Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten.

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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. click any image for higher resolution) 1. Perspective.

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Media Relations Report Industry SEO 98

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

The CIPR of State of the Profession survey was concluded before lockdown. The 2020 CIPR State of the Profession survey is a time capsule. The field work, based on surveys from 1,300 practitioners, was completed on 27 January. Almost six months later the public relation profession is quite different.

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Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

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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Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

There’s a level of granularity that needs to be explored and that’s why I ran this survey late in 2018 – the aim was to conduct a deeper line of questioning. Some of the findings from the survey results included the following: 1) Most say brands should avoid politics. Click To Tweet. Do You Really Want Brands to Take a Stand?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

While the concepts underlying corporate social responsibility (CSR) are hardly new , our current framework of understanding for CSR in the United States started roughly in the 1950s. There’s even a new US business structure based on CSR, the B corporation. Corporations are taking stands on polarizing issues.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Open-ended questions can sometimes be the most insightful part of a good survey. More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. 7) “It’s a foundational necessity.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Some 68% of B2B professionals surveyed say it takes longer to complete B2B sales cycles compared to a year ago.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Just 12% of survey respondents say they were “very knowledgeable” about AI and its capacity to support PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Bernays surveyed thousands of doctors (the original third-party influencers), and most said that a large breakfast was conducive to good health. Today, statistically valid surveys like his are still used to create news and build credibility. Lee was a leader in media relations. Some things never change.

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Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

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Technology Study Communications Survey 126

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, a recent survey by Ragan Communications found that about 50% of PR professionals say they are working more collaboratively with the C-Suite as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A handful of survey takers wrote in with nuanced answers. Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

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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. For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. click image for higher resolution). 38) “Publicity.”.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Many of the posts published here are heavily weighted with surveys and reports. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. PR and Media Relations Statistics. Earned Media Poised for New Prominence ). Genuine Corporate Apology ).

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? That’s why 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in collaboration with Ned Lundquist for the second year in a row and polled 223 communicators, included three questions about measurement.

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Measurement Communications Survey Web 116

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. There is a new corporate scenario that directly impacts all audiences and communication channels.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Here are some ways PR pros and agencies can effectively contribute to the mission of NCSAM and educate employees and clients alike: Strategic messaging and positioning: PR agencies excel in crafting compelling narratives and messages. They can work closely with their clients to develop key messages that resonate with their target audience.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

I review a lot of marketing studies and surveys – and write about the one I think will be helpful for readers. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Read more: 6 Benchmarks from a Survey of CMOs through the Lenses of B2B Marketing. of revenue to 10.5%

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Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The median salary breaks down across corporate, agency and non-profit sectors of PR as follows: corporate communications median salary was $127,100; PR agency median salary was $96,000, and non-profit communications salary was $85,000. . The 3 rd annual survey will be initiated soon! Employee engagement surveys: 36%.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

The CIPR State of Profession survey suggests that basic skills are more important than ever and that we need to grasp the opportunity for management potential. Copywriting and editing are tasks most commonly undertaken by 57% of people working in public relations. In senior roles media relations and campaigns are equal second (48%).

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Writing Survey Government Media Relations 84

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. While we’re on pitching, Spin Sucks looks at tips from recent surveys.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. So, it’s no surprise then that storytelling has surfaced as a top tactic in the annual JOTW Communications Survey for the last three years.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 10, 2018

You develop a feel and love for social media marketing, and move up into a AE role and then a Senior AE role. You then find a job on the corporate side as a social media manager. Take a peek at this salary survey from The Creative Group. Focus on digital marketing.

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Social Media Media Corporate Survey 109

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest. The survey found 30% of B2B respondents cited news coverage as the way they “people learn about new products online that they can use for their day jobs.” Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%.

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Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

1 to March 1 of this year, Cision surveyed 2,700 journalists from 15 countries to gauge how their jobs have been changing and what folks on the PR side might do to improve our relationships with them. Cision’s survey found that many journalists want at least two to three days to look over a pitch before you follow up with them.

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Survey Pitching Newspapers Software 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. What are some examples of public relations? What are the top challenges in public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

I missed my self-imposed deadline in June as I was simply overwhelmed by events: client work – always my first priority – but also bisdev, podcast production, blog posts, and trying to get this year’s annual JOTW comms survey ready for publication. Both are designed to apply marketing lead attribution techniques to media relations.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

They employ 20 employees. Media contacts and list-building One of the key tasks in media relations is identifying reporters and influencers you might want to pitch. Propel offers basic three ways to do this: a) You can search the database of a million journalists based on the topics they cover or the media outlet.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

In the study, some 1,247 agency clients in the United States were surveyed about their attitudes toward marketing, business and the agencies they choose. Some 42 percent fell into the Concerned category, where the main driver is worry about economic conditions, shifts in customer behavior and changes in the expectations of employees.

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Automotive Agency Tourism Mobile 84

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Or, is your online newsroom a forbidding media nightmare – a swamp of digital confusion seemingly designed to bedevil any journalists foolish enough to attempt to learn more about your company? Strip out the form or anonymous email address and add a name and direct phone number of a media relations professional. #2

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Mobile Corporate Survey Web 91

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2015

To study these questions and more, Solo PR Pro conducted a survey in August/September 2015 and partnered with Dr. Timothy Brezina to conduct advanced statistical analysis of the data (notes on methodology follow this report). Other polls put the number even lower, with a 2012 Right Management survey finding only 35% of workers in the U.S.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Corporate executives are sometimes scared of stirring up too much conflict for comfort, so your approach should always be strategically sound and well-researched before you start the fight. Edward Bernays, the father of public relations. Perhaps they treat their employees badly? Make a list of survey questions.

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Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

We’ve all seen the power of media coverage to change attitudes, build businesses and bring corporations to their knees. A few years ago, a media frenzy surrounded Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) plans to use foreign workers to replace 45 people in their IT department. 1: Target the media that matter. Media Relations'

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 27, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Bradley Akubuiro , a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive , where he focuses on corporate reputation, executive communications, and high visibility crisis management and media relations efforts. I lead our corporate communications practice. I’m not Pollyannish.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Larry Fink, CEO, BlackRock, fired a warning shot in January 2018 about the contribution of corporations to society beyond profit. To prosper long term, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also benefit all their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers and communities in which they operate.

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