Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. Short pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more. We might be all AI-ed out.

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Pitching Study Technology Report 129

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. 100 million internal comms platform.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 154

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. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. Internal Communications. Relationship building takes time. How do you know what’s working?

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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. As you can see, when you start to explore the waters of guest blogging for backlinks, things get very muddy quickly.

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Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our Demystifying PR Measurement blog series with a review of what to look for in a PR measurement solution and what questions to ask to find a partner that is right for your company and brand. What are their international and global capabilities? . Set your goals. Define your KPIs.

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Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

Culpwrit

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It was the early spring of 2008 when three interns led by Kevin Saghy pitched the idea of this blog to yours truly, who at the time headed the Chicago office of Ketchum. That winning pitch was more life changing than… Continue reading Top 10 Posts of 2022 Focus on Self Improvement, Job Search and DEI.

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Internal International Pitching Blogging 119

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. Internal Communications. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Media Training.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pitching and placements Building rapport with journalists and media professionals can make the difference between a successful pitch and a rejection. Joining PR associations Consider joining PR associations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) or the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).

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Publicity Internal International Resources 103

5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. Brushing up on Basic Skills One of the most important things a new intern can do to prepare for a PR internship is to brush up on basic skills that will be essential to the job.

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How To Internal International Trends 88

Marketwired

MARCH 1, 2016

This is post 3 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. When pitching media and other influencers – whether on traditional or social channels – we tend to gravitate to: “How can I make my pitch stand out so it’s compelling to journalists, bloggers and other target audiences?” In other words, you don’t pitch.

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Pitching Media Conference Storytelling 153

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 19, 2012

Now, I’m used to getting bad pitches on a regular basis (which is an extremely sad thing to admit as a state of regularity for the public relations industry), but this one made even my jaw drop: Hello, My name is and I am the current intern at __. And then I looked up the agency the intern had cited.

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Internal International Pitching Nonprofit 97

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. Here's a five-step process to gather information to craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. The How-To Guide for Parental Leave as a Solo PR Pro.

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. And whose voice do you use?

Writing 294

Writing Journalism Pitching Guidelines 294

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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Tools Report Comparison Media 370

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. Meltwater earns ISO infosec rating.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 158

Prakkypedia

JANUARY 8, 2023

It notes that internal communications have become a new priority since the pandemic, and it’s no surprise given that more people were working from home than ever before. The pandemic also saw a heightened sense of anxiety, team cohesion and engagement came to the fore, thus internal comms rose in prominence.

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Trends Government Internal International 148

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

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Rest assured, future interns, my past four months at The Hoffman Agency couldn’t be further from this image. Since it was my pitch that got them there, my team thought I should attend to see it come to fruition. This is what entertainment taught me to expect when trying to break into an industry.

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Internal International Meeting Pitching 36

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative.

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How To Media Report Pitching 321

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

considering international relations, have caused Communications professionals to be evermore careful with comms content. More internal comms. Being asked to do more internal communications and business communications usually left to other departments like HR, finance.”. More internal comms. political, socio-economic, etc.)

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Communications Crisis Internal International 128

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our Demystifying PR Measurement blog series with a review of what to look for in a PR measurement solution and what questions to ask to find a partner that is right for your company and brand. What are their international and global capabilities?

Measurement 195

Measurement How To Analysis Data 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Some of us laughed, but I blogged about this after Dan died, because, as self-evident as it was, that simple mantra has stayed with me. Of course, it stemmed from an error I made as a fresh faced intern. Dan had a rambling, shouty style and he closed his remarks by crying out, “Hire smart people!” Dan was right.

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Internal International Meeting Leadership 310

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

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. Internal data such as survey responses, call center data or customer service email data according to a company representative. 10) Picks from the PR tech vendor blogs.

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Internal International Data Media 65

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2012

One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on recently was Oxfam America’s (OA) International Women’s Day (IWD) 2012 campaign. write their own blog post to promote IWD 2012. And in 2011, there were seven blog posts on the campaign that had been tracked. And then we pitched. Do not send blanket pitches.

Case Study 102

Case Study Internal International Study 102

Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Pitching Advertising Advertising Product Launch 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? She is also the social media chair for the NYU International Club and volunteers with the social media team for the PRSA Tri-State events and conferences. Sabrina joined HBO as an intern for her department in 2014 and they haven’t been able to get rid of her since.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign. From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. At a top PR agency , winning a new client is when the real work starts. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Do a deep dive.

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Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Blogging Agency Community Local 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

Communicators can also use the platform as an internal tool to keep employees, stakeholders, or clients informed about industry trends, company updates, or thought leadership content written by executives. How is Substack different from a blog? If so, Substack can open doors and provoke new ideas for PR professionals.

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Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Interns in Public Relations. When it comes to interns in the industry, their main job requires them to support a client’s public relations strategy as well as its execution. The post Jobs in Public Relations appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. Crisis Managers. Employee Relations Managers.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. Cision releases internal DE&I report. Cision also pitched microsites for ESG solutions a few months ago. Pitching on Fridays. “We Internal comms metrics.

Software 85

Software Pitching Internal International 85

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

However, a typical day for me often consists of crafting content – from traditional media materials such as press releases and pitches, to sponsored articles, newsletters and even social media calendars. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? It depends on the pitch.

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Pitching Consumer How To Meeting 62

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 31, 2022

They know a simple mention or a quote from a popular blog or publication can help companies get a lot of attention from customers and other media. Expound on them internally and get feedback (because things you might be interested in talking about might not be that interesting after all.) Reporters and editors aren’t fools.

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Insurance Insurance Pitching LinkedIn 130