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

MAY 18, 2021

That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. According to a survey, comms professionals gave themselves good grades. This mirrors the sentiment in a separate survey that quantified a self-assessment by CMOs. click image for higher resolution).

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 167

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. The company maintains and sells access to an online media contact database, which serves as the population from which the survey sample is drawn. The survey suggests reporter views of the top challenges they face is splintered.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 20, 2019

A report from Vuelio suggests that blogging is becoming a source of income for a quarter of bloggers. Blogging is professionalising and has become a paid activity for up to a fifth of bloggers. Bloggers typically start out blogging as a hobby and overtime shift to paid activity. Blogs are a highly trusted form of media.

Blogging 76

Blogging Fashion Survey Instagram 76

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. Always edit and put your own voice on a piece that’s created by AI. Never use it straight from AI.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). Another 33% say they “plan to explore it” although the timeline was not clear in the survey results. That cohort certainly shouldn’t be counted as among those who are using AI, although it has been.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.”

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Report Automotive Media Local 101

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. The discussion can be released in edited video snippets, bylined articles, contributed blog posts, op-ed pieces, and even on-site interviews. Customer case studies sell benefits.

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Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. 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. Content picks Pitch results.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you set out to build relevant links , for instance, there should be a clear connection between your pitch and your target. For example, if I write about travel and receive an email pitch, it must be immediately apparent why you are contacting me. So, if somebody uses very bubbly language in their blog posts, lean into it.

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Pitching Mobile Examples Study 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. in an open-ended follow-up question. More internal comms.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

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Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

As I write this post, the current asking price on OpenSea is $36,099.60. The report is based on a global survey of its employees. Michael Bade, CTO and co-founder of Truescope writes “predictions” about capabilities he says PR software will include this year. Cision also pitched microsites for ESG solutions a few months ago.

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Software Internal International Pitching 85

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series. Which posts have your readers enjoyed least?

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” This is because, as the JOTW communications survey has shown previously, PR has a lukewarm view of sponsored content. AI-assisted pitches. “AI

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 89

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Pitching Media Film Enterprise 54

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. The operative phrases here is interview for a blog post – not a media interview. A professional will know how to build rapport and ask questions that elicit responses worth writing.

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B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Pitching Media Film Enterprise 48

Public Relations Sydney

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Commenting on current trends in your industry through a survey Conducting a survey is an excellent way to get publicity and present your business as a valuable source of information and enhance your credibility. Choosing a theme for your survey that is topical and linking your business to it will help pique the interest of journalists.

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Writing Media eBook Survey 45

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. Names and bylines on blogs. Many companies use their blogs to complement or supplement announcements.

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Company Survey Pitching Report 99

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2015

The query was intended to gauge reaction to a survey published earlier in the week and asked simple questions: Do the survey results reflect your perspective? Three of the responses ignored the questions and pitched interviews instead – an absent a strong point of view. Good Pitches have a Long Shelf Life.

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Pitching Survey Report Interviews 60

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. More than half (52%) of those surveyed, rated the About Us page higher than blogs, testimonials and collateral marketing information.

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Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

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. One more stat to share: Only 5% of publishers want phone calls, according to recent surveys. The rest surveyed (95%!) My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Landis PR

MAY 17, 2021

Blog courtesy of Robin Carr, LCI. A lifelong journalist, he has been writing about the supermarket business for 40 years. Now I’m happiest writing stories that provide new information to my readers and help their businesses. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? Landis Communications Inc.’s

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Meeting Media Retail Radio 92

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What information do you always make sure to include in your pitch?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) Here’s a quote from Google’s Developer Blog : “Remember to give context to your links: the words before and after links matter, so pay attention to the sentence as a whole.” You can even do this with your survey campaigns.

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How To Google SEO Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

This blog is just a clever cover story for a boutique and savvy marketing and PR consultancy serving B2B tech. It later merged with near-peer Crimson Hexagon in 2018 and acquired Qriously , a survey tool, in 2019. He cautions those writing pitches against using a tool like this for a cursory glance or pretending to have read his work.

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Company Tools Technology Software 150

Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2020

¼ of reporters receive 51-100 pitches a week (Cision , Q2 State of the Media Report, 2020). . With 100 pitches you’re competing against, how do you make sure that your email doesn’t get deleted or worse, marked as spam? To double confirm, check the blog itself to see if the person you found has any presence there. .

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Digital PR Pitching Interviews Writing 62

Buzzstream

MARCH 7, 2024

Google Search Central blog just posted a new update titled “What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies” The post outlines several changes that could impact the future of link building, content creation, and upend strategies that many sites rely on. But wait a minute, is all of this new?

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System Google Policies Guidelines 62

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series. Which posts have your readers enjoyed least?

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It can be helpful to survey this audience about your current branding. Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Leveraging your owned media, publish blogs about the new look, update your web copy to reflect new messaging, and post messages on social media to communicate it.

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Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is largely a reflection of what PR professionals say they measure, according to The JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022. You can find the survey answers from 483 communicators here: PR measurement. ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. Also see: Partisan Politics Complicates PR and Comms for Business, Survey Finds.

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Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Look for our session titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” c) What makes a great pitch? The event is free for 48 hours on August 19-20, 2020, after which access will cost $97. Below is the summary of news from the world of the PR technology vendors.

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Media Relations Media Print Software 149