Crisis, Crisis Communications, Media Relations and Sports

Trends and Best Practices for Media Relations

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In the PR strategies toolbox, the practice of media relations gives PR practitioners an opportunity to distinguish themselves while also giving their organizations an edge over the competition. As earned media, stories placed through media relations efforts are cost-effective. Communicate clearly.

Media Relations

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers

Crisis Comms, AI and Ethics: January Roundup

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

Ethics

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines

Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. I saw that the media could be a lot more exciting than typing on a laptop,” he says. It’s such an insecure lifestyle, especially working in sports.

Meeting

Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications

EKA: How Media Monitoring Aligns with Strategic Communications

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” Having access to real-time media monitoring allows EKA to provide clients with instant news. ” What are Your Favorite PR Trends?

Communications

Communications Crisis Communications Media Crisis

Essential Guide To Effective Communication Measurement For CMOs

Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Yet there’s no question that communication is a pivotal factor for the success of any organisation and a cornerstone of operations in times of crisis. Communication and marketing are not just support functions. Effective communication measurement should be all about using tools that make sense and feel relevant.

Measurement

Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis

Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fewer than 24 hours later, the Twitter brouhaha would expand into a sprawling crisis for the NBA’s relationship with China and its reputation at home. As Sports Illustrated reported, the NBA had signed a five-year deal with Tencent in June worth at least $500 million. Basketball fans protested at preseason games. and U.K.

Corporate

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government

Summer Travel: How PR & Comms Are Helping Drive Demand

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. This can include articles, how to start travel blog posts, videos, and social media campaigns.

Travel

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels

Jelly Marketing: Why Marketing Agencies Should Track Media Coverage

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

We’ll let Jelly Marketing answer this one for us: “ You never want your clients seeing media coverage before you – so the ability to monitor in real-time allows our team to be proactive, consistently providing real-time updates to clients on campaign progress and ensuring we’re ahead of the game.

Agency

Agency Marketing Media SEO

Importance of a PR Degree and How to Use a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

These include strategic planning and communication, new and social media, organizational planning, broadcasting, as well as media relations and writing. The elective courses allow students to focus on particular areas of public relations.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Publicity How To Small Business

PR Rock Stars: Best Buy’s Bianca Jones

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., We’re also a fairly small team (about 12 on the external communications side), so we have exposure to a lot of different experiences – including crises. OK, I lied–last question: You seem to be somewhat of a sports fan.

Sports

Sports Retail Local Report

4 PR Lessons From the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis.

Conference

Conference Training Small Business Leadership

Orlando or Bust! Last Chance to Register for Solo PR Event at Discounted Rates

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2015

21st Century Media Relations: From “Buzz” to “Cha-Ching” – Shonali Burke, President and CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc. Crisis Communications: Through the Digital Noise – Melissa Agnes, President and Co-Founder of Agnes + Day.

Hotels

Hotels Conference Analytics Sports

Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. If you work in issues and crisis it can be especially acute.

Government

Government Education Print Ethics

Event Sustainability — The Triple Bottom Line

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Danielle Dickinson – The Castle Group. For the original blog, please visit here.

Government

Government Measurement Groups Corporate

The Value Of A Global PR Network

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Gábor Jelinek, Executive Director. For the original blog, please visit here. Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business.

Agency

Agency Internal International Meeting

Five Steps to Manage Client-Agency Relationships

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort!

Agency

Agency Technology Meeting Software

Mom’s Wisdom Makes Good PR Advice

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post.

Corporate

Corporate Training Reputation Media Training

Rihanna Uses Competitor’s Public Relations Trouble to Enhance Her Brand

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2019

In the weeks leading up to the recent edition of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show , the program and the brand came under fire from critics and social activists that feel the brand is out of touch with the younger consumer market.

Brand

Brand Branding Publicity Fashion

Crafting a Robust Communications Strategy to Propel 2024 Company Growth

Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

That relationship will also greatly help if your company finds itself in a crisis communication situation in the future. Monitor and Measure: Regularly assess the performanc e of your communications strategy against your defined objectives. Use analytics to track engagement, reach, and conversion.

Strategy

Strategy Company Communications Construction