The 2024 State of the Media Report
This year, we surveyed 3,000 journalists globally to uncover their main challenges, such as changing audience behaviours, industry downsizing, and AI's rapid growth. We explore how these challenges affect media relations teams and the opportunities they offer.
2024 Survey Snapshot: PR Agencies Vs. In-House PR Teams
The data from our Global Comms Report shows how PR agencies and in-house PR teams are tackling today’s challenges – from data reliance and AI adoption to managing crises and more.
6 of Your Burning PR Questions Answered
Forget about Magic 8 Balls, tarot card decks, or even Siri and Google: The answers you’re looking for (at least as they pertain to public relations and the future of media) are right here.
Insider Tips for Fashion and Beauty PR: How to Pitch and Earn More Coverage
This insider information from Cision’s State of the Media Report will help you craft fashion and beauty pitches that get noticed and get results.
Do's and Don'ts for Influencer Marketing: A Tip Sheet for PR
Practical advice to target the right influencers for your brand, avoid common missteps, and start building authentic, long-term influencer relationships.
Social Listening 101: What It Is and Why It Matters
Transform your PR and comms strategies with social listening. Learn why it's so critical and how to implement effective social listening practices.
What is Crisis Communication? Definitions & Strategies
This article outlines the fundamentals of crisis communication and strategies for PR teams to prepare for and manage crises.
What is Sentiment Analysis? Definition, Examples & How to Use Effectively
Sentiment analysis is the process of looking at text and determining the emotion behind the statements or opinions. We look at the finer details and demonstrate how to use it effectively.
10 Essential TED Talks to Elevate Your Corporate Communications Game
TED Talks have become a valuable resource for expert advice across a wide range of topics and disciplines. Beyond interesting speakers and subject matter, these talks offer public relations and communications professionals an opportunity to take a step back and look at goals and strategies through a different lens.
Should Your Brand Take a Stand? A Guide to Brand Activism
Brand activism is here to start, and many companies continually grapple with a crucial question: Should we take a stand on social and political issues? And if so, what does "taking a stand" look like in 2024?
2024 State of the Media Report: Science and Medicine Sector - By the Numbers
Get insight into science and medicine journalists' their unique challenges and preferences when working with public relations teams.
The Complete Guide to PR Pitching
The Complete Guide to PR Pitching offers essential tools and tactics for crafting compelling media pitches, building relationships with journalists, and enhancing your earned media strategy.
5 Essential Skills PR Pros Need Right Now
In public relations, effective communication and storytelling have always been key. But let’s take a moment to acknowledge how much the media landscape has changed. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, and consumer behaviors are evolving just as fast.
The PR Guide to Working with Freelance Journalists
Read our PR guide to learn what makes freelance journalists tick and how you should approach building relationships with them.
AI's Impact on Journalism, PR, and Media Relations
The rising prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) has left many questions about how it will impact journalism and PR.
Gold Medal PR: How to Build a World-Class Comms Strategy
Discover the strategies that lead to PR success - whether you're going for the gold or reaching for top tier coverage.
2024 State of the Media Report: Finance Edition
In the 2024 State of the Media, more than 800 identified as covering Business & Finance. With that in mind, we examined the State of the Media data to look at the challenges and implications for the PR pros seeking to work with finance reporters.
PR & SEO: A Beginner's Guide
Whether you’re new to PR, unfamiliar with SEO principles and best practices, or both, this tip sheet outlines five key ways to get started with SEO and bring more visibility to your PR content.
Is Multimedia the Key to Earned Media Coverage?
This article covers the importance of multimedia and how to effectively integrate multimedia in your PR strategy (with examples).
How to Create the Perfect PR Pitch, According to Journalists
Find out what makes the perfect PR pitch, according to reporters themselves. Learn the key elements of relevant, concise & exclusive pitches that get coverage.
2024 State of the Media Report: Tech Edition
In the 2024 State of the Media, more than 500 identified as covering Technology & Engineering. With that in mind, we examined the data to look at the implications for PR pros.
Cision Meets: Rebecca Whittington, Reach
Dr Rebecca Whittington, Online Safety Editor for Reach, spoke to us about the evolving risks journalists face online, and the impact this can have on a personal and industry level.
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[On-Demand Webinar] Understanding Today's Media: Industry Insights from Top Journalists
Join Cision and a panel of journalists from top media outlets as we explore findings from our 2024 State of the Media Report.
How Journalists Use Social Media: A Guide for PR and Comms Pros
For PR professionals, it’s important to understand how journalists use social media and what channels they value the most.
Building a PR Campaign: A Step-by-Step Guide
Craft an effective digital PR campaign in 10 steps: Includes real examples and tips for earning coverage to boost awareness, traffic, and sales.