Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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Pitching Strategy Examples Banking 149

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Many of the most successful PR executives were former journalists.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. As for clients, it’s best that they know of any freelancer’s status, and in most cases full client contact is a plus. Pay promptly.

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How To Employee Training Interviews 315

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

There is nothing more frustrating than emailing a contact and getting a bounceback or a change of email address for a journalist whom you think would be perfect for a piece of news. Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Basic Agency Organization. The PR agency world can be a confusing one—especially for someone looking in from the outside. Let’s take a look at the basic agency organization of a PR firm and what the different people do. These teams look similar across most agencies with a few cultural twists at various firms.

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Agency Internal International Media Training 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 20, 2017

In public relations, it’s often said that you’re only as good as your media contacts. We at Crenshaw pride ourselves on nurturing real relationships with journalists, beyond mere constant pitching. Personalize a pitch. How much bylined content does AHF accept and what are some tips to writing for the publication?

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Agency Real Estate Print Pitching 120

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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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. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

At Konnect Agency , we proudly take a unique approach to media and influencer relations – PERSONALIZATION. I say unique because not everyone takes the time to personalize each and every pitch, and in a world where there are six publicists for every one reporter , a little personalization goes a long way to help you stand out.

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Pitching How To Instagram LinkedIn 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs.

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Pitching Sports Print Creativity 149

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. 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.

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Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. Circle back”.

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Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Spend some time researching your target and their recent articles to confirm he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching. Plan your pitch in advance. Timing is key. What’s next?

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Pitching Report Writing Twitter 84

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. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Barokas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

For aspiring public relations professionals, starting your career with an internship at an agency is a great way to build valuable skills and learn more about the many areas of PR. At first, the agency world may seem overwhelming. Write down the details of each task and any questions you may have. Be flexible. Winter Calkins.

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Agency Construction Internal International 79

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Email is the best way to contact reporters, though social media is a close second. Some journalists love to get pitched great stories. But they are so bombarded with irrelevant stories and weak pitches that they don’t put their email addresses front and center. Finding them can be a challenge. We’ll show you how.

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Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Polaris

JANUARY 21, 2015

My team and I are responsible for developing blogger outreach programs for clients—and I often receive pitches from other PR agencies about their clients. Here are 5 approaches to blogger outreach in the latter category your PR agency might be using. #1: A PR agency approaches a wine blogger with information on a new iOS game.

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Agency Pitching Enterprise Policies 100

Public Relations Sydney

OCTOBER 19, 2014

A media pitch effectively sells a story idea to a journalist and is often in the form of an email, though it can be pitched over the phone as well. The key is to know how to draft a winning media pitch. So now you’ve come up with a great story idea, researched the publications and journalists to contact and sent the media pitch.

Pitching 91

Pitching How To Media eBook 91

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Prospects who take PR agency searches seriously. Let’s face it, an agency search is arduous and time-consuming for both sides. Yet for a typical PR agency, particularly a small firm, participation in a formal search is a big decision and a major time commitment. What’s on our holiday PR wish list.

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SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Determine which journalists and press contacts can help you reach your audience. List the press contact, publication, and their contact information.

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How To Guidelines Writing Pitching 101

Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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Pitching Real Estate How To Twitter 66

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I recently had the opportunity to give back to those currently studying PR through an invite by my friend, Professor Kristina Markos, to join a panel of agency and in-house rockstars at an event hosted by the Public Relations Alliance (PRA) at Lasell College. Here are two stand-out themes from the event: Be curious. Maria Gallagher.

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Agency Industry Pitching Study 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. It starts with research.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. As I write this piece, it’s currently trading at about $6.50 Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. Welcome to 2021! billion on its second day of trading.

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Pitching YouTube Community Company 150

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Christmas in July is more than a cute saying, as planning and pitching for the holidays beings in the early summer. Now that we’re getting closer to holiday madness, gift guide pitching is top of mind for agencies with a consumer portfolio. Long lead pitching happens as early as July for gift guides. Peter McCormack.

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Pitching Print Exercises Fashion 60

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2015

Pitching the right reporter at the right time is key. Slice Communications , a Philadelphia-based public relations and social media agency, was spending way too much time searching for accurate contact information using Meltwater’s platform. But if your media database has holes, you’ll miss the perfect opportunity.

Communications 120

Communications Software Media Pitching 120

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

In an era of more news and fewer reporters, the direct line between journalist and PR contact is often weaker. That’s why the core of our media relations strategy isn’t the pitching or writing but the storytelling.

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Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 106

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been looking at outbound media pitches and reconsidering the way we should be approaching media. We’re given a piece of news from a client and, based upon our knowledge of the media, we shape up a pitch. As long as you know your contact well and the pitch is sound, this generally works.

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Pitching Media Report Video 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

For PR agencies, winning new business is an imperative for growth, but it’s o nly half the battle. Understanding a client’s business is fundamental, and a good agency will know what makes it tick, setting the pace for the planning and execution. See this earlier post for tips on writing a rock-solid PR plan.

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How To Leadership B2C Agency 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Will humans have to re-write AI’s draft of history?

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 114