There is a saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Take media relations - despite the major changes in the media landscape, it's still a core part of PR and there are reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same: find … [Read more...]
Social Networks Embrace the Demand for Video
We are a visual species. 93% of communication is non -verbal. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words: our brains process image elements simultaneously. We think in pictures. Our minds react differently to visual stimuli. Studies have shown clearly that for quick, clear communication, visuals trump text almost every time. For years it was difficult to use images … [Read more...]
Crisis & Reputation Management Top Financial Services Concerns
Financial Services PR execs and agencies are still struggling to combat an industry peppered with regular fines, lawsuits and other scandals. Almost all (99%) of the executives polled in the 2015 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study said this has made it increasingly difficult for the financial services industry to rebuild reputation over the past 12 … [Read more...]
9 Must-Have Online Newsroom Features
2020 Update: these 9 features are still best practices for an online newsroom. If you do not yet have a digital asset hub that houses your images and videos, this is vital. Make it a priority in 2021. The 2015 State of Online Media Newsrooms highlighted 9 areas where companies, both large and small, are missing opportunities. Here is the checklist. Use it to evaluate … [Read more...]
Trust and Online Reputation Management
The 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer showed that there has been a considerable jump in trust for the opinions of "people just like me." Another study done by BrightLocal showed that 88% of people trust online reviews from strangers as much as a personal recommendation - that's up almost 10% in the last year. Online reviews are now an integral part of marketing and PR. … [Read more...]
