How to Pitch Your Holiday Story: 5 Insider Tips from Journalists
Hoping to shine some extra light on your holiday-related story and get more earned media this season? We’ve gathered feedback from over 3,000 members of the media to understand the pitching behaviors that put them in the spirit of the season. Here...
The Surprising Link Between Tech Industry Trends and Your PR Strategy
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 ...
Which Influencers Are the Most Effective? The Answer Varies
Do celebrities still hold the power of persuasion? They’ve long been viewed as the ultimate influencer, but must PR and communications professionals rely on the likes of Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet to win hearts and minds?
Media List 101: Build Yours Like a Pro (With Template Examples)
This handy guide will show you how to research, organize, and update your press list so that you can land hyper-relevant, home-run coverage.
What's Next After X? The Future of News on Social Media
What is the future of news in social media's changing landscape? Cision hosted a Women in Journalism panel event that asked: what's the next big platform for journalists?
The Rising Influence of PR and Comms in the C-Suite: 3 Strategies to Keep Your Seat
Three strategies for PR and comms to maintain their seat at the C-suite table and have a meaningful impact on the business based on insights from the 2024 Global Comms Report.
PR Statistics: 2024 Global Comms Report by the Numbers
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.
How Communications Teams Differ Around the World
The 2024 Global Comms Report Global reveals significant shifts in PR and communications. From measuring success and crisis management to social media channels and influencer impact - adaptability is key.
Key Takeaways from 'How ESG Storytelling Impacts Your Brand' Webinar
We recently spoke with experts from United Airlines and Kellanova about the evolution of ESG messaging. And their advice is clear: avoid greenwashing, prioritise clear communication, and maintain consistency to effectively navigate the landscape of...
New PR Influencers and Changing Social Strategies: The Biggest Takeaways from the 7th Global Comms Report
For the seventh year running, Cision and PRWeek have joined forces for the Global Comms Report, a collaboration that looks at the biggest challenges and opportunities PR and communications industry professionals face right now. This year’s survey...
PR Leaders Predict Increased AI Adoption, Data Integration, and C-Suite Demand in 2024
Given the tremendous evolution of the PR industry year after year, we asked some of our resident PR and communications thought leaders-whose expertise and backgrounds span content marketing, digital distribution, storytelling, technology, and...
3 New Year’s Resolutions for PR and Comms Teams to Embrace in 2024
The start of a new year often brings a surge of optimism and a list of aspirational resolutions, but let's be honest - keeping those resolutions past January is no small feat. In the fast-paced world of PR and communications where every word...
3 Key Roles AI Will Play in PR and Comms
AI is evolving so quickly it’s hard to predict exactly what’s around the corner. But one thing we do know is that the technology is going to create groundbreaking applications that transform how we work. We’re already seeing how AI is evolving its...
AI in PR & Comms: Trends to Look Out for in 2024
Given the speed with which AI has moved over the last 12 months, what does it have in store for PR teams in 2024? During a recent webinar, experts from across both PR and technology came together to discuss this very question. Antony Cousins,...
Five Must-Read Articles for PR and Comms Pros to Prepare for 2024
To get a head start on your planning and prep for 2024, we've curated a collection of must-read articles that offer a comprehensive perspective on some of the most pressing topics for PR and comms.
Understanding Deepfakes: What PR Pros Need to Know About AI-Generated Media
Coined on Reddit in 2017, the term “deepfake” combines the word “deep,” as in AI deep-learning technology, and “fake,” signifying content that isn’t real. Image manipulation is nothing new, it began in the 19th century and soon rolled into early...
How PR Teams are Using AI Today (and How It Can Help You Tomorrow)
The launch of ChatGPT was almost 12 months ago, and it’s fair to say its impact on our industry has been significant. Like social media or the internet before it, AI will be transformative and disruptive in ways we can’t yet begin to understand. For ...
Comics Journalism: How the Medium Lends Itself to Impactful Reporting
Can investigative reporting be done via comics? What purpose can illustration serve in modern journalism? We asked artists and editors about the value of comics...
How Brands Can Battle Misinformation (And Why They Need To)
According to the 2023 State of the Media Report, “maintaining credibility as a trusted news source and combating accusations of ‘fake news’” was the biggest challenge for the media last year. Additionally, “battling misinformation” was among the top ...
PR and Brand Reputation: Forging Trust in the Age of Scepticism
In today's digital age, where information spreads at lightning speed and consumers are more discerning than ever, public relations and corporate communications professionals face a formidable challenge: how to build and maintain trust in the age of...
3 Questions PR and Comms Pros Need to Ask About Human-AI Collaboration
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the last 12 months has given the PR and communications industry plenty of food for thought. Generative tools like ChatGPT have the capability to transform the way the industry operates, though ...
Brands vs. Risk: Fighting Harmful Content With AI
Harmful content – anything online that causes distress or harm, be that through fake news, hate speech, racist or sexist language – can affect even the “safest” brand and create crises that turn away consumers and hit the bottom line. And the rise...
How to Start Using AI for PR and Communications Today
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been with us for many years, but the arrival of generative tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DALL·E 2 have kickstarted growth and seen the technology quickly filter into how we work. For those in the PR and...
Frequently Asked Questions About PR Measurement
Measurement is critical in today’s media landscape. Combing through the data of your campaigns can help quickly identify the elements and messaging that worked, those that didn’t, and help develop more effective strategies for the future. PR...
In Their Own Words: Journalists on the PR Pitches That Really Got Their Attention (For Better or Worse)
With PR professionals outnumbering journalists five to one by some estimates, there is a lot of competition for journalists’ attention. And as journalists struggle to keep up with the demands of their jobs amid declining resources, according to the...
The Future of Media and PR: Key Takeaways from a Conversation with Top Journalists
“Some of the best stories I've put out, some of the best content I've put out, is because of my relationship with PR folks,” declared Shruti Shekar, Tech Expert and Managing Editor at Android Central, during the recent webinar, How to Navigate the...