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The Media Relations Struggle is Real; Experts Describe What it May Mean for PR

Sword and the Script

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.

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Be Relevant: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 3,000+ Journalists [UML]

Sword and the Script

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be?

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Dispelling 6 Myths PR Sometimes has about Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

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. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility.

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How Editorial Calendars Are Key To Great PR Campaigns

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one. Align the Team.

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What You Can Do With a Public Relations Degree

5W PR

Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

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This is How the Sorry State of Media Relations Ends

Sword and the Script

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

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How to get Media Coverage from HARO

Remote PR Jobs

Journalists get a more well-rounded story and brands get earned media coverage. Through HARO, you or your brand can become the go-to source about a particular topic. You can also use the service to build rapport with journalists and strengthen brand reputation, with the possibility of growing quality backlinks.

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