Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? A summer internship at Forbes in 2016 introduced me to actual, fact-based journalism. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … riding one of my many bikes.

Meeting 86

Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 112

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 112

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. Some of the findings around social media stood out: 1.

Social Media 109

Social Media Report Survey Media 109

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

These days, I’m a freelance reporter, editor and consultant. I started my career as a crime reporter and put those skills to use in that story. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I also part-time edit at The Autopian with some former Jalopnik comrades.

Meeting 84

Meeting Report Automotive Media 84

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. Fewer reporters, high turnover of journalists, lack of beat reporting,” said another.

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. 2) Earned media can drive sales.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 141

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s been seven years since we launched the Meet the Media blog series, and in that time, we have featured more than 160 journalists who cover the automotive, mobility, technology, Detroit and Silicon Valley business beats for national, Detroit, automotive, commercial vehicle, tech and business media outlets.

Meeting 90

Meeting Automotive Transportation Mobile 90

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

John, transportation reporter at Business Insider. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space. I’m proud of my reporting for Automotive News on the supply chain production halts and ramp up early in the pandemic in spring 2020.

Transportation 96

Transportation Meeting Automotive Report 96

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. So, I wrote a diplomatic message to the reporter asking what happened. That reporter never responded. The Sorry State of Media Relations. The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? General Motors’ mayfly mayhem.

Automotive 78

Automotive Meeting Report Insurance 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I understand that it’s just a list they’re likely going down, but I get a lot of pitches about things that have nothing to do with anything I’ve ever reported on. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Doing a crossword! It was even heated!

Meeting 98

Meeting Energy Local Media 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’m a senior reporter at The Verge , and I cover the emerging technologies and business side of transportation companies big and small, with a special focus on electric vehicles. That could be revealing a surprising relationship between Apple and Tesla , or reporting Apple’s interest in buying an electric vehicle startup.

Meeting 98

Meeting Report Transportation Media 98

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

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kurt Nagl is a reporter, covering manufacturing for Crain’s Detroit Business. Working in China and northern Iraq early in my career opened my eyes to the possibilities of journalism. As a business reporter, I find great enjoyment in learning new things. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Meeting 74

Meeting Report Automotive Media 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media.

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I’m the Editor of Green Car Reports, so on a daily basis, it’s my job to keep up on “green” vehicle news—that’s related to efficiency, electrification, emissions, and manufacturing tech. Some of the early reporting I did on why the Porsche Taycan’s shift to 800 volts was so important is a great example.

Meeting 75

Meeting Report Automotive Media 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

I’ve been a business reporter at USA TODAY since 2015, based in the Washington, D.C. Before that, I was a reporter for the Detroit Free Press. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? So I guess that means I’ve been in journalism for about 20 years now! I love stories on business trends.

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Report Meeting Automotive Media 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … watching the news and spending time with family at home. Tell me how your client’s expertise and knowledge could benefit my reporting. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Automotive 93

Automotive Meeting Report Media 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I’m the senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch, where I focus on all the ways — present and future — that people and packages travel from Point A to Point B. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Since then, I have worked in weekly and then daily newspapers, online media outlets and magazines.

Transportation 91

Transportation Meeting Report Media 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in trade journalism for about 3 months. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … If I’m not reporting, I am being told by my boss that I should be reporting on something. Win some, lose some).

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Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 103

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

I am the finance and technology reporter at Crain’s Detroit Business , covering the startup sector in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as well as the region’s banks and lenders, such as Rocket Mortgage and UWM. Particularly within my role as a finance reporter, money is always a good news hook. What story or stories are you most proud of?

Technology 76

Technology Report Meeting Financial 76

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

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B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

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. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Data Journalism.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

HMA Public Relations

APRIL 18, 2018

Report for America is an organization whose primary goal is to bring community journalism back to our communities. Learn more about it in today's blog post. The post Report for America appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Report Journalism Community Blogging 40

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Yet the business of public relations is thriving. According to the Cision State of the Media Report , 59% of U.S. On social media platforms, skepticism is far greater, as it should be. The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. Here’s why: 1. Credibility is paramount.

Mobile 100

Mobile SEO Reputation Web 100

Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

50% of journalists get pitched 1-5 times per day, according to MuckRack’s 2022 State of Journalism Report. The same report says 22% of journalists will reject pitches irrelevant to their beat. For more information on newsjacking, check out this recent blog by Landis’ Robin Carr. Five Pro Media Relations Tips.

Pitching 105

Pitching Media Relations Journalism Report 105

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I’m a reporter with Automotive News covering suppliers and electric vehicles. I was a reporter for Automotive News Canada in Toronto. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am …. Before rejoining AN in the U.S.,

Automotive 52

Automotive Meeting Report Media 52

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly.

Strategy 96

Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. TechCrunch 85%.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 169

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

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media. Generating brand awareness.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195