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

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 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. You may also need to invest in new technology tools such as Onclusive that offer comprehensive media monitoring, power media relations workflows, provide PR measurement and reporting, and automate other tasks and responsibilities.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 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. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Study 123

Case Study Study Company B2B 123

PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Assisting the media is also a great way to help yourself when you’re trying to promote your personal or business brand. In the last PR Insider, I shared with you some of the results from the 12th annual Global State of the Media report compiled by Cision , a PR software and services provider. After all, who knows?

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Newspapers Software 78

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The opportunity is another potential source for earning coverage – even as traditional media relations gets harder. Many of the media monitoring tools are the market offer podcast monitoring through a third-party partnership with the company. The growth presents both an opportunity and a challenge for PR.

Instagram 138

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 138

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. click any image for higher resolution).

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. 2017 PR Takeaways.

YouTube 136

YouTube Training Video Survey 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

But whatever your point of view on the merits of outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. Prepare before you pitch. That takes planning, lead time, and negotiation on the part of an experienced PR or media relations expert, which leads to the next point.

Trade Shows 120

Trade Shows Agency Media Relations Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 They have previously offered re-targeting based on earned media audiences, which is rather novel. In 2021, the company says it added 65 new employees bringing its total to 150.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7% While many mistake PR with just “media relations” or worse with “press release” the fact is the function does overlap with many other activities in business. The lines are burry which makes the size of the PR market, and subsequently the size of the PR software market, hard to define.

Software 100

Software Study Pitching Analysis 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

Humans and machines working together; what the future might hold As these AI tools rapidly evolve, there is already rumbling in the marketing and communications industries about machines replacing employees as companies look to cut costs. Imagine your grandpa trying to download software on his new iPhone, and you get the picture.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

1) I’ve modified the list to only cover those software providers that are in my assessment primarily or heavily focused on PR and communications. All-in-one PR software incumbents. The all-in-one category are those vendors that offer a contact database, email distribution and media monitoring, analytics and reporting.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

A subsidiary of the private equity firm GTCR subsidiary, called Blue Canyon , makes a public offer of 775 million in Swedish Krona (SEK) to for a majority stake in Cision, a provider of PR software and services such as, media monitoring, media list building, distribution and analysis. Now imagine that world, but in software.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel releases AI-based “media war room”; Muck Rack has AI recommending reporters to PR; PRophet partners to bring influencer marketing and media alerts; Did you know Gartner has a Market Guide for Employee Communications? Generative AI may get all the attention these days, but it’s not the only “kind” of AI.

Employee 135

Employee Software Survey Tools 135

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Muck Rack is a PR technology platform that helps PR find relevant media contacts, facilitates PR pitching and provides media monitoring The big players in PR technology have largely achieved their growth through mergers and acquisitions ( example ). Or add them to a media list and start pitching.

Pitching 86

Pitching Media System Tools 86

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Building analytics to optimize those efforts will become as important as it is for earned media.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Podcasts are a good option for PR pros seeking to earn media coverage. Even as traditional media relations have become harder, podcasts are alternative outlets that have reach and credibility – often in niches. Here’s the thing: it can be hard to obtain information to pitch podcasts. About one in five (21%) of all U.S.

Media 93

Media Pitching Print Data 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. You’re kidding yourself if you think a motivated buyer doesn’t know what they are going to pay for your software. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7%

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Compared to digital marketing and advertising, which has only become more automated over time, our methods — particularly the generation of earned media — are exquisitely inefficient. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Use new tools.

Television 120

Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. That’s true in any market – and public relations (PR) is notwithstanding. They employ 20 employees.

Software 138

Software Pitching System Analytics 138

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2019

1) Agility reimagines media monitoring. Agility PR Solutions launched “their reimagined media monitoring software” this month. 3) Prezly simplifies 1:1 pitching in its platform. Prezly published a blog post about new features to enable 1:1 pitching: “You no longer have to leave your Contacts List to send a pitch.

Pitching 61

Pitching Analysis Report Video 61

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Each time an employee gets replaced, knowledge is lost. Employees are frustrated with aspects of their work. Predominantly left-brained industries, like software development and internet startups, further popularized the methods of Toyota. An example media relations workflow is set out below. Some of the signals?

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

1) Security risk and ransomware visits PR software vendors. Clearly, it has a lot of broadcast media to monitor, given the Democratic caucuses in Iowa and campaigning in other early-voting states happening this week. TVEyes wasn’t the only PR software company to feel the pinch of cybersecurity risks recently. Sign up here.

Software 102

Software Analysis Data Tools 102

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

More and more prospects are seeking counsel of friends and peers in making buying decisions for software and other products. Jennifer Tomlinson | Qorus Software. Every employee needs media training. As a result, employees at different levels, automatically and without any pretension, became spokespeople.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

PRSay

MAY 18, 2016

According to Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report, 42 percent of reporters said communication professionals could improve their media relations by providing “information and expert sources.”. The possibilities are endless with data, and they can be sliced and diced any way.

Data 106

Data Meeting Measurement Guidelines 106