Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. There’s probably a good reason for that.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2022

Media relations remain an important part of the PR world. As long as it's coming from a genuine place, you can land some solid pitches. Whether you're just getting into the world of solo PR or are already a seasoned pro, we're giving you in-depth tips on working with the media in 2022. 5 tips for working with the media.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

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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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Now, it’s not at all unusual to see a company announcement first posted on their own blog or newsroom (including being optimized for search engines), promoted on social media and pitched to the media with an accompanying release. Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

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Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2012

As promised, here''s a link to the infographic , the playlist and below is my presentation from #PRSAICON. 2012 Bad Pitch Blog content marketing data earned media relations owned paid prsa prsaicon search analytics social media tips trends' Changes across content, skills and tech are confusing PR.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. 9/mo for Individual plan.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. 9/mo for Individual plan.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Bob Evans , who I used to work with at Oracle and highly respect, brought up some good points on Twitter this week about the issues he recently encountered with PR professionals flooding his inbox with irrelevant pitches. hey @Cision -do ur clients know u send them unfiltered lists of #media contacts w/ZERO interest in their releases?

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Cision

MAY 26, 2016

In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience. Finding new ways to express your message and connect with your audience, such as visuals like infographics or vlogs, can help elevate your brand from the competition.

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Cision

JANUARY 26, 2016

All brands want media coverage. And that means all of them are sending pitches to reporters – the same reporters you’re pitching. But if your pitch sounds exactly like every other brand’s, it will get ignored. So how can you make your pitch stand out? It’s time to make a change to your pitching style!

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” infographics, 39.3% social media posts. Access your copy here. Note: all graphics via the report. A few takeaways.

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Landis PR

JULY 5, 2022

Pitching remains a topic that fosters some strong reactions among the journalists in the survey. Pitches that are poorly timed, impersonal, impersonal, confusing or lengthy will continue to be ignored. We should note that half of the journalists surveyed receive up to five pitches daily – or as many as 25 a week.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” infographics, 39.3% social media posts. Access your copy here. Note: all graphics via the report. A few takeaways.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2017

Based on the report’s findings, the Cision team put together this infographic that provides the latest media industry statistics and tips for communicators looking to improve their relationships and success rates with influencers as well as their earned media opportunities.

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Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2012

Anyone attending our presentations on trends and media relations, respectively, will confirm we''re nice folks. Yet we still hear a lot of buzz about people fearing they''ll wind up on the Bad Pitch blog. I''ll be posting my slides, as well as an infographic on the evolution of the news release, here as early as tomorrow.

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Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

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. What impact does this have on communication professionals? This explains why almost half (48.9 Native Advertising.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 12, 2019

You’re moving from pitching the media to being a regular authority or subject matter expert available for commentary. Do you know the AGENDA before your media interviews? Building a genuine relationship means becoming a trusted go-to source.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

“Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR. Wouldn’t you love to pitch a story like that?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

I was pretty good at media relations and I was confident I’d be able to turn things around. Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. List posts earn more shares.

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Landis PR

AUGUST 23, 2021

I also think it’s wacky when I get asked to publish an infographic. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? . Hunt down editorial calendars and media kits. I get pitched all the time for stuff, and it’s either too promotional, doesn’t fit our voice or doesn’t fit our audience. Find out where you fit.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem. I’m open to pitches on these, but please read this first. 97% of respondents said video content and communication were useful after making a purchase.

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Cision

MARCH 8, 2016

This could mean sharing news via a YouTube video or creating an infographic on a recent industry trend. When pitching journalists, consider including photos or other multimedia to go along with your story. Brands should follow suit and start incorporating more multimedia content in their campaigns.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Christoph Luke | Christoph Luke Media Relations.

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2018

Instead of pitching an idea for a reporter to conceptualize and publish, we can create, own and broadcast our client’s stories and tell them the way we want them to be told. Once you have produced the content like a video, blog, infographic or photo montage, choose a syndication site that works best for your needs and budget.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 16, 2017

When I was young and ruthless, I asked Dave if I could help his agency – then called Mona Meyer McGrath & Gavin – pitch the Bachman’s garden center chain as a retail client. Dave Mona’s deep integrity and personal character still takes my breath away. Any big shifts that you see happening in the near future?

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

A lot has changed over the last 12 years — Forsythe is now director of editorial video at McClatchy — with many newsrooms, including McClatchy’s, wanting their journalists to shoot video, find photographs, incorporate infographics and more into their work when they can. Download the 2018 Global State of the Media Report.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 9, 2016

An infographic: The design team has taken the most tweet-worthy stats and created a tantalizing infographic to accompany the eBook and drive social shares. SlideShare : The infographic and an eBook teaser have both been uploaded to SlideShare to maximize reach and sharing potential. Blogger relations. Community relations.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Deliberate planning is key — consider drawing upon diverse forms of media such as podcasts, articles, blog posts, videos, or infographics to optimize outreach strategies across multiple touchpoints. Adopting a multi-channel approach through repurposing and amplifying existing content can achieve this goal effectively.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

To get a backlink, once you submit a pitch, publications review whether your content can supplement and/or augment their site. Backlinks (also known as external backlinks or inbound links) are links from outside domains that link to pages on your domain. In other words, you get a backlink every time a website directs users to your content.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, you may have to make a business case for it the first couple of times and pitch it as an experiment. It’s potential media pitch or link for a roundup article. 10) Create an infographic based on key points. 11) Pitch a contributed article to the trade media.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

Nearly 60 percent of survey respondents have taken a blog review or social media post viewed on a smartphone or tablet into consideration while shopping in-store.”. While many marketers want shortcuts , tools, or algorithms to pop out a list of influencers to pitch, this data casts doubt about that approach.

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Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Journalists love to bash PR pros… and some of us give them ample reason, pitching without taking time to manage the due diligence that makes a pitch resonate. If eight out of ten pitches are irrelevant, it’s no wonder that journalists ignore most of their inbox and sleuth out their own resources. This might be why.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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