Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

According to Reuters Institute for The Study of Journalism’s 2015 Digital News Report , the way people are accessing online information differs from traditional media. ” Consequently, publishers of online media struggle to control the promotion of specific content over others. Looking to pitch traditional media outlets?

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Radio Media 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

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. I believe the nuance is this is really an explosion in DIY PR and digital marketers moonlighting in PR. These overshadow even relevant pitches.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

I wrote a prediction last December for the Content Marketing Institute – and I think that’s the answer. Shankman hosts “office hours” for HERO Peter Shankman has re-booted a version of the ever-popular HARO that he’s calling Help Every Reporter Out (HERO). “Generative AI is the new ‘don’t pitch off topic.'”

Software 85

Software Pitching Technology B2B 85

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. This year the survey polled 1,300 reporters from around the world and a little more than 800 of those respondents are based in the U.S. Below are a few of the statistics that stood out to me in reviewing the report.

Survey 104

Survey Report Media B2B 104

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2016

billion in ad spend waste in 2015, according to a new report.”. billion in ad spend waste in 2015, according to a new report.”. The news article is based on data in a report by software company ScribbleLive titled, “ The Eclipse of Online Ads.” Though a seasoned PR professional, I am also a serious advocate of content marketing.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Advertising Advertising Marketing 60

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Let’s face it though – if you’re pitching a turkey-themed recipe, odds are so is everyone else. This makes it that much harder to stand out in both the reporter and public’s mind. One way to spice up the pitch is using Google Trends early on to identify other food related trends and tailor your recipe pitch accordingly.

Content Marketing 74

Content Marketing Marketing Google Trends 74

Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Third-party validation from reporters, journalists and influential social personalities can make a big impact on your brand. Here are three steps to creating your own influencer and media list : Want to find out how to use the latest tools to boost your content marketing efforts? Media and influencer lists. Stay in contact.

Report 120

Report Content Marketing Pitching Study 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A reporter from The Washington Post took an interest on a story pitch about small businesses and the impact on economy. We prepped the client for the interview making sure he understood the story the reporter was pursuing, her background, beat and provided clear guidance to keep his answers relevant to her interests for this story.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

With just one statistic, Joe Pulizzi delivered a stark wake-up call to this year’s Content Marketing World attendees. When we asked global enterprise marketers how committed they are to their content marketing approach, 20 percent said they’re fully committed,” said Joe during Day 1’s welcome address.

Content Marketing 84

Content Marketing Marketing Skype Enterprise 84

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. Using your technical experts to explain emerging concepts and breaking down trends – without a sales pitch – will be useful for customers and prospects and build confidence in your business. There are fewer reporters.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 70

Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

If your answer involves turning to Google, then you’re not unlike the 250 or so reporters the agency Wasabi Publicity recently surveyed. According to the survey, the top ways reporters find sources and stories are: 1. The results are precisely why PR should embrace content marketing. Breaking news. Social Media.

Survey 66

Survey Report Content Marketing Pitching 66

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. And that’s the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing Links [UML]. 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Focus on 20% of reporters.

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I try and imagine friends sitting around a table talking about a story they heard on the radio that made them think of someone that could learn or benefit from the message and ultimately sharing… so I tend to cast a wide range pitch net! Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Cision Help a Reporter Out (HARO), is a free service provided by Cision that enables journalists and PR sources to collaborate. We generally suggest you pitch your expertise or story within an hour of the query going out, as that is the typical time frame journalists make up their minds about sources. and 5:35 p.m.,

How To 100

How To Media Pitching Reputation 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. By the numbers According to one report, 85% of PR pros reported media relations accounted for at least 25% of their time. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

However, the cadence of publishing still meets one absolute requirement of content marketing : consistency in publishing matters as much as anything else. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting .

Blogging 144

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 144

Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2017

That’s according to the 2017 State of the Media Report by Cision , which surveyed some 1,500 journalists in the U.S. This report is an annual event and the vast majority of respondents stemmed from traditional media outlets. The Cision report says the findings align with the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer. and Canada.

Report 73

Report Media Survey Pitching 73

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market. One of the key differences is that Intelligent Relations very openly pitches itself as a replacement for PR people. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.”

Software 143

Software Pitching Analysis Community 143

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. They engage with stakeholders, develop advocacy campaigns, and manage issues related to public policy and government affairs.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market.

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” >>> Looking for a consulting partner with the content chops to build a sound strategy and execute?

B2B 157

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 157

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . In other words, pitch a story , not a product. 2) Content marketing (not “marketing content” ).

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

Media relations has been getting harder for ages and PR need to think differently about the tools available to get the message across, including sponsored content. A while back I was having trouble reaching one reporter for a client. In this case, I couldn’t get a reply from this reporter. So too is sponsored content.

Pitching 112

Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 112

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. The report noted in observation: “Fifty-eight percent of respondents cited engagement as a big challenge, compared to 35 percent in our 2017 survey. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. 44% say content marketing.

B2B 64

B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

First it was gripes about the press release, and in the latest example, a report that tech PR is dead, which I just read in Inc. I wasn’t trying to shoot the messenger, after all, a reporter said those words. Since Silicon Valley Watcher reporter Tom Foremski wrote Die, Press Release, Die in 2008. It is not just us.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels. Blogger outreach gets personal. Happy New Year!

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. Before sending a story pitch, introduce yourself and your organization or client to provide some context.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage. Vetted is like a blend of HARO and ProNet, but it doesn’t allow pitching.

Software 89

Software Pitching Measurement Enterprise 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Some clients require category or competitive monitoring reports as early as 8:00 a.m. AI-generated content is picking up steam. PR media monitoring can be a breeze.

Pitching 136

Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). Looking through the lens of the modern PR professional — of which there are six for every one on-staff news reporter or producer in the U.S. Two to three weeks is better.

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

It’s the fourth point that stands out in my mind because the email marketing industry is riddled with lessons for PR. For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up.

Marketing 115

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 115

Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Could it be that they’re making it hard for reporters to cover them? Some companies seem to get in their own way when it comes to earning media coverage. I’ve seen it time and again. They wonder why they’re not getting more “hits.” And if so, WHY would they do that?

Media 159

Media Report Company Publicity 159

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 27, 2015

It’s one thing to pitch an eBook, but it’s a well-executed marketing initiative to exemplify the very concepts described in the eBook during the process of pitching it. Valuing Content Changes the Context. Click here for screen shot of the clever content marketing details ). Content Marketing *is* PR.

Pitching 60

Pitching eBook Advertising Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Journalists more likely to cover an exclusive Three-quarters of journalists say they are more likely to cover a story if they are offered an exclusive, according to a survey of 1,000 reporters by Muck Rack. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches.

Survey 99

Survey Industry Leadership Study 99

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. So, I wrote a diplomatic message to the reporter asking what happened. That reporter never responded. Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.”

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 79