Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Measured on clicks, quick hits.”

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? After attending Ragan’s PR & Media Relations Summit in New York, it’s clear relationships are still the foundation of good PR. Measure What Matters.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Measurement 120

Cision

MAY 24, 2016

But your communication alone won’t always convince them your brand can deliver on its promises. To ensure you’re making an impact in your industry and gaining authority, there are several factors you should measure. Measuring the value of an award, however, can be difficult. Your audience is skeptical of your brand.

Measurement 222

Measurement Leadership Pitching Software 222

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Discovering, pitching, corresponding and managing relationships with impactful authors has never been easier! Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts. Measure Performance.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. That said, don’t expect your social media channels to be the biggest driver of conversions for you.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

PRSay

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Not long ago, I had a conversation about PR measurement with someone I consider a media relations master — a person who leads global communications for a high-flying public company. Rather than try to convince him of how inconsequential it was, I decided to focus my pitching efforts on that outlet.

Measurement 90

Measurement How To Strategy Pitching 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

PR teams use data tools and platforms to glean patterns and insight from media coverage, measure audience engagement, and quantify campaign performance. A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

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

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. But it’s huge. Wouldn't you like to be in her kitchen?

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

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. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Read more: Pithy PR Pitches Get a Better Response Rate Study Says 7. PR Tech Sum No.

B2B 105

B2B Survey Pitching Software 105

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. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Media monitoring is a must-have for successful PR and communications professionals. You need to be in the know about all of the media coverage around your brand, your competitors, and keywords that are important to your business. Director of Communications, Enterprise Real Estate Company (>1000 employees).

Real Estate 195

Real Estate Media Analytics Enterprise 195

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Measurement templates. It was a very humbling experience.

Reddit 174

Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

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?

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

.” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement. Think “increase awareness among prospective customers by 20%” and make sure there’s a mechanism to measure it. It may also play a part in measuring a program’s success or impact, as in the example above.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, journalists who focus on privacy and data concerns on big tech platforms may be intrigued by a pitch about a data breach on a major social network. It’s best to prioritize research into the most appropriate reporters and outlets for a specific cybersecurity pitch. Context matters. All breaches aren’t the same.

Privacy 294

Privacy Media Telecommunications Conference 294

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

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. What is Media Monitoring? 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.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. They know media relations is labor-intensive and not as scaleable as SEM or paid social. One reason for the concern about earned media is the flabbergasting ratio of PR people to journalists.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

Measurement 195

Measurement Pitching Data Media Relations 195

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 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Businesses Value the Role of PR and Communications More than Ever. Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Too Many Priorities: The 10 Top Communications Challenges Facing PR in 2021.

Blogging 133

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 133

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

New forms of communication has brought new specialist talent and offerings. I know how many specialist agencies there now are offering communications. Whether it’s paid influencer work, content seeding or media relations for SEO links, they have taken time to up-skill in their area of communications.

How To 180

How To SEO eBook Measurement 180

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Insufficient communication. Effective communications needs a mix of “rich” and “lean.” ” In-person, Skype or phone calls are considered “rich” channels of communication and are the most effective ways to hammer out complex ideas, solve problems or address larger strategic questions.

Skype 170

Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. PR measures up.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. This article aims to help you understand what to expect and the pros and cons of working for a PR agency or integrated communications firm. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Although I’d never recommend someone go through the “boot camp” experience I had, it did teach me how to secure media opportunities quickly and make them stick. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . That’s a pretty generous measure too. In other words, pitch a story , not a product. billion in 2022 and grow to $4.56

B2B 88

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Corporate 73

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73