Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. That’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. 1) Earned media is sales enablement.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 20, 2025

In the fast-paced world of food digital marketing, brands must be nimble, adaptive, and highly engaging. With the rise of social media, mobile apps, and data-driven marketing, food companies are increasingly turning to digital marketing strategies to remain competitive.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

David Wills, senior vice president of Media Profile We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Communications, media and PR market in Toronto Most large and mid-sized Canadian PR and communications firms are headquartered in Toronto.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It can be challenging to address some of the highly sensitive issues in the media, but there is usually a way to do so that benefits the company and industry at large. Privacy laws spook marketers. The changes have marketers scrambling, which gives ad tech the opportunity to be Ellen Ripley, the hero of this horror story.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

Although they’re sometimes confused, public relations and marketing are very distinct. Marketing builds brands by communicating directly to the customer, while PR drives reputation through third-party endorsement, among other techniques. Paid media and direct marketing are powerful ways of communicating brand benefits.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. In the UK others speculate that businesses will “trade down” to PR by cutting more expensive marketing programs. What the data shows about marketing in a recession. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more.

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

It’s always fascinating to take a look at how a brand is marketing to us as consumers. For marketing pros, looking at advertisements or seeing branded content may be more detailed than the average consumer. The post Lessons to Learn from Spotify’s Marketing Strategy appeared first on.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Owen Cullen, Managing Director at Cullen Communications We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. the rapid rise of influencer marketing) is one of the main challenges today. For PR practitioners, keeping pace with technology (e.g.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. This perspective can be helpful for communicators as they articulate the benefits of working together to their marketing colleagues. However, the integration process can be challenging.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Integrating PR and marketing. This perspective can be helpful for communicators as they articulate the benefits of working together to their marketing colleagues.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. An effective content marketing calendar will complement a PR campaign to help differentiate a brand and generate business growth. As audiences grow more accepting of sponsored content, brands are using it to shake up the marketing mix.

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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.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Purpose-driven marketing is changing how brands connect with audiences. This isn’t just a passing trend; it’s becoming a cornerstone of modern media strategy. It goes beyond promoting products, focusing on aligning a brand’s values with meaningful societal or environmental causes.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In December 2009, Forrester defined what it called the three new media options for interactive marketers: “paid, earned and owned.” Earned media had traditionally been the responsibility of public relations, while paid and owned media had been part of the marketing mandate. Was it a function of PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dorothy Crenshaw expects to see new tools that go farther – into predictive intelligence, search, and training for PR and marketing teams. Social media grows specialized Dorothy predicts X (formerly Twitter) will continue to wane as a point of PR focus, as LinkedIn and TikTok rise.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

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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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

When seven Chicago residents died from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, J&J immediately halted all advertising and issued widespread safety warnings. Food and Beverage Industry: Managing Product-Related Crises Food and beverage companies must address safety concerns while maintaining brand trust. ” Chipotle’s 2015 E.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2016

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. The best media training sessions train the entire team, starting at the top. The post 6 Things Your PR Agency Can Do Beyond Media Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stéphane Billiet, vice president of We change We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

What happens when influence outshines advertising? They explore MSL’s approach to linking up earned, owned, and paid media in a world where consumers are in the driving seat. Because one of those sounds a bit like SEO, one sounds a bit like influencer marketing. MARCH 26, 2021. Watch webinar. Read transcript. Paul: Yeah.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why it’s especially important for PR people not only to understand the tech, but to follow the key media in the industry very closely. From programmatic advertising to first- and third-party data, there are many hot topics and only so many gatekeepers for the stories we want to tell. . Marketing Land.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

When it comes down to it, PR can be far less expensive than advertising and offer more benefits. Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. Or you may decide that media relations is precisely what you need. Content marketing.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s good to know where and how other marketers are finding success. We are after all forever students of marketing. Those categories are: Content marketing statistics. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. In my assessment, the first and fifth reason are closely related. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

So, there’s not a one-size fits all approach to PR or media relations. To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. The migration of news to digital platforms has disrupted the news business, and new outlets are always coming on board.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As I’ve done in recent years, I’ve asked a whole bunch of smart people for their marketing predictions or PR predictions for the next year. And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. 1) Marketing embraces sustainability. 2) Marketing analytics enable better efficiency. “In 5) Marketers will slow down.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Flag challenges that could impede success.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Digital marketing and social media closely followed in the rankings of importance, with traditional marketing next.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Building competitive advantage using PR programs comprised of media relations , reputation management , brand positioning , and content marketing can help a young tech company achieve prominence. Marketing is one piece of that – but there is no better way to do it than PR. Shapes robust sales and marketing collateral.

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