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

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Another great way to get a better glance into what your audience likes and dislikes is by tracking Word Cloud metrics to see what related words are trending with your brand. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. One of the key components every successful brand has is excellent storytelling. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! 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

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. In the least.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Advertising Advertising Content Marketing 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The Content Marketing Institute predicts that, with the right technology finally in place, promotional and even journalistic content is poised for automation. But despite the advent of AI, quality content will always need to be relevant, compelling, and informed by insight, which can only come with the human touch.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

BIGfish is an award-winning team of talented storytellers, creatives and publicists that integrates traditional PR with digital media to best support its innovative clients. Their blog covers topics from PR tips, company culture, social media and more. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

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

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. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

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

The Hoffman Agency

JUNE 4, 2019

And public relations agencies have been forced to rethink the way they work with their partners and clients to help them find the best way to generate and proliferate their content. So how can a company create a media buzz without journalists writing it for them? By becoming a source for the media.

Media 34

Media Content Marketing Company Agency 34

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 ). Media relations is ever more challenging.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” 5) Marketers will slow down.

Marketing 99

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

Solid storytelling, writing and editing skills are still very much in demand. Kristen Dunleavy is the senior content marketing manager at Muck Rack, where she creates, distributes and oversees all things content for Muck Rack’s audience of PR pros and journalists.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

When a news outlet publishes or airs your story, you’ve earned that coverage ( earned media ) which lends credibility over advertising (paid media). Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations. Press releases are multipurpose, multifunctional documents.

Pitching 40

Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Crafting compelling narratives: At the heart of effective video marketing lies the art of storytelling. Communications and PR professionals are experts at shaping narratives that resonate with the target audience, and when applied to video marketing, this skill can elevate your content to new heights.

Video 87

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Effective storytelling improves valuations.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. Storytelling is our game . Today, storytelling is a buzzword. There’s never a dull moment .

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Polaris

DECEMBER 15, 2014

On the bright side, I now have tons of evergreen content I can return to and share down the road. As I write this post on Dec. 10th, the most viewed title during the 30-day binge blogging challenge was “ Blogger Outreach Versus Media Relations: What Marketers Need To Know ”. The most viewed post.

Blogging 156

Blogging B2C Social Media Storytelling 156

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Content Writer. Inbound marketing is all about driving a quality customer experience, from the awareness stage to post-purchase. Delivering useful, targeted content is paramount to winning the hearts and minds of consumers. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers.

Marketing 43

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 43

PR 20/20

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Content Writer. Inbound marketing is all about driving a quality customer experience, from the awareness stage to post-purchase. Delivering useful, targeted content is paramount to winning the hearts and minds of consumers. The Visual Storyteller. Visual content connects with, entertains, and educates consumers.

Marketing 40

Marketing Mobile Engineering Technology 40

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead. Content creation is merely experiencing the next wave of its evolution. Plus, eight out of 10 report that the quality of their content has improved.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

Flatiron Communications

MAY 2, 2017

If you’re not sure where your writing stacks up, try this 25-question quiz. The above tools have as their focus professionals plying the art of media relations. ” One last piece of advice: do not solely rely on these tools to do your work, especially in the earned media space.

Tools 45

Tools Twitter Report Pitching 45

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Though she says writing has always been part of her career, her “first ‘real’ PR job landed me out in the Bay Area working for a tech company.” Even with all the technology and social media, etc., And, the storytelling. But PR pros have ALWAYS been storytellers. >>>Also see: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Publicity 62

Publicity Storytelling Pitching Nonprofit 62

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. SocialZoomFactor is a podcast created for business and marketing leaders. Content Inc.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

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. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. 12) More dramatic platform changes will challenge marketing. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90