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. Nevertheless, here we are.

Media Relations 125

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 125

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stéphane Billiet, vice president of We change 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. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 90

Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Envision your press release on the front page of a newspaper to determine if it’s newsworthy or not. James, marketing director at The Curtis Group , takes that idea one step further. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”

Writing 258

Writing Newspapers Retail Groups 258

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 8, 2021

More clearly stated: I think most people under, say, the age of 40 get that influencers can and in many cases, should, be an important part of a company’s PR and marketing strategy. newspapers have shed HALF their newsroom employees since 2008. And, we’re seeing more community and local newspapers close shop every day.

Newspapers 179

Newspapers Local Consumer YouTube 179

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 17, 2023

55% of B2B tech decision-makers look to B2B news outlets for information first, but placements have value across the whole buying lifecycle Last week I covered a survey finding B2B technology decision-makers give B2B marketing-generated content a letter grade of “D.” Need an extra pair of hands?

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B2B Marketing Survey Newspapers 171

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

HMA Public Relations

MAY 30, 2017

newspapers, a large majority have a circulation of less than 50,000! Long live small market newspapers! The post Small Market Newspapers – More Than You Think appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Of the more than 7,000 daily/weekly U.S. Click below for more].

Newspapers 59

Newspapers Marketing Publicity Community 59

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different?

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Pinterest Media Newspapers 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

I saw this firsthand at my last agency, where the early adoption of marketing technology for PR helped our team differentiate and win business, as well as during my time at Propel PRM, a SaaS solution that provides a CRM for public relations. It can also make our work better and time spent more efficient.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Brands that have adopted influencer marketing can increase conversions by a factor of 10. Educate yourself on the fast-growing world of influencer marketing by tuning into The Influence Pros Podcast on iTunes. Want all the latest influencer marketing tactics and news events? How can you get in on the conversation?

Marketing 120

Marketing Newspapers Mobile Local 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

The company had a small army of people in Maine that would get up early and read every major newspaper in the U.S. When I opened one up there was a news clip from a newspaper in California that had run a news brief about my client. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Print 158

Print Newspapers Google B2B 158

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 11, 2017

And, it’s mostly predicated on the belief, and expectation, quite frankly, that the mainstream media will always be numero uno in the PR/marketing game. Sure, mainstream media still have huge reach today. In fact, my prediction: 50% of all media relations jobs will be eliminated in 10 years. Far from it.

Media Relations 87

Media Relations Media Local Leadership 87

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

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 6, 2020

London-based growth marketing firm Kaizen takes a look to […]. The post How the media is covering coronavirus—the top U.S. and UK newspapers for mentions appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Which publications are the most saturated during this period?

Newspapers 78

Newspapers Media Consumer Publicity 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said. “The

Local 140

Local Newspapers Journalism Radio 140

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change. Going into college I just knew that I would be a reporter at a newspaper. What’s your secret to media relations success?

Social Media 227

Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

Cision

JUNE 22, 2016

My experiences on the Hill taught me the basics of media relations—and the inner workings of politics (which could be a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective). Gone are the days when marketers fulfill a product need and hope the people who love the brand will talk about it—or assume that anyone will hear them when they do.

Newspapers 195

Newspapers Media Relations Brand Branding 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Print 105

Print Real Estate Marketing Automotive 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For a fee, any organization can upload their press release to a newswire service that distributes it directly to news organizations, much like the original news agencies like Associated Press fed reports to newspapers in the early days of electronic journalism. Newswires aren’t earned media .

SEO 279

SEO Print Financial Product Launch 279

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Social media marketing is not slowing down.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Traditional media — I know this is an obvious one, but it would be confusing if I left it off this list. Traditional media is defined as outlets with an offline component, like a tangible newspaper or TV feed, as well as their online version. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

How To 153

How To Media Nonprofit Newspapers 153

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Public relations has come a long way in the last 10 years on so many fronts, presenting both new challenges and opportunities. When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands.

Trends 168

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 168

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 9, 2019

I’m working with a food company at the moment and we’re finding that, through the process, the typical publications and blogs are coming up, but we’re also finding that local newspapers are a good target for them. We’re also not typically in charge of a PO, so we always fall underneath a marketing manager or whoever. It’s still siloed.

Marketing 120

Marketing Analytics Measurement Data 120

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While this certificate program is designed to help journalists understand how to transition their skills and expertise for PR opportunities, many others — such as digital marketers, content creators, advertising pros, and social media experts — have related skill sets and knowledge and will benefit from our program too.

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. Edelman elevates marketing PR. Some things never change. He started the PR agency that still bears his name in 1952.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity. It was even heated!

Meeting 97

Meeting Energy Local Media 97

PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

The same thing has happened with newspapers. That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. You often have to help the media do that. And network TV news.

How To 137

How To Education Exercises Newspapers 137

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

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. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 92

Marketing Local Crisis Management International 92

Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

Getting coverage in the most widely circulated newspaper in the country is no easy feat, but the powerful reach of USA Today makes it a highly desirable target for PR professionals. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. That’s the job!

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Local Knowledge Base 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve easily reviewed and written about more than 20 such PR surveys from the PR sector (there many more about marketing). 59% of decision-makers agree thought leadership is “a more trustworthy basis for assessing its capabilities and competencies than its marketing materials.”

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young.

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Employee Print Writing Survey 154

Cision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Want to improve your media relations? Gain insights from Cision’s free State of the Media 2016 Report! It is primarily an influencer marketing and community management approach to help the FSA create more compelling and engaging content. My favorite social media platform is… LinkedIn. Image via Jim Hawker.

Analytics 120

Analytics Agency Newspapers Community 120

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

What are you most looking forward to in your new position as media and content director at Blanc & Otus? Blanc & Otus has a diverse portfolio of clients, some of them in markets that I haven’t been exposed to before. Want to improve your media relations? How has content marketing changed over the years?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Intrado has the resources to rival Cision and Meltwater so a third large competitor is good for the PR market. Journalists Love Twitter, and if Your Job is Media Relations, You Should too. 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comms. 10 PR Tips for Making Your Company Easier to Cover.

SEO 119

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 119

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

Media relations has been getting harder for ages and PR need to think differently about the tools available to get the message across, including sponsored content. One former employer bought a full-page ad in a major local newspaper, and after that, every pitch I sent in seemed to merit an interview and an article.

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Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 115

Cision

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

How have traditionally print newspapers made sense of the changing media landscape? region’s most widely circulated newspaper and the winner of 47 Pulitzer Prizes, for answers. According to Ann, the marketing and PR world has not yet reached the same level of information sharing as newsrooms.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Print Mobile Pitching 120