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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Media Relations Dos And Don’ts For Holiday PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Tying media relations activities to key calendar milestones is a time-honored PR tactic, because it works. From Labor Day to New Year’s Eve, fall holidays probably offer the best occasions for media coverage, but the approach needs to be relevant, respectful, and creative. Do consider the meaning of holidays.

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Product Launch Lessons from Taylor Swift

Shift Communications

This is exactly what we do in PR as we approach programs for new clients and new product launches. Each product launch you promote in your career will be a learning experience and will help prepare you for the next one. CES, the baby boom of product launches, is just around the corner. Denise Bertrand.

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No News, No Problem: How to Keep a Steady Media Relations Drumbeat

Shift Communications

A product launch date shifts, an acquisition deal falls through or it’s simply summertime and everyone is on vacation. We can’t rely on having “new” news to entice the media. Here are a few of the ways our team keeps a steady media relations drumbeat all year long. Next week: Announcing $100 billion funding round.

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Setting the right earned media objectives for your brand

Onclusive

Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft. Is there a new product launch that needs exposure, a new story that needs to be told, or new messages that you’d like to introduce to your key audiences?

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PR Lessons From Twitter

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In this blog, we often dispense practical media relations or PR advice based on years of experience in the trenches of tech PR. Here’s a reminder for those just starting out in media relations. It’s probably the most fundamental rule of pitching media, but it needs repeating. Don’t be a bully.

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8 Common PR Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. It may also play a part in measuring a program’s success or impact, as in the example above.

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