Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

It may be hard to quantify the value of a reputation but it sure is meaningful when one of the world’s most prominent financiers says it’s important. But we can’t afford to lose reputation – even a shred of reputation.” Lose a shred of reputation for the firm, and I will be ruthless.”. * * *.

Reputation 115

Reputation Newspapers Crisis Communications Leadership 115

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical. PR measurement evangelist Mark Weiner passed in December. Content picks Pitch results.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. How Do You Measure Media Coverage? How Do You Measure Media Coverage?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

While the Internet has commoditized news announcements, what appears in publications still impacts a company’s brand and reputation. to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. Do your homework.

Pitching 146

Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

If your role is in any way connected to your organisation’s reputation, think… Do you really know the reputation of your organisation? Some people like to guess, but is that the real reputation of your business? Reputation goes beyond building awareness and understanding with prospective customers. It can be done.

Reputation 48

Reputation Measurement Media Relations Agency 48

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Copyright, plagiarism and the threat to reputation I was recently interviewed about AI by Pattern’s Arlen Pettitt and Christopher Owens. They produced two versions of the article: an original with words by Arlen and pictures by Chris , and a second using ChatGPT to write in the style of Christopher Hitchens, Marina Hyde and George Orwell.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This week, I got to speak with Salzman about combining a love for words with a love for impact measurement, a foolproof way to approach strategic communication, and her secrets to media relations success throughout her career. Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines.

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

The corporate reputation sector saw some consolidation this week, as Signal AI, which bills itself as a global external intelligence company, acquired KELP Inc., a reputation platform,” according to reporting by Ray Shultz for Media Post. AI-assisted pitches. “AI Signal AI Acquires Kelp . Terms were not disclosed.”.

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. Blogger outreach gets personal.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

Public relations has become very specialized, so in addition to core skills like journalistic writing or visual content production, it pays to learn about the various segments you may target in a job search or career plan. That’s a great foundation for anything that comes later. Research specialist sectors. Play the part.

How To 189

How To Nonprofit Interviews Privacy 189

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. The goal of PR is to present an organization or individual in the best possible light, and to build and maintain a positive reputation.”. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed (SMART). This is something that you must believe in your heart of hearts and practice every day, so think carefully about it, write it down and revisit it often. You can pitch your ideas to podcasts and conferences. Do your SWOT. Project your brand.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Leadership 78

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

It’s bad enough that the PR industry already suffers from a tainted reputation when it comes to media relations skills. Journalists have complained for decades that there aren’t enough good media experts in PR who can write or sell a quality story, understand the journalist and get the pitches right. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

PR campaigns can boost your reputation, raise brand awareness and boost customer loyalty. Consider the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) as your template. Under the SMART method, determine the desired outcome, metrics for measuring success, and the achievability of the campaign.

Creativity 111

Creativity Data Measurement Product Launch 111

Shift Communications

JUNE 4, 2015

Or rather, don’t hire a PR firm based solely on a great reputation. Staffers who aren’t quite profitable from across the organization can be corralled and pitched together to get their firm’s “revenue by PR professional” up. There’s too much competition and the parameters by which reporters are measured have changed drastically, too.

Reputation 60

Reputation Groups Exercises Energy 60

Landis PR

JUNE 26, 2023

From generating press releases and social media posts to crafting personalized pitches, AI-powered tools are reshaping the way PR professionals work. AI-powered tools can automate tasks such as writing press releases, drafting media pitches, and creating social media content.

Publicity 52

Publicity Training Data Tools 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. It takes time for writing and filming — and a strong, informed point of view. Content shapes a personal brand.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

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

APRIL 6, 2021

The Linkfluence product helps “brands to identify buyer communities online and understand how to activate them, see how a brand is associated with certain topics or values to measure brand perception as well as detect and monitor trends or analyze customer experience.”. The company aims to connect sources it has vetted – with journalists.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. With today’s media being so fragmented and competitive, what works better is strategic, targeted pitching of interesting media angles to select journalists. How do you measure that success?

Social Media 120

Social Media Newspapers Pitching Reputation 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clients now expect PR people to also be search experts, content experts, working knowledge of Google Analytics, knowledge of all sorts of tracking tools to measure effectiveness, while filming, producing, and editing video and managing multiple social media accounts.”. Pressure on measurement. Harder to pitch. Additional duties.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Reporters choose to cover the story because it’s important, thus enhancing the organization’s reputation. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. Possible metrics include improvements in a company’s share price, reputation, giving, rankings, sentiment and the number of its media hits.

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

These episodes serve multiple thought leadership purposes: They build the thought leadership reputation of Google’s technical team and leverage the reach and influence of podcast host and head of developer engagement Stephanie Wong , who often posts about the show on her personal LinkedIn profile. Measure your results.

Leadership 126

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

People sometimes ask us why we out our own on The Bad Pitch Blog. Because coverage, reputation and ultimately business is at stake. Our traffic logs show that bad pitches get more traffic than our how-to articles. Consider the various outlets that send us pitches, and promote, our content. There are two reasons.

Pitching 68

Pitching Case Study Print Blogging 68

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. The final task is to tell the client’s story in a way that enhances reputational standing or brings in new business. Everyone wins.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

You’ve two weeks to pitch. Ten days in and we’ve had almost 20 pitches for the CIPR’s anniversary project, covering a wide variety of topics. The most frequently asked question is what should I write about? All pitches will be reviewed on merit and in the wider context of the book. I’ve had some great conversations.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Pitching Community Guidelines 68

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. Could just one metric measure PR? A standard in article scoring?

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy. When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Marketwired

APRIL 12, 2016

Last year, Serial – a serialized whodunnit chronicling the arrest and conviction of Adnan Syed for the murder of high school classmate Hae Min Lee in 1999 – became the fastest podcast ever to reach five million downloads and solidified its reputation as “ podcasting’s first beakout hit.”. How is it relevant to that audience?

Advertising 100

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You must consider which outcomes best align with the business’s ambitions for growth, market position, or reputation management. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie. You can then start to fine-tune the route forward.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Critical Mention

JULY 18, 2018

The crucial question for modern PR pros is, how do reputation management, media monitoring and overall PR strategy translate to business results for a company? It’s something PR pros already do–pitching their company news to a credible industry site. This concept can seem overwhelming. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Data 60

Data SEO Engineering Strategy 60