Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Assist the group and all supervising account members in development and maintenance of media lists. research, duties and projects as required.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The earned media landscape is evolving. To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. And for local media outlets, clearly demonstrate the local impact or importance.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. How do Journalists use Twitter?

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

I had to make this interview. My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. I appreciate interview proposals and prepared written statements regarding trending topics in the trucking space.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

First, because the first draft is usually written like a news report and based on an interview with an internal expert with a big idea. It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. Again, no marketing messages and no FUD – it has to be truly unique insight.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. There’s a difference.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

My goal was to simply share my story and experience on-line through a blog, and to then re-share on social media. While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have worked on. Any pet peeves with PR people? area locals, A Sound of Thunder.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If you already have a list of vetted keywords from your marketing team to work from, skip ahead to step two. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. If you’ve arranged an interview or provided a sample, it’s OK to offer your help, but asking for coverage could backfire.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

But why is podcasting important to PR and marketing professionals? Welcome to The #AskGaryVee show, where I answer your questions about marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Tools, tips and tactics on everything marketing and social media related. Social Media Zoom Factor. 2) Jeff Bullas.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time). If you work in media relations today, you have to be always on as well.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. If your business contains the word “marketing” or “agency” then domains ending in.marketing or.agency could be the best fit for you. I have two blogs—a food blog and a marketing/PR blog. Commit to a Schedule.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 8, 2018

In The CEO’s Guide to Marketing , Lonny Kocina outlines a six-step process called Strategically Aimed Marketing, or SAM 6 ® for short. In these six steps, he speaks to both CEOs and marketers alike. Lonny: Marketing is so stressful now! Q: Your book aims at marketers of all levels, including CEOs.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

When a news outlet publishes or airs your story, you’ve earned that coverage ( earned media ) which lends credibility over advertising (paid media). Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations. Press releases are multipurpose, multifunctional documents.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 25, 2018

The Off Script series is a question an answer style interview published here about once per month. It’s an opportunity to talk to real marketing and PR professionals doing real work. Eleven such interviews were published in 2018 – having missed only in June – and in each one I strive to pull out one little moment to highlight.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. That healthy habit came in handy in the first phase of my career as an investor relations professional for newly public technology companies in Silicon Valley during the 80s and early 90s. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. if I can help it.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR for consulting firms is crucial for distinguishing value and expertise in an increasingly crowded – and commodified – market. That editor will be swamped – too busy to even conduct interviews, in many cases. That’s where contributed content comes in.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself!

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Polaris

APRIL 28, 2015

Yet most of the time, it’s hard to know where to begin—especially if you don’t have a public relations background. News releases are tricky to write … and to edit. The Marketer’s Guide to Editing a Press Release. When you edit any writing, you need to understand its objective. Step #1: What’s the Objective?

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 19, 2021

The worldwide public relations market is expected to register an annual compound growth rate of 10.2% And there is no better way to reach the public than through media relationships. Business owners now realize the numerous benefits of media relations to boost brand awareness. Interact With the Journalists’ Work.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For example, the most recent B2B lead generation report by Chief Marketer listed live events as the second top source of leads. Some examples include: Solicit interviews with independent speakers and panelists.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB? As public relations professionals, we need to focus on the greater good.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

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Norton's Notes

MARCH 21, 2017

This is an interview I did with the guys at Vuelio for their Blogger Spotlight section after I was kindly listed in their top ten PR bloggers for the third year running. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what made you start writing your blog? How do you measure the success of your blog?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To improve writing. Richard Laermer and Kevin Dugan curate every PR person’s nightmare, the Bad Pitch Blog, dedicated to calling out media pitches that are off-target, poorly written or just bad for any number of reasons. Learn what not to write. To increase PR, marketing, and advertising industry knowledge.

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2015

For our latest Masters in Marketing interview, we talked with Wendy Marx, an award-winning public relations and marketing communications executive who helps B2B companies and executives become well-known brands. She blogs on public relations and marketing leadership issues for Fast Company.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. PR, social media, digital and marketing will continue to overlap, and the line between editorial and advertising will also continue to evolve.

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