Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

Automotive 81

Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 81

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. Know who you pitch. said his newsroom receives countless email pitches every day.

Report 174

Report Local Media Pitching 174

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. So, he sold his agency and started Propel. click any image for higher resolution) 1. They employ 20 employees.

Software 146

Software Pitching System Analytics 146

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff.

Agency 76

Agency Creativity Media Relations Nonprofit 76

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As When pitching stories, remember that “the media is hypersensitive to calling out brands that are tone-deaf,” Tauberman said.

Agency 117

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 117

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Relationship building takes time. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. The post 3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

Pitching 119

Pitching Television Banking Media 119

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. The Sorry State of Media Relations. Much to his dismay, a corporate communications person, at the Clorox Company, who reports to the general counsel, declined his story idea because the executive team was too busy. Talk to Us

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 79

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. The best pitches are short emails in the morning. What can PR do about it?

Survey 78

Survey Media Relations Report Media 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? The most effective public relations teams develop strategies to “newsjack” for opportunities to keep pace with the news cycle. It could essentially leverage one agency’s capability over another’s when seeking new business opportunities.

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. I recently had the opportunity to attend The Jack Jackson Art of Writing Workshop presented by Ken O’Quinn, a former Associated Press writer and corporate writing coach.

Pitching 89

Pitching Comparison Writing Radio 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 5, 2018

My team and I love working with tech startups, especially those with a few years under their belt (and a round or two of financing) who are prepared to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. The first is thinking a PR agency can work miracles. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

Pitching 174

Pitching Enterprise Exercises Agency 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. Not all startups understand how best to take advantage of an investment in public relations. Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy. Bad timing.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them. I especially prefer story pitches where an end user of the technology (i.e. “Thought leadership” pitches on emerging technologies in the financial services sector are also welcome.

Technology 120

Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

In an ideal world, the best pitch, the best ideas presented, would win. Media interviews or media coverage would depend solely upon the quality or novelty of the pitch. Though they might like to, most journalists don’t have time to sift through all the pitches they get … or to vet new, unproven sources.

Automotive 79

Automotive B2B Pitching Agency 79

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

So, if you want to earn their attention, or if you are investing money in PR – specifically for media relations – then your company should be active on Twitter too. That fact that 9 in 10 reporters are on Twitter means if media relations is part of your mandate, you need to be on it too.

Twitter 138

Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 138

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

From what I have observed since I started working in this industry, practitioners and agency heads still place more emphasis on traditional methods of communicating and facilitating news and story ideas to the media. We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. An intense debate.

Pitching 88

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. 3) The Best Pitch is no Pitch.

Pitching 60

Pitching Infographics SEO Creativity 60

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. I was a solo corporate comm.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 18) “Senior leaders are more comfortable with advertising – it is something they can control and with sponsored content, can push a message out via social media. Talk to Us !

Corporate 79

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 79

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies. Government agencies. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Corporate communications teams.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S.

Survey 99

Survey Industry Leadership Study 99

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

Ownership is a strong word in the high-stakes game of corporate social media turf wars – yet consensus increasingly points to PR as primary proponents. A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility.

Survey 60

Survey Corporate Social Media Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. ThreatPost.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296