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. June #measurePR Announcement.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. 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.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The practical handbook has its roots in the #PRstack community that Frederik Vincx and I developed. The community published two guides to tools in public relations and has been inactive since 2015. and Overtone, modernising activities such as transcription, media monitoring, and coverage analysis.

Tools 52

Tools Handbook Publicity Analysis 52

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. If so, how?

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But how many of us are effectively measuring it? Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. 5 “W”s to Consider Before Starting PR Measurement. The other half involves measuring to prove ROI,” says Gina Joseph before she reveals the big “W”s. ” 4. Silverman.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

Public relations practice is shifting from media relations to influencer relations, owned media, community management and social business. Influencer relations – media relations is giving way to influencer relations with practitioners working across earned and paid activity.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

While PR has always been a challenging and evolving field, the media landscape today makes it necessary to stay agile and attentive. How did you get your start in PR/Communications? Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines.

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. How Do You Measure Media Coverage?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). If you work in media relations today, you have to be always on as well.

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. Check out our services.].

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 7, 2015

And, therefore, why it’s so important for you to consider a multi-faceted PR strategy that is not solely or significantly based on media relations. If you’ve bought into that, then how do you find smarter ways to measure authoritative content? So how do you now measure the validity of this content?

Measurement 40

Measurement System Blogging Facebook 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. Even surveys don’t really cut it.

Publicity 89

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 89

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Steve Majors, vice president, communications at Communities in Schools, says in order to find opportunities and tell your brand’s story effectively, you need to make good connections. I’m proud to look back on that work and know that I played a small role in helping that community rebuild and revitalize itself.

Television 120

Television Public Affairs Pitching Healthcare 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Great communicators will have the mental toughness and swift ability to pivot that is necessary to respond to this chaotic world and keep PR and marketing on course.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

We need submissions from across its communities. My vision is to create a legacy for CIPR members and the broader business community that will inspire practitioners and support continuous learning and development. The project will support 2018 President Sarah Hall’s theme of public relations as a strategic management discipline.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Pitching Community Guidelines 68

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

According to respondents, 51% say media relations is getting harder to do in today’s environment while about 50% also say social media-related duties are becoming more difficult to do – especially in what is now being viewed as a more “pay-to-play” environment. “It Measurement is always tricky and always has been.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are long standing issues such as alignment with management, measurement, talent and diversity where incremental progress is made each year. The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. She always improves my work.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. According to the Meltwater announcement, “Owler has grown its user base exponentially to become the second largest online business community in the world, next to LinkedIn. PR tech mentions. New PR tech.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. I obviously liked working with fellow professionals on integrated communications campaigns but all of this was paid media, I sniffily thought.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 10, 2011

Media relations: Yes, it is important for you as a communicator to be able to identify and connect with new media influencers, but the ability to build relationships with traditional media remains a vital PR skill. Moreover, AVEs are (finally) being dropped as a tool for measurement.

Ethics 75

Ethics Community Internal International 75

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

The exercise of getting a release through reviews and approvals can take longer than does the process of writing one. Clearly, there is a need for PR professionals to have access to better coverage of technology companies in the communications space. Surveys of the PR community or reporters ( like this one ).

Survey 71

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 71

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In PR and media relations, it’s easy to become entirely focused on the day-to-day issues at the expense of the longer event horizon. Right now, the biggest focus is on writing and presenting content for mobile consumption. The FCC is investing in providing access to communities that do not have broadband.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

In each instance they use integrated communications to reach their audiences and are measured, evaluated and developed to secure the best possible outcomes. Kerry Barron-Beadling, head of communications at SFH NHS Foundation Trust, is among numerous contributors calling on NHS communicators to attribute their campaigns to outcomes. #2

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2015

This year, we’ve joined forces with the well-respected Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference – being held August 10-12, in Orlando – to help develop a program jam-packed with sessions of interest to the Solo PR Pro community. Instagram for PR Success – Heather Whaling, President, Geben Communication.

Hotels 40

Hotels Conference Analytics Sports 40

NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

How has the consumer changed the news cycle and impacted PR measurement? Communications methods & measurement standards. The consumer-driven news cycle & PR measurement. The intersection of media relations, social media, & content creation. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

Consumer 78

Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Here are some examples of the tactics used to try and achieve the objectives of the public relations discipline – but do note, as the digital world continues to enhance and infiltrate our daily lives, we anticipate that these tactics will continue to adapt and change in the future, just as they have done over the past 20 years and beyond.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2014

For me a highlight was the work done before and during the forum on leadership and this, in turn, led to the Madrid Momentum discussed in Learning to Lead , which will seek to capture the richness of the leadership roles that public relations professionals fulfil around the world. That is how large our contribution is.

Leadership 111

Leadership Publicity Government Journalism 111

Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 19, 2006

Oxfam brings us an interesting case study on social media relations’ ability to raise awareness. Working closely with bloggers and webmasters, we engaged with these online communities. Gold Group also built a landing site for the auction, enabling us to measure traffic. BPB: What was your social media angle/pitch?

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Social Media Media Case Study 40

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 3, 2015

My community came up with some good ones. Lukas Treu (also again): Trade media relations/bylined articles. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Here they are, all 18 of them. Matt LaCasse : Old School metrics. Zen Yinger : Press junkets.

Facebook 40

Facebook Community LinkedIn Google 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Toni Muzi Falconi writes: Regular readers of this blog are aware of my long-term, personal relationship with the Grunigs, yet I confess surprise when I read Jim Grunig’s first comment on this earlier blog post. I think that most public relations practitioners do what they know how to do.

Reputation 52

Reputation Social Media Internal International 52

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 31, 2015

And if brands want to thrive in the region, they’ll need to seamlessly integrate new forms of media as part of the customer journey,” writes Stephen Waddington as he offers some great tips for “brands exploring opportunities in China.” Mia Moo Fund: A Media Relations Dynasty. ” 2.

Meeting 40

Meeting Case Study Writing Data 40

ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I’m a 43-year-old traditional-media-relations-guy-turned-digital-PR. When I’m not doing a good job for clients, I write about digital PR/marketing for publications including Social Media Examiner , SEMRush , PR Daily , PR Moment , MuckRack , and Business2Community. 4: Get Involved in Communities I’m a runner.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR SEO Small Business Blogging 60