Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Conversely, those companies who show respect to their people – both in working conditions and pay – will continue to thrive and receive the positive accolades and media coverage which comes with supporting all those on their payroll. Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co. . Public relations is HOT right now.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

At its core, public relations is about influencing, engaging and building a relationship with key stakeholders across numerous platforms in order to shape and frame the public perception of an organization—in other words, the main goal of PR is to boost the reputation of your brand.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. What is sponsored content?

Advertising 334

Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The best way to identify your core audience is through data such as audience values, publicity values, user analytics, session analytics and additional metrics that hone in on who’s interacting most with your content. If your content is spread throughout a global scale, you should be able to track and analyze mentions by country.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

Collaborate on content creation: PR and marketing teams can collaborate on content creation to ensure a consistent and unified brand message. Amplify marketing campaigns with PR: PR professionals can amplify marketing campaigns through media relations and influencer partnerships.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. Where does public relations , with its roots in media relations and events, fit into the customer acquisition picture?

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

A Guest Post by Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations, Donuts Inc. Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. Maris Callahan is the director of public relations for Donuts Inc. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 12, 2018

As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales. He said, “This goal should be shared across the entire marketing/communications department. It’s not a content marketing goal or a PR goal. Public Relations is Not Media Relations.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 17, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Showing knowledge that transcends zone blitzes and optimizing the price point of a 12-ounce domestic beer, the New England Patriots jumped into the content marketing game last week. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

SEO 60

SEO Storytelling Content Marketing Report 60

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. From Pinterest fails to parenting mishaps and workout blunders, I can relate to them on many levels.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

We are the original content marketers – digital, print and visual. When people hear “PR”, most think of only media relations. PR is the storyteller of the organization. I think attitudes will begin to shift in 2021 to see PR as the integrated content and communications revenue driver it is.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Earlier this year, Onclusive released a study based on analysis of more than 2 billion pieces of editorial content between 2018 and 2018, which revealed that the percentage of authors contributing to mass media is down 11 percent.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Like many companies, PR firms need to ensure that our content marketing and other campaigns are compliant with the new regs. Every major trend in tech PR revolves around the collection and application of data, from cyber-security to account-based marketing (ABM). On the blockchain gang.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

From the mobile video explosion to emerging social platforms, 2016 has brought many content-related developments that affect the public relations industry and the work PR people do every day. Here are five content predictions for 2017 that all PR people should be aware of. Content will be automated.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. From tweets to blogs, many PR organizations publish great PR content. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. Share Tweet Share. Weber Shandwick.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

Want to improve your media relations? Read Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!” I’ve also worked on the other side of the editor’s desk, assigning and helping develop other writers’ articles and helping plan publications’ strategies. How has content marketing changed over the years?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

PR in High Definition

JUNE 20, 2019

Public Relations and Account-Based Marketing work as a pair and can certainly make beautiful content babies together, so why are teams still operating separately? Even short ‘how to’ type content, or a comment on a topical issue could help build the relationship with the prospect and stay front of mind.

Banking 48

Banking Course Storytelling B2B 48

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%). The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story.” – open survey comment regarding the state of media relations.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. In addition to learning how to deliver information across all mediums, PR pros must be strong storytellers and know how to navigate and tailor messages to the targeted audiences.

Radio 92

Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

Breaking down silos between Paid, Earned & Owned media through continuous storytelling. In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” The new continuous storytelling cycle. We are all familiar now with the PESO model.

Storytelling 281

Storytelling Media Infographics Advertising 281

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). Media relations isn’t just harder, it’s beginning to sound like a sparring match.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

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 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

We are the brand police, protecting and serving and tuning into how the public is feeling and what they’re saying. When the public’s not happy, we’re going to be a lot busier. With everything in real-time, for example, look at how we’re using streaming video in our storytelling.

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

See these related interviews: The Blurry Edges of PR; Off Script #11: Kevin Hartman of LTPR. Off Script #7: Lou Hoffman on PR and Storytelling. Also, outside the agency world, most PR jobs are much more than media relations, events and brand reputation. Fresh Ideas: Media Relations: Back to the Basics.

Measurement 60

Measurement Course Advertising Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder.

Survey 98

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 98

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 4, 2019

The media landscape has changed significantly from what it was during the dot-com days, which has caused a chain reaction for businesses and public relations agencies alike. There simply aren’t enough resources available to create the marketing content and the media buzz that most companies want, or need, to be successful.

Media 34

Media Content Marketing Company Agency 34

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Public relations and marketing communications professionals should actively explore opportunities to forge connections between their brands and dadfluencers. By partnering with dadfluencers, companies can tap into a unique demographic and leverage their authenticity to connect with consumers.

Brand 55

Brand Branding Instagram Community 55

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For marketers, this means one thing: jumping onto the video marketing bandwagon is no longer a nice-to-have strategy– it’s mandatory. But, as the internet is flooded with this type of content, how do you stand a chance to stand out? Among all those video marketing strategies, public relations (PR) remains an underrated one.

Video 87

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. Source: Content Marketing is the New Conference ). Public Relations Statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

Storytelling 100

Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. Crafting stories that resonate One key aspect of merging PR with digital strategies is the art of storytelling.

Social Media 92

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. In other words, data-driven storytelling produces leads.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

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. Marketing is one piece of that – but there is no better way to do it than PR. PR creates brand advocates .

Storytelling 226

Storytelling Reputation Technology Content Marketing 226