Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

Yet another month full of ad updates, from Meta creating ‘voice prints’ to Twitter trying to become YouTube with long-form content. This is likely to make any ‘app download’ ads much cheaper as anything that advertisers can run in-platform will be cheaper due to the IoS 14 ad-pocalypse data tracking issues that hinder our campaigns each day.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print YouTube 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2017

Use PR to build a brand and advertising to defend it. The point of that philosophy used to be that, while you can build a brand with advertising, it’s very expensive. Where a few years ago, print was dragging the publishing industry into a morass of unprofitability, today, it is hinting at revival. 1) In advertising, we trust.

Advertising 62

Advertising Advertising Print Study 62

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

An international public relations report suggests that the industry it set to see growth worldwide but that measurement remains a work in progress. The ICCO World PR Report has polled agency heads and senior communications professionals worldwide each year for the past five years.

Report 85

Report Analysis Financial Reputation 85

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Likewise, it’s important to educate organizations on the difference between earned media and advertising. A well-documented weekly or monthly report on an agency’s efforts will show the momentum, reach and efforts of the media campaign, including metrics. The body of the pitch should be concise and straight to the point.

Media Relations 203

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 203

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2019 report is a monster. Meeker has published her annual report on the state of the internet. The report is packed with insights on internet adoption, devices and platforms; the internet ad market; content formats; and observations on disruptive business models and markets.

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

There’s not much good news for UK media in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. Media coverage of Brexit is impacting the mood of the nation according to Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. You can download a copy of the report by following this link. The UK is suffering from news fatigue.

Print 115

Print Media Newspapers Local 115

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While this certificate program is designed to help journalists understand how to transition their skills and expertise for PR opportunities, many others — such as digital marketers, content creators, advertising pros, and social media experts — have related skill sets and knowledge and will benefit from our program too.

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

ISEBOX

MAY 16, 2016

She was managing print and TV ad campaigns long before she started using online and social media channels to promote her current employer, ABC Drug Corp. She’s not alone: The FDA’s position on postmarketing reporting requirements for online communications had been somewhat murky until the issuance of a recent statement on the matter.

Pharmaceuticals 79

Pharmaceuticals Advertising Advertising Communications 79

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

With a host of media, advertising and adtech companies on the roster, many of our teams at SHIFT are grappling with stories relating to how native advertising is impacting these industries. According to an Advertising Age poll from this time last year, nearly two-thirds of marketers planned to increase their native spend.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Opportunities for independent journalism.

Nonprofit 176

Nonprofit Local Journalism Newspapers 176

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

A perfect storm of distribution and falling advertising revenue is a blow to the newsprint business after two decades of battling the shift from print to digital. In the first month of the crisis Facebook reported an increase of 50% in usage of its services. Print accounts for 80% of UK newspaper revenues and digital 20%.

Print 102

Print Newspapers Crisis Local 102

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read. Print is down but digital is booming. The report is based on data collected from a series of surveys of more than 80,000 people in 40 markets. Consumption of printed newspapers has fallen as lockdowns undermine physical distribution.

Newspapers 103

Newspapers Print Local Television 103

PRSay

MAY 9, 2023

With the rise of influencer marketing as a paid PR tactic, there’s a myriad of metrics that can be reported to demonstrate campaign value from our old friend, impressions (how many eyeballs saw it) to engagement rates and high-value actions (clicks, shares, etc). If there’s anything marketing has a lot of, then it’s metrics.

Measurement 103

Measurement Marketing Pharmaceuticals Social Media 103

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Cision moves to eliminate the HARO brand Cision is pressing forward with the elimination of the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) brand. It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. Reporters were getting more emails than ever – and traced many of them back to Vocus.

Reddit 173

Reddit Software B2B Technology 173

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

PR professionals pride themselves on relationships with reporters and specialized knowledge about the publications that cover their clients’ sectors. Most consumers (inaccurately) believe that brands proactively select all the publishers upon which they advertise.

Communications 190

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 190

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. The result is that each year there are fewer reporters covering more ground, meaning they are harder to reach than ever before.

Strategy 106

Strategy Publicity Media Video 106

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

There are fewer media outlets as a result of advertising revenue shifting to digital media. Newsletters, podcasts and video are all growing as channels alongside app, online and print publications according to a Reuters Institute Report. Editorial teams run hot and lean. But ultimately this is a zero sum game.

Pitching 124

Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

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. Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report lists the four most important media trends, according to a survey of more than 300 journalists.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Additionally, advertisers generated pre-Super Bowl excitement for their brands with teaser ads the week before the game that drove viewership and excitement. The Super Bowl stands as the high point of advertising, where companies vie for coveted spots to showcase their products to millions of viewers. and Jermaine Dupri.

Sports 86

Sports Television Advertising Advertising 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

PR people and reporters work very closely every day, and are very much in the same business of storytelling. As opposed to paying for advertising, PR pros earn media coverage by pitching stories reporters want to write, and readers want to see. *Dark Side – Okay, we in PR take offense to this shady designation.

Agency 192

Agency International Internal Pitching 192

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. We fear for what is going to happen if the industry buys into this report. Journalists still matter.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Subscriptions and advertising are down for most media, and there is no single model that can replace them across the sector. More cognitive, behavioral and neurosciences shaping reporting and delivery. The revenue model for journalism is at best in flux, and at worst, in chaos. Layoffs and restructuring are still common practices.

Journalism 120

Journalism Trends Print Local 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There are fewer reporters covering the supplier beat, and those that do seem to have less time yet more demands placed upon them; Dwindling advertising spends tends to mean there is a smaller news hole to compete for in your key target media outlets; and. For these reasons and more, giving up on earned media is a big mistake.

Automotive 77

Automotive Media Report Print 77

Sword and the Script

JULY 28, 2020

click image for higher resolution) An Illustration: Bulldog Reporter The Bulldog Reporter was a long time trade publication for the public relations (PR) community. At the time, digital advertising was squeezing print publications, but as a long time PR professional, it was a shock to see the company close so suddenly.

Content Marketing 107

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Advertising 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community. They’re platforms for idea-sharing, networking, recruiting, and advertising. Plus, bigger outlets like to report on bigger companies.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

One thing that separates PR, and specifically media relations, from marketing and advertising is third-party validation: there’s nothing you can say about yourself that’s as powerful as someone else saying it about you. Old fashioned press releases and advertising can lead to bona fide editorial coverage. Million and Eyes the U.S.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

PR is most effective at: Packaging a company’s story to resonate with reporters. An exec I worked with once told me he didn’t exist until he saw his name in print. PR is least effective at: Substituting for advertising. Augmenting a sales and marketing effort. Helping shape an image for a key executive.

Print 120

Print Advertising Advertising Survey 120

Maxim Behar

APRIL 2, 2024

The media in its classical form — already long known as traditional media, which continues to linger on today — existed long before PR, particularly in print media. The far more casual dress code generally used to be the business card of the advertising industry. Their messages might have even been different, but they were all one-way.

Print 64

Print Social Media Web Television 64

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The company works with adtech networks to do for media coverage what adtech is doing for advertising. Adtech networks already have tracking on major media sites to deliver performance information for advertising hosted there, and Cision works with these companies to do the same thing for coverage.

Publicity 89

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 89

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Demonstrating value and the talent paradox Talent remains a critical challenge for the PR industry according to The ICCO World PR Report 2020. The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. 43% of respondents reported that there is a lack of talent in PR. It’s a theme that Topi?

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In a separate, but timely report about the state of M&A in the PR technology space, Burton-Taylor Consultant Chris Porter noted: “We see ongoing M&A action in this space at all levels, from local strategic tuck-ins to major private-equity transactions. The data for their report comes from scouring published financial reports.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

More respondents (38%) say the comms function reports to the CEO, versus 35% that say they report to the CMO. In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 57) “Change consultant.”.

Employee 146

Employee Print Writing Survey 146

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2017

You can no longer simply email journalists and hope to get coverage online or in print-based media. Because blocking many kinds of advertisements through browser-based tools is a common practice nowadays, it’s essential to feed content to your users in a way that comes across more naturally — through influencer marketing.

Strategy 251

Strategy Case Study Instagram Print 251

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 16, 2019

Reuters Digital News Report, Metia content resonance event, industry awards, #AIinPR, digital exclusion and a book recommendation. They signpost to a larger in issue of alienation and exclusion in society, The Reuters Institute reports that 35% of UK citizens avoid or switch off from the news. This isn’t news.

Print 60

Print Storytelling Newspapers Advertising 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. It’s an easy job because this industry is truly full of the best people and I enjoy my time with them.

Meeting 72

Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption. The numbers for radio are impressive!

Radio 75

Radio Television Media Local 75

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. Some brands really lend themselves well to print and out of home advertising. I am most excited to jump in and help run our leisure tourism campaigns.

Print 120

Print Tourism Transportation Film 120