Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing. Absolutely!

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

Connecting with journalists via social media should be a no-brainer for any PR pro. According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. journalists say they would be unable to carry out their work without social media.

Journalism 120

Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. Here are several questions a PR professional should never ask a reporter. . Here are several questions a PR professional should never ask a reporter. .

Report 310

Report Interviews Pitching Course 310

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

Cision

AUGUST 31, 2016

Journalism and PR have changed over the past several years. The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. In fact, most journalists said they feel they are more engaged with their audiences because of social media. Engage in 1-on-1 Dialogue. Or just ask.

Journalism 206

Journalism Trends Social Media Pitching 206

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

A survey by Muck Rack found 78% of journalists say Twitter is the most valuable network; 7 in 10 journalists still use Twitter to find sources Too many organizations treat PR and social media as separate things. Yet year after year and study after study show reporters and journalists are active and engaged on Twitter.

Twitter 131

Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 131

Landis PR

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report , which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. It’s clear Twitter remains a vital platform for engaging with media.

Journalism 52

Journalism Newspapers YouTube LinkedIn 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 112

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 112

Prakkypedia

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In a recent PR Daily post , Mike Schneider wrote of the ‘4 ways journalism changes are affecting PR’. The Australian Senate Select Committee on the Future of Public Interest Journalism released its findings in February 2018. PR pros (and the general public) have increased access to journalists through social media.

Journalism 69

Journalism Reddit Newspapers Government 69

Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. Measure What Matters.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Measurement 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report.

Study 141

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Cision

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

You see it in blog posts and on social media — journalists frustrated with generic, relevant pages and irrelevant material. With the advent of digital journalism, it is journalists who find their objectivity scrutinized more often than before. These super users often access social platforms for more than eight hours per day.

Journalism 258

Journalism Social Media Study Comparison 258

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Report, bio & video.

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. So, I wrote a diplomatic message to the reporter asking what happened. That reporter never responded. The Sorry State of Media Relations. The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 75

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.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

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. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. Blogs were raging.

Blogging 117

Blogging Software B2B Survey 117

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. 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.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. Over the next decade, Todd predicted, his profession will slowly move beyond the public scorn and skepticism toward the news media that has grown amid the country’s current political divide. Opportunities for independent journalism.

Nonprofit 172

Nonprofit Local Journalism Newspapers 172

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

There’s no doubt that social media is shaking up the way journalists approach their work. According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 67 percent of journalists spend up to two hours on their social media accounts each day, up from 38 percent just three years ago. Start by following these tips: 1.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly. adults get their daily news : social media.

Strategy 96

Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

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. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The media is constantly evolving, and if you don’t stay up to date on the latest best practices, you will miss out on opportunities for your brand. So how can you keep up and get your brand on reporters’ radar? Here are three major findings from the report: Want more findings on the state of the media?

Report 120

Report Media Television Pitching 120

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Rather than view it as a social media delivery device, perhaps see Twitter as an online complaint box. Are they moving to other platforms like Tribel , Mastodon or Hive Social ? Pay attention to top users and keep them engaged on these social media platforms. Reevaluating Twitter. Paid internships are essential.

Trends 126

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 126

PRSay

AUGUST 15, 2018

Many are expected to post to multiple platforms, and then promote their work on social media. Absent any additional insight into your target media’s workflow, it’s still a decent time slot, if you have to guess. One reporter might check email religiously at 8 a.m. One reporter might check email religiously at 8 a.m.

Pitching 205

Pitching Radio Course Journalism 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Data Journalism.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ). Try our services.

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Yet the business of public relations is thriving. According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. And on social platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

They’ve been a staple of the business for decades because they serve a distinct purpose: to inform the media of news. Have reporters stopped asking to see the full release when you contact them about news – a partnership, company milestone, new product or a big hire? The comprehensive reports can be helpful.

SEO 279

SEO Print Financial Product Launch 279