Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

True thought leadership is hard to achieve, not because it’s hard, but because some in B2B just can’t get out of their own way. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. The results were clear and measurable. drove ~50% media coverage (and a boatload of backlinks).

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Using an objective-setting and measurement framework such as the one described above helps communicators to: Create standards and consistent ways to measure success over time.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue. Do we have access to your senior leadership?

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. How Do You Measure Media Coverage? How Do You Measure Media Coverage?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

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. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

For a non-profit, goals could range from increasing donations or volunteers to getting more media coverage for a particular cause. When setting goals, make sure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Additionally, respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries and requests for interviews.

Strategy 80

Strategy Nonprofit Social Media Leadership 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We help build and manage reputations. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

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SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The chair of the Global Alliance introduces the Madrid Momentum ( Learning to Lead ) and details four Ps that constitute the cornerstones of PR leadership. At last, public relations comes out from under the shadow of marketing and media relations—and it is not just me who is saying it. By Anne Gregory, PhD, FCIPR.

Leadership 111

Leadership Publicity Government Journalism 111

Victorious PR

JUNE 15, 2023

PR plays a pivotal role in building and reinforcing trust by proactively communicating a project’s compliance measures, security protocols, and commitment to regulatory frameworks. Engaging with the media through a well-defined PR strategy allows crypto projects to control their narrative and ensure accurate reporting.

Community 52

Community Education Leadership Guidelines 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. No measure of success. There’s no buy-in at the top .

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

Thought leadership Establishing a brand as a thought leader and industry expert can elevate a wellness communications strategy. Share valuable insights, trends, and expert advice through blog posts, articles, and social media content. Maintain regular communication with media contacts, sharing relevant news and updates about the brand.

Corporate 78

Corporate Industry Communications Ethics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Inadequate PR outcomes measurement. Some marketing teams have their own ideas for what will make news.

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Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Keep it ethical.

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. How Does Your Organization’s Reputation Stack Up?

Strategy 62

Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

“Public relations is defined as the practice of intentionally managing the spread of information between an individual or organization and the public. The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

This makes no sense as it impossible for a senior PR practitioner to be truly ‘strategic’ if they don’t understand the role that measurement, evaluation and data analysis plays in shaping strategy. Alarming when you remember that Richard Edelman refers to Google as “the world’s biggest reputation management engine.”

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. These strategies help brands connect with their audience, stand out in their industry, and create a positive reputation.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers. Where does public relations , with its roots in media relations and events, fit into the customer acquisition picture? Myth: PR only works when you have news.

B2C 120

B2C Product Launch SEO Storytelling 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs. PR measurement and Hispanic consumer sentiment models have evolved and can be layered to quantify sales impact.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

Bungled staff reductions leave long memories that can undermine a company’s reputation and its ability to retain customers and recruit employees. Staffing decisions that appear cruel, arbitrary or driven solely by short-term profit can violate regulatory measures such as the WARN Act.

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Employee Real Estate Video Internal 86

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

It’s understandable why journalists think they can do ‘public relations’ as their main experience of it is being on the receiving end of media relations. They don’t understand it’s only part of what public relations actually is. It’s far more than just media relations.

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Crisis 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

In each instance they use integrated communications to reach their audiences and are measured, evaluated and developed to secure the best possible outcomes. It's a move that was intended to build relationships with local media but has led to a shortfall in skills. 8 Patient data discourse Data privacy is a tricky subject.

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 19, 2015

It’s thought-provoking, exhilarating and infuriating in equal measure. That said there is much to take about public relations from the book, not least Robert’s definitions of the five major threats facing public relations: data and insights; outcomes, not outputs; networks, not hierarchies; scale; talent.

Publicity 60

Publicity Reputation Corporate Leadership 60

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Crisis management is the reaction to an unexpected event that could have long lasting consequences on the organisation’s finances or reputation. Crisis management is an organisation’s response to unexpected events that threaten to do serious harm to the reputation or finances of that organisation. What is Crisis Management?

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Crisis Management Crisis Financial Reputation 62

Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

Communications is one of those disciplines that touches pretty much all aspects of a business: thought-leadership, branding, media relations, reputation management, earned media, social media, content marketing, lead generation and so much more. Check out Do Your Headlines Measure Up?

Writing 40

Writing SEO Web Content Marketing 40

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. A PR crisis can destroy a reputation in an instant, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place. 5. Make a plan for communicating with the media.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

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. The internet created an obsession among marketers for measurement, but it overcorrected over the last 10 years or so.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Gábor Jelinek, Executive Director. For the original blog, please visit here. Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business.

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Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Cision has cycled through most of its leadership team under the current equity holders. Short-form video.

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Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

PE firm closes on deals for Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive; will merge all three companies under a single PR tech company. Underneath it all, the leadership team has to balance the blending of cultures. Kantar Reputation Intelligence (KRI) provides earned media tracking and measurement in Europe.

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Leads to a reputation for thought leadership. There are a few benefits I’d add to that: a) Media relations. Content marketing is pivotal to media relations and done well, media relations will, in turn, help your content marketing; and. Here are three easy measures. per word.

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Content Marketing Marketing Comparison Measurement 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. Marketing measurement statistics. 5) Thought leadership builds trust and drives sales. Thought Leadership Influences Sales ). PR and Media Relations Statistics. Proving Value ).

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123