Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. One way to do that is to use smart technology to help you out. Earning their attention. The post Building a perfect pitch?

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

5W PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

By: Kelsea, Social Media Director. Social media has grown from a simple place to connect friends and family to a marketplace for brands of all sizes. To ensure your company is abiding by the FTC regulations, social media professionals should familiarize themselves with the guidelines pertaining to social media use.

Social Media 92

Social Media Guidelines Media Handbook 92

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Because these external award announcements have an effect on employees! Does this mean you should fire off a dozen press releases?

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

You may have seen recent social media posts by journalists, bemoaning the increasing number of “PR people” who contact them daily. Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics just released data showing that there are six “public relations specialists” for every one reporter. This is a guest post written by Jessica M.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Communications How To Media 50

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

With this in mind, what are the go-to questions aspiring public relations employees should ask in an interview? . Future employees should be able to list several things they love about their company to make it appealing. Are you a strong writer, social media whiz or maybe have a special touch when it comes to media relations?

Interviews 296

Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

New research from PR and social media agency Uproar PR finds that employees are recommending enterprise tech solutions to their employers—and they’re learning about those solutions from the media. The post Employees and earned media driving tech solutions in the workplace appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Employee 66

Employee Enterprise Media Survey 66

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Reddit data.

Reddit 174

Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

There are seven different types of public relations businesses must be aware of and can employ: Media relations As a type of public relations, media relations focus on forming relationships with various media outlets, broadcasters, journalists, and bloggers.

Public Affairs 62

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Building better media relations means making reporters’ lives easier. For example, a tech company focused on connected TV can offer thoughts about what the company did to keep their employees engaged during the pandemic. Interact on social media.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

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

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The role of a PR agency in this alignment, and in building an organization’s reputation among customers, employees, and stakeholders, is central. For example, a campaign might be evaluated based on a set number of brand mentions; social media engagement; positive sentiment analysis; or sheer reach. . Be Responsive.

Agency 310

Agency Measurement Meeting Reputation 310

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors. Other stakeholder relations (investors, analysts, policy makers, society, etc.) What is the value of communications in an organization?

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This has been driven by the constant churn of social media, with every new story or cause resulting in a demand for a corporate position. Before having leaders comment on social media or to the press, executive communications professionals should think about your core customers. What Will Our Customers Think?

Communications 105

Communications How To Employee Corporate 105

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

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. It led to a lot of comments and chatter on social media, and teeth gnashing about the state and future of media and PR. Those with known brands and large social media followings can directly reach large audiences.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

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. Respondents identified the top comms challenges as 1) cutting through the noise (35%); 2) too many priorities (31%); and 3) lack of employee experience (25%).

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Melissa Strle Dive into the dynamic world of Public Relations with this essential PR glossary. Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Key metrics include: Reach : The number of people exposed to a piece of media.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The top metrics for marketing communications leaders: 46% lead generation; 45% web traffic; 45% social media engagement; 35% conversion rate; 33% sales; 30% brand share of voice; 24% followers/social media; 18% ad impressions/ reach; and 11% SEO rankings. The breakdown for the top metrics for each segment follows below.

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For years, I’ve been discussing the changing roles of PR professionals as a result of social media. Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Q: What made you pursue your research study on “Roles in Social Media?”

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 6. Most reporters are on Twitter If you work in PR and have responsibility for media relations , then you have in a sense, a professional obligation to be on Twitter.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

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 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Not only is it great for SEO, but it helps with potential investors, employees and clients that see we are active in the news ourselves. Your favorite social media site is… Twitter for research and LinkedIn for building connections. The post Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No.

Media Relations 68

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 68

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. PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

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. Social Media & Community Management. Relationship building takes time. Corporate Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

When asked about specific functions, respondents overwhelmingly said employee communications (93%) grew in importance compared to pre-pandemic times. The media relations struggle. 60% of respondents say media relations is harder or much harder compared to last year, while about one-third (35%) say it’s about the same.

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These people range from customers, investors, journalists, and employees to business partners. And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. PR can boost a video campaign more discoverable through press releases, articles, blog posts, and social media content.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Public relations is locked into content and workflow that is more than 100 years old. A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%).

Engineering 98

Engineering Television Travel Financial 98

Axia PR

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s time to put the public back into public relations. Public relations is much more than media relations. It’s also social and web media. Take it one step further and find ways to uniquely include the media, community, etc. We aren’t talking about your third anniversary or 27th anniversary.

Company 111

Company Nonprofit How To Employee 111

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Compounded by a 24/7 news cycle dominated by social media platforms (where nuance simply doesn’t exist and the demand to take a stand is instantaneous), political and social issues have grown even more front-and-center when it comes to executive communications.

Trends 116

Trends Communications Conference Leadership 116

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The goal of PR is to create a positive image of your company and its leaders through a combination of news coverage and social media outreach. There are five key components to public relations that should all work together to build and improve your company’s reputation. Media Relations. Earned Media.

Crisis Communications 105

Crisis Communications Product Launch Crisis Reputation 105

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Other interesting statistics: Social media is material. 54% of respondents say social media has “a material impact on investment decisions” and investors (66%) are more likely to say this is true than comms people (49%); Effective social channels. 70% said “improving employee retention and engagement.”.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Communications embraces all of the company’s stakeholders — customers, employees, the media and the public at large.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news. Your brand story should have a beginning, middle and end like any good tale.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media platforms, for example, can provide tremendous insight into the attitudes of target audiences. Soliciting customer review videos on social media enables decision-makers to assess the customer’s experience and define creative, targeted solutions for improving the product.

Strategy 95

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 95