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

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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Martech

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ahead of it were, in order, telephone salespersons, solicitors, psychologists, further education teaching professionals, market and street traders and assistants, legal professionals, credit controllers, HR admin roles, PR professionals, management consultants and business analysts, market research interviewers, and local government administration.

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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. Building relationships with journalists is a key part of PR.

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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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Martech

JUNE 22, 2023

One is PR Assistant which helps draft press releases and personalize pitches to journalists. Nativo ’s released its ContentAI suite for advertisers and publishers. The post The latest in AI-powered martech releases appeared first on MarTech. Meltwater has added AI Assistants to its suite of products.

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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. Example: A small—hypothetical—health food company is releasing a new line of smoothies.

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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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Brandpoint

JUNE 9, 2021

The first time I heard the term MAT Release I had no idea what it was. Now having created MAT Releases for clients for more than 14 years, I’ve seen them evolve to become a more powerful controlled media tactic than ever before. One word of caution: Avoid quoting marketing/PR leaders at the company. Feeling stuck or unsure?

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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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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

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 billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4

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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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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

However, it’s critical to understand how PR works and how you can execute a successful campaign. However, scanty appearances may not be effective, so you may need to partner with a PR company to ensure consistent results. And since PR is about relations, ensure your company introduction is attractive.

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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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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

At Sprout, our communications team employs generative AI to develop creative titles for press releases and media pitches. A simple prompt like “Write 3-4 press release headline variations related to X, Y, and Z” can return valuable starting points for further refinement. Artificial intelligence is here to stay.

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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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Champion Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

So, from a PR perspective, what can be done to help businesses accelerate conversion rates and close more deals? Of course, it’s always important to consider the ‘appropriateness’ of announcing a new customer win before you ask the customer to commit to a press release. Struggling to close deals?

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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. Read More: The Premium MAT Release] 5.

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Contently

MARCH 25, 2021

When companies write about themselves, we usually wind up with dry, hollow press releases. However, the typical press release machine has become somewhat outdated. Now, the series has become a staple of new product releases. The post Don’t Publish a Press Release.

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Search Engine Journal

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Looking for a press release distribution partner? Consider these seven elements to get the best possible results for your PR campaigns. The post Press Release Distribution Services: 6 Important Features To Consider appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Why public relations teams should keep their feet on the gas pedal In the world of PR agencies, many professionals in the industry have to act as both a public relations practitioner and a liaison between their brand contacts and the decision-makers at those companies. But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2019

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. Even if a major story dominates homepages and feeds, there are still ways to find an unexpected news peg to strengthen your PR pitch. Not sure if and how to proceed? Here are a few guidelines to follow.

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Hubspot

JUNE 13, 2019

Enter: The press release. Press releases are important for increasing your brand awareness and helping your public relations (PR). But if nobody sees your release, you won’t get very far. Why is press release distribution important? How to distribute your press release. What is Press Release Distribution?

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 18, 2020

I have been on the receiving end of thousands of PR pitches in my career, and I’ve also sent a few. There are definitely good and not-great tactics for writing press releases, but there are also good and not-so-good ways of sending them. That, in itself, is a crucial, often overlooked part of PR. Learn more here. Click To Tweet.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2017

For the 136th episode of The Marketing Book Podcast, I interviewed David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. The 6th edition has just released, 10 years after the book’s debut.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 21, 2022

Last week, we were honored to have our work recognized among Boston’s top PR campaigns at the PR Club Bell Ringer Awards , where our teams took home two wins for our work with Sophos and Affectiva. Affectiva Acquired: A PR Journey to M&A. Our PR work for Affectiva received the Bronze Bell in the “High-Tech” category.

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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. This guide discusses what PR is, what you should know about it, and its importance. How to Define PR. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” ” What You Should Know About PR.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

In the past, PR focused on traditional media like print, radio and television for coverage. Social media has cultivated a 24/7 news cycle, forcing PR professionals to always “be on”. Similar to social teams, PR practitioners need a variety of skills and expertise to be successful.

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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). Inside Information.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Every day, journalists receive press releases by the dozens (possibly more—the three major services distribute roughly 1,800 news releases each day), many of which fall victim to the well-worn “delete” button. Will your electronic press release be opened or deleted? Image credit: quicksandala on Morguefile.

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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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B2B Digital Marketer

AUGUST 12, 2021

With so many people focusing on new media and social media, should you even think about PR and press releases? What is a press release ? Yet, there’s a general perception that PR and press releases are antiquated, that it no longer applies in today’s world of digital media. In short, press releases still work!

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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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Stevens & Tate

MAY 24, 2021

As such, people sometimes confuse inbound marketing strategies with public relations (PR) strategies. The following is a breakdown of the differences between inbound marketing and PR and how they can work together. The goal of PR isn’t to generate and convert leads and customers.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

News Release Boilerplate. Every news release (and it really should be a “news” release that announces something consequential, not just a “press release” designed to produce cheap backlinks and annoy busy journalists) ends with an about-the-company paragraph. Directory Listings and Buyers Guides.

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Biznology

MAY 25, 2018

Ah yes, press releases: a staple of the business collateral landscape that has not just survived the transition from the print to the digital world, but has thrived. Indeed, thanks to the “evergreen” nature of web content, press releases are the brand marketing gift that keeps on giving. Anything New. The Bottom Line. Like this post?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. or "What services does a PR agency provide?". Reputation management.

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