Media Relations

How to Balance the Demands of Clients With the Needs of Media

January 25th, 2010 by

As we all know, things are changing drastically in the PR field. The traditional communications techniques are now being overshadowed by all things social. But I’m afraid something very critical—and very basic—might be getting lost… Continued

Media Training: A 25-Year Perspective

January 11th, 2010 by

We’ve seen both a retraction in traditional media and an explosion in other media. While newspapers and magazines are folding and electronic media editorial staffs are shrinking, blogs YouTube, e-zines and Web sites offer countless opportunities to reach a wide audience, but greater risks of unwanted exposure.

Flirting With Disaster: How to Take a PR Crisis by the Horns

January 11th, 2010 by

Whether its YouTube, mad consumers or negative tweets, you never can tell where or how a crisis will erupt. Here are some key tactics to help you get through a PR crisis.

Case Study: Goodyear Gets Grip on New Media With Eagle GT Launch

January 4th, 2010 by

Coyne PR helps the tire manufacturer reach young enthusiasts by putting automotive bloggers on par with traditional media contacts. The product: Goodyear’s Eagle GT high-performance tire. The demographic: males ranging from 16-40 who prefer to be known as trendsetters when it comes to customizing their cars.

Navigating the New Media World: How to Reach Your Key Influencers

December 22nd, 2009 by

How PR professionals cope with this media transformation affects brands and ultimately the bottom line. Even the definition of media has changed: No longer does it refer to journalists from established media companies—some which have ceased to exist, while others are down to bare-bones resources.

Navigating the New Media World: How to Reach Key Influencers

December 21st, 2009 by

The new media landscape, and how PR professionals cope with this media transformation, affects brands and ultimately the bottom line. Even the definition of media has changed: No longer does it refer to journalists from established media companies—some of which have ceased to exist, while others are down to bare-bones resources.

Big Shift in PR Pros’ Perceptions and Use of Releases

December 7th, 2009 by

While the press release is still considered a key vehicle for delivering news to the media, PR professionals are using them for much more in the digital age, according to a new study that examines PR professionals’ perceptions of press releases, and their motivations to using them as part of their communications platform.

Release Me: The New Rules of News Releases

December 1st, 2009 by

Best practices for writing and targeting that time-hallowed news offering—the press release

Leveraging Twitter For Media Relations

November 23rd, 2009 by

How two different brands are using Twitter for their media relations efforts.

Writing for the Web: Best Practices

November 16th, 2009 by

Writing for the Web requires an innate expertise that diverges from writing for traditional media. Following are a few guidelines: