Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

We looked at how AI tools could be used to help write a press release based on the recent CIPR report about the impact of AI tools on public relations practice researched and written by Andrew Bruce Smith and myself. Task 4 – Generating a pitch We also used OpenAI to generate a pitch for the press release for pitching journalists.

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Tools Writing Pitching Web 98

Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Step 5: Write the business case. It’s great for strategy setting and industry analysis, as you can quickly and easily review what’s happening beyond your own company. Business case writing best practices. Put all of the information you’ve gathered so far into a written business case document. Sara Eberle.

How To 396

How To Measurement Data Writing 396

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of newsroom jobs in the United States fell by 26 percent from 2008 to 2020. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Newsletters gain clout.

Media Relations 197

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 197

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s a reactive measurement for campaign analysis and overall performance reporting. Social media listening is more proactive , capturing quantitative and qualitative data to anticipate trends, sentiment, and consumption styles. But with social listening you can get a true, real-time view of brand perception.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

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. Effectively I treat these like an analyst briefing of sorts and write up an assessment based on the session.

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Software Pitching System Analytics 146

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Generative AI in PR software Agility PR Solutions , which is owned by parent Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), launched a generative AI feature “to help write press releases and media outreach emails” according to the company. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 143

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Audience Analysis Knowing as much as you can about your audience has always been the key to success.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

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. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In software you’ve got to build something before anyone – customer or investor – is writing a check. Reporters get pitched – a lot. Knowing what will land is a guessing game purely based on professional experience, labor-intensive research and instinct, with no performance-based data to support or guide a pitch.”.

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Pitching Report Tools Software 87

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Strong Writing Skills PR professionals are tasked with creating persuasive content that engages target audiences and effectively conveys key messages. From media pitches and press releases to event planning and crisis management, there are a myriad of duties that require careful attention and execution.

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Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

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. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Well, we have a thesis that by using the language that journalists themselves use you’ll be more likely to get your pitches opened, read, and covered. We recommend examining how individual publications write their headlines, and mirroring that in your pitches. As Alex Cassidy, Head of Outreach at Verve Search says, .

Writing 60

Writing Travel Pitching Study 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 86

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets Everyone expects PR pros to assist in writing content for the media.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Yet most journalists (69%) say only a quarter (or less) of the pitches they receive are relevant to their audiences.” Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 173

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A blog post about writing a public relations plan. Tools such as SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) and PESTLE (political, economic, social, technology, legal and environmental) analysis are useful to help define a micro or macro environment. #5 It’s that time of year, when thoughts turn to planning for 2018.

Writing 106

Writing Publicity How To Measurement 106

Shift Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

How to Pitch a Data-Driven Pitch with… Data! The final part of data-driven PR is to use our data, analysis, and insights to identify who would be most receptive to our pitching. Suppose we take our pitch about SEO, about how trust and linking have a relationship. Who should we pitch this story to?

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Data-Driven PR Data Pitching SEO 60

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It uses existing data to create content, like first drafts of press releases, lists of resources, analysis of data, automated tasks and more. With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences.

Publicity 94

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 94

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Brands can improve their PR pitching with a variety of tools and changes in approach. A good media relations campaign involves reaching out to those who are already inundated with a variety of pitches in their inboxes, making it essential for your campaign to stand out and be easily digestible. Write a Captivating Subject Line.

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Pitching Software Writing Construction 72

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

I skipped this monthly column in February because there wasn’t anything to write about. The plugins can be used to help PR pros customize their pitches to a specific contact. Outputs include basic metrics “such as brand mentions, sentiment analysis, key issues, and competitive benchmarking.” Here’s a screenshot.

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Software B2B Pitching Data 135

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Nothing fills me with existential dread like sitting down to write a media pitch. The post The anatomy of successful media pitch appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Give me the sweet relief of an 800-word byline ghostwritten under a soul-crushing deadline. Let me spend eight hours hacking through a labyrinthine […].

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Pitching Media Writing Analysis 70

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Example: Let’s use an example: We’re trying to drive search engine visibility for a company that makes data analysis and statistics software. You might find it helpful to write a sentence or two about the different types of opportunities you’re looking for. No knowledge of query-writing needed.

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Resources Analysis Infographics Examples 103

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI has assisted practitioners with spelling, grammar, reading level and writing quality in the past ten years. Spelling, grammar, reading level analysis, and writing quality tools have all been incorporated into word processor applications. New technologies become embedded into workflow over time.

Publicity 105

Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Shift Communications

JANUARY 23, 2017

Crafting the Data-Driven Pitch. How do we take this statement, as well as the supporting data, and transform it from a simple sentence to a data-driven pitch? Before we begin the pitch construction, we must understand what the broad story of our hypothesis is in three parts: why , what, and how. We can’t pitch without them.

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Data-Driven PR Data Pitching Analysis 60

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.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Video Analysis. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure. Prezly adds click reports.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 155

PR Job Coach

AUGUST 19, 2011

And the cover letter plays a starring role because it can get the recruiter, HR folks and the hiring manager warmed up for the main pitch of the resume. Tell the recipient why you are writing, something like “I am writing to present my credentials for the role of director of corporate relations. So here goes: 1. Elevator speech.

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Pitching Analysis Writing Corporate 118

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 13, 2022

Before AI’s recent introduction into the media pitching workflow, knowing if a reporter would write a story about your brand or product was a complete guessing game.

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How To Pitching Data Writing 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The core skills we need as PR professionals have also changed. Other skills and attributes are more timeless.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. Guest blogging is when you write a unique article to be published on an external website.

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Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching. The Christmas/Hanukkah time in particular is so cluttered that a marginal pitch that might slip through on another occasion will probably be tossed out. Solid data-driven PR story pitches are always welcomed by reporters, but especially so during calendar milestones or big breaking stories.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Media Pitching Data-Driven PR 157

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 ).

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all. Through research and analysis, it looks at the ways various brands have handled their PR in the past, providing solid advice for listeners. Throughline “The past is never past.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even the most stellar pitch is useless if the wrong people are targeted; a carefully selected list of fewer reporters will yield better results than a spray-and-pray approach. While this may seem easy and obvious, it takes a certain talent for “creative analysis” to avoid missing pitch opportunities.

Media 136

Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Amid layoffs and closures stemming from the pandemic, news organizations are republishing political content leaving less time and space for businesses news Survey data shows media relations keeps getting harder , but now there’s a new analysis of content being published that offers a glimpse as to why.

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Content Marketing Marketing Analysis Survey 91