Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? The thing about marketing is that to fill your net you have to fish where the fish are. Be Helpful.

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . That’s a pretty generous measure too. Both have a deserved place in the marketing mix.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape have altered PR and marketing in recent years. RELATED: Take the first step in achieving communications excellence ] This means the credibility of media outlets and other information sources is more important than in the past. PR is more measurable than ever.

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Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

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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. Iterative PR Measurement. Event & Experiential Marketing. Influencer Marketing & Blogger Relations

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The past five years or so have seen drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape that impact PR and marketing. This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it means that the credibility of media and information sources is more important than in the past. PR is more measurable than ever. PR generates influence.

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

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Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More comms teams report to the C-suite Comms pros “are moving into the C-suite with nearly half (47%) now reporting to the CEO directly, a stark contrast from 2020, in which 57% reported communications was part of marketing,” according to a new survey Cision published with PRWeek. Need an extra pair of B2B marketing and PR hands?

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B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But how many of us are effectively measuring it? Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. 5 “W”s to Consider Before Starting PR Measurement. The other half involves measuring to prove ROI,” says Gina Joseph before she reveals the big “W”s. ” 4. Silverman.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. Since PR and marketing are increasingly blurring their functions, sharing goals, data, and messages, the absence of collaboration is a lost opportunity.

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As we close in on the year’s end, I looked back over these marketing and PR statistics in an effort to surface those points that in some way, shape or form, help to summarize 2018 as a year. Statistics about content marketing. The C-Suite views the top marketer as a publicly facing agent of trust. of revenue in marketing.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2017

PR measurement has long been an outcast in marketing dashboards. Over the years, companies have almost created coping mechanisms for accepting weak PR reporting – either not measuring PR at all or relying on basic awareness metrics, like percentage increase of coverage and sentiment. By Seedepth. We hope so!

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Measurement Marketing Journalism Tools 25

Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

However, trying to access various paywalled sources can be a troublesome task since many of the world’s top media companies have monetized their content. Critical Mention’s Licensed Content offering makes it incredibly simple for media pros to track and measure mentions within worldwide news sources and industry trade journals. .

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Radio Sports Journalism Analytics 174

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you work in public relations or marketing—or in the business world generally—you have likely heard about several major developments in the media monitoring marketplace. All-in-one monitoring capability: As marketers know well, we live in a multichannel world. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

If these statements are true, then why does paid and owned media get a lion’s share of the marketing budget? Seventy-five percent of marketers plan to increase PR spend over the next five years, and as trust and the effectiveness of paid media declines, it creates a wonderful opportunity for PR pros. Marketing Data.

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Data How To Storytelling Analytics 144

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

In its funding announcement, the company says it can also “measure ROI from earned media including traffic, form submissions, purchases and other conversions.” In addition, it will soon “enable journalists and influencers to discover sources, manage their stories, and measure reach and sentiment of their published work.”.

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Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Although the trio’s conversation focused on the state of journalism in the District, the obstacles and opportunities they discussed not only apply to most news markets, they also impact their PR counterparts. Build better relationships with today’s journalists by remembering these media insights and PR tips.

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Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

The Stalwart Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

If you’re a professional in the PR or Marketing industry, you’re likely in the planning stages for 2016. Did you know technology reporter Shira Ovide left the Wall Street Journal and is now at Bloomberg Business’ Gadfly? How are you going to be more successful? Are you intending to implement new tools? What about services?

Marketing 60

Marketing Crisis Communications Small Business Measurement 60

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success?

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Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2019

It commands about 90% of the market share. These are earned, much in the same way media relations outreach earns coverage. This falls into the classic purview of public relations. These are earned, much in the same way media relations outreach earns coverage. The marketing and PR space is highly competitive.

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Google Banking Engineering Web 135

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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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

Earned media – publicity garnered through PR outreach, news coverage, organic search or any other unpaid source that produces mentions, shares or reviews – does not come with the same costs as paid advertising. Estimated audience is another effective way to measure the reach of an earned media event.

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Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

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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Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

To maximize the impact of earned coverage, the media relations pro must master the pitch, the interview, and the promotion of the story. The company and its PR partner will amplify the article on all owned media, starting with social channels. For six ways to amplify media outcomes , see this earlier post. PR measures up.

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Content marketing has taken on new life and meaning. Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. Video is now an integral part of marketing for all businesses. What media placements will truly move the needle?

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Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The downturn in media relations is just one of the many challenges faced by PR professionals. Toni Harrison from Etched Communications says, “It is vital for communications professionals to clearly define the value, purpose and potential impact of traditional media coverage upfront.

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Consumer Ethics Measurement Journalism 68

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links (UML). 1) Earned and branded media drive awareness and trust in B2B. Digital marketing spend tallied up at around $629 billion in the US in 2018. Digital marketing spend tallied up at around $629 billion in the US in 2018. Advertising is a distant third.

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Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Beyond PR

JANUARY 4, 2018

The organization type and discipline also impacted this metric: PR agencies are seeing the biggest budget cuts, followed by marketing agencies, in-house teams and communications firms. Speculation runs rampant, but likely part of the cause of the budget crunch is the fact that it’s so difficult to measure results from content marketing.

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Measurement Tools Journalism Content Marketing 75

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. By Susan Sweenie.

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Communications Marketing Internal International 50

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

For the PR industry, like journalism, disclosure is an issue of transparency and authenticity , which are the building blocks for trust. Burrelles has a long history of credibility and trust, and we notify clients when we implement AI-powered tools into our platform.

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Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Critical Mention

APRIL 13, 2020

Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics.

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Media Analytics Healthcare Crisis 111