Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Much to his dismay, a corporate communications person, at the Clorox Company, who reports to the general counsel, declined his story idea because the executive team was too busy. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days.

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 76

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

If your answer involves turning to Google, then you’re not unlike the 250 or so reporters the agency Wasabi Publicity recently surveyed. According to the survey, the top ways reporters find sources and stories are: 1. Social Media. This PR blog is now a PR firm based near Atlanta ! Breaking news. Press releases.

Survey 65

Survey Report Content Marketing Pitching 65

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be presenting a session at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, alongside, Ned Lundquist , Our session is titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” What is the JOTW Communications Survey?

Training 95

Training Trends Media Survey 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

B2B 102

B2B Survey Pitching Software 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. 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. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

Marketing 100

Marketing Radio Automotive Television 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy. They know media relations is labor-intensive and not as scaleable as SEM or paid social. They surveyed 1500 members of a consumer panel and ran focus groups with a subset of them.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. The rest surveyed (95%!) It just is.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. This has certainly helped us stay funded and keep the right conversations going across our entire organization.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2016

In May 2016, the blog Sword and the Script became the digital foundation of an Atlanta-based PR and marketing agency: Sword and the Script Media, LLC. After seven years of blogging, and 570+ posts, this struck me as a natural progression. I kept blogging too. The 2016 salary survey by PR Week was a big hit.

Blogging 105

Blogging Content Marketing B2B Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. Read more: 5 Datapoints from the CMO Survey for B2B Marketers.

Survey 101

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 101

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. Have you given it enough TLC… or is it a snoozefest of corporate-speak with minimal value? But what about your online newsroom? And when they need a well-packaged story?

How To 242

How To Survey Resources Social Media 242

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 1, 2019

This is understandable, in part because PR is much more than media relations. PR agencies naturally want a piece of the digital media budget pie. Three researchers looked at how people evaluate earned news stories, traditional ads, native ads, independent blogs, and branded blogs. The upshot?

Media 186

Media Study Agency Consumer 186

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

In some cases, it might be apathy, fear or even distrust of the media. In others, such interviews are prohibited by a client’s corporate policy in order to prevent the appearance of one brand endorsing another. It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2019

For B2B companies, earned media and branded content ranked the highest. The survey found 30% of B2B respondents cited news coverage as the way they “people learn about new products online that they can use for their day jobs.” Branded media, defined in this report as blogs, social media and video weren’t far behind with 27%.

Study 61

Study Survey B2B Advertising 61

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Alessandra Malvermi – Sound Public Relations – Italy 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. million users TikTok : 12.6

Fashion 70

Fashion Automotive Marketing Public Affairs 70

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Notified is a Swedish startup acquired by Intrado (formerly West Corporation) in 2019. Journalists Love Twitter, and if Your Job is Media Relations, You Should too. 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comms. 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make?

SEO 100

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 100

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A survey I teamed up with Ned Lundquist to conduct of PR pros last year found 51% said media relations was getting harder. I’m crunching data from this year’s survey now, and while the results aren’t finished yet, I can tell you that number has grown. In other words, your company’s blog is like a natural focus group.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 86

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

In fact, “ninety-one percent of journalists believe that the media is somewhat or much less trusted than they were three years ago.”. That’s according to the 2017 State of the Media Report by Cision , which surveyed some 1,500 journalists in the U.S. Owned media channels, such as corporate blogging , are excellent alternatives.

Report 70

Report Media Survey Pitching 70

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals.

Survey 100

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. While we’re on pitching, Spin Sucks looks at tips from recent surveys.

Tools 97

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 97

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. For the Photo courtesy of Pixabay original blog, please visit here. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%).

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 102

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 102

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

In an interview on this blog in 2021 , Propel Co-Founder and CEO Zach Cutler said as a former PR agency owner, he couldn’t find software that met his agency’s growth needs. We look forward to continuing to grow the platform’s community of experts and journalists, as well as integrating it into our suite of public relations solutions.”.

Software 87

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 87

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

I missed my self-imposed deadline in June as I was simply overwhelmed by events: client work – always my first priority – but also bisdev, podcast production, blog posts, and trying to get this year’s annual JOTW comms survey ready for publication. Both are designed to apply marketing lead attribution techniques to media relations.

Pitching 87

Pitching Report Software Survey 87

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

Onclusive also announced the acquisition of Ozmotik which will help PR discern which earned media is the most valuable. Next, it can “automatically deliver this content to more of its target audience using digital media amplification,” according to a blog post by Onclusive CEO Dan Beltramo. 5) Picks from the vendor blogs.

Industry 88

Industry Media Technology Employee 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Media references are hard for several reasons. People are afraid, for example, and many corporate clients have policies that prohibit such interviews without a permission slip. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog. Ask your customers for interviews on your corporate blog – soft interviews.

B2B 75

B2B Media eBook Interviews 75

Beyond PR

APRIL 24, 2018

Yet, journalists continue to battle old and new monsters: constant accusations of fake news, as well as an anti-media sentiment coming from many world leaders, has made it difficult for journalists to connect with readers who are skeptical about trusting them. And as is the case every year, we’re amazed at how things change.

Media 75

Media Pitching Survey Journalism 75

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Corporate executives are sometimes scared of stirring up too much conflict for comfort, so your approach should always be strategically sound and well-researched before you start the fight. Edward Bernays, the father of public relations. Make a list of survey questions. So, we surveyed hospitals about their service agreements.

How To 52

How To Hotels Survey Employee 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Don’t forget your target audience,” writes Owen Walker in an opinion piece for PRWeek titled What corporate PRs can learn from activist investors. It’s useful for the guardians of corporate reputation to remember the sentiment dashboard doesn’t necessary tell you if you’re winning or not. 2) Can you Newsjacking with Class?

Pitching 62

Pitching Crisis Policies Corporate 62

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. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives.

Survey 75

Survey Media Relations Report Media 75

Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

The surveys have started. There’s are several industry organizations that field annual surveys about content marketing and they are gearing up. For many B2B marketing shops, content marketing just means putting stuff up on a website under the blog section. This is How the Sorry State of Media Relations Ends.

Content Marketing 63

Content Marketing B2B Marketing Exercises 63