Remove Interviews Remove Pitching Remove Product Launch Remove Report
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

B2B PR Tips For Embargo Pitching In A Crazy News Cycle

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. Upon receiving the offer, reporters will inform the PR person if they can honor the embargo time and date, or they may opt to pass the story. Embargoes let reporters plan ahead. Embargoes allow a unique POV .

Pitching 177
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Use Timing For Top B2B PR Results

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Anyone who has represented a business product or service knows that delivering the right message at the right time – or failing to – can make or break the success of a PR campaign. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

B2B 156
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Smart PR: 6 Stories NOT To Pitch Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. A frivolous or irrelevant product.

Pitching 170
article thumbnail

How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value.

Publicity 334
article thumbnail

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. Insufficient interview prep. Insufficient research. It takes talent, and we’re proud of that.

How To 257