Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 6) Technology that will change reporting.

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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) The four PR trends for 2017.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. Also, see these related posts.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. The most popular trends recognized by the survey for the next 12 months included storytelling at 79%, content marketing (71%) and thought leadership (67%).

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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. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 140

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). Another 33% say they “plan to explore it” although the timeline was not clear in the survey results. That cohort certainly shouldn’t be counted as among those who are using AI, although it has been.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Finally, developing a strategic content syndication partnership might be an option for you.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Scott Public Relations

JULY 13, 2023

The recent layoffs in the technology and startup funding winter have shaken things to a great degree adding to the ambiguity of the future. Media relations, strategic communication and content production are in particularly high demand in 2023. At the same time, respondents expect modest growth in their clients’ PR budgets.

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Ethics Survey Insurance Insurance 52

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder? Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year.”. These can include commissioning research, surveys, even PR stunts.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

These podcasts range widely in length and topic focus, but together, they can keep supplier executives informed on the latest industry news, technologies and trends. Fuller Speed Ahead: FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller’s deep dive interview show features top thought leaders in trucking, freight, supply chain and technology.

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Transportation Automotive Mobile Interviews 87

Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

As an account executive on the account services team at SHIFT, my role is focused primarily on media relations as it pertains to my client roster. I work closely with reporters and bloggers to get ink for my clients, which for me are B2B technology vendors. In a nutshell, the PR pro will first identify a trend in the news.

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Media Relations How To Media Groups 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. As a vertical, technology companies invest 9.7% of revenue in marketing.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These realities make it harder to earn media coverage. But the same trends can be applied to so many other industries. So, how to account for the bullish growth numbers for public relations more generally? Indeed, Joan Westerberg writes: “The demand for technology news is bigger than ever. The appetite is there.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

Communications professions placed press releases near the bottom of a long list of priorities for the next 12 months, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , a collaborative effort between Ned’s Job-of-the-Week and Sword and the Script Media. Even so, these survey results raise an eyebrow.

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Survey Technology Corporate Financial 72

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. The pricing is based on the number of categories you subscribe to receive – i.e. technology, health care, etc. ResponseSource also offers press release distribution and a media database. PR tech mentions. New PR tech.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 90

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. Summer travel trends we’re seeing Increased demand for sustainable travel : As environmental concerns continue to rise, travelers are becoming more conscious of their carbon footprint and looking for sustainable travel options.

Travel 40

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David PR Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Businesses spend years and millions of dollars making it easier for customers to find them online, but an emerging trend suggests they also are seeking ways to be invisible. Technology companies have created ways to use the latest techno trappings—but without leaving a digital paper trail. We say it — and then it’s gone.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2) Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder. The post summarizes the findings of the 2 nd Annual JOTW Communications survey, which I’ve conducted in collaboration with Ned Lundquist and his free “ Job of the Week” (JOTW) email newsletter. Click To Tweet.

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Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Every year, Muck Rack sends out our State of Journalism survey, when we get the chance to ask journalists of all beats and backgrounds how, when and where they want to be communicated with by PR professionals. Keeping up with the latest trends in journalist behavior to better inform your communications strategy can be no easy feat.

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Pitching Journalism Survey Report 177

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. AI-powered algorithms can analyze large volumes of data and identify patterns and trends that would be difficult for humans to detect. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom?

Communications 40

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. The virus has accelerated trends that were already underway not just in our industry but across every sector.

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Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Should the Public Relations Report to the CEO or CMO? 141 PR and Comms Pros Explain What They Do for a Living Sources for public relations salary benchmarks: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make? It’s an older technology but I still find it useful. What is PR?

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Resources Publicity Reddit Interviews 121

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, a recent survey by Ragan Communications found that about 50% of PR professionals say they are working more collaboratively with the C-Suite as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. A handful of survey takers wrote in with nuanced answers. Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter.

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Report Publicity Survey B2B 119

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). 3) Teletrax by 4C and iQ Media merge and form Kinetiq.

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Industry Media Technology Employee 87

5W PR

APRIL 23, 2020

Of those polled, 87% of respondents to a recent survey by software solutions company, Shekel, already said they prefer to shop at stores that have touchless or some kind of self-checkout. The results of this survey give rise to the greater probability of even greater increases in cashierless stores than reported in an earlier article.

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Consumer Survey Retail Software 97

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. I’m crunching data from this year’s survey now, and while the results aren’t finished yet, I can tell you that number has grown. Myth 6: Content marketing replaces media relations.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

In the study, some 1,247 agency clients in the United States were surveyed about their attitudes toward marketing, business and the agencies they choose. 7 Myths of Automotive Supplier and Vehicle Technology PR. They don’t care as much about an agency’s awards, office location or accoutrements, or prices.

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Automotive Agency Tourism Mobile 84

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The media is constantly evolving, and if you don’t stay up to date on the latest best practices, you will miss out on opportunities for your brand. Cision’s new State of the Media 2016 Report provides a unique perspective on recent industry trends to help you shape your media outreach. Approximately 29 percent of U.S.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

And finally, email remains a key conduit for media relations and earned media. However, while email remains a strong channel, it hasn’t been totally immune to the influence of other technologies. Personalization is a marketing trend that’s forever on the horizon. It’s thriving, says Adobe.

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Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. Communication teams must straddle all worlds.”.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Landis PR

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report , which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. Conducted with over 2,200 journalists worldwide, the survey results are fascinating.

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Journalism Newspapers YouTube LinkedIn 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 121

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 82

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In addition to cultivating a robust social media presence, deploying online and in-person customer surveys and collating online customer reviews is essential. As you accumulate a wide variety of customer feedback, you will almost inevitably identify trends, both positive and negative, that reflect your target customer’s voice.

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Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 97

Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2017

Cision’s annual survey of more than 1,550 North American journalists and influencers reveals key findings on how journalists use news releases and multimedia to tell better stories. RISING 2017 MEDIA TRENDS. Another key media trend Cision uncovered was that journalists need PR pros to provide more multimedia content.

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Infographics Brand Branding Video 72