Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve heard carpenters are only as good as their tools. Or is it that a good carpenter never blames their tools? Either way, using tools and technologies to aid your marketing strategy has never been more impactful than in the age of AI. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

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. PR tips for killer media lists. Good media lists improve relations. Consider all angles.

Media 136

Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Content partnerships with major media outlets are taking off.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

In today’s digital age, where streaming platforms and online media dominate the landscape, it’s essential not to overlook traditional broadcast media’s enduring relevance and significance, such as television and radio. The numbers for radio are impressive!

Radio 75

Radio Television Media Local 75

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

Today’s post is focused on Propel an all-in-one PR software tool. As a professional services leader, he says he struggled to find technology built around his team’s needs – especially those that would help his firm manage media relationships. They tried to use commercial CRM and martech tools, but none of these worked.

Software 144

Software Pitching System Analytics 144

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Podseeker is a simple tool that works as you’d expect; its price point makes it a no-brainer for PR teams with podcast outreach responsibilities. Podcasts are a good option for PR pros seeking to earn media coverage. They used to say print news drove broadcast, and I’ve found that to be true with podcasts too.

Media 93

Media Pitching Print Data 93

Presspage

APRIL 4, 2023

As a Preferred Partner, Presspage together with Euronext Corporate Services, will provide a comprehensive suite of media and investor targeting, distribution, news syndication, web hosting, webcasting, market visualisation and investor engagement solutions to clients. Consequently, it also keeps the insider circle to a minimum.

Corporate 78

Corporate Print Financial Web 78

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer. Social Media.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you work in PR, marketing or communications and use a media intelligence platform, you might be familiar with the “good enough for now” syndrome. Maybe you are using a media monitoring platform that isn’t delivering on the promises you were made when you bought it, but does the bare minimum you need to get your job done. .

How To 106

How To Media Radio Print 106

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 5, 2018

25 years ago workflow in an agency was defined by media relations. Activity was focused on earned and owned media. Media and journalist directories: Guardian Media Guide, Pims monthly UK directory, and Hollis Calling journalists, and receiving inbound calls. Thanks to everyone who jumped into the conversation.

Agency 135

Agency Web Print Newspapers 135

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. I would never defend spammers, but I will defend a tool, that if used properly, can improve performance. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The media kit is a basic PR tool. But what exactly is a media kit, and why is it a foundational element in your communication arsenal? Here we go: Quicklinks What is a media kit? Here we go: Quicklinks What is a media kit? What is usually included in a media kit? How do you structure a media kit?

Media 52

Media Wikipedia Product Launch Journalism 52

Critical Mention

JULY 22, 2020

Last week was one of the most exciting in Critical Mention history, as it marked the launch of our newly launched Media Contact Database. As we try to do with every product or feature we release, Critical Mention built this Media Contact Database with our present and future customers in mind.

Media 111

Media Data Local Tools 111

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Cision recently published its annual State of the Media Report , which I find to be one of the most valuable resources for understanding changes in news media environment. If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail. Tip #1: Tell Your Story with Pictures.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

Cision recently published its annual State of the Media Report , which I find to be one of the most valuable resources for understanding changes in news media environment. If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail. Tip #1: Tell Your Story with Pictures.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. What is media coverage? Why is media coverage important? How to secure media coverage through outreach.

Print 112

Print Trends Agency Brand 112

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Muck Rack focuses on public relations management; Prowly enhances media database; new execs at Meltwater and Signal AI The term “public relations management” sounds like an advanced college class but shaping up for something else. click image for higher resolution and animation) 2.

Technology 123

Technology Publicity Software Print 123

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Sean O’Kane, Senior Reporter at The Verge. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

Meeting 91

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 91

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. The media relations aspect of PR is largely based on personal relationships, human judgment, and experience — all excellent attributes, but they’re hard to scale.

Television 120

Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 13, 2016

Thanks to buzzwords like big data, the cloud, social media and more, it’s harder than ever to send a bad pitch. Even the media send them our way. There have been some smart, much-needed attempts to improve this sadly, ever-present tool. Social Media & Blogs : We prefer covering newer territory. The good news?

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Relations Media Big Data 40

Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. As a top public relations firm, we have adapted, developed new strategies and embraced new tools that allow us to move forward in an ever-changing and excessively noisy landscape.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Why is public relations conflated with media relations? Ever since Ivy Lee sent the first press release on 28 October 1906 public relations have been associated with media relations. The New York Times printed the article in full. The New York Times printed the article in full.

Industry 153

Industry Publicity Agency Community 153

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Little known fact: You led social media management for the Business Journal during your time there. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Melissa Strle Dive into the dynamic world of Public Relations with this essential PR glossary. Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Uncertainty in the Earned Media and Media Monitoring Landscape: What It Means For You. If you work in public relations or marketing—or in the business world generally—you have likely heard about several major developments in the media monitoring marketplace.

Media 60

Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

Like any technology investment, making a decision about which media monitoring or earned media measurement tool is right for your business can be challenging. When you are monitoring important media coverage—whether it’s a PR crisis or an especially impactful brand story—getting results quickly is absolutely critical.

How To 60

How To Media Analytics Television 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

The CIPR, #FuturePRoof, PRCA and Provoke Media have all polled the PR industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve been able to observe the impact of the virus on consumer behaviour and media consumption thanks to data from Brandwatch, OFCOM, Reuters Institute and YouGov, among others. Digital media is booming.

Crisis 151

Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. That’s what Cision is doing with earned media , except the first “target” is the article and the “retarget” is the paid campaign.

Publicity 92

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 92

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. Handpicked Related Content. While you may want to shave a few dollars off your bottom line, PR encompasses much more than media mentions. When you break it down, public relations is not a few-minutes-a-day job.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. And video content can be the primary tool to support those efforts. #5.

Video 110

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. Top tier media intelligence solutions provide publicity value as a KPI, which approximate the monetary value of a media story. Publicity Value.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

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.” I was able to put hands-on the product a few years ago, and what I recall was it gave you a workflow tool, but not the data.

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Just as some celebrities are famous for being famous, big-media notoriety can build the ego without building the brand. If the big-name media feature is the show horse, then trade publication coverage is the less glamorous workhorse of PR. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media platforms, for example, can provide tremendous insight into the attitudes of target audiences. Inviting user-generated content (UGC) can not only be an enormously effective way to tap into the voice of the customer, but it can also transform the customer’s voice into a potent PR tool.

Strategy 97

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 97