Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

Social media platforms have provided a space for businesses and organizations to flourish in growing reach and visibility with the help of influencers. If anyone’s likely to start a trend, it’s definitely a social media influencer. Ultimately, investing in influencer marketing could result in increases in sales.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media SEO Instagram 144

Sword and the Script

APRIL 8, 2017

For a time, social media worked organically. Long thinkers pushed paid social as a “rent-to-own” strategy. You can’t tell – even digitally savvy marketers can’t tell – the difference between “content” and “ads” anymore. Earned media is going to get harder.

Content Marketing 72

Content Marketing Social Media Marketing Media 72

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 28, 2022

Let’s talk about media relations. It’s often what companies seek help with because they want to earn media coverage – which can help them build and maintain their reputation, increase visibility and draw new prospects and customers their way.

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Media Reputation Tools 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. To be clear, media relations ranked fourth on the list.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 100

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Today’s manufacturing and industrial companies face a marketing challenge. Now, with the advent of digital marketing, some manufacturers are caught unprepared. They’ve done little or no content marketing, social media or […]. Their websites aren’t mobile-friendly.

Company 98

Company Marketing Mobile Content Marketing 98

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. For many startups, a funding round is the biggest news you’ll have in a while and shows why your company matters.

Study 140

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 74

5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Before a company can start crafting its message, knowing the audience inside out is crucial. Explore industry magazines, make the company’s presence felt at relevant conferences, and put platforms like LinkedIn to good use to pinpoint the movers and shakers in the company’s market.

B2B 78

B2B Strategy Communications Case Study 78

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. But again, with the deluge of content being produced every day, being remarkable will be a baseline requirement. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Nick Leighton – NettResults. A well-orchestrated communications strategy is pivotal for fostering company growth in today’s competitive business landscape. Create Engaging Content: Content is the vehicle that carries your brand message.

Strategy 59

Strategy Company Communications Construction 59

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor. to rock your social media and content marketing.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

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 . 2) Content marketing (not “marketing content” ).

B2B 90

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 90

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Something similar has happened in content marketing and blogging in the marketing community. Too many marketers believe that short content outperforms long form. A difference between search and social.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Internet and social media have changed the game for all businesses, from large corporations to Mom-and-Pop shops. To thrive in today’s digital marketplace, a company needs an online presence that reflects its values and product offerings. The more followers you have, the brighter your spotlight becomes.

Reputation 62

Reputation Company Engineering Banking 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This year, more than 20 professionals – real people that do real marketing and PR work every day – responded and with high-quality ideas that I found to be invigorating and thought-provoking. 2) Microtargeting augmented by social surround sound. 7) Culture and politics usher socially conscious marketing.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

The skillsets most in demand were digital, social and video – no surprise, given the shift the industry has gone through over the last decade from a traditional PR to a PR Expanded world. The answers to a question about what is important to companies when it comes to engaging agencies is also telling. First, let’s discuss creativity.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few months ago, our agency learned that more of our clients and prospects were in need of greater content marketing assistance. While we’ve always been a PR and Marketing agency, the majority of our work has primarily been focused on media relations. Now more than ever, companies need to be their own broadcaster.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pinterest 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. This can include investors or customers.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. Don’t dilute your social media accounts with off-subject messaging. The drawback is that visibility has become a commodity , which is why the content marketing trend is so important to PR.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. 3) Brands blur the lines between company and friend. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.”

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Many companies operate in a crowded environment prone to fast changes and quick obsolescence.

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226

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 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. The Soft and Subtle PR Pitch of Content Marketing.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Stuart Bruce speaking at the IATA Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age conference. (c) This morning I gave a keynote at the global ‘Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age’ conference in Istanbul. And thank you Aaron for that fascinating insight into how social media has changed journalism.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. There are some great editorial calendar and social media calendar templates on HubSpot.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

” But people have been saying press releases have been dead for years, since the advent of social media. Some say that every company is a software or tech company. There are more tech companies, more startups, and more VCs than ever before. People, the press release is just a conduit, a capsule.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Critical Mention

AUGUST 29, 2019

For example, clients can subscribe to the idea of relying on your company to send out monthly newsletters with product updates, blog posts, upcoming webinar dates and more. Nonetheless, you have to make sure you do not overshare your company-specific content. The foreseeable future in PR can be a bit hazy for certain companies.

Company 81

Company Brand Branding B2C 81

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 6. Most reporters are on Twitter If you work in PR and have responsibility for media relations , then you have in a sense, a professional obligation to be on Twitter.

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96