SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One source for blog content creation that you might not have thought of is public relations. A major reason why public relations professionals are well suited to help with blog content creation is that, by nature, PR pros are storytellers. Here are a few ways that PR can help with blog content generation: 1.

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Public relation is vital for a successful business marketing campaign. While marketing involves multiple bits and pieces, public relations ensure your target audience is receptive to your marketing messages by establishing higher brand recognition. Reporters get numerous pitches and story suggestions.

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Marketing Craftmanship

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

The relationship between journalists and PR professionals has always been contentious. Reporters claim PR people block their access to sources, and sometimes to the truth. PR counters that journalists often don’t care about facts, or twist them to suit their editorial agenda. In fact, PR may also be better served without them.

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Champion Communications

JULY 4, 2023

Thousands of emails, crafting pitches, and an ever-changing media landscape – if we are being honest, effective communication with journalists is the key to success for any PR professional. That’s why we prioritise face-to-face engagement, allowing our team to truly understand the partnership between the media and PR.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The other is a robust mixture of public relations executives and writers from all over the world. As entrepreneur and public relations pro Tammy Mark explains, civility is an undeniable necessity of PR, and it’s even implicit in the name. “PR contentmarketing | #pr | #freelancewriting Click To Tweet.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

I’m not going to start this blog post with something hyperbolic and edgy like “press releases are dead.” What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. And there’s nothing wrong with this approach! Cue data storytelling.

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Schubert B2B

JUNE 19, 2018

For those of us working in B2B public relations, now is a good time to review the accomplishments of the past few months. Otherwise known as the onerous task of gathering data and compiling those quarterly or half-year PR reports—but that’s for another blog post.) Press Releases. Social Media. Inbound Activities.

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Hubspot

MAY 7, 2018

Sometimes, a press release about your company’s new product launch, significant hire, or acquisition fails to pick up the coverage you were expecting. Journalists crave juicy stories and viral marketing campaigns, but standing out in a sea of conventional pitches is one of the biggest challenges for any public relations professional.

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BDB

APRIL 30, 2024

For any B2B food and nutrition brand, PR offers huge opportunities – when done right; and if you are looking to leverage the vast potential that trade media PR offers, here’s our top recommendations to help your company make its mark in this unique media landscape. To properly leverage trade shows for PR, it pays to be prepared.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 28, 2023

After we received the results of our new research report, The Future of the PR Industry 2023 , one thing was clear once we started digging through the data. PR and communications professionals find thought leadership content and campaigns to be highly important, but metrics and measurement are a common challenge.

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Brandpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Starting in the early ’90s, Brant seems to have done it all: from PR for an entertainment retail company to corporate communications for Thomson Reuters to financial services PR at Thrivent Financial to news editing at University of St. I sat down to talk with him about his book, his career and public relations in general.

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DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between content marketing and PR? Get the insights you need to build a successful marketing strategy that infuses the benefits of both content marketing and PR! Both heavily leverage content, but they serve very different objectives for most companies.

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Marketing Craftmanship

MARCH 13, 2021

Media relations (or press relations) involves risks and consequences that can quickly derail any career, either as a corporate executive or PR agency rep. Here are four lessons I’ve learned from working with the press: 1. Press relations is always a crap shoot. Some Reporters Have Personal Agendas.

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Marketing Craftmanship

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Its source notwithstanding, the axiom applies perfectly to the great number of companies that retain PR firms, year after year, to generate publicity that will have little or no impact on tangible business outcomes. Fire your PR firm in 2014. Counting Media Clips is a Zero Sum Game.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 8, 2019

Securing widespread press coverage isn’t something that happens overnight. Generating publicity requires planning, consistent outreach, follow-up, and dedication. Your press kit should contain all of the content a reporter, producer, or blogger might need to tell your brand story within their coverage area. What Is an EPK?

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Schubert B2B

JULY 20, 2018

Even if your company doesn’t have a new product or recent accomplishment to promote, you can still uncover interesting news to fuel your B2B public relations program. That way you’re guaranteed to have at least 12 press releases to distribute to your key trade pubs. Creating New News. Editorial Calendars.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 16, 2013

I’d like to let you in on a secret that most PR pros don’t think of: . It’s completely under-appreciated as a PR tool. After all, when you do things that other PR pros don’t think of doing, or don’t know to do, it puts you that much further ahead of the game, right? Use Google’s “Search News” and “Blog Search” Features.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Semrush, for example, launched a Compose with AI feature to help users draft SEO-driven content. This feature creates outlines that writers update to meet their brand standards. Product Marketing Product marketers develop market positioning and communicate new products and features to customers.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It’s the only way to learn about the challenges your customers face, and find out what kind of features they need from you. Consistently Exceeding Client Expectations In public relations, timing is everything — and few people understand this better than Alan Roberts of Newswire.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 1, 2013

by Dayna Rothman Great public relations can help your company break through the noise that can sometimes dominate a busy event. Remember, you are competing with many different companies for share of voice, and a solid PR strategy helps you get heard by prospects, customers, as well as important media outlets. Noise Level.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. Wh en a brand or a professional wants to build their SEO footprint, their industry expertise, or they seek a little bit of fame and virility, they may hire a public relations professional. You have not paid to be mentioned.

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Tomorrow People

MARCH 7, 2012

What has changed in PR? Once upon a time, PR for business used to be simply about gaining coverage in the local and national press. Today, many businesses continue to undertake their own PR activities, or buy in PR support to help boost their profile. Why businesses can’t afford to ignore the changes to PR.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 9, 2023

In most cases, companies hire specialists for each corporate communication function, such as internal communications, public relations and executive communications. The main functions of PR are: Manage a company’s identity in terms of vision and mission. However, there is often an overlap of functions across different teams.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 12, 2011

Social media marketing, online PR and SEO are three tactics that are all powerful on their own, but have far more impact when used in a coordinated, synergistic manner. Which online tools are most helpful for PR pros? What does the future hold for online / interactive / social PR? Interactive PR Guides, Tips and Tools.

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Biznology

JANUARY 4, 2019

It becomes the backbone for almost all other initiatives in marketing, including search optimization, public relations and press releases, email, social media, and paid listings. Blending Content with Public Relations, Press Releases and Email Marketing. Press releases must have a newsworthy angle.

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Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

To meet this goal, the company produced videos for its YouTube channel featuring pharmacists discussing the COVID-19 vaccine in a relatable manner. For example, send spokespeople through media training if they’ll frequently speak with the press or send event speakers to stage training, etc. Create a content plan.

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Marketing Craftmanship

MARCH 8, 2018

Clint Arthur may represent the extreme end of PR hucksterism, but for decades many well-known public relations firms have sold other types of false or inflated credibility that relies on the implied third-party endorsement of respected media sources and organizations.

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Hubspot

MAY 4, 2017

However, there seems to be one part of the news-making equation that has so far been given a free pass, and that’s the information provided to newsrooms by PR. Something has to give in this scenario, which means an increasing percentage of journalistic output is reliant on the information fed through by PR. editor, reporter etc.).

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The term “public relations” encompasses many areas of communications. B2B PR , although more specific because it involves businesses promoting their products and services to other businesses, still covers a lot of communications territory. Of these, print and digital media relations are an important part of B2B PR.

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Buffer

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We created our own list I was always frustrated that, even with the rise of “list culture”—Forbes 30 Under 30, Create and Cultivate 100, Inc 5000, etc—I rarely saw people with disabilities featured. We created our own press From the start, I was intent on public relations being a part of our marketing strategy.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Platform Selection: Choose platforms that offer precise targeting features to ensure your message reaches the right users. Spread the Word through Public Relations Public relations (PR) can be a game-changer in B2B. Social Proof: Feature testimonials and case studies to build credibility.

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Schubert B2B

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The term “public relations” encompasses many areas of communications. B2B PR , although more specific because it involves businesses promoting their products and services to other businesses, still covers a lot of communications territory. Of these, print and digital media relations are an important part of B2B PR.

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Brandpoint

JUNE 9, 2021

I started in the newspaper world and moved into public relations agency life before hearing this phrase. But just as newspapers and the PR industry have changed over the last few decades, the MAT release has changed, too. One word of caution: Avoid quoting marketing/PR leaders at the company.

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Walker Sands

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Like any good reporter, Kyle looks for a press release that contains specifics, not just lofty language that’s scant on details. “I If a press release fails to include specifics, Kyle has to waste valuable time during the interview — time that could be better spent going deeper into the details of the announcement.

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Eric Mower + Associates

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

” This sentiment, source unknown, captures the power of good PR planning to navigate hotel launch plans that zig instead of zag. A flexible public relations launch plan will keep your business relevant through ribbon-cutting day. But all is not lost when dates change, and then change again. Think broadly. Shift the focus.

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Bluetext

APRIL 1, 2021

Software as a Service (SaaS) companies often run into a problem when they launch a new product or unveil updated features: they find it hard to secure the outstanding press coverage they expected. Looking to PR agencies as a resource is a great way to solve this dilemma. Cultivating Creative PR Solutions.

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Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 15, 2013

If you’ve heard of Vocus at all, it’s probably as vendor serving public relations professionals. Its core offerings include a huge database of media contacts; media monitoring and social listening; and press release distribution. Other traditional marketing automation features will be added as well.

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