Hubspot

AUGUST 29, 2019

One of my first jobs out of college was working as an entry-level PR associate. If you work in PR, you don't need me to tell you it's a hard field to get started in. We've put together a list of some of our favorite PR blogs (in no particular order) for you to get started. 7 Business Writing Sins PR Pros Commit Regularly.

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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. At that time, the CBOE had a significantly greater number of options listings compared with the Amex, but a small number of listings were traded on both exchanges.

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Bluetext

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For our final post to end the year and look forward to 2019, let’s turn to the marketing component that is perhaps undergoing the most significant transition: Public Relations. PR was once universally recognized as the bread and butter for communications activities, the core element of any marketing program.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Public relations (PR) or media relations has long been treated as its own world, separate from marketing. An online ad may be marketing, but the credibility built through PR makes prospective buyers more likely to click on it. So how exactly does PR support SEO efforts?

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Brandpoint

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Almost 22 years later, Kristi stands as a Senior Business Development Executive and an integral part of the company’s success in the public relations industry. Our team members pride themselves on forming real partnerships with their connections at different agencies around the country.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a lifelong agency guy, I have a profound bias about what activities and marketing disciplines are best outsourced. That said, I do have a strong opinion regarding how best to leverage marketing agencies and consultants, as outlined in the following article. I realized early in my career that PR firms would become obsolete.

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Biznology

MARCH 20, 2018

“The reason why blogger outreach is way harder than it needs to be is because most of you are doing sales instead of doing PR , you’re being a pitch artist instead of a publicist. ” DIY Digital PR (Online Engagement & Blogger Outreach). ” Blogger outreach is more PR than social media.

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Chris Koch

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Among the many interesting ideas thrown around at ITSMA’s annual conference this week was that the era of PR is over. First, let’s define what PR means from the perspective of the customer (i.e., the readers of the journalists’ publications). Looked at this way, there are only two types of PR: Guard dog PR and placement PR.

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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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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When we say social media management services, we’re referring to the social media agency world—organizations that live and breathe social media. If you don’t have the resources to grow or train a social team, an agency is a must. Whether you’re looking for a long- or short-term partner, hiring an agency is a big investment.

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6sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Ask a couple hundred chief marketing officers to talk about public relations and their PR agency relationships, and you’re guaranteed to get a robust discussion, countless hot takes and some great horror stories. I love everything about PR (30%). ” The responses: Can’t measure ROI (32%).

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Biznology

JANUARY 5, 2016

A couple Sundays ago I met up with Joseph Thornley , Lynette Young , and Shel Holtz on video Skype to record episode 15 of Shel’s industry-trusted and industry-respected PR podcast, For Immediate Release , AKA the FIR Podcast. Federal Trade Commission has issued explicit new guidance on native advertising.

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Onalytica B2B

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

If you’re from a PR background, you’ll understand that people are more likely to believe third-party recommendations (PR) than what you say about yourself (advertising). He’s the CEO of the largest privately owned PR agency in the world. They’re your influencers, and, like your competitors, you need to know who they are.

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Biznology

JULY 23, 2014

Plenty of agencies, research firms, and other marketers are focused on SMB, and willing to share their insights. a Boston-based agency that just published a new study on how SMBs buy today. They still rely on trade shows and events for product information–second only to peers and colleagues. Block and tackle.

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Bluetext

MAY 10, 2021

Inviting reporters from trade publications specific to an industry, as well as national reporters who cover specific topics are valuable assets to optimize additional press opportunities and increase the overall value of the session. If you want to learn more contact us today.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 24, 2019

Two years ago, we launched our Agency Partner Program with the help of key agencies, our founding members. Here is a list of the agencies who helped found the program. Here is a list of the agencies who helped found the program. The High Road Agency. Arcane Digital. B Squared Media. Fifty & Five. Bien Media.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

JANUARY 25, 2020

The problem is, that’s not a story and not one the business trade press will cover. Like many in PR, I’ve had debated many times over the years, and the reason is that storytelling works. That’s the power of story and why it’s such a powerful tool for business, let alone PR. Looking for an agency that can think big and execute?

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Walker Sands

APRIL 16, 2020

As a result, communicators and PR pros must make adjustments. Our team of media experts has provided a list of do’s and don’ts for B2B PR professionals to consider in these changing times: Do: Reassess your company announcements and their place in today’s news climate. And the greatest challenge?

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B2B Marketing Savvy

JULY 14, 2009

(Read time: 1-2 minutes) As an ingredient brand in the tech industry, it’s difficult to find instances where you can tout an end-product solution let alone have a chance for gaining any real big-brand PR traction. Twitter recently provided an unexpected 140-character, Public Relations gem. Posted in Client Side, PR in a 2.0

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Sword and the Script | B2B

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. This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced.

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The Lead Agency

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Similar to how trading software has become an indispensable tool for stockbrokers, machine-learning-driven marketing technology has the potential to become universal in the workplace. The most advantageous of these, especially for public relations coordinators, is the growing development of sentiment analysis.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 14, 2010

This blog post is written in reaction to an earlier post “Why PR Doesn’t Drive Sales.” However, my view comes from a more "mature" perspective as I am probably 20 years older than Christine, and have been involved with PR my entire sales and marketing career. There’s no science behind PR success data.

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Integrated B2B

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

They offer value where others simply offer PR messages.”. Shine the spotlight on the cause and what others are doing in your industry, rather than yourself,” says Ed Nicholson, director of community and public relations for Tyson Foods Inc. “It What is this value, exactly? It will generally reflect favorably back on you.”.

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Integrated B2B

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

They offer value where others simply offer PR messages.”. Shine the spotlight on the cause and what others are doing in your industry, rather than yourself,” says Ed Nicholson, director of community and public relations for Tyson Foods Inc. “It What is this value, exactly? It will generally reflect favorably back on you.”.

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Marketing Craftmanship

MARCH 16, 2012

This effort requires that a company either engage an outside PR agency or employ dedicated staff members who are skilled at pitching stories and nurturing press coverage. Big companies use PR because they can afford to. Plan media solicitations last.

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Bluetext

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Following the launch of the brand and a successful integrated go-to-market strategy that included PR, digital advertising, and social media, the firm went on a contract-winning spree and in less than two years, was acquired by industrial engineering juggernaut, KBR , for $800m. In less than six months, Centauri was born.

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Walker Sands

AUGUST 1, 2022

Allison is the managing editor at AdExchanger, and despite the hundreds of PR pitches she receives everyday, she reads and responds to each of them. I worked for a trade organization for certified public accountants on their newspaper. What kinds of PR pitches do you like receiving?

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Biznology

JULY 5, 2012

This highly popular technique was pioneered by trade publishers looking for ways to extend the value of their customer access. Pay per PR placement. Several PR agencies have taken the big step of pricing their services on a pay-for-placement basis. Some banner advertising and email rental lists are sold this way, as well.

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Bluetext

JULY 16, 2019

A fierce marketing strategy is a relatively new requisite in the cyber arena, leaving many experts turning to a cybersecurity marketing agency for advice. Proper PR Prep. Their expertise is in security and data protection, not press relations. Bluetext’s Tactics to Tackle the Competitive Cybersecurity Landscape.

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B2B Marketing Savvy

AUGUST 6, 2009

Case in point from Core Contributor and Agency Principal, Carl Agers. Last Saturday, my wife and two of her friends were trading opinions of two retail clothing outlets. If you like/are interested in B2B Marketing, the Agency-Client Relationship discussion and/or other Marcom mysteries, please subscribe to my RSS feed.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 1, 2010

I take three lessons away from this examination: First, if your ad agency is going to come up with a nifty new concept, you have to support it throughout your digital world. Seems like this is often the result of some strange need have to want to work with multiple agencies at one time. I've recently had a friend (corp.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 30, 2022

This question continued to haunt me so much that I left a very steady job at a wonderful public relations agency to help found a PR department within a marketing agency. I realized this was how I could sell PR to both internal and external stakeholders. It was a position that both excited and infuriated me.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Especially in comparison to many other communication programs like traditional PR, TV advertising, outdoor advertising and others, social media actually offers pretty solid metrics. Social Media is Inexpensive False.

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Bluetext

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Time to be honest – PR is a what have you done for me lately business, which can make the expectations for any media relations program extremely demanding. As does constant coverage in local and trade media. Reach out to pr@bluetext.com to learn more about how we would build a holistic media approach for your business.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Trade show. A white label version for agency use is also in the works. Im a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant, speaker, and author that works with major corporations and PR firms to harness the awesome power of the social Web. A new product launch. A write up on a blog. New YouTube video that goes viral.

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Zoominfo

JULY 28, 2020

So should a marketing team structure include jack-of-all-trades or single-subject experts? For instance, whereas our marketing team used to split duties for public relations and analyst relations, now we have a (growing) function dedicated to each initiative. Is this agency working for my competitors?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2010

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