Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

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 99

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 99

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. That reporter never responded.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 74

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

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Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The survey sought to learn the journalists’ views on the future of their profession at a time when journalism and its workforce are being transformed.

Journalism 188

Journalism Real Estate Survey Report 188

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

As the business development director for a growing services firm ( we’ll call it Company B ), he is charged with expanding Company B’s presence and business in the Detroit automotive market. Fortunately, though, Company B has recently done some credible work for an Asian-based automaker. Mark has a problem. Enter the PR Firm.

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Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. Over a full year they analyzed the strategy and performance of 4700 public companies during three global downturns, from 1980 to the 2000 dot-com bubble collapse. What stands out is how poorly the “preventive-focused” companies fared in comparison to others.

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Despite popular belief, public relations is not synonymous with media relations. True public relations is the process of establishing and maintaining effective relationships between an organization and its publics. However, certain businesses can – and do – survive without media relations.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Communications How To Media 50

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In a sign that the investment was in jeopardy, several Chinese companies suspended operations with the Rockets and the NBA. In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. Tip 1: Live your values. Tip 5: Keep the team on-message.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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Analytics Engineering System Software 347

Presspage

MAY 19, 2017

This increase in PR power comes with corresponding changes in media relations and (therefore) PR responsibility. Media, stakeholders and target audiences increasingly look at PR departments for consistent, reliable and recognizable narratives. A good example of a company who is ensuring a consistent branding, is Velux.

Corporate 68

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 68

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations. Schwartz & Company, which was looking for an account person who knew sports and fashion.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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

Axia PR

JULY 2, 2020

When it comes to media relations and corporate communications, PR pros should follow AP Style. Anytime you communicate with a client or customer, you make an impression on behalf of your company. Spelling and grammar mistakes make your company look unprofessional, sloppy, and uninterested.

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Corporate Media Relations Communications Company 127

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 13) “They don’t understand how important it is to have good digital communications tools in an effort to reach all employees in the company.”. Photo credit: Unsplash.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

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. Corporate Communications. Media Training. If you oversee a team of PR strategists, simply give them a hug.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

Technology 93

Technology Automotive Mobile Interviews 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Flag challenges that could impede success. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

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Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

So, if you want to earn their attention, or if you are investing money in PR – specifically for media relations – then your company should be active on Twitter too. That fact that 9 in 10 reporters are on Twitter means if media relations is part of your mandate, you need to be on it too.

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Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 128

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. in order to access HARO queries.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. Whether it’s media relations or developing social strategies, we help them drive powerful connections between themselves and the greater good. Constance & Julia.

Corporate 60

Corporate Employee Community Banking 60

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Today’s corporate communicator has a legion of responsibilities. Everything from executive communications to media relations to employee communications falls under its umbrella. Corporate communicators must be good writers. One of a corporate communicator’s most important partners is the chief executive.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Employee Conference 60

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.

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Maintaining a positive company image. Influencing across earned, owned, social and paid media.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. As head of corporate communications for oil behemoth Mobil, Schmertz was the most powerful man in PR in the 1970s.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 21, 2015

Thanks to the wonders of Internet and WordPress, any company can rationalize the cost of digital publishing. What’s more, Google’s decision to communicate the dialing down of activities in China on its corporate blog gave street cred to owned media. There’s no question that this move lessens dependence on third-party media.

Company 60

Company Media Storytelling Interviews 60

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Well-known businesses, such as Fortune 100s and companies with celebrity leadership, can reach a certain point where bad press will not affect consumer habits. I guess with a Twitter following of that size, Elon Musk doesn’t have to worry about securing coverage of his company announcements. Jordan Chanofsky, CEO. Emily Fang.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Coach and prepare corporate spokespeople. Source: Public Relations Review 3 Turk, J.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. asks Argenti, who authored “ Corporate Responsibility ” (SAGE Publications, 2015).

Strategy 62

Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

As such, it’s important for exhibitors – especially the vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive expectations about media attention you may or may not garner at the show.

Mobile 113

Mobile Technology Automotive Interviews 113

Shift Communications

AUGUST 23, 2016

Last week we discussed the broad strokes that should be standard in every company PR plan, no matter the industry. Social media and digital communications are leveling the playing field for companies looking to engage with their audiences. This week we break down the more granular details. This holds true for any industry.

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Company Analysis Healthcare Product Launch 60