ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. Industry analyst relations (AR) can be a foundation for lead generation. And much like media relations, there are nuances involved. Who are analysts? Navigating the pay-to-play landscape.

Wireless 309

Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

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. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. While new AI resources for PR and marketing professionals are constantly being developed, we’ve compiled a list of those that have caught our attention for their usefulness, creativity, ingenuity, or expertise.

Tools 52

Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. Building better media relations means making reporters’ lives easier.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. Creativity is nice.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Pitch media upstream. Riff off the placement.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Business Wire

AUGUST 9, 2017

Business Wire is proud to announce that two of our very own thought leaders have organized creative, and unique, panels that all communicators can benefit from and now’s your chance to vote them in and make them a reality. Now, robots are doing the writing for you. What are these robots looking for in a news story?

Conference 164

Conference Technology Mobile Analytics 164

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals. How do I write it so they follow along without getting bored?

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Media leads are a powerful tool, and the key to earning coverage is learning how to really capture people’s interest. What you need to be successful is a guidebook to improve your media relations efforts. Because more earned media can help build your brand recognition, improve SEO and sell more. They’re only human.

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

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 114

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 114

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. For example, if you want to generate more website traffic, you may be better off authoring and placing articles in targeted outlets rather than trying to get the media to write about you.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

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 97

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2019

Thinking back to that first speech I gave to PR pros on boosting media pitching is crazy, because at the time I had no idea what a fork in the road that would be. If that day finished out the way it started, then there’s no way would I be writing you this post. Maybe you’ve wanted to block out more creative time during your week.

Hotels 128

Hotels Training Viral Pitching 128

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. if I can help it. Michelle Kane, VoiceMatters, LLC.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Start research and writing a byline for my Trustmark client. Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. Fun creative challenge each month!

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

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

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

Usage continues to grow, as 74% media pros have “worked, or experimented with ChatGPT or other generative AI for work,” and some 78% have used AI “to write at least one sentence in a story.” His writing has appeared in Adweek, Forbes, the Dallas Morning News and PRWeek.

Journalism 118

Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 118

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

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Several popular topics covered in their news & views section of their site are advertising, digital, diverse, creative and awards news.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

Public relations practice is shifting from media relations to influencer relations, owned media, community management and social business. Media relations – media relations is declining as an area of public relations practice, although it remains a core activity with half of respondents ranking it as important.

Publicity 111

Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Lots of ghostwriters work with CEOs to write LinkedIn updates. Get creative.

B2B 102

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 102

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). If content creation is the engine for growth, the industry will need to invest in people who can develop world-class creative.”. The Challenge.

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” AI will continue to have a profound impact on creative and marketing fields, including PR. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 188

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 188

PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

If the show’s concept is so popular and repeatable, then why not just write scripted, fictional versions of it? Your PR content may not have the backing of a network like ABC, but it can still benefit from a professional production team during writing stages, behind the camera and when developing a strategy.

Communications 153

Communications Storytelling Film Training 153

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

Text at the click of a button There’s a great deal of excitement about the technology as it seemingly is able to mimic human creativity and generate and edit content incredibly quickly. It generated a plausible definition of public relations from the 600 or more in research literature on the click of a button.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). If content creation is the engine for growth, the industry will need to invest in people who can develop world-class creative.”. The Challenge.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). If content creation is the engine for growth, the industry will need to invest in people who can develop world-class creative.”. The Challenge.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

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. what is unstated is 75% of reporters may see these as a fact of life.

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

The “too creative” pitch. Clever writing and puns have their place, but err on the side of simple, clear language to get your points across. We’re not above a little creative hyperbole to get interest, but tread carefully. Job one in media relations is to scour media lists and keep them up-to-date and accurate.

Pitching 149

Pitching Sports Print Creativity 149

Critical Mention

AUGUST 8, 2018

We recently spoke to Lonny about his perspective on marketing, PR and what he’s learned in his 30-year career since founding Media Relations Agency. Q: What do you think is the biggest mistake or oversight that businesses are making with regard to their media relations strategy? Lonny: Marketing is so stressful now!

Marketing 61

Marketing Creativity Groups Media Relations 61

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. To truly stand out, you need creativity, innovation and originality. First and foremost, learn how to write. Once you know how to write, practice.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This week, I got to speak with Salzman about combining a love for words with a love for impact measurement, a foolproof way to approach strategic communication, and her secrets to media relations success throughout her career. Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines.

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177