Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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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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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Air cover – PR pros are not top guns, paratroopers, or bombardiers; air cover refers to media visibility that supplements or helps support more substantial stories — or even other departments’ initiatives. Heads down – This phrase does not refer to low self-esteem.

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Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

As one of the only chances you have of getting your campaign seen by a journalist, subject lines are arguably the most important part of a pitch. We’ll start with the most important aspect, which is crucial to your pitch standing a chance of getting picked up. It’s also crucial to understand sectors when pitching pieces.

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Writing Pitching Study Data 71

PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them. You just need to follow the Get PR Famous Formula and be newsworthy, create great hooks, and find the right journalist to pitch. So that is this week’s free publicity tip.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

I say unique because not everyone takes the time to personalize each and every pitch, and in a world where there are six publicists for every one reporter , a little personalization goes a long way to help you stand out. Below are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind for a perfectly personalized pitch.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. later as our roles evolve.

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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. 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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Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Here are some of the top Do’s and Don’ts when pitching the media: Do reach out via email, and follow up if you haven’t received a response. Don’t tweet publically at a reporter asking them if they have seen your news or if they are interested in writing a story – it’s a public platform and reporters follow reporters.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. When pitching the data, be sure to call out why it is relevant to them and their audience. Jodie says: “Journalists love data, but sometimes it is not easy to come across.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Building relevant links can help you rank better for key terms, increase traffic, and build brand awareness. Not every tactic will fit each brand, and each requires a different amount of effort to see success, so we’ve highlighted this in the breakdown below. Here are some real-life examples from SaaS brands.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

I’ve spent the last ten years helping companies grow their digital presence with digital PR, and I’ve seen first-hand the impact and value digital PR can drive for a brand’s growth. This post will help you understand everything you need about digital PR to decide if it’s right for you and your brand. What is Digital PR?

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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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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. What to Include in a Media Kit?

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How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

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. AirPR: You started your career in journalism.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Are you looking to write a press release for your company, but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Before we talk about how to write a press release , let’s talk about what exactly a press release is.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Once you find your data sources, develop a compelling story complete with findings and some graphics, and then pitch these to journalists via email and/or press release.

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Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Some journalists love to get pitched great stories. But they are so bombarded with irrelevant stories and weak pitches that they don’t put their email addresses front and center. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. The next is about an emissions study with some colorful graphics.

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Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

For reference, here’s a list of PR technology companies I’m watching. Nothing matters more than getting every piece of content about their own brand, as soon as it is published,” wrote Miguel Martinez , PhD., TVEyes has traditionally focused on television broadcast monitoring, as its brand name suggests.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Well, the majority ( 92 percent ) of consumers trust their peers over branded content for recommendations. Paid media refers to any time you spend money to reach your audience with your messages. Content syndication can drive additional brand exposure and traffic. Earned Media. Get our free tip sheet! Shared Media.

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Media Social Media Advertising Advertising 180

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a refresher, earned media refers to any site or blog (even social media mention) where a journalist, blogger, or influencer talks about your brand without being paid to. If your PR team is doing its job to get your brand talked about online, you can enhance those efforts by baking them into your content marketing.

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Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Cision

JULY 7, 2015

The new rules mainly call for stricter disclosure requirements on the relationships between brands and influencers. Consumers value honesty, and with the new guidelines, everything is out in the open so there’s nothing preventing consumers from trusting your brand. Lucas recommends thinking about how consumers view your brand.

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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. Guest blogging is when you write a unique article to be published on an external website.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 24, 2024

If your site is brand new, making the case to link to you will be easier if you have high-quality content. For brand-new sites with no content, guest posting is a better way to get started with link building. You can use Ahrefs’ Site Explorer to see competitor’s pages with many referring domains.

SEO 62

SEO How To Resources Pitching 62

NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

Their goal is to help you increase brand awareness, online visibility, and get more media coverage through a targeted approach. The platform also enables your comms team to receive alerts on breaking news, trending social media posts, or brand opportunities and crises.

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Cision

AUGUST 3, 2016

We send a pitch, then sit around biting our nails, desperate for a return email saying of course, they’d love to write about our brand. So instead of wasting time waiting for that magical alchemical formula of journalist + your brand = overnight success, I suggest taking matters into your own hands when it comes to PR.

How To 120

How To Pitching Content Marketing Course 120

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The spammy approach is not a true option– even though it can work – not only because it’s rapidly becoming less effective, but because you’ll heavily damage your brand. (You Should I pitch to everyone in my database? While some people may tell you something like, “Pitch Everyone!

Infographics 62

Infographics Pitching Writing Blogging 62

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As brands constantly ask how many links they need to build , the question should be, how many quality links do I need to build? Note: A brand new site may not have as high of a DA/DR because they’ve just launched. Is the person writing someone with experience in the topic? But your time is better spent writing better content.

How To 71

How To SEO Google Examples 71

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. Where do you find expert sources to reference in your stories? I think so.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Building relevant links can help you rank better for key terms, increase traffic, and build brand awareness. Not every tactic will fit each brand, and each requires a different amount of effort to see success, so we’ve highlighted this in the breakdown below. Here are some real-life examples from SaaS brands.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Building relevant links can help you rank better for key terms, increase traffic, and build brand awareness. Not every tactic will fit each brand, and each requires a different amount of effort to see success, so we’ve highlighted this in the breakdown below. Here are some real-life examples from SaaS brands.

Examples 62

Examples Software Pitching Tools 62

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) Mid-tier bloggers or brand-new sites in your niche are great examples of relevant links that can help you in the long run. If you see that your target site shares a lot of map content, create and pitch some map content.

How To 62

How To SEO Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) Mid-tier bloggers or brand-new sites in your niche are great examples of relevant links that can help you in the long run. If you see that your target site shares a lot of map content, create and pitch some map content.

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How To SEO Google Pitching 62