Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) to the Creativity in PR study “believe creativity will be either ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important to business recovery post-Covid.”

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This can save professionals time and effort when drafting timely pitches, strategizing campaigns and staying on top of the latest social media trends. Drafting content: In addition to its ability to help with research, ChatGPT can also assist with the writing process.

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, bylined articles, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders. Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Strong writing skills. Creative and energetic personality!

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

WHAT WE LOOK FOR Articles submitted for consideration should be of interest to readers of Fast Company ‘s Leadership section , have a tone that is appropriate for Fast Company , and be written by a person, not a PR department. Please no pitches, abstracts, outlines, press releases, or interview offers. And please no phone calls.

Company 100

Company How To Leadership Pitching 100

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance. Browse articles online and look at bylines.

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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. One of the most valuable things I learned during the seminar was how to write a pitch that gets attention. Be creative and visual.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

As a profession, public relations evokes images of media pitching or crisis management. But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Media pitches and social posts require writers to pack the most punch into the lowest word count.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? Measure your message pull-through from an article all the way through to conversions on your website and get automatic insights for optimizing your strategy. How will it break through the noise?

Data-Driven PR 370

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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. Well-written press releases, social media posts, and blog articles help PR practitioners capture attention, build credibility, and influence public perception.

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? You can also get creative with “new.” People get paid for you to make an impulse purchase in the grocery store check-out line based on the article title/hook on the cover.

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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. communications for Bayer Corporation, explains more in this Forbes article outlining internal communications best practices.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. I loved it.

Journalism 116

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 116

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 151

Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

As one of the only chances you have of getting your campaign seen by a journalist, subject lines are arguably the most important part of a pitch. We’ll start with the most important aspect, which is crucial to your pitch standing a chance of getting picked up. It’s also crucial to understand sectors when pitching pieces.

Writing 71

Writing Pitching Study Data 71

Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2015

If you want to increase the odds of getting a journalist to write about your company’s news , you’ve got to make it incredibly easy for them to do so. Here’s what journalists want to know that you need to include in your pitch. Why’d You Pitch Me and Not Another Journalist? Why Do My Readers Give a #^&$?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. The more you do it, the better. .

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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

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

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. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. The next is about an emissions study with some colorful graphics.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

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. Below are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind for a perfectly personalized pitch.

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5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyday journalists are inundated with pitches from business owners and PR professionals looking to get their products and services features in an article. However, of the many pitches that journalists receive only a selected few make it onto the pages of their media outlet. Understand what the journalist writes about.

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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. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

With more and more people pitching reporters every day, your pitches may be falling under the radar. You need to adjust your tactics and learn “ The New Rules of Media Pitching.” ” Want to get all of Michael Smart’s pitching tips? How do you recommend pitching a service like an app?

Pitching 120

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A blog post about writing a public relations plan. 7 Creative. Traditionally our business has been focused on pitching press releases to media, but it’s changing rapidly. #8 This article was originally posted on the Ketchum blog. It’s that time of year, when thoughts turn to planning for 2018. This relates to channels.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

After all, there already are algorithms writing and editing news stories. Can we expect an army of PR writing and pitching flack-bots any time soon? He has also said that jobs that are complex and require empathy and creativity are safe – which made me smile, as there are important for most types of PR.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch.

Pitching 100

Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. This is a great strategy to appeal to journalists who you want to write about your news. Write the headline last.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

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. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

A standard in article scoring? We are passionate about exploring ways to demonstrate PR success, especially at an article-level because it’s not easy. Could there be a future standard for article strength? Could there be a future standard for article strength? This article proves that more time is the key to happiness.

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Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

PR Fuel

APRIL 9, 2021

They are constantly being pitched new stories and pitches that they can’t possibly cover. It takes some serious creativity to stand out from the pack, but it is possible with perfect PR pitch strategies! This might sound cold but there are thousands of reporters out there looking for new stories and pitches.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity.

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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. Art or Science: Creative Marketing and PR.

Pitching 60

Pitching Infographics SEO Creativity 60

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

They produced two versions of the article: an original with words by Arlen and pictures by Chris , and a second using ChatGPT to write in the style of Christopher Hitchens, Marina Hyde and George Orwell. The results are equally surprising and terrifying. Demos suggests that traditional linear career ladders could disappear.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. genAI models are trained on massive databases that encompass books, articles and websites. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. How we use it: for general research on topic areas.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. genAI models are trained on massive databases that encompass books, articles and websites. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. How we use it: for general research on topic areas.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. When pitching the data, be sure to call out why it is relevant to them and their audience. Jodie says: “Journalists love data, but sometimes it is not easy to come across.

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