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. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship. No laurel-resting here!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. Zach Cutler of Propel is one of them.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

Beyond earned media, typical PR tactics guild relationships, engage influencers, and even help change public perception and behavior. To me this refers to the applications of PR skills once used exclusively in media relations to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. But does it scale?

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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. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency. Understanding why agencies get fired is just as important as why they get hired. 5) planning and strategy (37%).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. However, with analytics tools, PR teams can now more easily estimate how many people are seeing their messages, how often they are shared, and how they are perceived.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

You can go with less expensive freelancers or retain a boutique, mid-size or large PR agency. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. Handpicked Related Content. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. Handpicked Related Content. Crisis management.

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Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. At Thought Bubble Communications , one of our many strengths is media relations. One of the reasons we are so successful is because we relate to people as people. How does analytics drive PR strategy?

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. With several events throughout the year, PR News addresses a senior-level public relations and marketing audience. PR News Conferences. Dates/Locations: Varies. Ragan Conferences.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

I spent six years in traditional PR agencies before moving to digital marketing where I spent a further six years specialising in SEO and working in-house with my clients to integrate digital marketing. I know how many specialist agencies there now are offering communications. Here’s how, in three steps. They are specialists.

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Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2019

To truly measure which content is achieving their objectives, brands need a metric that incorporates quality and demonstrates what is working and what is not – a metric that can identify the most impactful elements of their communications and shape future strategy for campaigns, messaging, and media relations outreach.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? What’s in stock for us as practitioners, as agencies, as companies seeking to build awareness, reputation, and trust? How can we use data, analytics, and algorithms to achieve awareness at scale? Let’s see if we’re ready for them. Content Shockwave.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. PR analytics, especially PR Attribution , can be a real game-changer when it comes to proving the value of communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For a fee, any organization can upload their press release to a newswire service that distributes it directly to news organizations, much like the original news agencies like Associated Press fed reports to newspapers in the early days of electronic journalism. What is newswire distribution? The comprehensive reports can be helpful.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 10, 2018

When other industries think of creative agency hours, they go EEK! If you’re at a creative agency, this means breaking ties with clients and projects that aren’t beneficial to you. If you prioritize, shed the dead skin, and come up with a good system, you can have both balance and greatness, even at an agency. Until next time!

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary. Instead, let’s talk about how Season 3 began with Kendall Roy focused on getting his media monitoring tools and strategy in place as he gets ready to take on his father and snatch his media empire away.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2024

Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever to earn coverage. We can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

A combination of paid, earned, shared and owned media (PESO) – an integrated strategy – is necessary to be effective. Jim Hawker, co-founder and owner of London-based PR agency Threepipe, says focusing on the PESO model when working with clients helps his team be effective. Want to improve your media relations?

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Shift Communications

JUNE 8, 2016

As a data-driven agency, we rely on a variety of data tools to make the most informed decisions for our clients. The first step is ensuring that a client has Google Analytics set up – if not, that’s another conversation entirely. Once you receive the analytics access email from Google it’s time to start exploring.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Alison Welz is the Executive Director of Strategy as well as oversees the media relations, distribution and broadcast analytics teams at MultiVu. She partners with agency clients and brands to develop their own, unique story and to help them to tell it across multiple channels and reach their target audiences.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2020

Katharine established herself as a first-rate media guru on accounts like MediaRadar and Fractal Analytics. She works hard to support our clients and her team on everything from media relations to content, and we’re excited to see her grow into this new role. . After nearly 2.5

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2020

A running of your weekly or monthly analytics report will include likes, conversions, and profile views to determine the top-performing posts for boosting. Before finalizing the social media budget allocation, most of us will run different versions of an ad in front of a small audience to see which performs better. A/B testing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Misguided media relations strategy. ” Agencies who neglect to build in key metrics are doing clients – and their own team – a disservice. Learn and benefit from PR missteps.

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Cision

OCTOBER 19, 2017

For example “media relations” or “influencer marketing” might each have its own unique set of keywords. Another valuable tool is Google Analytics. Typically a voice search involves a question, like ‘what are best earned media analytics tools for an enterprise business?’

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5W PR

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When it comes to companies seeking out influencers to bolster a marketing campaign, employing the help of an influencer marketing agency can help amplify the voice of the brand and extend its reach. An influencer marketing agency is dedicated to the connecting of businesses and brands with influencers or viral platforms.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. In media relations , you are constantly on the hunt for reporters and influencers writing about your industry. A related feature Muck Rack offers is the “relationship owner” designation. Did you know? Check out our services.].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When it comes to choosing a public relations agency, experience, credentials and creativity are key factors. A good agency will assemble the ideal team to match a client’s needs, ensuring not just the right titles and experience levels, but the right personalities as well. Starring roles for an agency team.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. So, he sold his agency and started Propel. Here’s what an individual pitch analytics dashboard looks like.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 23, 2022

A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. Before an agency sets them, it’s critical that they understand organizational goals and what the company hopes to achieve with a robust PR program. Most agencies and organizations have wised up to use more contemporary KPIs that capture the true value of PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

” To me this refers to the applications of PR skills once used exclusively in media relations to social community management, influencer relations, and content marketing. Through these relationships, we earn the right to try to join conversations and maybe even change minds. We earn that right to influence others.”

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Sure, public relations is far more than ads and exposure. A good media relations team is an excellent example of this kind of relationship-building. That’s where analytics comes in, and it’s a crucial part of your equation. It wasn’t magic — it was great public relations.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

There are many tools available to harvest data about your customers and stakeholders, both internally and externally: CRM systems, social media analytics, web analytics and more. This could be a huge opportunity for PR Agencies in 2018. The value of earned media grows – and everyone wants to grab control of it.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. 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.”. By Seedepth.

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