This week’s roundup looks at an IPR report on adapting to new media relations strategies, the Substack journalist trend and Kennedy Institute advice on messaging during an election season.
Media Relations
PR Roundup: Helping Journos, Port Strike Messaging, CEO News and Readers
October 3rd, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the difficulties journalists are facing after the devastation of Hurricane Helene and how PR folks can help, what business communicators can learn from the port strike and Memo’s latest study on messaging while your organization’s leadership turns over.
Media Outlets to PR Pros: Pitch Multi-platform, Social-Friendly and Niche Storytelling
October 2nd, 2024 by Matt LevisonIt is imperative for PR pros to ensure that the essence of their story is flexible enough to work across multiple platforms while maintaining a compelling core message.
Maximizing PR Impact While on a Budget
September 20th, 2024 by Kathleen MarchettiWhether you’re an agency PR pro representing a client or an in-house communicator, you know PR is crucial for the visibility and success of any business. But in this economy, many businesses are struggling to afford the full-scale PR programs they once had
The Case for Longer Pitches
September 18th, 2024 by Arthur SolomonKeeping the pitch short means PR people will come up short. Here’s some ways a longer pitch can attract the attention of even the busiest journalists.
Look What You Made Her Do: Swift’s Endorsement Yields PR Lessons
September 11th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanTaylor Swift’s media savvy never ceases to amaze even the most seasoned PR professionals. Many communicators had something to say about her presidential endorsement and how she delivered it.
Telling the Startup Story: The Impact of Strategic PR on Growth and Success
September 10th, 2024 by Jessica WhidtPublic relations provides third party validation, credibility and visibility for startup companies struggling to differentiate themselves in a sea of competitors.
Reimagining Newsjacking for a New Era of Journalism and Media Relations
September 4th, 2024 by Paolo Ramos and Charlie O’TooleIn media relations, newsjacking helps create a real-time, mutually beneficial relationship between yourself and the reporter, as you’re providing them with a credible third-party resource or commentary that they can use right away. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
6 Ways to Manage the ‘One Article Crisis’ and its Aftermath
August 29th, 2024 by Tara SmithFor all the emphasis on bigger crisis situations (a la CrowdStrike), a more common issue companies face is the prospect of a one-off negative article. Here are six recommended actions for PR pros in this situation.
This Is Not an Op-ed: Editorial Alternatives for Thought Leadership
August 23rd, 2024 by Jade Faugno-MariaIt’s not just an opinion—op-eds are becoming harder to place. How’s a PR professional supposed to help leaders get their expertly written thoughts out into the world?