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

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

We’re looking for original speakers for a series of practical events focused on innovation and excellence in media relations. COVID-19 has impacted how public relations practitioners work with journalists. February – media relations innovation and excellence We’re seeking examples of media relations innovation and excellence.

Media Relations 132

Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

Onclusive

MARCH 18, 2021

Be honest: how often have you presented a report on the results of and next steps from the past month or quarter of public relations and communications work without knowing who was going to see it? Below are three key things to consider as you craft your monthly, quarterly, and campaign reports for various target audiences.

Measurement 195

Measurement Report Reputation Analysis 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The earned media landscape is evolving. To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. And in the meantime, keep pitching for those valuable earned media hits!

Report 103

Report Automotive Media Local 103

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

As such many of the PR tech vendors have brought features to the market for this purpose. Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. At the same time, the words vendors use have shifted.

Media Relations 156

Media Relations Media Print Software 156

Prowly

MAY 17, 2022

Simple question: how is earned media value calculated for a PR report? In fact, measuring media coverage has been a hotly debated subject from the beginning of the public relations industry. Tracking media relations and its marketing value has to be done to justify PR costs as […].

Measurement 104

Measurement Report How To Media 104

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 102

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 102

PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2022

Problem: Reporter response rates to media pitches are at 3.49 Meanwhile, the rate at which journalists open email pitches has also declined, according to the latest Propel Media Barometer. It is important to approach this hypothesis like a reporter would research a story idea through thought-provoking questions and research.

Pitching 193

Pitching Report Media Writing 193

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re launching a new product or service, it therefore makes sense to include blogger outreach in the marketing mix. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. The media outlet pays the journalists.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Sword and the Script

MAY 19, 2020

Most PR professionals seem to agree that media relations just gets harder every year. In 2018, 51% of respondents said media relations is getting harder, according to the annual JOTW Communications Survey, that I’ve partnered with Ned Lundquist and Ned’s Job of the Week newsletter to field.

Media Relations 203

Media Relations Twitter Media Survey 203

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. This perspective can be helpful for communicators as they articulate the benefits of working together to their marketing colleagues. However, the integration process can be challenging.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Integrating PR and marketing. This perspective can be helpful for communicators as they articulate the benefits of working together to their marketing colleagues.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

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 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Business Wire

MAY 5, 2021

Everyone is talking about Clubhouse – but is this a chat app, marketing tool, or a new way to connect reporters and industry experts around the globe? We asked seven journalists for their experiences and thoughts on Clubhouse and the opportunities it held for media relations.

Blogging 515

Blogging Media Relations Tools Report 515

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

I am currently a news anchor and automotive reporter for NEWSnet. As an automotive reporter I cover anything from mobility and electrification, to artificial intelligence and product pieces. As an automotive reporter I cover anything from mobility and electrification, to artificial intelligence and product pieces.

Automotive 94

Automotive Meeting Report Journalism 94

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Print 106

Print Marketing Real Estate Automotive 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Tying media relations activities to key calendar milestones is a time-honored PR tactic, because it works. From Labor Day to New Year’s Eve, fall holidays probably offer the best occasions for media coverage, but the approach needs to be relevant, respectful, and creative. Do release some relevant data.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Media Pitching Data-Driven PR 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Marketing content should be a key component in our ideation processes — especially during quiet periods. . With that in mind here is a refresher on ways that PR teams can use content marketing assets to drive PR results and ideas. Just because you don’t have a full report doesn’t mean the data is useless.

Content Marketing 309

Content Marketing Case Study Marketing Data 309

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives.

Survey 78

Survey Media Relations Report Media 78

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

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. Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Onclusive

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the roles and responsibilities of marketers continue to blur, finding the right technology solutions is critical. With responsibility for earned, owned, and social media at SMG , I’m tasked with connecting the dots between our content marketing and our business outcomes. Director of Brand Marketing, SMG. Paul Arnhold.

Content Marketing 195

Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Report 195

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

Cision recently released its annual State of the Media Report , which uncovers the latest trends and challenges facing the media industry, and how PR professionals can work with their journalist counterparts better. A high bar for anything related to COVID-19. Sarah Parker is the head of content marketing at Cision.

Report 206

Report Media Pitching Trends 206

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

As such, it’s a good example of how PR and marketing professionals should be thinking about AI: it’s a tool that augments your abilities and enhances your work. That seems to be the driving philosophy behind this new startup in the PR software market – and the backdrop for this new PR Tech Briefing. I’ll dig into that more in a moment.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. I did some freelancing after college and found my way back into the media business full-time a little over four years ago when I landed a job on Business Insider ‘s transportation desk. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … riding one of my many bikes.

Meeting 87

Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 87

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team.

Social Media 109

Social Media Report Survey Media 109

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. Full report: The Role of Media Relations in the Sales Cycle by ARPR (reg.

Study 144

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 6, 2022

There’s a narrative at the core of the CIPR State of Profession 2022 report and the broader public relation professions that needs to be challenged. The annual report published this week suggests that copywriting and editing is the most common activity undertaken by public relations practitioners.

Report 97

Report Reputation Data Analysis 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 93

Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 93

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Every entry links to both the article I originally wrote – and to the underlying source, report or survey. Public relations statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

While a problem solver can be productive in almost any organizational structure, communicators often find themselves reporting up through marketing channels. Who Does PR Report Currently? Two respondents noted a split structure with internal communications reporting to HR, and external communications reporting through sales.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. Fewer reporters, high turnover of journalists, lack of beat reporting,” said another.

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below).

Survey 103

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 103

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 2, 2022

If you work for a crypto or blockchain company and want to improve visibility and marketing results, check out our latest podcast. Fusion PR CEO Jordan Chanofsky interviewed CoinDesk Deputy Business Editor Danny Nelson about the state of the space and implications for media and PR. Is the market maturing?

Report 156

Report YouTube Interviews Pitching 156

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

By Raschanda Hall, Director of Global Media Relations, and Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire Every year, the teams at Business Wire look at changes in the industry that impact news release distribution and usage. Do not just say what the project is, explain the importance to your end audience.

Writing 213

Writing Report How To Google 213