article thumbnail

Content Marketing: Building A Web of Influence

Onclusive

PR Education Ann Handley content creation content marketing content marketing strategy earned media media relations owned media PR public relations spiderwebCan you name the last time you stopped to look at a spider’s web? Chances are, if you hate spiders, it was not recently. But there is much to be learned from these intricately designed feats of art and engineering.

Web 362
article thumbnail

Should media relations wait during election season?

PR Daily

Media relations is always challenging—but the 2020 fourth-quarter cycle may doom your client’s coverage. Building relationships with media gatekeepers. RELATED: Join us for our Writing & Content Creation for Communicators Virtual Workshop ].

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Ways PR Supports Content Marketing

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In B2B PR , earned media and content naturally go together — or at least, they should. Relevant content can support SEO and even lead generation. Marketing content should be a key component in our ideation processes — especially during quiet periods. .

article thumbnail

How content marketing offers a foundation for your PR strategy

PR Daily

PR and content marketing have one main thing in common: They help your company get in front of your target audience to tell stories that drive credibility and awareness. Good content can fuel PR opportunities on its own, and you’ve probably already got a lot of good content.

article thumbnail

Peppercomm, Intel, Haymaker and more honored at Ragan’s Media Relations Awards Gala

PR Daily

Ragan and PR Daily brought together finalists for an afternoon of virtual camaraderie and networking to honor professionals who had big media-relations wins during the year. When it came to the many media-relations honorees, there was much to be serious about.

article thumbnail

Can B2B Build Credibility with Content Marketing?

Sword and the Script

Diligence and accuracy in owned media publishing allows B2B to foster a relationship with a subscribed audience and build credibility for the organization in the process. One of the occasional critiques of content marketing I hear from PR professionals is that content lacks credibility.

B2B 110
article thumbnail

8 Myths About Working with Journalists to Achieve Media Relations Goals  

Garrett Public Relations

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.

article thumbnail

Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder; Here are 6 Dynamic Techniques to Adapt

Sword and the Script

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.

article thumbnail

The Media Relations Struggle is Real; Experts Describe What it May Mean for PR

Sword and the Script

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. Need help with marketing or PR?

article thumbnail

The Best PR & Content Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2018

Onclusive

The TOP PR and Content Marketing Conferences 2018. If you’re in search of PR and content marketing conferences to attend in 2018, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Take a look, and hopefully we’ll see you at one of these PR or marketing conferences in 2018. Intelligent Content Conference (ICC). Content Marketing Conference. Content Marketing World.

article thumbnail

5 keys to successful media relations right now

PR Daily

The news media landscape remains in a state of flux, with the specter of COVID-19 still dominating coverage. RELATED: Learn how to plan and execute the communications needs that comprise the "next" normal ]. Think of your media relationships like you would your friendships.

article thumbnail

How to Build Trust – 10 Lessons from Content Marketing World

Garrett Public Relations

As I continue to digest everything I heard at this year’s Content Marketing World in Cleveland, themes have begun to emerge. The post How to Build Trust – 10 Lessons from Content Marketing World appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. content content creation content marketing public relations reputation management social media social media marketing thouught leadership writing media relations press release

article thumbnail

Announcing Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards finalists

PR Daily

The finalists in this year’s Media Relations Awards program know how to stand out on the media landscape. Congratulations to this year’s impressive Media Relations Awards finalists. RELATED: Showcase your internal comms work or top workplace ].

article thumbnail

Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Sword and the Script

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story,” wrote in one respondent. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. Also, see these related posts.

article thumbnail

Dispelling 6 Myths PR Sometimes has about Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. This is why content marketing plays such a crucial role in media relations , among many other aspects of PR and corporate communications. Myth 1: Content is a commodity. The same is true of content.

article thumbnail

How to Create a Content Marketing Plan

Critical Mention

Did you know that over 60% of businesses don’t have a documented content marketing strategy according to CMI and MarketingProfs? Without a plan, you risk all of your content efforts going to waste. We have 10 steps on how to create your next content marketing plan: What exactly is content marketing? Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned pro, we have 10 steps to create a successful content marketing plan: 1.

article thumbnail

This is How the Sorry State of Media Relations Ends

Sword and the Script

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Mr. Murry’s title of chief content officer rather than executive editor or something similar notwithstanding, that last sentence is quite a statement and it’s worth letting it hang for a moment. Also, see these related posts: 12 Things You Should do to Amplify a Media Mention Once You’ve Earned It.

article thumbnail

The News is Recycling Much of its Content; Implications for PR and Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

As much as 34% of content is being republished and recycled, according to an analysis by Chris Penn for the marketing data consulting company Trust Insights. Then in May and June of 2020, the volume of recycled content jumps to as high as 30%. Need help with marketing or PR?

article thumbnail

Be Relevant: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 3,000+ Journalists [UML]

Sword and the Script

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML].

Survey 178
article thumbnail

PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

Twice in about a week’s time a reporter from a premier media publication has reached out to me regarding a story looking for a source. Related Content: Content Marketing *is* PR. Why PR Should Embrace Content Marketing. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing. Reporters write for the benefit of their audience and effective PR people keep that in mind when engaged in media relations. by Frank Strong.

article thumbnail

Announcing PR Daily’s 2019 Content Marketing Awards

PR Daily

Enter your best white papers, videos, social media campaigns and more. The post Announcing PR Daily’s 2019 Content Marketing Awards appeared first on PR Daily. Content Marketing Marketing Media Relations PR PR Daily Awards Ragan Awards Social Media Writing & Editing content marketing awards marketing awardsDon’t miss the early-bird deadline on June 12.

article thumbnail

3 ways Onclusive is helping SMG advance its content marketing efforts

Onclusive

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes.

article thumbnail

Media Relations Shrinks as a Public Relations Service; Cliff Notes to 3 Industry Reports

Sword and the Script

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.

article thumbnail

The 10 Best PR & Content Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019

Onclusive

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. Attending conferences can not only be an effective way to sharpen your skills, but can provide you with lots of networking with other PR and marketing pros navigating our evolving industry. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. Content Marketing World.

article thumbnail

What Is Content Marketing?

HMA Public Relations

The Arizona 100, a project of HMA Public Relations, will launch May 17. The post What Is Content Marketing? appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Featured Media Relations Shameless Self Promotion 100 Companies 100 Company Arizona 100 content marketing HMA Public Relations PR PR Pros PR Publishing PR Publishing Network Public Relations The 100 Companies The Arizona 100

article thumbnail

9 New Year’s resolutions for content marketers

PR Daily

Repurposing content, livestreaming, and embracing SEO and metrics should be key elements of your efforts in 2019. The new year brings new opportunities to create content that shines. As you launch into 2019, consider turning over a new leaf with your content marketing efforts. A lot of small-business owners get hung up on content volume —and though it’s important to be consistent in your content development, remember that quality matters more than quantity.

article thumbnail

3 Comparative Metrics if Organic Search is Your Raison D’etre for Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

Organizations that publish content with answers to those questions have a solid chance of showing up in a search page with potential answers. In fact, you must publish content in order for it to be indexed and returned in response to search. That’s the gist of a piece Michael Brenner wrote for the Content Marketing Institute last week titled The Best Reason to Do Content Marketing? There are a few benefits I’d add to that: a) Media relations.

article thumbnail

PR, Social Media and the Imperative of Content Marketing [UML]

Sword and the Script

For a time, social media worked organically. 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. This is what social media did to the traditional gatekeeper. It democratized media, and then in dramatic, and sudden, bait-and-switch, it became the guardian of the gate. 1) Marketing content vs. content marketing.

article thumbnail

The evolution of PR through content marketing

PR Daily

Brands are answering the call to create more value for customers and their community by publishing their own news and editorial content. As companies adopt a publisher model of content and media creation, many are surpassing the reach and influence of traditional publications in their industry. Some great examples of popular content hubs include Intel IQ , Target’s Bulls Eye View , Adobe’s CMO.com and Dell’s Power More (Dell is a client of mine). Social Content.

article thumbnail

33 Statistics Summarizing the Year in Public Relations, Content Marketing, Social Media and SEO

Sword and the Script

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. In the continuing effort to put a bow on content this year, I went back through each of 80 posts published this year pulling out interesting statistics and linking back to the original piece. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics.

article thumbnail

5 reasons media relations is not dead

PR Daily

Trends such as brand journalism , content marketing and social media are more present than ever in PR plans. This shift has some communicators questioning the need for traditional media relations and earned media coverage. Earned media is still king. Promotional efforts waged without advertising—also known as earned media—still reign as the top consumer influencer. of their content. Media exposure makes you an instant expert.

article thumbnail

How content marketing has changed PR

PR Daily

Whether it’s media relations, brand journalism or managing corporate communications, content has always played an essential part of effective PR efforts. However, PR pros that don’t sharpen their skills for content strategy, development and measurement are quickly left behind as the future of digital PR evolves. RELATED: Keep up with communications trends by signing up for workshop, conference and webinar alerts. ]. Who are “the media?”. Become the media.

article thumbnail

The Relationships You Must Commit to for Content Marketing Success

Cision

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address. It’s not necessarily about content or technology, he explained in his keynote. Users create 20 times more content than what the LEGO brand creates.

article thumbnail

Pharmaceutical Media Relations

ISEBOX

PR professionals in the pharmaceutical industry know all too well the traditional obstacles they face with public relations. Pharmaceutical public relations strategies are now more challenging than ever, and the most effective approach is to embrace these new realities. use a normal voice); Utilize video, images and other rich media to convey your message; Talk with them, using stories, not at them; and, Be transparent and beware of phony “corporate speak.

article thumbnail

Content marketing tips that will surprise you

PR Daily

Then follow these three often counter-intuitive tips for successful content marketing, provided by keynote speakers for the July 30-31 Content Marketing Summit at LinkedIn : 1. Avoid the common tendency to add visuals merely to increase the likelihood of getting more content views. Remember the real goal: to inform, to engage with and to motivate your viewers to take an action.” — Patrick Darling, Online Media Relations Manager, Intel.

article thumbnail

Earned Media: 3 PR Studies Quantifying the Impact of Media Relations on Sales [UML]

Sword and the Script

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. 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. Sales teams find media coverage useful in selling. “93%

Study 167
article thumbnail

Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder

Sword and the Script

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. In my assessment, the first and fifth reason are closely related. A similar trend has unfolded over a decade in the legal market between in-house counsel and outside law firms. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

Survey 123
article thumbnail

A video Introduction to Leeds Content Marketing Agency Prohibition

Prohibition

Prohibition is a PR agency first but in the last three years or so we have moved into much more than that with media relations making up just 40% of what we do here. The majority of our work is now clever engaging content marketing in its various guises. Content Marketing content marketing leeds content marketing Yorkshire Video

article thumbnail

J&J recalls sunscreens over carcinogen concerns, content marketing strategies that work, and Amazon’s response to CPSC lawsuit

PR Daily

“It’s been a long year and we’re excited to offer Mars Wrigley Ice Cream fans everything they need to relax and chill this summer,” Mars Ice Cream marketing director Jayesh Shah said in a press release.

article thumbnail

What AirPods and FAA Regulations Have to Do With Media Relations

PRSay

Your messaging could be right next to them, but they’ll never notice it unless you identify and target the third parties they are already engaged with, whether those are traditional media or somebody else’s “owned” content. Do a content partnership with the email newsletter they receive. Get some of your content picked up by the media outlets they subscribe to. Simply pushing out content to your existing audiences won’t cut it.