Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Vehicle Tech continues to grow In 2024, advanced vehicle technology captured a lot of attention at CES 2024 (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas as the show continued its post-COVID resurgence with 15% greater attendance, 10% more exhibitors and 11% more media attending than in 2023.

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PR Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

I’m delighted that PR Daily published my opinion piece on Yanis Varoufakis, the problems of his leadership and questionable management of his reputation while Minister of Finance for the Government of Greece. To read it, just click on the PR Daily logo below.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The news media will continue to grapple with social, economic and technological changes.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I mostly look for big news, whether for the company involved, the government, or just in general. I began in college with an internship at a newspaper local to my school covering local government as well as random features I came across in the area. One of the biggest questions I ask myself is “What are the implications?”

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. The ethical considerations for public relations and journalism have similarities and differences.

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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.

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Ethical Voices

MARCH 9, 2023

This week there are more than a few public relations ethics issues and some of them are real doozies. From AI tools for media relations to plans to restrict freedom of speech and continued resume bias, the topics are worth a read. Check them out below! One of the topics that always comes up is their use by the military.

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Business Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, corporate social responsibility (CSR), investor relations, the Hispanic market in the U.S., and government and policy communications were the blog topics that resonated most with communications readers.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 4, 2020

For political, economic, and PR reasons, Uber has always been a tough sell to government regulators in London, UK. There have been back-and-forth battles, regulations, pushback, and ongoing arguments about consumer demand and rideshare safety in this major international city.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

Among the services those PR professionals have offered on a pro bono basis have been press materials and media relations for fundraising events, media training, brand messaging, website copywriting, social media support and communications planning. PR Paid Forward makes volunteering simple, social and rewarding.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

See these related interviews: PR Prepared Her for a Role as a Martech CMO; Off Script No. The Changing Face of PR in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima. The post Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No. 31: Nicole Wojno of UserIQ.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 161

PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2018

There are still some beats still covered of course — government, tech, sports are some of the obvious ones — but more and more journalists have become generalists. They just go back to the drawing board and figure out ways to make themselves more useful to the media. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Government agencies. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Tech startups and established firms frequently hire entry-level PR professionals to handle media relations and communications. Nonprofit organisations.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. The Godfather, Part II (1974) – Government Relations. Soon afterward he is caught with a dead prostitute. Lesson learned!

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today, she is the s enior PR manager of global media relations at Amazon. One [law enforcement or government agency or spokesperson may say one thing, but then someone else contradicts that statement. With a career in law enforcement at the U.S. ” Beforehand, Agrait talked with PRsay about crisis management.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. More companies are doubling down on environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. ESG and your agency.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Digital media is booming. Investment and financial performance will drive the economic recovery, but this will need to be balanced with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Combine that with an erosion of faith in government and private institutions, and it can make for a difficult environment. How do we navigate the media landscape when “fake news” accusations are thrown around and the very business of media is under siege?

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., Earned Media : Coverage gained organically through media relations (e.g., sponsored posts).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 14, 2021

There are also circumstances where a pre-prepared quote or comment may be helpful, especially in situations that are anticipated, like the release of government unemployment numbers, or an announcement by a competitor. If your go-to spokesperson is busy and can’t talk right away, consider other executives or experts who might be qualified.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

You can find public relations specialists working in government, nonprofits, as well as small to large companies. The responsibilities can sometimes vary depending upon whom they work for.For the government, the role is usually to let the public know about the different activities of a governmental office, department, or official.

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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.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

In the article, senior audience relations manager Christine Cube ( @cpcube ) shares a few lessons from a recent Society of Professional Journalists panel. It will not just improve your media relations, but also the brand content you offer directly to online audiences. Learn more about data visualization.

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Mindful Marketing

MAY 8, 2022

Free speech is fundamental to democracy: Government of-by-for the people is predicated on individuals speaking their minds, including ideas critical of the government. ” Of course, the nation’s founders couldn’t have foreseen social media and how it would be used both to bolster democracy (e.g.,

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whatever your point of view on outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. Sometimes you get lucky and you land a story with a reporter you haven’t worked with before because it’s timely, relevant, or perfect for that particular media outlet.

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B2B Agency Energy Media Relations 232

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.

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Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

She specializes in outreach strategy for PI/government policy, higher education, healthcare & biotech, arts, charity and non-profit media sectors, and is a product champion for the PR Newswire Election 2016 product suite. Eleanor Cates manages public interest accounts at PR Newswire.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 3, 2021

For example, a client executive could be speaking as an external expert on a topic related to government regulation while avoiding naming their own clients or specific work experience. Maybe they revolve around a sensitive subject, or possibly the company spokesperson is inexperienced.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Combine that with an erosion of faith in government and private institutions, and it can make for a difficult environment. How to navigate the media landscape when “fake news” accusations are thrown around and the very business of media is under siege?

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

GovCast : Produced by Government Fleet magazine, the podcast features its editors talking to industry experts and vendors and takes a look at the issues surrounding government fleets and the solutions that can help solve those challenges. With two to three episodes a month, each runs around 15-to-30 minutes.

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Transportation Automotive Mobile Interviews 87

Prohibition

AUGUST 24, 2023

These plans include strategies for timely and transparent communication, media relations , and stakeholder engagement. Media Relations: These agencies work with the media to ensure accurate and timely coverage of food safety issues, helping businesses maintain control over their narrative.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Interested in the trends and issues that media relations practitioners are facing today? The we encourage you to check out the recently published study “ Managing the Media: Corporate Media Relations Officers and the Evolving Media Landscape.” Interesting right?

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Media Relations Automotive Media Survey 92

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sustainability and ESG Are Still Around – But in Different Ways As we covered in a separate blog earlier this year, the narrative around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainable business practices is different from last year.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2021

Airbnb plan to move spend away from performance marketing and into brand marketing, with a focus on media relations. We can safely say that we have had very long stints with significant government restrictions, meaning our routines have changed. This lesson has prompted a complete rethink of marketing spend at Airbnb.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

Craft rather than technical or management skills account for the most popular skills in public relations at all levels. In junior roles media relations (58%) and social media relations (45%) make up the top three most commonly undertaken tasks after writing. Practitioners don’t identify these as strengths.

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