Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 3, 2023

For your public relations strategies to be successful, you need to have a list of media outlets you contact every time you want to get content out there. And it’s good public relations etiquette. Both traditional and digital marketing channels have strong PR outlets to look to for your PR efforts.

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Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As a small business, you may not be entirely sure where public relations fits within your marketing efforts and why it matters, and you may not be sure where advertising and promotion end and public relations begins, let alone have a dedicated public relations department that knows PR’s ins-and-outs.

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Stevens & Tate

JUNE 28, 2021

Public relations (PR) traditionally consisted of press releases and news conferences, and very little else. However, these days, PR has taken on greater importance, especially when it comes to your marketing strategy. What’s The Difference Between Digital PR And Digitial Marketing?

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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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Stevens & Tate

MAY 24, 2021

As such, people sometimes confuse inbound marketing strategies with public relations (PR) strategies. After all, public relations is about maintaining the integrity of your brand. The following is a breakdown of the differences between inbound marketing and PR and how they can work together. Read more here.

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Marketing Craftmanship

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

PR (or “earned media”) is the most powerful form of content marketing, because of its potential market reach, online visibility, and inherent 3rd party endorsement. For example: one-off quotes in news stories, pay-to-play articles in any type of publication, and pickup from most press releases are worthless.

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Valasys

MARCH 14, 2023

The field of public relations includes a wide range of public relations management tactics, tools and strategies. As a result, depending on the campaigns’ objectives, the actual implementation of any two PR campaigns can look very different. Press releases are a relatively affordable outreach strategy.

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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.

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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?

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Hubspot

MAY 11, 2018

If you landed on this blog post, you’re probably considering a career in public relations. Read on to find out if a career in public relations is right for you. What is Public Relations? Public Relations can be boiled down into two main responsibilities: promoting a brand and protecting it.

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Outgrow

MARCH 17, 2022

How Content Marketing and Public Relations Go Hand-in-Hand? In this blog, we’ll talk about how content marketing and public relations together set a strong foundation for your marketing goals. . Why Content Marketing and Public Relations Go Together? How Does PR Support Content Marketing: Key Formulas.

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Launch Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

If you haven’t already thought about implementing a public relations (PR) strategy into your integrated marketing plan, now is a great time to get started. To make the most of every opportunity, considering the addition of public relations to your marketing strategy could strengthen awareness of your brand and products.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 16, 2018

Welcome to the world of public relations. Commonly abbreviated to PR, public relations defines how a company communicates with people. And yes, it’s about more than press releases! Read on to learn more about public relations, or click below to jump to a specific section. Guess what?

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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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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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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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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. Also, most journalists will quickly cover a brand story with multimedia.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2021

Earned media is the opportunity to publish your content on another company’s channels through PR efforts. Keep in mind that paid media strategies tend to differ quite a bit from PR and inbound marketing. Both the PR and inbound marketing strategies showcased the CEO as a thought leader within the industry through published content.

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Zoominfo

MAY 23, 2019

But, to truly be data-driven, a company must back all decisions with accurate and actionable data—including public relations decisions. Enter, Data-Driven Public Relations. 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.

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Marketing Craftmanship

AUGUST 31, 2011

Self-serving Press Release Content Has Killed PR. The origins of the press release are unclear, but in the not too distant past, this communication tool was called a “News Release.” For non-daily news sources such as magazines, news releases were often sent through the US Mail.

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Marketing Craftmanship

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

If the Edward Bernays era is considered the profession’s starting point, then public relations has had nearly a century to earn its seat at senior management’s table. But there are two major reasons – involving credentials and values – why PR still does not, and may never, sit there.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do. The PR teams understand the importance, but the higher-ups who approve spend are rightfully hesitant on spending more money in times like these. If your PR slows down or stops, that will send a signal to consumers that you aren’t around anymore.

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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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Brandpoint

JUNE 9, 2021

The first time I heard the term MAT Release I had no idea what it was. 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.

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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.

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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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markempa

JUNE 3, 2012

Tweet If your organization’s marketing and public relations teams aren’t working hand in glove, you’re missing a key lead generation opportunity. That’s the word from three experts in B2B PR and marketing: Wendy Marx, president of Marx Communications , a B2B public relations firm; she blogs about B2B communications for Fast Company.

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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. What is public relations marketing?

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nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Some PR professionals have no problem developing relationships or closing sales when they’re in one-on-one conversations. Before asking for a sale, brands must develop relationships with their target audience – that’s where public relations play an integral role. How to Define PR.

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Schubert B2B

AUGUST 16, 2017

B2B public relations, or PR, is just what it sounds like — relating (connecting) to your public (or audience). It’s the process of securing publicity either for you or for your clients. PR bridges the gap between the customers, the media and you/your client. Think About Inbound AND Outbound PR.

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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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ClearVoice

JULY 29, 2022

.” Fortunately, companies that are prepared with solid public relations and content marketing strategies can leverage various channels to alleviate the issue and help restore public trust. Building a public relations content strategy that can help you weather any storm requires ongoing effort. Social media.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. According to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), "Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics." Reputation management.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 24, 2015

C-level executives often don’t fully understand that public relations personnel need the ongoing involvement and support of upper management in order to meet PR goals. Many senior executives have a simplistic and mistaken view of PR. PR doesn’t work that way. What Does PR Do? highlight to tweet).

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Bluetext

MARCH 31, 2023

Press releases have long been the quintessential staple of a Public Relations and Communications business strategy. While they’ve always been necessary, the frequency with which companies distribute press releases varies depending on company preferences and what critical stakeholders deem “newsworthy”.

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