WSJ’s “revenge of the publicists” article; practical considerations for B2B leaders
PR and communications executives are gaining C-suite power, amid AI demands and polarized audiences, yet there are practical implications for reporting structures, rare dual-skilled leaders, and the case for separate CMO and CCO roles Two distinct trends have unfolded in...Read More
There’s little tolerance for mistakes in business, which is also a mistake
The next time a team or individual contributor fails spectacularly, put your criticism aside and instead ask them this question: What did we learn from this business mistake? There’s little tolerance for mistakes in corporate culture, and that too is...Read More
PR status check: 68% of B2B respondents say public relations drives revenue but struggle to prove it
A new survey of 300 B2B marketing and PR professionals provides a glimpse of PR goals, tactics, effectiveness, challenges, frustrations and areas for improvement Nearly 7 in 10 (68%) of B2B marketing and PR professionals believe PR efforts make a...Read More
Reduce marketing employee turnover to improve performance [academic study]
Rigorous study shows marketing turnover has a high cost and lasting impact; demonstrates the importance of continuously investing in the marketing team When a marketing team turns over a team member, two things happen: 1) the value of the brand...Read More
7 mostly free professional development ideas that PR and comms pros can start today
A PRSA survey last year suggested just 1 out of every 100 PR and comms professionals invest in their own professional development with any sort of cadence or frequency Last year I spotted disturbing results of a survey included in...Read More
OER: a simple framework for marketing and comms measurement that aligns you with the CFO
Metrics and measurement are crucial to proving value but they are also important for making a proper marcom diagnosis The chief financial officer (CFO) is the single biggest skeptic marketing and communications leaders face when it comes to results. That’s...Read More
PR tips from a current analysis of 400,000 pitches and 4,000+ reporters
Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever...Read More
Less publicized but more interesting takeaways from 3 reports on marketing and PR
PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a...Read More
Habit stacking: 8 public relations podcasts to add to your playlist [guest post]
In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having...Read More
6 Common Public Relations Mistakes That Companies Make [Guest Post]
Guest post: From short-termism to hard-selling, Kathy Casciani identifies six common, but avoidable, public relations mistakes Public relations (PR) is a valuable part of the marketing mix, and an essential tool when it comes to building trust and authority for...Read More
