Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

On November 21, 2014, PRLab, the nation’s oldest student-run public relations agency, will host its third PRoBono event. During PRoBono, students from PRLab and AdLab — Boston University’s student-run advertising agency — come together for 18 hours to complete public relations and advertising work for five nonprofit organizations.

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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. Full report: The Role of Media Relations in the Sales Cycle by ARPR (reg. 3) Earned media improves advertising effectiveness.

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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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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. It stands to reason that some businesses will cut back on marketing, advertising and PR when a downturn looms. And public relations in particular simply doesn’t lend itself to sudden starts and stops. No amount of paid advertising can buy trust.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Paid Media. Earned Media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Similarly, in the B2B sector, this guest piece by our client Verizon Media is a perfect example of what good sponsored content should look like. . Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it. That’s why it offers a degree of credibility that some native advertising can lack. .

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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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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This is gained through controlled mechanisms such as paid advertising and owned media. However, earned media represents the unique value proposition of trust. Often, it proves more […] The post The role of earned media in enhancing brand reputation first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2021

All players are working on solutions to keep advertising effective. . They take most of the money in advertising, play by their own rules, and face few consequences. Marketers need guidance, and these changes are the perfect way for ad tech companies to use thought leadership to assure brands that they are not alone.

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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. That it’s not that advertising is declining, it’s just that consumers are changing. 13: When brands are more trusted than media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Chris is watching how X continues to shed advertisers – driven in part by the spread of misinformation on the platform. PR professionals’ unique experience in managing news cycles, identifying brand-safe advertisers, and spotting risks for public or advertiser backlash will complement marketers’ perspective and experience here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. Industry analyst relations (AR) can be a foundation for lead generation. And much like media relations, there are nuances involved. Who are analysts? Analyst versus journalist end goals.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2018

In 2012, in response to the Altimeter group’s white paper on “converged media” last summer, Jeremiah Owyang took a stab on his blog at defining the new workflow for paid, earned, owned and shared media.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A report from Nielsen revealed that 92% of consumers trust word of mouth and reviews more than advertising from a brand? So, how do you build trust with your […] The post 5 reasons why earned media is an important investment for your brand first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

According to research, spending on podcast advertising increased by over 20% in the last year and is predicted to reach $1.6 Audiences of podcasts are highly engaged, which allows companies to promote general brand messages as well as contextual advertising in the podcast space. billion this year.

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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

MARCH 10, 2019

My hypothesis is that PR agencies – and its siblings in marketing and advertising – are entering the early stages of a similar trend. Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder.

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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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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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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. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

Advertising offers a strong return. With the right audience data, Facebook advertising can get your brand in front of your targets. Its relatively low CPM offers a better return on advertising spend than LinkedIn in most cases. Here are B2B social strategies that perform best on Facebook. Looking to build brand awareness?

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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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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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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 20, 2025

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 17, 2016

The results of earned media coverage in top-tier media may lack the scale or reach of paid advertising, but they’re like fuel for the marketing engine. In its early days, Starbucks actually based its marketing on its own storefronts rather than advertise. We offer quality over quantity.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. Our job is to educate them in advance about what media need and want. Flag challenges that could impede success.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Digital marketing and social media closely followed in the rankings of importance, with traditional marketing next. Lowest ranked were digital and traditional advertising. No doubt, the perception of traditional advertising would have been different a decade ago. It’s seen as far more than media relations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

Public relations has many fans, from legendary figures like Steve Jobs, to the current occupant of the White House. Yet PR doesn’t always command the same respect as other disciplines, like advertising or direct-mail. Yet with the rise of social media and the profound digital disruption of advertising, PR has come into its own.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. What can PR do about it? 30% have blacklisted three or more.”. Check out our services.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As a B-Corp, we offer sustainability PR services and can assist companies that wish to achieve B-Corp status.

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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. Authentic interactions, entertaining content, and honest storytelling can capture hearts and minds in ways paid advertising cannot.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The definition of public relations is the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person and the definition of marketing is: the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising. Media Relations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Step 4: Amplify Your Content with Media Relations. Once you published several months’ worth of content on a topic on your owned site, you’re ready to begin your media relations efforts. Step 5: Distribute Your Content with Paid Advertising. Don’t stop with that awesome media placement!

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint.

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