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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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.

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Media Relations Report Industry SEO 103

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

PR and content marketing are rapidly evolving with new access to data and insights, new methods of measurement and more channels to reach your audience than ever. If you’re in search of PR and marketing conferences to attend in 2019, AirPR has pulled together a definitive list of the best and the brightest. Hashtag: #CMWorld.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. Looking to validate and amplify their communication successes, CMOs – or chief marketing officers – need to be aware of effective strategies that truly reshape the broader landscape of organizational impact.

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Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 59

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

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Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

The question we asked was as follows: “What is one thing you wish you could get senior leaders or senior management to understand about communications that you don’t think they understand today?”. It’s not just about content, or search, or conferences, or advertising, or a webinar. How many can you identify with?

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Corporate Communications Survey Employee 79

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do.

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

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. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution. Corporate Communications. Media Training.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In the UK others speculate that businesses will “trade down” to PR by cutting more expensive marketing programs. Businesses anxious about the economy may opt to “pause” their PR program, to use my least favorite euphemism. What the data shows about marketing in a recession. Where does PR fit in?

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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B2B Study Blogging Marketing 157

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. It was enough budget for one full-time resource for about six months. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. And marketing lives and dies on momentum. It’s bigger than that.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations. Shonali Burke , Chief Marketing Officer, Arena Stage. About one-third (34%) indicated their organization has hiring plans. Comms budgets are up.

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 139

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Students and professionals will come together to discuss strategies, tactics, and best practices for a variety of situations, including initial client meetings, success measurement, motivation, integrated marketing, presentations, and nonprofit communication. Others consider blasting news releases good media relations.

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Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? It may seem like a silly question; after all, “publicity” is what people think of when they think about PR. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. Positive press drives SEO.

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SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. The media relations struggle. Making an effort to measure is half the battle. Credibility of sponsored content.

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Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 122

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. Journalists were quite vocal about criticizing the company for selling their emails.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 179

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

That’s about on track with the publishing tempo over the last few years. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. 1) What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? And now on with the top posts….

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Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 81

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Eight years ago I oversaw the worldwide media launch of a Glasgow SME. Social media existed back then, as did blogs. But if you were going to get word out about a “new XXX which could revolutionise…” it was papers, TV and radio, every time. She realised the power of media. Do PRs Need to Know About SEO?

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SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Tae Hea Nahm of Storm Ventures, an early investor in Marketo, shared, “I see significant parallels between how companies like Marketo and others took marketing to a new level based on data and analytics and what AirPR is doing for PR and the communication function.”.

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Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

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B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we talk about on this week’s episode of PRGNPresents , organizations would hardly question the necessity of having an accounting or legal function when it comes to achieving strategic objectives. Research shows that 44% of decision-makers become less receptive to sales calls and traditional marketing during economic downturns.

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Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

We often say that public relations is more of an art than a science, and it’s true. Although what we do is more data-driven and more measurable than ever, like any good professional service, it also relies on intangibles like creativity, experience, and judgment. When it comes to media relations, timing is key.

Energy 168

Energy Measurement Media Relations Local 168

The Hoyt Organization

MAY 20, 2024

It is common knowledge that PR is a huge factor in corporations and enterprises. Public relations experts can advise you on how best to market your services, deal with the public, and handle challenges. Read on to learn more about the role of public relations for doctors. What are your goals?

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Healthcare Publicity Reputation Nonprofit 78

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A short while back I wrote about the new retargeting capability Cision is delivering to PR based on who is reading your coverage. They provided me with a presentation outlining the product, a web demonstration, and answered my questions about it. How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact?

Publicity 93

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Several posts on PR technology made the top 10 posts on Sword and the Script as measured by reader clicks. That’s about 24 more than were published in 2019. That’s a difficult goal and as the numbers suggest, I succeeded in getting two out about 50% of the time. 45-plus Places to Find Communications and Public Relations Jobs.

SEO 104

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. No measure of success. And it shouldn’t always be about your brand. It’s underfunded .

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

How do you measure PR results? Ned Lundquist has published an email newsletter called Ned’s Job-of-the-Week (JOTW) for about 20 years. Each week he lists upwards of 60 jobs from across the communications profession – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and more. Your input is needed!

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Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 86

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But how many of us are effectively measuring it? Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. 5 “W”s to Consider Before Starting PR Measurement. The other half involves measuring to prove ROI,” says Gina Joseph before she reveals the big “W”s. ” 4. Silverman.

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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. Communication is a strategic general management function and such an important tool.

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Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Earlier in my media relations career, I thought clever subject lines were key.

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Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 94