Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? How do you measure success? It’s important, but not your only channel.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

How do you think your background in journalism will help you in this new role? How did you make the switch from journalism to PR? I ended 45 years in journalism when I retired as editor of the Austin American-Statesman in 2008, so it didn’t feel like a “switch” so much as completing one phase of my life. It’s all storytelling.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

Are we seeing the demise of the traditional newsroom in favor of more automated measures? It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. Brand journalism is the key to a killer digital newsroom.

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Currently, PR professionals are still in love with the concept of “storytelling.” I think of printed content (published, web, social, etc.) I think of printed content (published, web, social, etc.) ” Reports of the death of storytelling are not new. No kidding!

Storytelling 87

Storytelling Measurement Ethics Web 87

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. Research, measurement, optimization and patience are key to success. Quality still rules the day in journalism and PR.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

Early on, I worked at a printing technology company where we had a big poster on the wall that said, “Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one.” Second, almost everything is now measurable. Trying to tie print ads or direct mail directly to sales, for a high-value, long-sales-cycle B2B product, was a nightmare.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Media’s Executive Editor of Content Strategies, recently sat down with AirPR to discuss sponsored content, PR, storytelling and the future of the industry. With decades of experience in journalism, PR and content marketing, Jon is now in charge of content for Inc. What are best practices in PR & content marketing measurement?

Interviews 294

Interviews Strategy Content Marketing Advertising 294