PRSay

JULY 3, 2024

The phrase “did not respond to a request for comment” is appearing more often in news articles, Columbia Journalism Review reports. “I I find it strange, to be honest,” says Oliver Darcy, who writes CNN.com’s daily newsletter about the news and entertainment industries.

Media Relations 192

Media Relations Media Journalism Report 192

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Some journalism startups aim to breathe fresh life into storytelling, and we might learn a thing or two that has applications for PR and content marketing. That is why I enjoyed the demo night at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism early this week. Most had experienced teams and investors and/or corporate backers.

Journalism 120

Journalism Local Data Mobile 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.”

Journalism 115

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

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.

Journalism 147

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. I never said this at the time, but now I can admit: I don’t really know what that means.

Interviews 296

Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The writing is fantastic. And it’s clear, the author (Jennifer Warnick, who writes many of the Microsoft “stories”) has spent a great deal of time in the Garage as preparation for writing the story. Many brands write these kinds of executive and employee stories. Doesn’t that read like a novel?

Storytelling 165

Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

High demand for experienced communicators “Corporate communications professionals will continue to advance into top organizational leadership roles as their unrivaled combination of business strategy and stakeholder insight continues to become more essential. .” ~ Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. Many of the most successful PR executives were former journalists.

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. I definitely think that it is. And, in fact, I think the bar is being raised here.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. This puts more pressure on corporate communicators to make their messages more engaging. With that in mind, are there any stories behind a corporate news item that can provide dimension and context for the reader?

Employee 151

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 151

PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2020

When I graduated, I spent my spare time offering to write press releases and manage social media for community groups in my native Detroit. Although it was a historic decision made by the 174-year-old standard-bearer for journalism, AP was not the first major outlet to make the switch in June. Photo credit: lvcandy.

Transportation 185

Transportation Banking Journalism System 185

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. Blending editorial and advertising.

Journalism 69

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 69

Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

All-in-one PR platforms ,such as Prowly , Cision , or Meltwater , come with a range of tools, including a rich media database, press release writing services, tools to pitch journalists, and much more. Drawbacks: Does not offer press release writing services; live chat support is not available. Online BASIC U.S. State BASIC U.S.

Analytics 104

Analytics SEO Engineering Financial 104

Cision

JUNE 30, 2016

My love of writing, interest in people and curiosity about the world drew me to PR. I was a journalism major in college, but it was really more about the writing than about being a reporter. Good news for a former journalism student! Please, please, please, make sure to hone your writing skills and proofread your work!

Technology 149

Technology Nonprofit Journalism Creativity 149

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” They write: “Facebook’s IPO is a flop.” Writing recently in Public Relations Tactics, John J. Monitoring.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Journalism YouTube 120

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What does this new role entail, what are you most excited for with it, and what do you hope to accomplish? .

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy 245

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

These giant corporations are demonstrating an interest in experimenting with new tools.”. This is a group that now seems comfortable and even excited with its newfound ability to engage its vendors, partners, customers and others in ways that could not have been imagined when most of their corporations began.”. 500 Social Media Study.

Social Media 125

Social Media Study Blogging Company 125

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

Howard Stutz, vice president of corporate communications at Golden Entertainment, says brands’ messages need to be clear and comprehensible. How did you get your start in corporate communications? Also, know what has and hasn’t been published.

Corporate 0

Corporate Airlines Financial Journalism 0

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the nonprofit arena, the public relations specialist usually has a more expansive role that can range from writing press releases for distribution to news sources to drafting a donor appeal letter and arranging a public tour of the facility. Some of the same duties common in the nonprofit sector often apply to the corporate sector as well.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 17, 2014

And, it also includes some syndicated content from the Wall Street Journal, which I really enjoy. But at the end of the day we write off a fair amount of work. We really do have more fun than you corporate folks. Plus, typically, we’re not quite as locked up in meetings as our corporate friends. But, it happens.

Corporate 148

Corporate Fashion Agency Travel 148

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other. I was a solo corporate comm. director in several corporations, and that was really challenging. Many times, this backfires.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I was managing our social media channels, while Jordan was writing the story you mentioned. Corporate newsrooms are often very dated, and not very well done (in this blogger’s opinion). Our Newsroom editor J ordan Osterman spent time before the game talking to fans at the pre-parties and on Target Plaza. They are an institution.

Case Study 113

Case Study Journalism Study Instagram 113

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 11, 2015

Today marks the five-year anniversary of Google turning to its corporate blog to communicate changes in China. As I shared in a post last week, Google’s decision gave street cred to corporate blogging. Making the switch to journalism and a move to Bangkok, his career has flourished. In short, he knows his stuff.

Google 60

Google Corporate Blogging Industry 60

PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

Artificial intelligence also has the potential to revolutionize journalism. However, Sean Czarnecki of PRWeek wrote in October that most reactions to AI fall at the polar extremes of “a tesseract of manifold wonder, or a black box of dread.” Whether the effect is positive or negative, AI will likely impact PR and communications.

Publicity 167

Publicity Social Media Television Big Data 167

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible.

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. . — Lori Ruff. Who you are is speaking so loudly that I can’t hear what you’re saying. Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

And thank you Aaron for that fascinating insight into how social media has changed journalism. Gigantic multi-national and trans-national corporations have no respect for borders or governments. Even if you don’t choose to be transparent people will see through your corporate armour. It’s about doing the right thing.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

As part of an effort to get smaller blogs to write about the film, I contacted blog owner, Jamie Bullock, of Project:Women and told her about the film. I suggested she post a story that we would write, to not only help the film – but to help her add valuable content to her blog about women going after their dreams.

Film 150

Film Social Media Video Writing 150

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Until next time! Critical Mention. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. Write with journalistic ideals. Overall, respondents indicated “my employer” was the most believable source of information. click image for higher resolution).

Government 152

Government Survey Ethics Media 152

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. At the end of the year, I go back through all my writings and pick out some of the statistics that stand out to me.

B2B 109

B2B Survey Pitching Software 109

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. With these attributes, we can develop effective communications strategies and help brands stand out, manage corporate reputation, or influence opinion among priority audiences.

Analytics 170

Analytics Social Media Tools Trends 170

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. If your company landed major coverage in a book, peer-reviewed journal or spot on a publication’s annual list, it warrants a press release. Jennifer Lawhead is the Corporate Communication Manager at TTI Success Insights. 500|5000 list).

LinkedIn 120

LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported McDonald’s has created a loyalty program and advertised a series of combo meals that were backed by top artists such as Travis Scott, BTS and Saweetie to increase sales and attract more customers. Priscilla Osorio. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126