Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The big placements you land are often the result of months or even years of effort building your reputation and media relationships. If you pitch something to a reporter and they bite? You are sending the right pitches Too sale-sy, too long, irrelevant, poor subject line, bad timing, not differentiated enough….there

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Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Sometimes writing fabulous blog posts on your business blog isn’t enough to drive the traffic you really want. One of my favorite content marketing strategies is guest blogging. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market.

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Blogging Pitching Writing Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. Make your blog posts work harder through linking, sharing and more. Although in our experience, mileage varies widely.).

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Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. It’s your job to build a reputation as a thoughtful PR professional who knows the relevance of their stories and who can tell them best. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You can also use the service to build rapport with journalists and strengthen brand reputation, with the possibility of growing quality backlinks. We generally suggest you pitch your expertise or story within an hour of the query going out, as that is the typical time frame journalists make up their minds about sources. Stay on topic!

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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. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

As organizations strive to establish positive reputations, engage with their target audiences, and navigate the ever-changing media landscape, skilled PR professionals are in high demand. Further, quality communication enables PR practitioners to shape public perception and manage reputations effectively.

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Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

It may be hard to quantify the value of a reputation but it sure is meaningful when one of the world’s most prominent financiers says it’s important. The Wall Street Journal’s MoneyBeat blog embedded a copy of his memo which reads: “We can afford to lose money – even a lot of money. Buffett” in the top left corner.

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Reputation Newspapers Crisis Communications Leadership 116

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. I did my best to defend the company’s reputation. In January of 2022, a private equity firm acquired Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive – and merged them under the Onclusive brand. It was a very humbling experience. Reddit data.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

A blogger from some tech company’s blog will always be included. Further, some vendors, like HubSpot, actually run their blogs like a news site. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical. Content picks Pitch results. Tried and true pitching tips.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 158

5W PR

APRIL 22, 2024

Thus, a data breach can be catastrophic, leaving a long-lasting dent in a brand’s reputation. By securing good press in reputed financial publications, Public relations efforts can provide powerful third-party validation. Customers provide fintech platforms with sensitive details.

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Consumer Financial Crisis Management Banking 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. PR strategy. See this earlier post to find out what the best PR strategies have in common.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While an accurate and comprehensive media database is the first cornerstone to growing your brand presence and reputation, you also need a robust relationship management platform to send targeted pitches, communicate with reporters and track your campaign effectiveness.

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Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about data-driven PR campaign planning! A solid media list is a foundation of any PR strategy and program, and media outreach in the form of pitching journalists and placing articles is one of communications pro’s main responsibilities. Set your messaging, write the story.

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Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

If you’re an avid (or even a sometimes) reader of the SHIFT blog, then you already know data-driven public relations is something we know well. They can also use Google Trends to help dictate the timeline within their pitch calendars. Casey Egan. Marketing Analyst.

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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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Executive Thought Leadership. Crisis Communications.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

In this blog, we often dispense practical media relations or PR advice based on years of experience in the trenches of tech PR. However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. It’s probably the most fundamental rule of pitching media, but it needs repeating. Don’t be a bully.

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Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We help build and manage reputations. So, even if you assume fully half of the professional PR population isn’t engaged in active media pitching, it’s a large number and an unhealthy ratio. An interesting study seems to confirm that high-value content like op-ed pieces in reputable publications are indeed persuasive.

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SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Public relations Public relations is centered around building and managing the reputation of individuals, organizations, or brands. Professionals in this field strategize communication during challenging times to protect the reputation of the client. Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage.

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Marketing Engineering Reputation Product Launch 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

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How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

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

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies have to work hard to generate any sort of media coverage, and between that, creating content for social media, blog posts, copy, and email campaigns, it’s a lot of time and effort spent solely on promoting the business. Reputation Management. appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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Reputation Crisis Product Launch Crisis Management 88

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. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 155

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

While your first instinct might be to pitch podcasts that can be found on Spotify’s Top Podcasts page, I recommend reaching out to lesser-known podcasts that discuss a niche topic that’s related to a topic you’d like to discuss. This could be a personal website, LinkedIn page or author bio on an outlet or blog.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They’re published by various media outlets, blogs, influencers, and major online retailers like Amazon. Credibility and trust Inclusion in reputable holiday gift guides can enhance a brand’s credibility and trustworthiness. Make it easy for editors to access the information they need.

How To 78

How To Retail Pitching SEO 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. By the end of its third year, that blog was: earning 20,000 visitors a month. I didn’t pitch it.

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B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 106

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. These strategies help brands connect with their audience, stand out in their industry, and create a positive reputation.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Our plan is to think outside the box for earned media.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Onclusive

MAY 4, 2020

That is why PR is the one function within the marketing organization that is positioned to step up, take a leadership position and have the greatest impact on company reputation during this period. Managing your company’s reputation through a global crisis is different and harder than it was during the financial crisis of 2008.

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Crisis Publicity Exercises Trends 464

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. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. Public Relations DIY Tips.

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Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The chatbot identified media outreach as another way to support PR teams, assisting them in ‘’identifying relevant journalists and influencers, quickly scanning databases of journalists and their previous articles, enabling PR teams to tailor their pitches to specific reporters and outlets.’’

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Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

If your role is in any way connected to your organisation’s reputation, think… Do you really know the reputation of your organisation? Some people like to guess, but is that the real reputation of your business? Reputation goes beyond building awareness and understanding with prospective customers. It can be done.

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Reputation Measurement Media Relations Agency 48

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. It can be leveraged for lead generation, brand reputation, and loyalty building. Product reviews on platforms like YouTube, social media platforms, or blogs. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98