As you venture into the world of podcasting, getting started can feel overwhelming seeing the fierce competition in the podcasting landscape. Statistics show there are over 4.3 million published podcasts worldwide in 2023, up from over 4.1 million in 2022. Here’s an...
Hot entertainment, media, and technology trends to watch in 2024
As 2024 kicks into gear, we at Horowitz are concentrating on the shifts in entertainment, media, and technology that will most certainly impact consumer attitudes and behaviors in the next 12 months. TV Is back(ish) Despite the many TV networks and streaming services,...
Leveraging visuals in media pitches: Tips and strategies for enhancing brand image through imagery
Gone are the days when text-based content and verbal communication were enough to promote healthy public relations. Now, the landscape of media pitches has witnessed a significant transformation. Modern communication strategies are incomplete without visual...
Harnessing the power of user-generated content in social media campaigns
User-generated content (UGC) has become a crucial aspect of social media marketing campaigns today. Incorporating user-generated content boosts a brand's authenticity, a view shared by 75 percent of marketing professionals. Traditional advertising is losing its...
Hyper-personalized pitching: How to create irresistible guest post proposals in the age of personalized PR
Did you know that three-quarters of all online users read blogs in 2023? As one of the leading sources of conversion-driving content, blogs provide marketers a chance to gain quality backlinks, share their expertise and advertise their brand organically. Not only is...
Next-generation journalists speak out: Evolving media landscape loaded with challenges from misinformation to AI’s impact, but most are optimistic
It’s not an ideal time to be entering the field of journalism—declining public trust in the media, concerns about the impact of technology, and shrinking newsrooms are among many concerns—but new research from professional services communications firm Greentarget...
The future of content management is in collaboration—6 ways to interlock them
The modern business environment widely recognizes remote working as a practical and advantageous mode of operation. In fact, studies show that remote work productivity increased by 47 percent during the pandemic and today’s workers—as much as 87 percent—would take the...
5 steps for writing an effective PR brief—and agency insights for evaluating them
If you’re a larger business, then there’s a good chance you have a dedicated PR team or even use an external specialist PR firm. Even a smaller organization will have someone responsible for PR work, maybe a member of their marketing team. It can be an essential part...
Can radio still drive brand conversations in a social media world? Much more than you think
Remember the days when radio was on every PR pro’s radar? The medium’s enormous reach and variety of coverage opportunities was unsurpassed for generating brand awareness and visibility. Well, guess what? That hasn’t changed—and practitioners should still be taking...
Media relationship management: Strategies for building and maintaining strong connections
Media relationship management plays a crucial role in the success of any business or organization that seeks to maintain a positive image and reputation. Essentially, it involves establishing strong and meaningful connections with members of the media through...
PR lessons learned from the Tucker Carlson firing
For years, I have been writing and telling account execs who reported to me to always do what’s best for themselves, because in the final analysis you’re nothing but an employee number, and the agency will always do what’s best for itself. My saying so wasn’t always...
The price of reputation: Top cable news networks sever ties with popular anchors as PR controversies swirl
The world of cable news was dealt a one-two punch on Monday when news reports revealed that CNN’s Don Lemon and Fox News’ Tucker Carlson--two of cable news’ most high-profile anchors, and the latter of whom is the top-ranked prime-time news anchor in the...