Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? So what does Media Mix Modeling mean for your organization?

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At the time, Equilar was using the Cision media monitoring platform, which was addressing some of their needs but did not meet the standard they required to refine their PR strategy. They turned to the Onclusive Pro tool which produced the results they needed at a more effective cost.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? So what does Media Mix Modeling mean for your organization?

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – or at least, it should be. Seeing around the corner is helpful in developing the big ideas that drive positioning and earned media coverage.

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Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors. What is the purpose of the communications team, then?

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Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. What’s the secret to success? Generating brand awareness.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2020

Corporate reputation, and how external and internal stakeholders perceive companies and their leadership, are significantly influenced by media coverage. The post 2020 media training—10 tips for developing effective spokespersons appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Media Training Training Media Print 120

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Many assumed that Elon Musk, a celebrity CEO with 43M Twitter followers, no longer wanted to suffer a sometimes unkind media; and thinks he can frame the Tesla narrative on this own. The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. Obvious questions include: Will others follow suit?

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Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

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. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Try our services. Advertising is a distant third.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

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Analytics Engineering System Software 347

PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. Public relations professionals should make sure their teams and clients are prepared to face tough questions during a crisis.

Journalism 188

Journalism Real Estate Survey Report 188

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Axia PR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Forbes caters to business management professionals and those aspiring to a position of corporate leadership. Forbes magazine is one of the most trusted sources for businesspeople and executives and is known for its lists of the world’s richest individuals.

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Pitching Leadership Media Corporate 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? And even in the business, many reduce the broader public relations function to one outcome – positive publicity, often known as earned media. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Suffice to say, those editors know what’s best for their news site, but if we put the relationship between PR and media aside, I don’t think who puts pen to paper is the precise issue here. See these related posts: Marketing Strategy: The Looming Knowledge Crisis. Thought leadership it requires continuous thought and leadership.

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Leadership B2B Pitching Technology 60

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. You notice social media specialist and social media manager listed–but not social jobs above that. Focus on digital marketing.

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Social Media Media Corporate Survey 109

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. But, the truth is, young minds are kicking ass!

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The chair of the Global Alliance introduces the Madrid Momentum ( Learning to Lead ) and details four Ps that constitute the cornerstones of PR leadership. At last, public relations comes out from under the shadow of marketing and media relations—and it is not just me who is saying it. By Anne Gregory, PhD, FCIPR.

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Leadership Publicity Government Journalism 111

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. As social media has empowered popular movements, large corporations have learned to react with increasing agility in their communications — and in their internal decision-making.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? We can pitch with social media, but actual editorial coverage is not necessarily predictable, not is the tone or content angle.”.

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations.

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 130

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This has certainly helped us stay funded and keep the right conversations going across our entire organization.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Aligning objectives with the customer journey. It’s also essential to have PR and marketing operations integrated when crises arise.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. Other ways to measure brand recognition is through share of voice in media or on social media.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

It also provides information on key economic indicators, government initiatives, and advice for foreign companies looking to navigate Finland’s media environment. This applies to the media also. The largest media houses are Sanoma, Alma Media, YLE (State owned), Keskisuomalainen, Kaleva and TS-Yhtymä.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Today’s corporate communicator has a legion of responsibilities. Everything from executive communications to media relations to employee communications falls under its umbrella. Corporate communicators must be good writers. One of a corporate communicator’s most important partners is the chief executive.

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Employee Conference 60

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. asks Argenti, who authored “ Corporate Responsibility ” (SAGE Publications, 2015).

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Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

Thinking through ramifications in the heat of the moment is a pitfall sure to make things worse, and perhaps is also a contributing factor when leadership trips on words. Yet there’s a sizable population in corporate communications that admit to lacking a plan. Photo credit: Flickr, Chris Connelly, Skyscraper ( CC BY 2.0 ).

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Study Leadership Crisis Crisis Communications 60

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s hot – and what’s not in social media right now? On February 22, 2022, American Marketing Association [AMA] Chicago will present a program on 2022 social media trends at Morningstar. Social Media Trends for 2022 Expert Panel. Social Media Trends in Startups: Danielle Mullen Owner, Semicolon Bookstore.

Social Media 52

Social Media Trends B2C Media 52

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Public relations has come a long way in the last 10 years on so many fronts, presenting both new challenges and opportunities. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. As marketers, leaders and media consumers, we need to shift our views of traditional news outlets to incorporate more niche, targeted outlets.

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167