Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort.

Twitter 103

Twitter B2B Brand Branding 103

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

He currently is the Chief Communications Officer at the international law firm Vinson & Elkins where he leads a team that manages the firm’s public relations efforts, including brand services, media relations, internal communications, rankings, website, and social media. Barbara Rozgonyi on Twitter.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For as far back as I can remember (12 years now), there has been one consistent strategy when it comes to social media marketing: To drive traffic from social to our corporate blogs. It’s been well-documented by now–most folks want to stay on Twitter, Facebook, Insta, etc. 3 big reasons. Why should we expect them to?

Corporate 60

Corporate Blogging SEO Social Media 60

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. Another 11% said the phone was fine and 13% said Twitter. What can PR do about it?

Survey 77

Survey Media Relations Report Media 77

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Within hours of sending the message, Morey found himself the subject of a Twitter uproar. More than 170,000 Twitter responses appeared to come from basketball fans who were offended by his position. ( In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

So you’ve just landed a new corporate communications role. And naturally, I’ve been focused on all the things a good corporate communications manager should have in place. My five things to address in your first week as a Corporate Communications Manager: 1. Who is authorised to speak to the media? Congratulations!

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Guidelines Policies 107

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

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. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S.

Survey 97

Survey Industry Leadership Study 97

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

With changing technology and the advent of social media, the way we communicate with the media has also changed to some extent. While I believe most journalists these days are using Twitter, the PR industry, at least in India, is still catching up to that platform. Elevator Pitch or Twitter Pitch?

Pitching 88

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 88

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Many assumed that Elon Musk, a celebrity CEO with 43M Twitter followers, no longer wanted to suffer a sometimes unkind media; and thinks he can frame the Tesla narrative on this own. The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. Emily Fang. Mark Prindle.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Facebook Trends 282

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

Ownership is a strong word in the high-stakes game of corporate social media turf wars – yet consensus increasingly points to PR as primary proponents. A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility.

Survey 60

Survey Corporate Social Media Media 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

International Business Hub : With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, Hong Kong is home to numerous international corporations. Digital and Social Media Proliferation: With one of the world’s highest rates of Internet and smartphone penetration, digital and social media play a crucial role in Hong Kong’s communication strategies.

Marketing 94

Marketing Local Crisis Management Internal 94

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

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. ET, #PRStudChat and #PRLab will gather for a Twitter chat in preparation of PRoBono. On November 18th at 8:30 p.m.

Nonprofit 387

Nonprofit Advertising Advertising Measurement 387

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2022

The topic of ethics in PR surfaced again recently in a lively Twitter discussion after an announcement by 5W PR seemed to signal that its deposed founder has not truly stepped down as previously announced. So does The PR Council, whose corporate members must certify that they will abide by its statement of principles.

Ethics 182

Ethics Reputation Corporate Industry 182

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. Fragmentation of media means fewer eyeballs on each story.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

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. Read more: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision 13.

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2017

Her corporate gigs tended to be with large companies of the international variety – Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for example. There is no doubt in my mind that when I started in PR – and especially when I was in media relations – I stayed completely in my own silo. One account you recommend following on Twitter is: @NPR.

Corporate 61

Corporate Communications LinkedIn Agency 61

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Most influential media for consumer communication in South Korea General media exposure on Naver Blog on Naver YouTube Instagram Kakaotalk Most influential media for corporate communications in South Korea General media exposure on Naver Blog on Naver Instagram YouTube Kakaotalk Most popular social media channels in South Korea Kakao : About 47.8

YouTube 97

YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 97

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. 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comms.

SEO 102

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 102

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

An avid Twitter user, Heather can trace the majority of Geben’s business back to relationships that began online. Geben was named the national media relations agency of the year (Ragan/PR Daily) and a top 10 agency for startups (Agency Post). He has also held various roles with three Twin Cities public relations firms.

Creativity 0

Creativity Community Storytelling Agency 0

Landis PR

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the case of X, it’s the reverse question we can ask: Was it not enough that Elon Musk threatened to take over , then sue , then finally buy the unrivaled global social platform Twitter, dragging its value through the mud so he vastly overpaid? It’s worth noting that Coke is not a verb nor an adjective, just a noun.)

Film 59

Film Twitter Viral Social Media 59

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Out of curiosity, I posted a survey question to Twitter. 71% said the CEO 24% said the CMO 4% said the COO; and 2% said HR Although Twitter polls don’t offer demographics, I can derive from the comments that most respondents come from a PR or communications background. Below are a few that stood out for me. Different goals.

Report 118

Report Publicity Survey B2B 118

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and corporate executives agree that this is the greatest challenge preventing them from achieving their future goals. Corporate-side PR. Corporate PR budgets grew only 2.6% Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Follow me on Twitter. Here the picture is not quite as rosy.

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Earlier in my media relations career, I thought clever subject lines were key.

Media 94

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 94

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs.

Local 133

Local Crisis Management Internal International 133

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

71% of 337 respondents to a Twitter poll said they should report to the CEO. Public Relations Statistics from 2020. The media PR salary: $100,000. The median public relations salary in the U.S. Media relations is ever more challenging. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ).

Survey 177

Survey Marketing B2B Study 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Narrow the focus to your industry through media monitoring tools like Google Alerts, building a Twitter moments list and flagging trending news or relevant keyword searches. So, how can we position brands and companies as relevant when the news cycle shifts the conversation so quickly? Stay up to speed on the latest news.

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and corporate executives agree that this is the greatest challenge preventing them from achieving their future goals. Corporate-side PR. Corporate PR budgets grew only 2.6% Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Follow me on Twitter. Here the picture is not quite as rosy.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and corporate executives agree that this is the greatest challenge preventing them from achieving their future goals. Corporate-side PR. Corporate PR budgets grew only 2.6% Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Follow me on Twitter. Here the picture is not quite as rosy.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. There is a new corporate scenario that directly impacts all audiences and communication channels.

Marketing 193

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 193

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1. million users X/Twitter : 1.96

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

This time of uncertainty has shown to people engaging on social media more than they typically would have before the pandemic struck. People have shifted to social media communication on sites like Twitter and Facebook. Broadcast news is leading the way in disseminating news during this time.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

19% of publishers requested articles, 13% requested infographics, 12% requested mixed-media pieces, and 11% requested data visualizations.”. Read more: Cliff Notes to Effective Media Relations: A Summary of 3 Surveys of Editors, Reporters and Journalists [UML]. 9) Twitter is the social network of most value to reporters.

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2019

Listening and joining conversations We’d encourage anyone starting out in their career to sign up to Twitter and build a network. Start by following journalists and media related to your sector. Next, find potential employers, both individuals and corporate accounts. Start listening to the conversations.

Community 89

Community Twitter Facebook System 89

Stuart Bruce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

’ was the question at the recent CIPR Corporate and Finance’s group seminar. Jon Sellors, RSA Group, UK head of media relations. Oliver Smith, technology, media and telecoms reporter, City AM. If you believe your CEO is incapable of tweeting then you don’t have a Twitter problem, you have a CEO problem.

Social Media 150

Social Media Twitter Radio Sports 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? She recently received her master of science in public relations from New York University’s School of Professional Studies and received her bachelor of science in journalism from Boston University. Is PR Right for me?” A follow up blog post by PR 2.0

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150