PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

Communications 183

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 183

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 11, 2017

In fact, my prediction: 50% of all media relations jobs will be eliminated in 10 years. Consider the facts: FACT: Mainstream media reach continues to wane. daily newspapers (print and digital) fell 8% in 2016–the 28th consecutive year of declines. FACT: Local media continues to struggle as well.

Media Relations 87

Media Relations Media Local Leadership 87

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Earned media content is king when it comes to building brand reputation—your biggest brand asset. And while in the past there have always been clearer metrics around paid and owned media than earned media, that’s changed with the industry shift from print to digital formats, which has resulted in a wealth of digital data.

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Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

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.

Strategy 96

Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

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. Almost 60% named print media as one of the most difficult mediums to secure coverage, and 46% said television.”

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

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. If so, how?

Storytelling 161

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 161

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. There’s more time to report and (despite the shrinking news hole) more room in print/digital to provide detail and nuance. Wire service news is typically cut-and-dried, just the facts, please, and fast!

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s easy to relegate media list development to the remedial PR file — things that are too basic to analyze or improve. But for PR and media relations people, a good media database is critical. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities.

Media 136

Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

Business Wire

MAY 18, 2017

By Jean-Adrien Delicano, Media Relations Specialist, Business Wire Another month, another round of layoffs and “restructuring” in the Canadian media world. The struggles faced by Canadian news media professionals are well-documented. Perhaps none have been affected more than print newspapers.

Newspapers 178

Newspapers Industry Print Journalism 178

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So So what wins when it comes to local coverage? It will not just improve your media relations, but also the brand content you offer directly to online audiences. You just have to start with print,” she said.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. I coordinate a lot of TV segments and print/online interviews across the country.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them. This can depend on industry sector and geography, but most smaller companies are deeply involved in their local community as well as the relevant industry organizations.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since partnering with Cision and leveraging its press release distribution capabilities, the NALA’s clients have garnered television appearances and radio interviews, earned mentions in major local print and online articles and received an influx of donations for charity drives.

Software 120

Software Agency Case Study Television 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In PR and media relations, it’s easy to become entirely focused on the day-to-day issues at the expense of the longer event horizon. For media relations and PR professionals, this means even more attention to not just the text and images but the coding and metadata of online content. Emerged Trends.

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Trends Mobile Web System 120

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. 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).

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

Data and innovation leads for Hill+Knowlton Strategies in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia joined NewsWhip’s CEO Paul Quigley for a special panel session on the Pulse to talk about navigating multiple market nuances to be locally relevant at scale. Balancing global strategy & local market needs. Kirsty: Yeah.

Consumer 78

Consumer Measurement Local Data 78

PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

To help reach your desired outcome for the interview, envision the perfect headline and develop a strategy to see it in print (e.g., Perhaps the client seeks to change public opinions, perceptions or behavior; to create or reposition a brand; to counter previous bad press or to correct factual errors.

Media Training 180

Media Training Training Interviews Media 180

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

Oz Show,” BuzzFeed, Parents magazine and NBC’s “Today Show” teach you about successfully pitching a story to the most sought-after media outlets in America? The recurring themes that emerged from these experts will prove invaluable for PR pros looking to improve their media relations game. Are you pitching a print publication?

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Pitching Print Journalism Local 82

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Digital media is booming. That will continue, impacting outdoor, experiential, events, meetings and print Brands need to own and control their own media to engage with stakeholders.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. As EIC on FPW, I guide the content and direction of websites, webinars/events, and magazine.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

David PR Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

A few years ago when traveling to meet a client, a story about his business was published in the local newspaper that very morning. You don’t get your local paper?” How do you get your news?” “Well, I get The Wall Street Journal at my house, but I dropped the local paper a while ago,” he said. “If I was taken aback.

Newspapers 73

Newspapers Print Radio Local 73

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Media coverage : Reach out to food journalists and writers to secure media coverage for your launch. This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print. Social media campaigns : Leverage the power of social media platforms to engage with your target audience.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

Barokas

MARCH 22, 2018

Our team’s media relations chops and social media strategies rose above the competition and were honored in the following four categories: Media Relations – VICIS. billion media impressions for VICIS. Media Relations – CanPay Debit. Our team’s work generated over 1.2

Public Affairs 49

Public Affairs Sports Engineering Local 49

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

FleetOwner , part of Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle Group, which serves commercial truck fleet executives and operations managers. As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

Meeting 59

Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

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 146

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show. And if you’re pitching based off our editorial calendar, know that we’re working two to three months in advance on feature stories for the print magazine. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Engineering 77

Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

5W PR

APRIL 9, 2019

A business that gets involved in its local community achieves multiple objectives. Whether it’s sponsoring a local nonprofit event or offering up employee volunteers to work at a food drive or other event, there are multiple ways for a business to use its strength in numbers to make a difference. Make a Community Impact.

Consumer 60

Consumer How To Advertising Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

Kantar Reputation Intelligence (KRI) provides earned media tracking and measurement in Europe. PRgloo is based out of London and bills itself as a “media relations platform.” For example, you could build a media list in your tools and then use it to send and track pitches, but it didn’t provide the data.

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2016

Ten years as a print journalist didn’t push me toward grad school, and even when I entered the public relations field, I continued to cling to my spot on the sidelines, focusing on tactics rather than a wider scope or the spotlight. My local PRSA Chapter put on a great course, and my mentor gave me great advice and support.

Exercises 61

Exercises Print Groups Conference 61

Mora Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

Local print publications have different needs than national print. Prepare for your media interviews. Your PR firm can set up interviews for you, but once those are set you need to be able to articulate your story, stay on message and meet the media’s needs. For example, TV is a visual medium.

How To 40

How To Newspapers Print Interviews 40

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

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Agency Newspapers Interviews Radio 100