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? The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. Meltwater gamifies customer community.

Analysis 144

Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Leaders should plan and execute comms around M&A with the same level of detail as any other marketing campaign or business initiative writes Dwayne Alicie in this guest post. Communicating during mergers and acquisitions can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be as tough as we make it. Pay attention to anecdotes from managers.

Internal 93

Internal International Employee Leadership 93

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

JUNE 19, 2018

But first I want to explore why this type of language is so common among communicators. In my writing workshops I’ll interact with gregarious, personable PR professionals who then turn into corporatized automatons when their fingers touch their keyboards. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Writing Pitching Course Conference 112

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Writing is one of the most important parts of a successful public relations campaign. To quote Malcolm Gladwell, “Good writing does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. And no matter how well you write, there’s always room for improvement. Keep writing. And writing is no exception.

Writing 120

Writing Publicity Newspapers Sports 120

NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

The communications and public relations industry is constantly evolving, especially in the digital age. Communications professionals are now creating a suite of best class tools to help them successfully do their job. The post Top 10 must-have PR and communications tools: 2023 Guide appeared first on Newswhip.

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Tools Communications Pinterest Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Internal team members and clients will appreciate the investment in proper communication and management. In PR, publicists generally know how long certain tasks take, like writing press releases or drafting pitches, so it’s smart to ask for check-ins on hours spent or feedback needed.

How To 315

How To Employee Training Interviews 315

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). This week I paused to catch up on reading several other surveys of interest to PR and communications. The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. We even write emails with more thought. Add to this the fact that social media has made audiences more cynical, and in this unprecedented time, we need new rules for communication.

Communications 198

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

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. In another incident, an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane caught fire moments into its flight from Miami International Airport on January 18.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

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. Subscribe to their newsletters or order in copies of their magazine to get a feel of what they like to write about and the types of content they cover. Create a tailored pitch.

Internal 55

Internal International How To Media 55

5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

PR is a dynamic industry that requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as organization and attention to detail. Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. This may include writing, communication, organization, and time management skills.

How To 88

How To Internal International Trends 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Additionally, pulling data internally can be a great way to keep the company involved in the news and add value to those who report on the current news cycles. . PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email. Share relevant and timely data.

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How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical. Content picks Pitch results. I don’t agree with all of that but I share the sentiment.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

As I write this post currently, we’re closing in on unthinkable 20% unemployment. To that end, this post is aimed at helping both job seekers and employers in PR and communications find resources for finding or fulfilling job listings. The Association for Women in Communications: [link] 7. It’s first-come-first-serve.

Publicity 105

Publicity Communications Local Resources 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. During client and internal meetings, conversations may go off on tangents but there may be great points said that can be used to create a proactive pitch angle or a starting point for a thought-leadership piece. Chris Harihar , Partner .

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Internal International Meeting Leadership 310

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. AI for social media Social media is another area where communicators can use generative AI to their advantage.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

We at Landis would like to welcome our new peers in communications, journalism and public relations. Sean Dowdall, President – Finance and International Business Major. Look at every moment as an opportunity for smart, thoughtful and impactful communications. Liza Batallones, Director – Speech & Mass Communications Major.

Communications 52

Communications Software Interviews Journalism 52

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, which can write texts and summarize documents, stand to improve — rather than replace — the work of communicators, said Aaron Kwittken. Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches. It doesn’t serve anybody.”

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Pitching LinkedIn Technology Engineering 92

Barokas

JUNE 14, 2017

So you’ve made the jump from intern to your first full-time position in PR. This means knowing what’s going on and who’s doing it, write everything down! As an AAE, you should read up on industry trends related to your accounts, determine which topics are making headlines, and bring your pitch ideas to your next internal team meeting.

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Internal International System Meeting 68

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Takeaway: Journalists are checking to see what’s hot with readers and writing more of that. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

Propel rolls our new UX, AI plugins for email; Meltwater signs Microsoft for monitoring; Onclusive wrestles with a cyberattack and outage The last 60 days have been pretty slow in terms of news from the PR software vendor community. I skipped this monthly column in February because there wasn’t anything to write about.

Software 126

Software B2B Pitching Data 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. Any communication will be far more effective if written clearly and concisely with the key news in the lead. Yet a press release can still offer benefits. Here’s why.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It consists of writing releases, statistical work, servicing the media and pitching story ideas, among others. The one big element which is incorporated in PR, regardless of the specific industry is crisis management and communications. Internally, people will look to the PR people to gauge the true level of a particular crisis.

Crisis Communications 140

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Sports 140

PRSay

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ebanks is the vice president of communications at Essence Ventures, overseeing all executive, external and internal communications for the private equity company that aims to empower, connect and give ownership to Black communities. What’s an essential skill that communications pros need today?

Creativity 78

Creativity Writing Agency Internal 78

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. As a communications pro, you are generally privy to conversations the rest of your peers are not. As I write this post, the current asking price on OpenSea is $36,099.60.

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

If a young company has something special in its DNA like a unique workplace culture, a mission to radically change the industry, or bold opinions on social issues, then communicating these values can be a powerful differentiator. Hitching the wagon to a like-minded organization or influencer can go a long way in communicating values.

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Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2022

Stories are an essential part of how we communicate. I use a five-step process to gather information that lets me craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. I was a curious kid who loved writing things down. Once your notebook is full of clues, write an agenda for your interview.

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Interviews Writing Internal International 99

5W PR

MAY 31, 2023

Public relations is a fascinating and diverse field that revolves around managing a company’s reputation, building relationships with its stakeholders, and communicating with the media. That includes strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. Internships can help people learn from seasoned professionals.

Publicity 88

Publicity How To Social Media Trends 88

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re a communicator tasked with getting budget approval for the PR department, read on to learn how to develop a business case that you can use to get the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. The key question to ask is: what do you need?

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

A European internal communications veteran explains: In order to help organisations use communications to get results , practitioners should call on simple skills and experience —not a book of runes, silver bullets or magic fairy dust. ” We need to shed some light on employee communications.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Based on all that experience—and, yes, some data, too—I’ve put together a list of the techniques and tactics that I think will make you a more effective communicator in 2023. Welcome to your new year of communicating. Design your communications from the audience out. And until you’ve gotten that far do not pitch them anything.

Communications 40

Communications Measurement Employee Course 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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