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The Tricks and Treats of Building an Infographic

Shift Communications

Here at SHIFT, we coupled our love of candy and data to create the infographic below ( click for larger image ) showcasing consumers’ Halloween candy buying and spending habits. Like most creative pieces, the infographic was an evolution and team effort that didn’t happen overnight. Or where they’re buying them? Zach Burrus.

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My Top Do’s & Don’ts For Pitching & Writing Guest Blog Posts

Rock the Status Quo

That being said, here are a few dozen “do’s and don’ts” to help you in your pitching and writing efforts. Remember that most consumers wouldn’t care if 80 percent of brands disappeared tomorrow. Thoroughly understand the audience before you pitch or write. Focus on writing quality – even in the pitch.

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Is Traditional Media Still Relevant in PR?

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! And 40% of social media news consumers expressed concerns about getting news on social media that is inaccurate, low quality and politically biased. 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1.

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45 Marketing and PR Statistics that Recap the Year We Had in 2020

Sword and the Script

The deluge of PR pitches. According to a survey of journalists by Muck Rack, 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. Pitch proof points with claims. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

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The Modern Press Release: How to Own and Amplify Your Brand Story With Multimedia

PRSay

and clearly articulates the who, what and why Includes compelling, high-quality visuals: photos, videos, infographics or data visualizations Features content that adds credibility and validation: unique data or research, testimonials or quotes from experts or executives Is formatted strategically (e.g. “reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

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Startups and Positive PR Coverage

5W PR

Instead of the company trying to pitch every publication under the sun, which is unproductive and time-consuming, it should start by identifying the relevant media outlets, and only pitch their story to those. As long as the pitch is relevant to the interest of the journalists, it’s more than likely to reach their eyes.

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Behind the Headlines with Kristin Daher

Cision

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. From B2B to non-profit to consumer technology, I knew I loved PR, but I wasn’t serving the right industry. before sending any pitch.

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