Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Even during the late 90s dot-com era, print was always preferred over online coverage. This creates more than a few questions--from measurement/impact of our work and the time it takes to pitch to the models of outreach (media vs bloggers ) and the need to create content that''s more applicable for the online space.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

This is backed by the statistics, its estimated that video accounts for over 80% of all consumer traffic – demonstrating the power of video on internet users, as well as the solution it clearly offers marketers. Advertisers spend billions across social media platforms, targetting businesses and consumers alike with their messaging.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence , a French company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million. Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. million in November of 2021. The company raised $6.2

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 13, 2015

Why: “In 2015, consumer expectations are going to continue to rise. Retailers need to look for ways to connect with the increasingly demanding consumer so that they become fans of the brand, instead of simply customers,” says Dave Hochman as he shares six takeaways for the “C-store” industry.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 23, 2007

An editor at Home Channel News (think distribution channel, not TV channel) has asked the Bad Pitch Blog to voice her plea. As the latest must-have home accessory, new Pipeless Spa Baths are bringing the benefits of at-home hydrotherapy direct to consumers¹ doors with luxurious style, substance and safety. A new Web site?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2016

Like consumers, executives too are facing more noise. It’s the idea that when people need something, they were increasingly turning got the web rather than print for answers – and search engines were helping them sort out the results. Never assume that the client or executive leadership actually saw that last placement.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics. Coined the “ future of marketing ” by CMOs, content has the power to solve marketing’s pristine challenges — growing web traffic, converting leads, upselling and retaining existing customers. 100, 500, maybe 1,000?

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Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 30, 2015

This new launch could be handy for Facebook, who makes money based on how much time users spend on the social media platform each day to set their advertising reach and costs – but will it be truly useful for consumers? Then, it shows up in the print issue the next morning? For PR pros wanting more brand visibility?

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Forbes One of the biggest struggles faced by marketers today is how to balance new media (digital and social) with traditional media (TV, radio, print). Unlike TV, radio or print, PR has evolved and is as relevant, if not more relevant, today than it was 20 years ago.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

However, other traditionally print new organizations – notably the Wall Street Journal and USA Today – got into the podcast game far earlier. Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). Help Humanize Marketing?

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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

This news release posing as a pitch was forwarded by a Philadelphia-based reporter to "Trebuchet," a fan of the Bad Pitch blog. Following current trends and today''s consumer preferences, Miller stripped his 2005 Chardonnay down to the bare essentials to reveal it''s au natural flavors. This is one of those times.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

As it is on the web, our paths have crisscrossed occasionally over the years. They may have more in common with some segments of consumers, but it doesn’t mean that the basics are really different. Know a PR, marketing or sales leader with compelling ideas fit for print? Want to be part of the Off Script series? Far harder.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 8, 2006

April 6: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Apartments.com Consumer Print Campaign This 493-word “news” release came all by itself. No pitch, no salutation, nothing. A pitch would have been nice too instead of, once again, sending me a release in the body of the email AND attaching it. Apartments.com is Web savvy!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. There’s no reason to stress about typos that were printed on 100 physical copies of materials.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

Because consumers trust earned media more than any other marketing form. You can find the best media contacts, uncover vital pitching insights and keep track of all your outreach in a single location. Track your coverage: Media monitoring software does more than track your coverage across print, online and social channels.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

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Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. This year’s report found that 92 percent of media outlets have or are currently adopting a mobile-friendly Web design. They must reconsider how they create, distribute and pitch their thought leadership. Native Advertising.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

My friend is a web engineer for a large media company, and whenever we talk shop, I’m always surprised at how big of an impact his tinkering can have on the content we read. Who are these consumers, and where do they typically find the articles they read? Not defining your target audience. What are their job titles?

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web, declared “ data-driven journalism is the future.” Some stories may be particularly suited for a new delivery format.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 3, 2008

Celeste’s pitch is so bad, she managed to get outed using only 10 words. It’s been awhile since Slick’s visited the Bad Pitch blog – making this pitch all the more notable. It’s been awhile since Slick’s visited the Bad Pitch blog – making this pitch all the more notable. know they were being mass pitched.

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Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2008

And in the old days (say, three years ago when the media we pitch actually existed as full entities) could probably get something going in a matter of moments, hours, a day maybe. Who could care less about his Web (read: online) product. To the stubborn ones I offer a solution: Want print?

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

PR teams need to adapt to the changing consumer. All communication teams are striving for the attention of the fickle consumer. Reasons: Team has no overview of who is getting pitched. Coverage isn’t secured as initial pitches aren’t being followed up. Waiting for a client to sign off influencers you pitch.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It was a good pitch. After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. It used to be that the salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could.

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