Critical Mention

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With the knowledge that trends are shifting faster than ever, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what’s around the corner. Here are four PR trends to consider for 2021: 1. Track news related to your industry, check out what’s trending and keep track of what your audience is saying to stay a step ahead for 2021. .

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Trends YouTube Tourism Video 105

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. Funding is a form of validation and acquisitions signal a strategy – those things impact the market.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

For PR people, the challenge is to create high-quality content that’s compulsively shareable, but that doesn’t fall back on clickbait or worse. Content will be automated. The post PR Looks At Content Trends For 2017 appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. We have mixed feelings about this one.

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Trends Mobile Video Film 120

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. Writing for the SHIFT Communications blog , Amanda Munroe calls out one of the most significant trends in media relations – fewer reporters with broader beats. Do you need help with media relations?

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

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? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These realities make it harder to earn media coverage. But the same trends can be applied to so many other industries. So, how to account for the bullish growth numbers for public relations more generally? Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. The appetite is there.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Statistics about content marketing. 2) The marketing budget as a percentage of revenue.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

Strategy 62

Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 6) Technology that will change reporting.

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

Trending Topics Can Work Both Ways . The way technology like online news tracking or Google Trends works, PR and communications pros have trending topics at their fingertips at all times. In some cases, pitching a story that capitalizes on those trends is the smart move. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Should the Public Relations Report to the CEO or CMO? 141 PR and Comms Pros Explain What They Do for a Living Sources for public relations salary benchmarks: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make? It’s an older technology but I still find it useful. What is PR?

Resources 121

Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 121

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

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Agility and Burrelles are partners “for our media delivery platform and media relations tools,” said Tressa Robbins , vice president of Client Onboarding with Burrelles. Muck Rack uses the latest advances in AI and machine learning to power our media monitoring and database.

Software 135

Software Pitching Analysis Community 135

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI algorithms can analyze data more intricately than ever before, predicting trends and user behaviors. A colleague of mine, an SEO strategist, recently shared how AI tools helped optimize a client’s website by predicting user questions and tailoring content to answer them preemptively.

SEO 84

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 84

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Drives brand to be prepared for the market PR plays a pivotal role in preparing a brand to face the market and its challenges effectively. A PR team excels in conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and understanding the competitive landscape.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

What are the roles and responsibilities of the existing marketing team? Modern marketing is constantly shifting, and the folks that are part of your marketing team need to be masters in all things technology, best practices, and trends. Technology. Are gaps in technology affecting performance?

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

The IDG Influencer Network consists of carefully vetted technology experts, leading industry practitioners, analysts and other IT pros who produce content on behalf of our clients , under the direction of IDG content strategists. See these related articles: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

Technology 67

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 67

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

If it works out for the ACBJ – good for them – but for business communicators, it’s just another example of the four big media trends that are upending the landscape. Publishers’ have struggled for a business model in the digital age where most marketing money flows to just a handful companies. These are not isolated examples.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

Communications professions placed press releases near the bottom of a long list of priorities for the next 12 months, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , a collaborative effort between Ned’s Job-of-the-Week and Sword and the Script Media. In-Housing Trend: What PR Agencies and Marketing Firms can Learn from Law Firms.

Survey 72

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 72

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

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. Popular topics consist of top PR trends, product updates, company culture, as well as PR successes and blunders. Share Tweet Share.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

And finally, email remains a key conduit for media relations and earned media. It’s the fourth point that stands out in my mind because the email marketing industry is riddled with lessons for PR. However, while email remains a strong channel, it hasn’t been totally immune to the influence of other technologies.

Marketing 114

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

In Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends , we talked to communications professionals around the world to understand the issues they face. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

Measurement 75

Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

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. Intelligent Content Conference (ICC). Content Marketing Conference. Content Marketing World.

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Conference Content Marketing Marketing Education 210

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Watch what they chat about collectively and look for trends, hashtags and commonly shared items to see what’s gaining ground and attention among your industry leaders. The second thing to do is look at three Google tools : Google News , Google Trends and Google Alerts. Tech Newsletters: Bloomberg Technology, ZDNet Tech Today.

Transportation 68

Transportation Google Trends Tools 68

Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Be smart about how you use content platforms : A number of content platforms, such as Curata, Percolate, Kapost and others have emerged, applying the power of technology to common content marketing challenges. When used right, these can make a real impact in streamlining content operations and initiatives.

How To 60

How To Marketing Resources Journalism 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

The role of communicators – whether it implicitly states it in our job descriptions or not – is to keep on top of societal and industry trends so we can ensure our organizations keep pace with or stay ahead of the competition. Marketing efforts are being automated, increasing the volume of messages and content being pushed out.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Critical Mention

JUNE 24, 2018

For example, I work with a producer on the west coast on video courses, and I’m on the east coast, but with technology anything is possible. You can expand your borders because you have technology that allows you to do this. You need to be in tune with the market to remain relevant. My workday extends far beyond a 9-5.

Storytelling 106

Storytelling Technology Course Privacy 106

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder. Image credit: Unsplash.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In the last decade, PR professionals have had their job roles extend from media relations masters to social media gurus, to SEO weavers, to paid media data analysts, to content marketing machines ? Or blow your mind weekly (for free) with a rather brilliant web trends round-up by Matt Muir.

Energy 48

Energy Course Creativity Web 48

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 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In addition to cultivating a robust social media presence, deploying online and in-person customer surveys and collating online customer reviews is essential. As you accumulate a wide variety of customer feedback, you will almost inevitably identify trends, both positive and negative, that reflect your target customer’s voice.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

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.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

It Depends on the Organization Too Because I work in the B2B technology sector I tend to look at things through those lenses. In my experience, PR is best reporting to marketing with business are in startup mode. Most startups don’t have the resources to stand up separate marketing and comms shops. However, weren’t so sure.

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Report Publicity Survey B2B 119