Business Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

As both organisations have introduced AI journalism in the last few years, we wanted to invite them along to discuss how the news industry is changing in the face of this new technology. Business Wire news has been a part of the Associated Press and Press Association’s newswire for decades.

Journalism 290

Journalism Technology Industry Media Relations 290

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With PRSA’s Media Relations Certificate Program , senior-level PR and communication professionals will learn to develop media relations campaigns that evoke emotion, inspire change and position organizations as market leaders. When developing media campaigns, what common mistakes do organizations make?

Media Relations 202

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 202

PRSay

JULY 3, 2024

The phrase “did not respond to a request for comment” is appearing more often in news articles, Columbia Journalism Review reports. “I The trend has coincided with the rise of social media, which lets news sources bypass journalists and publish their messages. Working together is really important.”

Media Relations 190

Media Relations Media Journalism Report 190

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 20, 2025

Pitching the media has always been a cornerstone of public relations strategy, but as we head into 2025, the rules of engagement are rapidly changing. Successful […] The post Pitching media in 2025: Adapting to the new norms of digital journalism and audience expectations first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

Journalism 110

Journalism Pitching Media Technology 110

Sword and the Script

MAY 19, 2020

Most PR professionals seem to agree that media relations just gets harder every year. In 2018, 51% of respondents said media relations is getting harder, according to the annual JOTW Communications Survey, that I’ve partnered with Ned Lundquist and Ned’s Job of the Week newsletter to field. Hope to see you there!

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Twitter Media Relations Media Survey 205

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.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 146

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 12, 2020

No company in business history has played the scarcity card in media relations with the deftness of Apple. The post Playing the Scarcity Card in Media Relations appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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Media Relations Media Storytelling Communications 189

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. The short answer is: You ask journalists. Find out what journalists want today. Connect with her on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. . Assess your audience.

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Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Three-quarters (75%) of public relations professionals say media relations is getting harder, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. We added two dedicated questions to the JOTW survey this year to see what communications professionals charged with media relations had to say. >>>

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Media Relations Survey Media Report 168

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 175

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 175

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

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Study Media Relations Media B2B 160

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Let’s congratulate and support Wei by sharing his video on social media! We selected two winners. If you want to learn more about Wei, you can follow him on Twitter at @weicai_.

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Video Journalism Education Resources 352

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 13, 2020

.” By way of contest background, After reading my latest book, “ Answers for Modern Communicators ,” Professor Jennie Donohue tasked her Introduction to Public Relations class with creating a short educational video sharing tips and insights based on one of three communication practices. Nicole Morin, UMASS at Amherst Student.

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Video Sports Journalism Education 339

Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. The result?

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

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Survey Journalism Report Pitching 179

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 23, 2019

I selected this topic because I am a Journalism major with five internships under my belt. Media relations interests me because of the relationships I have personally had with public relations professionals. I was intrigued as I sat in class and learned about what happens on the other side of these interactions.

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Infographics Journalism Television Education 299

Business Wire

JULY 16, 2021

Insights and takeaways featured industry experts, a deep dive into how the pandemic affected the journalism industry, and tips on enhancing your press releases. The reader experience dominated our popular blog posts for the second quarter of 2021. Business Wire’s top 10 most widely read and shared blog posts for Q2 2021 are featured here.

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Blogging Media Relations Journalism Writing 221

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. That’s why Bospar sponsored a San Francisco Press Club panel covering the impact of AI in the newsroom, titled “AI + Journalism=?” Each panelist offered perspective on the intersection of AI and journalism. You can stop reading there.

Journalism 155

Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 155

Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

By the Landis Team Photo courtesy of Pixabay Practical implementation of a media relations program is an art, not a science. After all, earned media isn’t transactional. Here are the top 5 benefits of a great media relations program: Credibility Third party endorsement is much more valuable than an organization’s own boasts.

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Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“So I’m looking for other stories at the moment that are non-coronavirus related, as well as pursuing my usual coronavirus stories.”. The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways. Journalists are gathering information in new ways.

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Developing relationships with journalists is crucial if you’re studying media. It helps you grasp the everyday realities of journalism. Think of it as having a guide in the industry who teaches you the ropes and offers insights from the real world.

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Study Media Journalism Industry 94

PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Even as public faith in the news media has fallen, falsehoods continue to spread across social media and the internet, perhaps giving reporters an opportunity to reclaim trust. Ninety-three percent said they believe or somewhat believe that false information negatively affects journalism. We stress ethics and transparency.

Journalism 156

Journalism Survey Ethics Report 156

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. The PESO model takes the four media types —paid, earned, shared and owned—and merges them together.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

You see it in blog posts and on social media — journalists frustrated with generic, relevant pages and irrelevant material. With the advent of digital journalism, it is journalists who find their objectivity scrutinized more often than before. These journalists spend little time on social media relative to their peers.

Journalism 258

Journalism Social Media Study Comparison 258

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. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 122

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. These archetypes group journalists by their common behaviors and beliefs about social media. At one end of the spectrum are social media superuser journalists, dubbed “Architects” by the study.

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Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 27, 2019

The cry that “the media is dying” has been echoing for years now, but the latest data from the Labor Department (as recently reported by Bloomberg) is especially dire. The post PR and journalism—we’re in this together appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

Journalism 140

Journalism Data Report Media 140

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 18, 2019

The answer comes back, “A feature article in the Wall Street Journal” […]. The post So your client wants to be in The Wall Street Journal… appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Journalism Meeting Company Analysis 152

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Do you have the relationships to get us into top-tier publications like The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times ? We dont want a media where reporters take stories solely on that basis. After all, its called earned media for a reason. And thats how it ought to be too!

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Financial Report Pitching Journalism 144

HMA Public Relations

APRIL 25, 2024

The newly released State of Journalism 2024 report from Muck Rack provides a comprehensive look at today's media landscape. Justin Liggin shares key trends and statistics on media pitching, AI, the value of PR, and more in a new blog post.

Journalism 107

Journalism Trends Pitching Report 107

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Interested in the trends and issues that media relations practitioners are facing today? The we encourage you to check out the recently published study “ Managing the Media: Corporate Media Relations Officers and the Evolving Media Landscape.”

Media Relations 93

Media Relations Automotive Media Survey 93

Business Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Journalists share how the pandemic affected their work and the profession in Business Wire’s annual Media Survey. It’s hard to find any industry or profession that was not impacted in some way by the spread of COVID-19. When trying to think of an industry that was not, beekeeping was the first profession that came to my mind.

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Survey Industry Journalism Blogging 197

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

Trade media, on the other hand, is targeted to a specific industry, profession, trade or business. Because trade media editors and journalists are typically subject-matter experts in their respective fields, articles tend to go into deeper detail than those in larger publications. Mention depth of content. Don’t overlook blogs.

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Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 135