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. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. How do Journalists use Twitter?

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

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. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We’re still employing the “inverted pyramid” of the printing press to compose them, we’re still using them as corporate equivalent of vanity plates for our websites, and we’re still sending them to journalists’ inboxes with a deep, self-serving hope they will magically turn into detailed coverage of our companies.

Writing 100

Writing How To Print Corporate 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

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. In addition, I publish a monthly newsletter ( sample ) that curates must-read articles from across marketing and PR. hours to write. And now on with the top posts….

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

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.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

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

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Of the 155 respondents, more than 120 took the time to write in answers this post is designed to share some of them that stood out. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing. Buyers are looking for great marketing when they’re deciding what they need to meet their needs.”.

Corporate 77

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 77

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. The pitch was about a study they had done.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself! I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! So much of effective social media marketing is based on instincts.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

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. I was a solo corporate comm. Do you ever regret it?

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 198

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

After 40+ years in the public relations industry, Pennie Rorex, chief marketing consultant at Rorex Marketing Solutions , is preparing to close the book on this chapter of her life. Her work on healthcare legislation led to a PR and marketing career in the hospital industry. They agreed, and PR consulting was born.

Meeting 88

Meeting Healthcare Nonprofit Corporate 88

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

You often hear public relations specialists referred to as press secretary, public affairs officer, or information officer. It often encompasses writing stories about clients who have benefitted from the organization’s services and putting together the nonprofit’s newsletter. Another area that they tend to focus on is media relations.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Who is Jelly Marketing? Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. We spoke to three of their team members about the firm’s core values, how they use media monitoring, trends in PR and more! “ How does Jelly Marketing use the Critical Mention platform?

Agency 79

Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Though public relations and marketing have many differences, they both are heavily reliant on expressing effective brand communication. Builds a Strong Brand Presence. Elevate your Pitch Game.

Marketing 89

Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

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.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. That healthy habit came in handy in the first phase of my career as an investor relations professional for newly public technology companies in Silicon Valley during the 80s and early 90s. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. if I can help it.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Audience: You’re not writing a content press release for journalists.

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Revenue generation tactics needed adjusting and marketing strategies have been shifted to improve messaging to their audiences in a time when digital communications and influencer marketing are more important than ever before. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. There’s a difference.

Journalism 115

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

Barokas

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Content has become synonymous with marketing. Gone are the days when marketers could push content to the back-burner, focusing on it only when they had a little extra time. To remain competitive today, marketers must oversee and create content that compels readers while mapping back to strategy, messaging and brand voice.

How To 60

How To Marketing Resources Journalism 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 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.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

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.

Healthcare 81

Healthcare Publicity Reputation Nonprofit 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Plenty of companies are opting to use social media to share company news instead of the classic release. Quality writing rises to the top. Yet a press release can still offer benefits. Here’s why.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations defined? What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

She is also the owner of Thought Bubble Communications and works with clients to develop and execute successful public relations and marketing campaigns. I always loved to write. I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat.

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. While I’ve primarily done B2B tech work over my 20-year career – and strive to be diligent in becoming knowledgeable about a market and products – it’s not quite the same as being an end-user or SME.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. Finn Partners. FinnPartners. Work hard play nice.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands. Now it’s all regulated.

Ethics 52

Ethics Product Launch Corporate Consumer 52

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The government’s plans include renewing the labor market in a way that has created major friction between the Government and labor unions. million users Facebook : 3.59

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

Not just that, they’re also highlighting hospitals, corporations and small businesses that are making an impact in our society. Get a closer look at the most robust media monitoring and intelligence platform in the industry by scheduling a free, custom demo. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113