and nonprofit can be that solution, but there’s a catch. Trolls will find you.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 14, 2018

In business, there’re amazing, good, bad and terrible product and service pitches. We’re here to show you how you can learn from the best pitches so you can seal the deal with an excellent media placement. The best pitches are simple: they tell a unique story or add a new twist to a familiar one. Choose your publications wisely.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. Having more media coverage means a company receives more customers and more brand awareness.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. Showcasing your brand What you say and how you say it can support your brand personality. Is your brand quirky, fun and irreverent? Is your brand serious and scholarly?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. A business case can also help you demonstrate the value of PR and communications for your brand.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Crisis communications, on its surface, is easy to comprehend and understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis (as it is simply referred to in PR) much like the industries it serves, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

The importance of PR for food and beverage businesses In the competitive food and beverage industry, having a strong public relations strategy is essential for building brand awareness, attracting customers, and ultimately driving sales. It’s also essential to evaluate the agency’s communication style and approach.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

As PR pros, we’re all about captivating crafting content that resonates with target audiences, fuels brand loyalty, and drives results. Sure, the communication landscape has evolved with the rise of self-publishing. But reaching the right people with maximum impact? That’s where traditional media comes in.

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Stern + Associates

JULY 21, 2023

This scenario exemplifies the core essence of digital PR, a proactive approach to disseminating brand stories and fostering meaningful interactions within the interconnected digital sphere. It goes beyond the brand visibility aspect of SEO, which primarily focuses on improving a brand’s visibility in search results.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Working with a strong PR team will allow your brand to have more organic growth over time without spending large amounts of money for one advertising campaign; the development is more sustainable and long-term. Your Audience is Always Listening How your brand is perceived is how a consumer will trust and buy into you.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

But in most cases it’s important for brands to understand what will work with media and what won’t, and firms who don’t counsel clients accordingly fail on two counts – not delivering coverage for their clients and burning bridges with media. Nonexistent or outdated crisis communications planning.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal? TJ Kiely, Meltwater Some main PR metrics include: Mentions : Tracks how often your brand is mentioned on social media. Engagement Metrics: Likes, shares comments on social media.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of the main differences: Objective Public Relations: The primary objective of PR is to build and maintain productive relationships for a company or brand. It also involves crisis communication to mitigate damage to the company’s reputation. Public Relations is typically taught under Communications.

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Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

If used appropriately, generative AI can be a good way to find data, revise pitches, quickly distil information about a complex subject, or bridge disparate ideas. Myth: AI can handle the thorniest crisis communications. AI has plenty of potential to break down vast amounts of data and coverage in a crisis and look for patterns.

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Cision

OCTOBER 30, 2017

What if, as we reach new heights with how our brands are seen through various media channels, we match that uncharted territory with an updated and more appropriate measurement strategy? And speaking of brand perception: it can fluctuate wildly with a single negative mention. But what’s the solution? The media world is changing.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This can include investors or customers.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. They are your partners and brand representatives, working to achieve your business goals. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. instead of another tactic? How can I help you achieve our goals?

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Konnect Agency

MARCH 31, 2020

Based on what we’ve observed to date, the following are suggestions we believe every brand should keep in mind as you engage with media and activate on social media. #1 Speak to What You Know: There is a lot of misinformation out there; help the community by contributing valid, informative and expert information.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

While that percentage is a plurality, the next highest priority, brand building, trailed with 24% of the votes.”. 10) Two sides of the political issue for brands. 10) Two sides of the political issue for brands. Brands in Politics ). 12) Emotion in crisis communications works. Brands in Politics ).

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Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, whether you are presenting in front of large groups or participating in a sales pitch, you will need to know how to effectively communicate what you want to get across to your audience(s) succinctly and how to answer tough questions. Media training can be a wonderful way to practice in a low stakes environment.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal? By partnering with influencers, brands can reach a wider audience and build trust with their target market.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 18, 2020

We like to think that all PR professionals self-identify with one of the following four superhero personas: Media Relations Maven, Social Media Savior, Captain Content Development or the Crisis Communications Crusader. Which PR Superhero are you?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. Brands are deeply saddened ,” as Edward Nevraumont wrote. “As As much as we personify brands, we need to remember that they cannot feel anything.” Data from Agility PR Solutions shows a 30% increase in press releases – and 60% increase in pitches – from March to April 2020.

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PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It would also have anticipated criticism for taking a stance by aligning the brand with the purpose of this activism against police brutality towards people of colour. But perhaps it also speaks to the role of ‘influencers’ and how brands choose to work with them. Silence is probably the right response to this incident.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Boeing: Brand crises abound in January, and perhaps no one knows this better than the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing.

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2020

It’s a way to demonstrate to an audience that the brand or the executive emphasizes thought leadership and helps the brand establish itself as an industry expert and as a voice. Bylined articles should always be a part of the content calendar, and are only one of the many tools that brands should be using in their visibility programs.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It was a good pitch. After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. Brands used to have a controlling influence on information about their products.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Stu didn’t know much about PR, but had a vague understanding of media relations, having been on the receiving end of pitches during his time producing talk shows. Figuring he could brand himself as a media and broadcast expert with keen writing skills, he hoped someone would take a chance on him.

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Shift Communications

JULY 28, 2017

The important part of a press release is the proactive media pitching that accompanies a press release. While issuing a press release over a distribution wire is effective, personally pitching key contacts in the national, trade and local media will be an added layer of exposure for any announcement. The lists go on. Paid Media.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It’s harder as far as pitching the media. With 4-5 PR pros for every journalist and shrinking newsrooms, getting your pitch seen by a reporter can be very challenging. The mistake is when brands DON’T share and repurpose. >>>Also see: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? It should be amplified in some way.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”. We offer everything from strategic communications to public relations, marketing, branding and creative services.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 6, 2015

The freakish mascot McDonald’s unveiled to pitch its Happy Meal this year landed #6 on AdWeek’s 13 Biggest Brand Fails of 2014. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: 4 Creative PR Ideas for Crisis Communications. PR crisis communications PR crisis'

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 16, 2016

Ask yourself: What is my elevator pitch? A true definition of your brand. Once you are aligned on what you do, find the brand voice you’ll use to communicate. Once you are aligned on what you do, find the brand voice you’ll use to communicate. A crisis communication plan.

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