The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Communication is where it all begins. How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. If you communicate properly, you will reap the benefits and see growth over time. Why is communication so important?

Communications 130

Communications Social Media Employee Crisis 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are a few tips on preparing for a media interview so you can absolutely nail it. Remember your media training . If you haven’t already undergone formal media prep, ask your PR team to set up a session when possible. For more on mastering your media training, check out this post. Study the briefing doc.

Interviews 322

Interviews Media Media Training Meeting 322

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix. Seek internal experts. Owned media strategies are no exception.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Tools Report Comparison Media 370

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Two-fifths (42 percent) report missing critical information necessary to do their job caused by ineffective communication tools, with nearly half saying this was at least a weekly frustration. I believe a big reason employees are using words like this to describe corporate communications is simple: There’s simply much technology.

Employee 94

Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Critical Mention

AUGUST 7, 2020

NEW YORK — Critical Mention, the leading earned media platform, has announced the promotion of Vishal Padhye to Chief Technology Officer. In recent months, Padhye was also one of the principles responsible for adding thousands of YouTube channels to Critical Mention’s media monitoring capabilities. . About Critical Mention.

Technology 125

Technology Television Analytics Radio 125

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And as technology advances, readers are gravitating toward websites and platforms that offer a seamless mobile user experience. More directly, the rising popularity of podcasts and other mobile-centric media channels indicate new storytelling opportunities and platforms for PR. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Mobile Advertising Advertising Trends 334

Sword and the Script

JULY 5, 2022

The principle of social proof suggests most people use the best solution – and 57% of PR people use spreadsheets for media lists. July is usually a slow month for this monthly roundup of technology news across the PR landscape – and this month is no exception. Media lists and spreadsheets. International media.

Technology 93

Technology Software Survey Internal 93

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. While we may dream of it, rarely do we imagine our news being picked up and shared by global media.

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Internal International Media Pitching 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 28, 2020

In a world of nonstop media, how can a PR professional cut through the noise to make a company’s brand stand out? It often comes down to the right media strategy. In our case, we focus on the best media approach to attract the attention of key technology journalists who want to cover the company and its story.

Strategy 287

Strategy Media Measurement Product Launch 287

Onclusive

JUNE 11, 2021

Key messages are the essence of what you wish to communicate, serving as the foundation of your communications strategy and giving it focus and control. In this webinar, you’ll learn: How message optimization can help you own the story Why NEO Messaging technology is unique Best practices for using NEO Messaging.

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How To Internal International Employee 370

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By Sean Dowdall Landis Communications is proud to be hosting the Public Relations Global Network’s (PRGN) international membership conference, representing more than 50 communications agencies from around the world in San Francisco from October 18 – 20. Below is a list of some of the topics we’ll be discussing.

Communications 64

Communications Conference Policies Internal 64

PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2017

9 at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston. Companies all around the world are met with the difficult task of effectively communicating with and engaging their employees, customers and other constituents. 9 at this year’s PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston. Recent data suggests otherwise.

Technology 66

Technology Communications Mobile Internal 66

Melissa Agnes

JUNE 15, 2014

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is doing ground-breaking things when it comes to leveraging social media for crisis communications and emergency management. Follow the International Committee of the Red Cross on Twitter: @ICRC. Or on Facebook. Check out their website. Follow their RSS feeds.

Crisis Communications 261

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 261

Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

We work in an amazing field, but there are some tough challenges that communications departments face regularly. Internal communication flows It’s important to set up transparent information flows between team members. Upkeep of media lists. Answering media inquiries. Answering media inquiries.

Communications 210

Communications Measurement Tools Enterprise 210

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. Though I do my best to keep tabs on news from PR technology providers for these roundups, I occasionally I miss one.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

PRSay

APRIL 21, 2021

The importance of research, analysis and evaluation in the communications profession continues to grow due to the pace of change in the marketplace. Mark Weiner, a longtime PRSA member and the chief insights officer for Cognito, an international research-based communications consulting firm, is the report’s lead writer.

Measurement 183

Measurement Communications Analysis Data 183

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By Sean Dowdall Landis Communications is proud to be hosting the Public Relations Global Network’s (PRGN) international membership conference, representing more than 50 communications agencies from around the world in San Francisco from October 18 – 20. Below is a list of some of the topics we’ll be discussing.

Communications 52

Communications Conference Policies Internal 52

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Identify Who is Responsible for Listening and When.

Crisis Communications 325

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Employee 325

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

How comprehensive and relevant is their media monitoring? The more media coverage can be captured through media monitoring, the more data you will have at your fingertips for measurement and insights. How accurate is their media database, and do they have a PR CRM? What are their international and global capabilities? .

Measurement 370

Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As PR pros, we must continually adapt to emerging technologies that impact consumer behavior. For PR pros, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial for maintaining relevance and delivering value to internal and external clients. Since earned media builds credibility, it is very useful to creating trust.

SEO 339

SEO Reputation Local Consumer 339

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

Gareth Cunningham, director of SEO at Mod Op – our parent company – and his team develop SEO strategies that take into account three pillars: technology, content and authority. Technology – For a website to be successful in terms of SEO, it needs to be search-engine-friendly and technically sound.

SEO 203

SEO Engineering Google Examples 203

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A review of Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley. Communicate in a Crisis by Kate Hartley sets out to answer that question. It’s a manual for the digital age, a guide to how companies and communicators can chart a path through the dangers of fake news, social media “outrage” and the declining trust that can undermine brands.

Crisis 98

Crisis Communications Crisis Management Analysis 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Email outreach to media has added efficiency, yet it has also been misused by many PR teams.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Stephen Waddington

MAY 24, 2021

COVID-19 has normalised video for stakeholder engagement and accelerated the role of professional communication as a management function. The European Communication Monitor (ECM) 2021 reports on the adoption of technology in communications and the role of communication management.

Report 127

Report Communications Big Data Survey 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The more we “feed” the technology, the smarter it becomes and the more it understands our voice and style. PR teams use data tools and platforms to glean patterns and insight from media coverage, measure audience engagement, and quantify campaign performance. It’s not a fling, but a long-term commitment to staying ahead in the PR game.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the public relations sector AI is transforming media and workflow. It is also creating opportunities for practitioners to help organisations communicate about AI and its impact on society. The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation provides independent, expert advice on AI and data-driven technologies.

Internal 84

Internal International Ethics Communications 84

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. A major goal of good PR is helping your client get more exposure in the media, and that means talking to reporters. Exclusive” . Get a bite” (or a nibble).

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Action PR

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Looking for the right international media contacts can seem like a daunting task, but with these six steps you can get yourself off to a flying start. Have a look at individual journalist’s social media profiles too and connect with them, as international communication is more convenient through apps and technology.

Internal 55

Internal International How To Media 55

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. A deep understanding of media and influence Experienced PR teams offer deep and varied relationships, from the companies they work with, to journalists and influencers.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

Along with influence, 72% of communications leaders also say their teams are larger than a year ago, however, staff resignation rate is alarming – analysts point to a lack of flex work options. According to Gartner, 83% of communications leaders surveyed say their influence among the c-suite has grown.

Survey 96

Survey Communications Employee Technology 96

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Selecting reporters based on what they wrote, the company believes is, is a better approach to media list building than traditional databases.

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

PRSay

APRIL 3, 2019

According to USC Annenberg’s 2019 Global Communication Report , PR practitioners see pros and cons to innovations in communication technology. For Fred Cook, director of the USC Center for Public Relations, the onus falls on communicators to keep citizens informed about what’s factual and what isn’t.

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Study Communications Technology Analytics 129