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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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3 Best Practices For Using Data In B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a product launch or partnership often doesn’t. Business and tech media in particular have an ongoing appetite for research, studies and surveys. It’s important to develop research and data that speaks to core themes, messages and products.

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4 Trending Tactics to Add to Your Video Marketing Strategy

PR 20/20

According to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing Survey , 81% of businesses use video as a marketing tool— up 18 points from 2017. hours of video a day, and 72% would rather use video to learn about a product or service, if both video and text are available. If not, you should. In addition, the average respondent consumes 1.5

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6 Ways To Generate PR When You Have No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? Expertise is the gift that keeps on giving, particularly for large stories about complicated issues, important trends, or previously obscure developments. Make news with opinion or behavior surveys. Be an expert.

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New Rules That Every PR Person Should Know

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are the top “new rules” resulting from trends that affect PR professionals in the digital age. Top Trends Affecting Today’s PR Professionals. Back in the day, we rented a TV entertainer or book author for a product launch. Content, particularly visual content, is key.

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5 Steps to Take Your Editorial Calendar to the Next Level

Contently - Strategy

For example, the sign-up target number for a new product’s landing page can be one of the metrics tracked for the new product launch. It tangibly shows how marketing is supporting the new product launch and, ultimately, how it contributes to the company’s bottom line.

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Shooting Down Misconceptions About B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some 60 percent of B2B customers ultimately make decisions based on some type of content they’ve encountered in the sales funnel process, so it behooves PR practitioners to take advantage of this trend. B2B is about people as much as products and companies. Embrace, don’t ignore, creative content.

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