Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

When the worlds of PR and media are discussed, it’s impossible to avoid parallels. The challenges both industries face and the changes required are often similar if not the same. Don’t make the mistake, though, of viewing PR and media simply as two lines running parallel with one another.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

If you want to connect with your audience and stand out from competitors, you need to focus on your brand’s story, says Neil McAllister, media and content director at Blanc & Otus. In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the medium for storytelling and trying to take the most advantage of the tools at my disposal. I started by writing for the Arts & Life section of my college newspaper at The University of Akron roughly 12 years ago.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. He builds relationships with media and university student and academics.

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Mora Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Perhaps no other industry benefits more from public relations than the beauty industry. The media covers a myriad beauty-oriented stories, from the latest in makeup, hair care and skin care, to human interest pieces, to inspirational first-person stories. Effective PR is effective storytelling.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 20, 2017

Unlike advertising agencies, PR agencies promote companies or individuals via earned media (i.e., editorial coverage on newspapers, magazines, TV programmes), as compared to paid media (i.e., Like our peers in the advertising industry, we share that same goal of making our clients appear successful, exciting and relevant.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Securing coverage in top-tier publications is Definitely Not Easy — be it national newspapers, industry-leading trade magazines, technology and lifestyle “super-brands.” It takes understanding of how to craft a story, to whom, when, and with what. It takes them knowing you.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 30, 2023

Barnum (1810–1891) was a savvy publicity showman, one who impacted particular aspects of public relations and advertising, primarily event planning, event promotion and true publicity/media coverage. This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. 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.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Thomas Reese.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Look at newspaper “stories” today? I believe it.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. Look at newspaper “stories” today? I believe it.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

PwC estimates live events, conferences and tradeshows have shrunk 64% as an industry. Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ).

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve noticed a distinct trend: more former media folks making the transition to the PR/social side. Newspapers are cutting staff. In many ways, the media isn’t the best place to work right now. Vineeta Sawkar, senior media relations manager, University of St.

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. We ran a base newspaper. Then there’s the specific technical skills of media relations and internal communications. And the challenge for any big company, or any industry, is that it’s not a single step process.

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

While some still struggle with multimedia, there are people who would rather just write or take photos, there’s no question that journalism will become an even more visual industry in the future, especially when print eventually disappears, he says. Many of those images show up in magazines, newspapers and blogs, she says.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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