The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

Take media relations. Despite the major changes in the media landscape, it’s still a core part of PR and there are still reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same.

Media Relations 127

Media Relations Media Newspapers Radio 127

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

In the survey, journalists state the following are the most sought-after types of content in an online newsroom: press releases, breaking news items, media relations contact information, fact sheets, high-res images, press kits and executive biographies. I’d also suggest adding social media feeds to it.

How To 242

How To Survey Resources Social Media 242

Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Digital PR is not link-building for SEO. The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Some “digital PR” agencies have focused on practices like link-building, DA (domain authority) mapping, and webmaster outreach.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Engineering eBook 83

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Get my Digital PR Tips Newsletter.

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When you think of the biggest changes in the move from traditional #PR to #DigitalPR, what comes to mind? After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. Public relations seems more approachable, more doable–instead of a secret process only an expert dare tackle.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Publicity Pitching Social Media 100

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 28, 2022

Let’s talk about media relations. It’s often what companies seek help with because they want to earn media coverage – which can help them build and maintain their reputation, increase visibility and draw new prospects and customers their way.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Media Reputation Tools 101

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Freshen up your skills with metrics: CyberAlert created a wonderful resource called The 2014 Measurement Handbook for PR, Marketing and Social Media. Polish up your media relations smarts: BusinessWire’s 2014 Media Survey Results are very enlightening. Digital PR' Good stuff, Cyberalert!

eBook 100

eBook Digital PR Handbook Content Marketing 100

Lauri Pehar Borsh

JANUARY 31, 2014

Jaffe PR is a complete Public Reputation resource, devoted primarily to law firms, legal associations and vendors to the legal market. Legal Brand Journalism™, including media relations and content development, is at the heart of our work for clients.

Social Media 83

Social Media Media Journalism Reputation 83

Landis PR

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By Brianne Miller As the holiday season approaches, communications professionals often find themselves caught between year-end deadlines and the desire to enjoy a stress-free December (who wants to crunch social media numbers while sipping eggnog? Document what worked and pencil it in for 2025.

Communications 59

Communications Analysis Report Media Relations 59

ZudePR

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

There are certain business social media facts that – if your powers of persuasion are taking time out – won’t let you down. You’re a family business owner wondering how to make sense of social media, blogging, and PR. 4: 80% of B2B Social Media Leads Come From LinkedIn.

Social Media 75

Social Media SEO Media Local 75

5W PR

MARCH 22, 2025

Social media provides an excellent platform for sharing quick updates and visual content. Many successful programs maintain active social media accounts that mix instructional content with personal success stories. Video content proves particularly effective for sharing adaptive skiing stories.

Strategy 78

Strategy Sports Training Transportation 78

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 20, 2015

But then I added in public relations, social media and search engine optimization (SEO) – the other three key components of digital PR – just for comparison purposes. Social media MASSIVELY outweighs the other three, in terms of search popularity. The results surprised me.

SEO 100

SEO Comparison Content Marketing Social Media 100

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Image courtesy of Pixabay By Brianne Miller In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying current with media relations and PR trends is essential for communications professionals.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Over the years, I tested and used almost every digital PR, blogger outreach , and link building tool available. Below, we’ve collected our favorite digital PR tools that have been proven to help launch successful campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. The list is broken down by task.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>> Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. One thing that’s clear: HARO and Shankman made an indelible impression on the PR professionals it served back in the day. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

Reddit 183

Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 31, 2017

I’ve seen several webinars and articles this week about the rise of earned media in the marketing mix. This is very good news for PR practitioners. But as more agencies not familiar with the ethos of media relations jump on this bandwagon there are some possibilities that concern me. Forrester Research).

Media 0

Media Media Relations LinkedIn Digital PR 0

The Proactive Report

AUGUST 5, 2016

Over the past ten years the news media has been under a great deal of pressure. This has led to some major changes in how media relations is practiced. So while the core of news reporting and media relations is still the same, there are new ways to get earned media for your brand. Who Reads News on Social.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Reddit Social Media Pinterest 100

Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Digital PR Budgets. When it comes to the growth of digital PR, 62% of those surveyed reported that their budgets for digital and social media have risen in the last 12 months, while the same number expect budgets to increase in the next year. Digital people learn through experimentation.

Digital PR 45

Digital PR Trends Training Media Training 45

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Like many people who are extremely active on social media, people bombard me with requests. They want to use me as a media platform. If you have an influencer outreach program as part of your digital PR tactics, consider this. Rock The Pitch media relations pitching Twitter' But he didn’t.

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Pitching Twitter Print Software 157

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Media Relations is a core part of PR and can be one of the trickiest. It is, after all, called Media Relations. It is, after all, called Media Relations. Follow them on social media. Start your week with the ideas that can boost your PR success. What’s the secret?

How To 100

How To Media Case Study Resources 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

You have to learn to gather it, slice and dice it, analyze it and extract the insights that drive your PR strategy and actions. 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.

Trends 124

Trends Data-Driven PR Data System 124

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

With a broad consumer base, PR plans require strategically tailored campaigns to resonate with regional needs and nuances. Additionally, the extensive digital reach of India’s population is an asset in amplifying PR efforts, leveraging social media and online platforms as crucial tools, especially when engaging with India’s tech-savvy youth.

Meeting 90

Meeting Print Marketing Local 90

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and client-side PR pros point to. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations.

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

The Proactive Report

APRIL 3, 2017

“The disruption of the media business impacts journalists’ productivity and performance, making the relationships between brands, trusted newswires, journalists and influencers even more vital than ever.” Cision State of the Media 2017. Get the Digital PR Tips newsletter in your inbox every week. Follow me on Twitter.

Media 100

Media Video Mobile Report 100

Presspage

MARCH 6, 2018

MIA launched their revamped social newsroom in March of 2016 switching from a native newsroom -driven by their website’s standard CMS- to a dedicated newsroom solution for digital PR and media relations. On November 7, 2017, the industry awarded Miami International Airport the 2017 Peggy G.

Airlines 87

Airlines Web SEO Internal 87

PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Download The State of Journalism 2020 to learn more about how journalists use social media, their preferences for working with PR practitioners, and their optimism about the future of the profession.

Pitching 179

Pitching Journalism Survey Report 179

PR News

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media exposes many ironies, including the possibility that we are less social because of social media. The post The 2 Things You Need to Know Now About Social Media appeared first on PR News Blog. Remember the days when we used our phone for talking, not typing?

Social Media 48

Social Media Media Blogging Resources 48

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the fundamentals of public relations is tracking and monitoring the opinion of the public. Additionally, in the past few years, thanks to social media, it has become easier than ever for PR pros to keep track of what the public is thinking or talking about when it comes to particular brands.

Publicity 97

Publicity Survey Measurement Groups 97

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and client-side PR pros point to. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and client-side PR pros point to. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Overall, we are sensing a continued optimism about the direction the industry is headed, which is good news for people entering the field,” said Fred Cook, Director of the USC Center for Public Relations.

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2024

PR professionals collaborate with media outlets, influencers, and key stakeholders to disseminate positive messages about a brand. Key activities in PR include media relations, which involves establishing relationships with journalists and securing media placements.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Crisis Communications SEO 78

PR News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s true – a lot of people just don’t understand what PR people do. They think it’s about pitching the media, chasing positive coverage, then rinsing and repeating. Certainly media relations is an important component of public relations.

Publicity 116

Publicity Pitching Media Relations Blogging 116

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Building Personal Brands As Part of Your Digital PR Strategy As PR professionals, we all tend to focus on corporate news, churning out those press releases and madly pitching… but how often are we focusing on individuals within the company and building their personal brands?

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

5W PR

AUGUST 28, 2020

Today, media coverage is an important metric in assessing the success of marketing and communication initiatives. Regardless of the social media platform on which content is relayed, getting the right media coverage brings satisfaction and pride to marketers. Publish Accurate and Relatable Content. Employ Hashtags.

Media 103

Media Exercises Study Social Media 103

5W PR

JUNE 18, 2020

Integrate Social Media Platforms. When talking about social media platforms, we don’t mean using just one of them – it’s best to use all of them simultaneously. By using good hashtags, posting at the right time, and taking great photos, nowadays, it’s easy for anyone to build a large social media following.

Strategy 97

Strategy Social Media Facebook Instagram 97

Presspage

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The Magnetic effects of a newsroom MIA launched their revamped social newsroom in March of 2016 switching from a native newsroom -driven by their website’s standard CMS- to PressPage, a dedicated newsroom solution for digital PR and media relations. This surely bringing more value to their newsroom.

Internal 0

Internal International Industry Infographics 0

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

Leveraging social media for SEO. Social media platforms are becoming an integral part of SEO strategies. A social media campaign I spearheaded for a startup significantly amplified its online presence, indirectly boosting its search engine performance.

SEO 85

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 85