Way back in 2017, I predicted in a VentureBeat guest post that PR people will be getting superpowers in a single year. Unfortunately, I was off by about seven years. Regardless, it’s here now, and it’s far bigger than I imagined. The influence of AI on journalism...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...