PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

From the obvious to the subtle, here are some trends for PR practitioners to watch in the months ahead. New revelations show that pre-Musk Twitter “shadow banned” conservatives by hiding their posts from other users and placed political and COVID dissenters on a “trends blacklist.” Reevaluating Twitter. Paid internships are essential.

Trends 127

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 127

Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

Social media platforms have provided a space for businesses and organizations to flourish in growing reach and visibility with the help of influencers. Set New Industry Trends. Here’s where you can shine the light on your products while also adding a secondary element such as introducing a giveaway or starting a new trend.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media SEO Instagram 144

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

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s hot – and what’s not in social media right now? On February 22, 2022, American Marketing Association [AMA] Chicago will present a program on 2022 social media trends at Morningstar. Social Media Trends for 2022 Expert Panel. Will TikTok REALLY take over everything?

Social Media 52

Social Media Trends B2C Media 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

HMA Public Relations

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Similar to a viral TikTok trend, media victories should be proudly showcased on all relevant platforms. Alison Bailin shares how to amplify a successful media placement with the help of newsletters, social media and more. Check it out!

Trends 97

Trends Viral Media Social Media 97

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Compounded by a 24/7 news cycle dominated by social media platforms (where nuance simply doesn’t exist and the demand to take a stand is instantaneous), political and social issues have grown even more front-and-center when it comes to executive communications. Make sure you’re not left behind in the new year.

Trends 117

Trends Communications Conference Leadership 117

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

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. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

Social Media 109

Social Media Report Survey Media 109

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

Take media relations. Despite the major changes in the media landscape, it’s still a core part of PR and there are still reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same.

Media Relations 127

Media Relations Media Newspapers Radio 127

Business Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

In a webinar with Black PR Wire , The State of Black Media 2023 , a panel of media experts and professionals, moderated by Traci Cloyd , shared their candid and powerful insights on Black media in America today.

Blogging 351

Blogging Media Trends Twitter 351

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 111

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

Cision

AUGUST 31, 2016

The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. As the latest edition of Cision’s annual Global Social Journalism Study shows, journalists are using social media not only for publishing and promoting their content, but also interacting with audiences.

Journalism 206

Journalism Trends Social Media Pitching 206

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 14, 2016

There were also some great takeaways for marketing (it’s a must read for those who don’t think social media is important). HBR virtually ignored media as a channel of info that supports B2B sales. If true, does this mean that media coverage, and by extension media relations, no longer matter in this area?

B2B 120

B2B Media Relations Media Social Media 120

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon? Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Critical Mention

MAY 21, 2020

Instead of being able to talk to other fans at bars, tailgates or games, more fans will shift to social media to communicate with fans, teams and brands. Social media is a great place for fans to form groups to share sports articles, discuss games and talk about athletes. Fans Can Virtually Interact with All Teams.

Sports 111

Sports Social Media Media Groups 111

Institute for Public Relations

MARCH 26, 2024

Muck Rack analyzed current trends in journalism, including concerns about funding and trust, employment practices, and the implementation of generative AI. 28% of journalists said they currently use generative AI, followed by 20% who plan to … Continue reading What are the Current Trends in Journalism in 2024?

Journalism 52

Journalism Trends Survey Social Media 52

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. We’ve found that in the U.S.,

Journalism 120

Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Turn to social media instead, which was a close second to email as the most preferred form of contact between journalists and PR professionals. As the below infographic reveals, more and more journalists are using social media to share content, monitor discussions and interact with their audience.

Infographics 120

Infographics Social Media Media Journalism 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When tech expert Katie Linendoll dishes on her favorite trends in technology, people pay attention. wtf) are gaining momentum as one of the hottest digital trends because they allow you to design a website URL that is more creative, meaningful and memorable. media) or ‘dot-agency’ (.agency) And that’s just one PR trend for 2017.

Trends 120

Trends Leadership Small Business Analytics 120

Cision

MARCH 3, 2016

Technology, from smartphones to social media, has shifted the way people consume, share and discuss content. Don’t send the same generic pitch to everyone on your media list. Instead, use your media database to locate the journalists covering the story angle you want to pitch. Do you know the top three media trends?

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 120

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social media platforms may have been created for friendly networking, but since then, they’ve evolved into tech hubs where anybody can network with anyone else. So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service.

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Public relations has come a long way in the last 10 years on so many fronts, presenting both new challenges and opportunities. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. This includes newsletters, closed Facebook groups and social media pages, among other places. Social activism.

Trends 167

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 167

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Just three years after the launch of Facebook Live, live video is set to become a dominant communications tool for public relations and marketing professionals in 2019, according to the results of a new Social Media Video Survey from video-focused PR and media relations firm D S Simon Media.

Video 127

Video Trends Brand Branding 127

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. There are many tools available to harvest data about your customers and stakeholders, both internally and externally: CRM systems, social media analytics, web analytics and more. ‘Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different.

Trends 124

Trends Data-Driven PR Data System 124

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Journalists need PR people to help them identify key trends and issues that matter to their audiences and to provide experts who can speak on these trends and issues. The media marketplace is also changing. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2016

Public relations is always changing, and technology trends are a big influence on how PR evolves. Whether your world is strictly B2B or your target audience straddles business and consumer audiences, there are some technology trends that can — and should — influence your PR and communications campaigns.

Trends 120

Trends Radio Retail Technology 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. In recent years, the trend has been for website templates that blend news, press releases, blogs and resources together.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

PR firms have withstood the rise of many possible “PR killers” including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media, often integrating or using those disciplines to grow their business or even make earned media more effective. Yes, social media changed PR. That’s simply not the case.

Technology 266

Technology Television Web Social Media 266

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. Someone who worked for pizza company DiGiorno noticed #WhyIStayed trending on Twitter and smelled an opportunity. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology. So how can you avoid being cancelled?

Construction 385

Construction Crisis Reputation Social Media 385

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With the knowledge that trends are shifting faster than ever, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what’s around the corner. Here are four PR trends to consider for 2021: 1. Track news related to your industry, check out what’s trending and keep track of what your audience is saying to stay a step ahead for 2021. .

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Tourism Video 105

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

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. We decided to take a look at four major emerged, emerging, or horizon trends and how they’ll affect the sector. Emerged Trends. Click to enlarge. The PR Ramifications.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Web System 120

Cision

APRIL 25, 2016

Social media influencers. At their recent webinar, “ Team Up With Social Media Influencers ,” Natalia Dykyj and Stacey Miller discussed why brands must ask social media influencers to join their story. Follow their four recommended steps to implement a social media influencer relations strategy.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding Media 120

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

These brands typically maintain a robust newsroom, leverage their social media assets to the fullest, and optimize their strategy by tapping into attribution insights. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

ISEBOX

JANUARY 5, 2016

PR professionals in the pharmaceutical industry know all too well the traditional obstacles they face with public relations. But a few trends have manifested in recent years and they’re creating considerable ripples in the pond. Meaningful Connections via Social Channels.

Pharmaceuticals 70

Pharmaceuticals Media Relations Healthcare Media 70