5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Product launch strategies are used for both new brands or product lines as well as for adding additional products to existing product lines. Always create press releases in the form of an authentic news story rather than writing it like an ad. What is a Product Launch Strategy?

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Strategy Product Launch Brand Branding 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When a company shows how a known brand like Home Depot or Mercedes has achieved business objectives using a software solution, for example, it gains instant credibility. Entrants should definitely read the fine print in the rules/guidelines before entering. For info on how to write a winning award submission , see this earlier post.

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B2B Industry Company Case Study 295

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

NewsWhip

AUGUST 17, 2023

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. You don’t have to work at a media monitoring company to know that generative AI is hot these days. And everyone is doing that.

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Product Launch Print Measurement Consumer 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Poor Sally sees how it feels when competing brands have their PR strategies on lock. One of the best things you can do for your brand is to memorize editorial calendars. The Calendar Is Your Friend The humble calendar -- it’s a key ingredient to writing pitches that get published. The answer to Sally’s dilemma is simple: timing.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Search and Monitor Monitoring enables brands and PR agencies to track earned media wins, be aware of up-to-date industry insights, and even keep tabs on competitors from the news (print and online), blogs, social media, and broadcasts in near real-time. If one thing is certain, technology and the media will continue to change.

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

You can no longer simply email journalists and hope to get coverage online or in print-based media. This practice is also useful after launching a press release to track what’s being said about your brand and the recent news development. . Let’s examine three ways of distributing content and how to get them up to date.

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Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Typically PR teams prepare spokespeople for different types of media – broadcast, print, online as well as different formats. Beyond helping a spokesperson speak effectively for a print interview vs. broadcast, we look to arm clients with intelligence on a few different types of reporters. Good media training builds confidence.

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Media Training Training Media Interviews 282

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. I treat every story as a valuable source of information for readers—and a valuable gateway to a brand.” 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.

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Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

Presspage

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Not long ago, a brand newsroom editor pushed positive but often bland, corporate-toned pieces to the brand’s newsroom. And while each company may have a different purpose or strategy for the newsroom, the ultimate goal remains the same — to communicate on behalf of the brand to its external audiences.

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Brand Branding Journalism Product Launch 60

Cision

JANUARY 9, 2017

But this post isn’t about helping you write your book. Publishing a book can also add credibility and authority to your company as well as your personal brand. It belongs to a group of self-publishing services that enable you to do most of the work yourself, which substantially lessens the price to print.

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Print How To Local Customer Service 120

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Branding is an essential part of a business, with 77 percent of marketers stating that it’s a critical factor in future growth. Every enterprise needs to create a brand around which business advertisements will revolve. Top marketers go out of their way to generate as much brand awareness as possible. What Is Advertising?

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Advertising Advertising Writing Product Launch 101

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The UK-based company operates 130 national and regional print and online media brands in the U.K., Our team is entirely focused on making things as engaging on social as possible and getting traffic to sites but also getting our brands out there,” she says. If there’s one thing Reach Plc has, it’s, well, reach. Unique analytics.

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Reddit Viral Analytics Social Media 158

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

I culled through the answers pulling out as many as possible that were fit for print and listed them below. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 149

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Users can track direct and indirect brand mentions, hashtags, influencers and keywords, keep tabs on competitors and industry trends, gather key consumer insights, and discover the most relevant and engaging influencers.”. What does it mean for customers of either brand? Muck Rack adds print monitoring through LexisNexis.

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Software Tools Print Technology 156

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When considering how to make a brand stronger, business leaders often look to operational influences. Yet, public relations (PR) and communications efforts have significant potential to bolster a brand. Community members develop stronger connections to the brand, which can result in more sales and recommendations.

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Community How To Marketing Data 91

5W PR

AUGUST 19, 2019

In the world of public relations, digital PR refers to the online marketing strategy utilized by businesses to increase their online presence and boost their brand. Better yet, by connecting directly with their target audience, brands can use digital PR to clarify their focus and spread news faster than they have ever done before.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

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. Content shapes a personal brand. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand.

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Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Cision

JULY 19, 2017

But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift? Do they prefer online media or print? Write a standout pitch. How do you, the PR professional, tell your story and place your product in this holy grail of media coverage? Find the right outlet for your audience. Be creative.

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Pitching Print Creativity Blogging 235

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The voice of the customer enables you to understand on a truly granular level how your target audience perceives your brand , your competition, and even themselves and their world. By acknowledging and addressing customer complaints in your PR campaigns, you’re cultivating a brand image that is simultaneously honest, humble, and caring.

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Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

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.

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Writing How To Report Comparison 40

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

This fee will cover an expanded profile in print which will run even sooner – within 30 days of purchase, in addition to an online listing,” according to the publisher’s message [emphasis added]. In other words, the stories he writes must appeal to as many people as possible. Blending editorial and advertising. Talk to Us!

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

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. I know how valuable PR can be for building your brand, so it’s important to be an informed shopper. Hire a firm that specializes in the right media for you.

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Radio How To Public Affairs Print 78

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Read on to learn the 7 most important factors of developing a PR campaign that will boost your brand and carry your company into the future. For example, are you hoping to boost sales or are you trying to build brand recognition and trust? If you’re hoping to build brand recognition and trust, what avenues will you take to do so?

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Radio Print Writing Consumer 63

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

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Media Relations Media Print Software 152

Beyond PR

MAY 11, 2016

To get there, though, you need to tell your brand story in a creative way. Start with these five steps to write a script that impresses viewers and converts leads. Write to Your Soundbites, Touch Your Video and Let It Go. Writing for video is different than drafting a piece of content. You interviewed people for a reason.

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Video Writing Marketing Case Study 40

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Drew also hosts Renegade Thinkers Unite , the #2 podcast for CMOs and writes the CMO Spotlight column for AdAge; is the author of The CMOs Periodic Table: A Renegade’s Guide to Marketing and serves on the boards of the Urban Green Council and Duke Alumni Association. He’s an impressive guy. Absolutely. Yes and no.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Cision

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Recent upgrades make it easier for brands to identify and engage with influencers and media professionals. Influencer Streams: Your brand may be on influencers’ radar, but if you don’t cultivate those relationships, your engagement efforts won’t result in strong enough connections.

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Print Software Mobile Writing 120

PR Fuel

DECEMBER 21, 2021

They go on to add that press releases are their most trustworthy source when it comes to brand-related information. These days, most people get their news from online sources instead of print or broadcast media. That’ll help get your story out there, increase awareness for your brand, and boost traffic for your website.

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Engineering Writing Web Google 52

Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

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. Balance this with what you feel comfortable putting your brand stamp on. Here are three quick tips to get your thought leadership marketing in motion.

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Leadership Print Training Radio 83

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Given that we have clients that span a variety of sectors, we engage with journalists who write for everything from mainstream to specialist publications. Long-form content has taken on a life of its own both in print and in audio also, particularly through podcasts.

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Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Email newsletters are a particularly useful tool for financial services companies, especially if you’re writing about personal finance. When the publication shuttered its print version and went completely digital in 2019, editors and strategists were given an opportunity to reach into new markets.

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Financial Content Marketing Marketing Banking 52

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. What are the biggest PR and marketing mistakes brands make? Why is integrated communication so important for brands today?

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Cision

MARCH 16, 2016

So where do you begin in engaging influencers who could write about your brand or quote you in an article? You should also become a regular reader so you get to know the types of content they write and leave thoughtful comments on their posts. Read the fine print, and make sure you deliver exactly what they want.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Write for the audience. Because every industry has its own language and terminology, to write like an insider may require the inclusion of certain terms.

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B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

ReimaginePR

MAY 9, 2016

By the end, you’ll learn how to be your most authentic self so your customers will fall in love with you and your brand for real. Bonus: We’ll show you some great examples of brands who remain authentic in this free resource. And this goes for in-print and online. Check it out! Click Here. Let’s Define Authenticity First.

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Writing Storytelling Brand Branding 120