Marketing Insider Group

JULY 7, 2021

PR and SEO? When it comes to dynamic duos, PR and SEO didn’t always match up so easily. For a long time, SEO teams were considered behind-the-scenes technical wizards helping brands climb the Google rankings ladder while PR teams were out in the real world doing the actual marketing. Why Companies Need PR and SEO.

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Champion Communications

JULY 17, 2023

Public relations has long been an intriguing field that has captivated the masses – and now, with the advent of digital media, the industry has undergone a significant transformation, becoming an essential aspect of business operations. But did you know that PR has inspired some of the most popular TV shows over the last decade?

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

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Champion Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a B2B Tech PR agency, we have seen our clients undergo exponential change and growth over the last 4 years – consequently, we have also adapted. In PR staying ahead of the curve is crucial for effective campaigns. As we approach 2024, anticipating the trends that will shape our industry is key.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 4, 2023

One important way to do this is to have a comprehensive marketing and public relations (PR) strategy. Many people may view marketing and PR as interchangeable, but they are in fact two distinct forms of communication with unique goals and objectives. It assesses the impact of PR activities on reputation and public opinion.

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Champion Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

This in turn has made it difficult for those of us in Public Relations (PR) to confidently say what the year ahead will hold. But, one thing for sure is that the skills previously required to be an effective communicator in the PR industry have broadened. Enter social media. Enter the new wave of social channels.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Social media is an undeniable part of the B2B digital environment. With 74% of global marketers investing in social media marketing, the channel allows you to connect with your audience, increase brand awareness, handle customer service, and even increase conversions. However, social media also presents many risks.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. Agility is a fundamental skill in social media marketing, essential for continuously adapting to the evolving digital landscape. Social media managers must also juggle multiple responsibilities.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you are using press releases—and no other forms of PR content—in your marketing strategy, you are missing out on the benefits other types of PR content can deliver. While press releases are still an effective form of sharing news, PR has evolved and so should your approach. But this is just the starting point.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Myth #2: I can do my own PR.

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Marketing Craftmanship

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most B2B company websites, across all industries, contain some combination of self-produced “owned media” content, including blog posts, case studies, white papers, podcasts, archived webinars, and event calendars. There are 3 reasons why most B2B companies do not pursue earned media: They fear the lack of editorial control.

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Champion Communications

JULY 24, 2023

Today, she stands as a symbol of empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity, thanks to the relentless efforts of the Barbie organisation’s PR team. From trailblazing PR campaigns to ground-breaking collaborations, we delve headlong into the extraordinary world of Barbie’s PR revolution. Rebrand. Rejuvenate.

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations (PR), staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintain a positive brand image and connect with your audience effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the latest PR trends for 2023 that will help your business thrive in an era of rapid change and digital dominance.

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 24, 2023

Public Relations (PR) plays a pivotal role in shaping a company’s brand image and promoting its products or services. For building product executives, selecting the right PR agency is crucial for their success. Unfortunately, the PR industry is not devoid of unscrupulous players.

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Champion Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Journalism and PR come hand-in-hand, with professionals in both industries leaning on each other to build credibility and trust with their audiences. Each year Muck Rack puts together their State of Journalism and State of PR Reports to uncover any changes in the industries. What does this mean for PR Pros?

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Translated into 26 languages, adopted by hundreds of universities and business schools worldwide, and with over 350,000 copies sold so far, “The New Rules of Marketing & PR” is now in its 5th edition. How unguarded, collaborative networking with peers in your industry can lead to success for your own business.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve seen the best digital marketing strategies consist of a solid balance between earned, owned, and paid media. You may ask yourself, “What is earned versus owned versus paid media?” Owned media is part of the inbound methodology where you publish content on your website or social media channels.

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

However, it’s critical to understand how PR works and how you can execute a successful campaign. Once you have a unique message, you can earn important media initiatives and boost brand recognition. Establish Industry Thought Leadership to Gain Trust Getting involved in your industry is critical for any business.

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2019

On a basic level, data-driven public relations is the process of using data to develop newsworthy insights that support your organization’s PR goals. Continue reading to learn how you can kick-start your data-driven PR strategy. Look at customer and industry buying trends. Enter, Data-Driven Public Relations. Conduct a survey.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4 It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7

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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. The world of PR is always changing … except when it isn’t. Thomas in St.

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Walker Sands

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Understanding how to effectively communicate with reporters is key when securing coverage for clients, especially in technology, healthcare, supply chain, and other highly technical B2B industries. In our interview, Lindsey shares her expertise to help PR professionals get in the mind of a technology reporter.

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DivvyHQ

AUGUST 16, 2021

With so much to be gleaned from your content analytics, it's smart to put your PR hat on to determine how those insights (and your owned assets) might be transformed or repackaged into earned media opportunities. Let's dive into how to make this approach a regular part of your content mix.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

The nature of social media and marketing has transformed the public relations industry. Similar to marketers and social media managers, public relations professionals must wear several hats while balancing collaboration. Public relations is the practice of using media to promote a brand and grow a positive public reputation.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

” Words from Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill PR, a high profile agency in the adtech and martech space. Think of it as a pro bono PR onramp program for diverse and purpose-driven founders of tech businesses,” Guarnaccia said. If anything, demand for PR rose sharply with the onset of the pandemic.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It seems like every day that tens of thousands more workers, especially in the tech industry, are suddenly out of a job. The PR teams understand the importance, but the higher-ups who approve spend are rightfully hesitant on spending more money in times like these. Every time you log into LinkedIn, you see another round of layoffs.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 26, 2014

In partnership with PR News , Cision polled the PR community on their social media usage to find out how they engage, which platforms they utilize, and where they spend ad dollars. Below, we dissect a few of the findings and what they mean for PR and marketing professionals. Not sure where to begin? What does this mean?

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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

MARCH 23, 2020

If you work in communications or at a PR agency helping companies run their media campaigns, your job looks a whole lot different than it did a few weeks ago. As PR professionals, you have the job to help these business owners and marketers make sure their livelihoods still thrive.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 22, 2020

Public relations (PR) and communications pros constantly preach about crisis communication strategies, hoping clients will be ready to act when the unexpected happens. There’s no magic formula that PR and communications pros can use to respond to the crisis we’re living through. PR Lessons from COVID-19’s Early Consequences.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

” The truth about the marketing industry is that things are nuanced, and very rarely does a tenet apply 100% across the board for all brands in all industries. What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. Take Spotify, for example.

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Contently

JANUARY 20, 2023

Think customer reviews, social media posts, and photos or videos shared by loyal customers. To achieve this, Always launched a social media campaign that encouraged girls and women to share their stories and experiences using the hashtag #LikeAGirl. UGC leverages the voices and experiences of real people to promote your brand.

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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. Some of those media scars have been self-inflicted; others were caused by journalists who often play by their own set of rules. A misquote can sink a company’s stock price.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

What is earned media? Earned media is when a member of the media discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. What is earned media? Bottom line?

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

No matter what your colleagues or favorite websites tell you, PR isn’t always a must-have —not for every business at every stage. Let’s take a look at how to determine when a PR investment is a smart decision and when it’s premature. Let’s take a look at how to determine when a PR investment is a smart decision and when it’s premature.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2019

The relationship between journalists and marketers can be contentious —something of a media industry West Side Story. Editors are quick to treat a PR pitch like a pest, sweeping it into the trash after no more than a glance at the subject line. Not sure if and how to proceed? Here are a few guidelines to follow. Be sensitive.

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Walker Sands

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we’ve grown from a PR and digital marketing firm into a fully integrated marketing agency, several of our PR leaders have played an important role in guiding our teams to execute exceptional programs for our clients. Each of these leaders has provided strategic oversight to some of the PR department’s largest clients.

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