Simon is the Content Marketing Manager at Cision UK. He worked as a journalist for more than a decade, writing on staff and freelance for Hearst, Dennis, Future and Autovia titles before joining Cision in 2022.
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Read our PR guide to learn what makes freelance journalists tick and how you should approach building relationships with them.
The rising prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) has left many questions about how it will impact journalism and PR.
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The full 2024 State of the Media Report is available to download now, but if you’re looking for some quick journalist statistics, we’ve pulled out takeaways from the data to give you food for thought.
AVE has long been the go-to measurement metric, but it has its limits. Let's take a closer look at what AVE is, why it can be problematic, and what metrics PR teams can and should focus on beyond AVE.
When do you know it’s time to upgrade your PR software? And how do you make the switch? Here’s a look at the telltale signs, as well as the benefits, and tips for getting executive buy-in.
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Just as companies like Apple, Amazon, and Meta race to produce the most cutting-edge products and services, PR teams hurry to bring attention and awareness to those companies, product and services. So who’s winning? And more importantly, what can we ...
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Cision and PRWeek recently surveyed more than 400 senior PR and communications professionals across the world to get their perspective on the industry's biggest trends and challenges. Here are some of the key statistics from the report.