Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Last year, visitors to the Business Wire Blog were most interested in tips for enhancing and optimizing the performance of press releases, annual predictions and trends, and hearing from guest contributors on specific topics like ESG and international media relations.

Blogging 434

Blogging Internal International Trends 434

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

An assignment in my Principles of Public Relations class with Professor Jennie Donohue was to read Deirdre Breakenridge’s new book Answers for Modern Communicators and create an infographic based on one of four concepts. In the end I went from not knowing how to begin, to creating the winning infographic amidst a fairly large class.

Infographics 177

Infographics Internal International Journalism 177

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. This is a unique skill that requires empathy, a creative touch, and a deep understanding of both clients and media—and one that shows your drive to get powerful stories out into the world.

Publicity 221

Publicity How To Examples Crisis Management 221

Business Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Public relations experts know the world is bigger than ever – which, on one hand, means more opportunity. Media outlets are understaffed, and reporters are doing more. But the world is also noisier.

Pitching 399

Pitching Internal International Blogging 399

Business Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Our top-viewed Business Wire Blog posts last year covered AI, annual trends and predictions, expert tips for crafting attention-grabbing headlines, leveraging joint press releases, using social media to effectively share news, and strengthening international media relations. Review each of the blog posts below.

Blogging 357

Blogging Internal International Trends 357

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations.

Media Relations 176

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 176

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

While its not a perfect analogy, something similar is at work in media relations. Once PR people reach a certain level of experience, they stop building and managing media lists. Yet in media relations, knowing who would be receptive to what pitch is a significant part of the job; you can’t be successful without it.

Media 127

Media Pitching Media Relations Strategy 127

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 14, 2025

Media relations, content creation, crisis communication, project management along with many transferable skills can be relevant when selecting the perfect candidate. Promoting internal leadership will foster a positive remote work culture, helping with employee retention and often leading to increased productivity.

How To 161

How To Training Crisis Communications Leadership 161

Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. While we may dream of it, rarely do we imagine our news being picked up and shared by global media.

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Internal International Media Pitching 153

PRSay

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here are three ways to write audience-focused messages — whether it’s for media relations, marketing materials, internal comms, or other audiences or channels: Put the audience first. Their audience members care about themselves. So why aren’t you writing about the audience?

Report 152

Report Writing Engineering Study 152

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Internal Communications. Media Training. If you oversee a team of PR strategists, simply give them a hug.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

Tools 370

Tools Report Comparison Media 370

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Send it around internally.

Media Relations 124

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 124

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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

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

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. PR pros and comms teams should consider developments in relevant international regions as a way to expand thought leadership for company executives.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. With several events throughout the year, PR News addresses a senior-level public relations and marketing audience. Dates: June 9-12, 2019. Location: Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Conference Content Marketing Marketing International 256

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. I’ve been able to use my content skills for press releases and bylined article drafts. Bylines and other stories, like pets, need homes to.!

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Our job is to educate them in advance about what media need and want.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Owen Cullen, Managing Director at Cullen Communications 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 in 2023 LinkedIn : 2.70

Radio 83

Radio Sports Marketing Local 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Loreley Maldonado Founder and CEO, Eje Comunicación The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. 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 : 74.14 million users YouTube : 61.39

Marketing 101

Marketing Crisis Local International 101

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. PRSA International draws the most industry vendors, including practitioners, in a who’s-who quest to highlight the best strategies, products, and more. Hashtag: #CMC18.

Conference 210

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Education 210

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On the positive side, something the client has overlooked or takes for granted could be useful information for media relations or storytelling. On the other hand, if there’s an internal problem, the agency needs to know about it and to prepare for any negative impact. In media relations, timing is everything.

Agency 310

Agency Measurement Meeting Reputation 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . In 2021 we added several new team members who have brought extra dimensions and new perspectives on media relations and teamwork. A strong news cycle.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

Business Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As our goal is to deliver ‘leadability’ for international organisations, and the market momentum that goes with it, in the Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) region, we have prepared a short guide on factors to take into account if you want to build lasting relationships with the media for your organisation or brand.

Blogging 320

Blogging How To Communications Internal 320

5W PR

APRIL 5, 2025

A crisis PR response typically involves multiple elements: rapid assessment of the situation, development of key messages, coordination with leadership and stakeholders, media relations, and ongoing monitoring of public sentiment. The goal is to maintain trust and credibility while addressing the core issues that triggered the crisis.

Crisis 78

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news. A key component of stellar media relations is knowing what stories to pitch and to whom.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

PRSay

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What we have found is that LinkedIn is such an important external communications tool for executives, but its also so important for internal communications, she said. A common mistake that media relations practitioners make is pitching story ideas to journalists without first establishing a connection with them.

LinkedIn 74

LinkedIn Communications Pitching Video 74

5W PR

MARCH 23, 2025

This starts with developing clear internal policies for reviewing all communications materials. Media relations require particular attention. Press releases, interviews, and social media posts must align with FDA guidelines.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Education Consumer 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here are some examples of times when I broke the PR agency or media relations “rules” and was rewarded. The client in question was later fired for abusive language with an internal colleague.). Yet, today’s intern might be tomorrow’s communications director. The same is true in media relations.

Pitching 197

Pitching Conference Internal International 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

Are you a strong writer, social media whiz or maybe have a special touch when it comes to media relations? It can be a lot of back and forths of internal conversations evaluating candidates. It’s also a fast way to learn your own strengths and preferences. Can you describe the company culture?

Interviews 296

Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Media leads are a powerful tool, and the key to earning coverage is learning how to really capture people’s interest. What you need to be successful is a guidebook to improve your media relations efforts. Because more earned media can help build your brand recognition, improve SEO and sell more. About Penny Sansevieri.

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And public relations in particular simply doesn’t lend itself to sudden starts and stops. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more. Pulling an entire team off a PR program, whether through an outside agency or internal layoffs, means that team may not be available once PR resumes.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 20, 2017

You are the project manager of every new launch that involves social media, media relations, internal communications, etc. From traditional media relations to social media, influencer marketing, content marketing, building community, measuring results, and so much more.

Community 244

Community Social Media Course Measurement 244

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Facebook and Instagram follow X and put more pressure on public relations teams Recent shifts toward reduced content monitoring on major social platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram are poised to impact not only the general public, but also the business-to-business (B2B) technology sector.

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B2B Social Media Communications Instagram 96