Media Relations

A big challenge to handling media relations around a lawsuit is understanding the rise and fall of media interest as the litigation drags on. Our contributors tell us how.

Now that spring has sprung, many brands and communicators are knee-deep in 2024 planning. As you’re tackling your spring cleaning, take this time to refresh your media mindset with these five earned media trends.

Our author suggests considering these things when faced with a breaking news and timing dilemma.

With the removal of blue checkmarks for those previously verified, pitching and media relations strategies that included Twitter become a bit more complicated.

PR consultant and trainer, Michael Smart, provides strategies for PR professionals to overcome psychological barriers and craft effective PR follow-up messages that can result in increased placement success.

PRNEWS reviews the outcomes of brand and consumer outrage, as well as the Propel Q2 Media Barometer, in this week’s PR Roundup. 

Our author shares many “do not copy” lessons for teaching clients how to act during press conferences.

Instead of our typical news roundup and lessons this week, we reviewed three key characters of this week’s focus: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former President Donald Trump and The White House. 

When playbook pitch tactics fall short, companies should rethink their PR strategies. Our author outlines some thought leadership strategies to break through.

Speaking executives’ language is a huge step toward building a successful long-term relationship. But now comes the hard part: continually engaging executives so they will trust the process will lead to achieving top-line goals six, 12 or even 18 months from now. Thus, it is imperative to set expectations that executives will understand.