Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. 1) Storytelling, analytics and thought leadership are the top PR tactics and trends.

Survey 118

Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 118

5W PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

PR professionals who master TikTok’s unique blend of authenticity, creativity, and rapid content creation gain direct access to journalists, influencers, and consumers alike. Building Meaningful Connections with Journalists PR professionals can use TikTok to catch journalists’ attention through creative storytelling.

Viral 78

Viral Branding Brand Airlines 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

For B2B clients Clubhouse can be another social media tool used to drive thought leadership , especially those who are subject-matter experts. The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. There’s no need for a production team – all you need is a smartphone.

B2B 405

B2B Social Media Media Twitter 405

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. Or you may decide that media relations is precisely what you need. Handpicked Related Content. How to Score in B2B Media Relations. Social media strategy.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

LEGO’s “Rebuild the World” campaign successfully united parents and children by encouraging them to build together, resulting in a 21% increase in brand engagement across social media platforms. The campaign centered on how LEGO has been a constant source of creative expression across generations.

Company 78

Company Branding Brand Crisis Management 78

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From press releases, to earned, organic attention Yes, press releases serve a purpose like no other, but they do little in terms of creating the type of storytelling, collaborations, and initiatives that digital public relations can create. Public relations is still fundamentally about media relations and building connections.

Digital PR 104

Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling. Believe it or not, there is a method to the storytelling madness of “The Bachelor.” Expert producers.

Communications 161

Communications Storytelling Film Training 161

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too. That’s unlikely; however, automation can and will help us sift through data, target client customers and, to a degree, optimize media relations. But the real opportunity for PR and marketers may be voice storytelling.

Google 186

Google Course Technology Creativity 186

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign. Public relations is about making great content that engages, educates, and entertains. No creative spark . Aiming too high to start.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

I love that working in PR provides a different storytelling opportunity that you don’t get working for a paper. I really fell in love with how strategy can be supplemented with creativity to share your client’s story. What’s your secret to media relations success? They’re always timely, engaging and entertaining!

Social Media 227

Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

Prohibition

AUGUST 14, 2024

We’re constantly seeking out ways to further enhance our media relations strategies and build stronger connections with key journalists. AI For Smarter Outreach Identifying relevant journalists: It’s fair to say that one of the most time-consuming aspects of media relations is finding the right journalists to pitch to.

Media Relations 62

Media Relations Media Pitching B2C 62

PRSay

JANUARY 1, 2020

that will hopefully make your 2020 even more successful: Remember not to skimp on storytelling. Your team may have many components — at MediaSource, we’ve got creatives, strategic types and PR practitioners — but ultimately, your work should always come back to storytelling. Here are some hints from our award-winning team.

Publicity 166

Publicity Storytelling Instagram Pitching 166

PRSay

JANUARY 2, 2020

I like using creativity and storytelling. But you have to let go of three false beliefs about working in public relations: 1. But this is a creativity business. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. I like building relationships with new people.”.

How To 148

How To Training Creativity Storytelling 148

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. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. “I see a few things.

Marketing 213

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Several popular topics covered in their news & views section of their site are advertising, digital, diverse, creative and awards news.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. The right creative campaign, whether earned, paid, or both, can generate extraordinary benefits in the form of brand engagement, credibility, and even loyalty.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. Storytelling is our game . Today, storytelling is a buzzword. Creativity matters . via GIPHY.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony. 16) Creativity as an employable skill.

Survey 107

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 107

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Things to think about How can you leverage organic content (with permission, of course) and empower your everyday fans to continue to share your brand message creatively? Highly-targeted story angles. Social activism.

Trends 168

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 168

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

This cannot be said of any other single comms discipline, be it investor relations, lobbying, social media management, internal communications, marketing, media relations, public affairs, or advertising. It means applying effort and creativity that is consistent and ongoing.

Reputation 165

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” But, it’s not creative for the sake of creativity. She holds a B.A.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2023

Ultimately, the challenge for PR and communications is to highlight the ways these AI systems can enhance human creativity, rather than replace it, while alleviating fears of an apocalyptic robot uprising. Where PR falls short Even the best PR program is limited, however.

Technology 170

Technology Strategy Privacy Healthcare 170

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Our approach involves analyzing past media coverage and keeping up with current commerce writers and columns. Creative Storytelling : We differentiate our clients in a crowded market through innovative storytelling. Ready to elevate your holiday strategy?

Retail 78

Retail Case Study Storytelling Creativity 78

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Tailoring a creative and strategic campaign to heighten awareness about the client, as well as drive sales, has become part and parcel of the digital economy and the purview of the agency partner. Once the catcher feels like a creative collaborator, the odds of acceptance are secured.” How To Win It. Next Level Thinking.

How To 120

How To Agency Creativity Pitching 120

Cision

MAY 13, 2015

You’ve had plenty of smart people in this series already discuss the advent of social and the shift to mobile, so I’ll zero in on the huge impact those changes have had on media relations. A big trend in media relations that is leaving many unknowing PR pros behind is using social media to connect with influencers BEFORE you pitch.

Pitching 120

Pitching Nonprofit Fashion Trends 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” AI will continue to have a profound impact on creative and marketing fields, including PR.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now. Slow decline of social media. The anti-social, social media. PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 216

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 216

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. Specifically, the survey found storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership topped the list of more than 20 tactics or trends related to PR in terms of importance. Media relations is getting harder.

Survey 90

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 90

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 154

Employee Print Writing Survey 154

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Christoph Luke | Christoph Luke Media Relations.

Marketing 129

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 129

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

It forces you to stay on the cutting edge of modern marketing strategy and be an expert storyteller. Where possible, attend adjacent industry events to see if you can get some creative ideas that your competitors haven’t yet thought of. Media relations-only solutions will be increasingly less effective.

Technology 120

Technology Industry Storytelling Strategy 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Agencies are having to think of new, creative ways to use video for selling a product or message. It’s possible that PR or marketing staff would be tempted to get “creative” as an easy way to get press, but our hope is that legit news sources will keep everyone on the straight and narrow.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As PR, communications, and media relations professionals, following up with journalists is an essential practice but doing it effectively to ensure your press release gains the attention it deserv es (while trying to not pester journalists) is a difficult skill to master.

How To 195

How To Resources Pitching Tools 195