Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

What is brand journalism? Brand journalism is no different than content marketing. However, brand journalism is different. That is, they attempt to create a dividing line that says blog posts belong in one camp while interviews belong in another. Brand journalism starts people on a journey with your brand.

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Journalism Branding Brand Content Marketing 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Be Helpful.

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are the waters safe for social media marketing? It would be great to hear from others too, via comments, or DM me on Twitter if you’d like to do a full interview. Trust in social media and journalism are at an all-time low. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Should brands hedge their bets?

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Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We’re in the middle of the first quarter, which for many PR and marketing teams can mean close budget scrutiny. But unlike marketing, where we can count whitepaper downloads, webinar attendees and inquiries from marketing content, proving the ROI of PR can be a little more obscure. Does it reinforce the brand story?

Measurement 334

Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Kevin Turpin, president at the National Journal, details his vision for the company with a focus on innovation and creativity. In this interview, Kevin discusses his career with National Journal. National Journal was the perfect fit for that criteria. So how do you ensure that you stand out?

Journalism 0

Journalism Policies Strategy Survey 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If differentiation is crucial to marketing communications, then saying the same thing is the opposite of what we need. What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. Everyone knows it.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2024

Those companies that are in the early stages of a startup building a product stand to gain “the greatest” valuation benefit from marketing About half (45%) of all B2B technology startups make no effort to market their products. That’s according to a new paper published in a peer-reviewed journal by two academics Gary L.

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B2B Study Marketing Education 182

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. 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.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Journalism 115

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Media Infographics 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

Conferences represent a new avenue, and one that college students should be more aware of before they enter the job market. I became interested in PR because I was looking for fields adjacent to journalism, so I assumed there would be plenty of research involved to go along with writing. PR is not marketing.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

81 percent of marketers rate earned media as being more effective or as effective as paid media coverage. When you sign up as a “source” on these media opportunity sites, you receive daily emails with a list of queries from journalists and bloggers searching for experts to interview or include in their stories.

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

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

Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Available on iTunes and through The Social Network website, Women Worldwide is a half-hour, weekly podcast where Deirdre interviews incredible women from around the globe. Check out the Q&A interview with Deirdre below! Now, I’m receiving the pitches from PR people who want their executives interviewed on my show.

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Radio Interviews Community Twitter 238

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

Did you just spend weeks on a huge Wall Street Journal feature article for a new launch and want everyone to see it? It recently shared a 2-second screenshot of the marketing team toasting its new website with morning coffee! Here are a few ways Instagram can help amplify storytelling for B2B organizations. This is a no-brainer.

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Instagram B2B B2C Case Study 333

The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

Use a Journal. I’ve found it very beneficial to use a journal during my internship. In the past, I have been asked in an interview about something from an internship that I could not remember. I recently purchased a journal, and I am now using it to record my experience. Make Goals. Do your Research.

Journalism 127

Journalism Marketing Interviews Internal 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The past five years or so have seen drastic changes in the media and cultural landscape that impact PR and marketing. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. PR generates influence. PR is (nearly) immune to ad-blocking. PR is more measurable than ever.

Mobile 244

Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. I’m also interested in the local real estate market. Or, there are no homes on the market here and why.

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Furthermore, a 2016 interview with the Associated Press revealed most major news outlets will not run a text-only story. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism. According to the Content Marketing Institute’s 2016 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends — communication teams aim to: Publish more engaging content.

How To 282

How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

My coauthor, Amy Barnes, and I conducted 58 in-depth interviews with senior executives who are members of the PRSA College of Fellows and Arthur W. She has published research in the following journals: Journal of Mass Media Ethics, Public Relations Review, Journal of Communication Management and Journal of Advertising Education.

International 208

International Internal Ethics Journalism 208

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

If you are interviewing PR agencies, a good question to ask is: “what business are you in?” The second ran in the NY Times : How Facebook is Changing the Way its Users Consume Journalism. Marketing PR PR Tech Public Relations Reading Files Uncategorized' What do these trends mean for PR?

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LinkedIn Mobile Facebook Journalism 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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Journalism Advertising Advertising SEO 185

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. A B2B with a new VR (virtual reality) tool for real estate sales should never neglect specialty outlets VR Journal or AR/VR Magazine – as well as real estate trade journals like Realtor Magazine. You get the best of both worlds.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. This can be a remote position – you do not have to be located in New York!**.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. Instead, a significant portion of its resources was dedicated to a public-relations manager who arranged interviews and managed Bankman Fried’s public appearances.

Government 227

Government Corporate Resources Ethics 227

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 144

Blogging Software B2B Survey 144

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

Over time, I ended up being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and have been on CNBC as a subject matter expert, among other media engagements. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019? Q: What channels do you feel are the most valuable for marketers today? Until next time! SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

In the marketing world, professionals tend to glom onto useful marketing buzzwords as a shared language, and those terms can actually prove useful to professionals in adjacent industries. As the marketing and media industries continue to look more and more alike, their lexicons overlap too.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team. I wanted a means to continue the relationships I had built while learning more about the profession by interviewing practitioners.

Fashion 227

Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I also learned about Lin’s agency work at Strategic Communications ; and that she teaches, and has written quite a few books on PR and marketing. Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. I definitely think that it is.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Ashley Gustafson, Marketing Specialist – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (nominated by Arik Hanson).

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 10, when “Barbie” is up for several awards, including Best Picture, let’s reflect on the film’s marketing campaign to extract valuable insights for practitioners. This retrospective examination could offer key learnings for those in the field.

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

PR teams know Cision from its “day job” – offering PR and marketers media databases and analytic tools – and those functions position it well to cover best practices in easy-reading posts. Check out ones like this for fixing your influencer marketing or this post on advances in PR measurement. The Wrike Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community.

Interviews 60

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Check our earlier post for best PR tips on media interviews.

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136