Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Some journalists love to get pitched great stories. But they are so bombarded with irrelevant stories and weak pitches that they don’t put their email addresses front and center. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. The next is about an emissions study with some colorful graphics.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI put AI in the hands of anyone with a web browser. Please do not cut and paste or upload documents to any web-based tool without checking its data management policies and asking yourself whether you trust the vendor. It was rapidly followed by Anthropic Claude 2 and Google Bard.

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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. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But PR is more about getting attention for ideas, whereas sales is about getting the order (I confused the two and blew a job interview for a sales position, earlier in my career – see this post ). Now, where is the ka-ching on our web traffic and orders?) Engage them in other ways.

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B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

My first job was an assistant editor/web for a magazine called Transportation & Logistics from Penton Media in Cleveland. I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. At my desk, I just stared at the picture and started writing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I am the Midwest Bureau Chief freightwaves.com , a software as a service (SaaS) business with a robust media operation that includes web and about 20 hours a week of live streamed TV. I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 76

PRSay

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Nearly every media outlet has a corresponding web page, and that page needs pictures and videos. I recently had the chance to interview a producer who had worked at CNN for the last 18 years. She was kind enough to review pitches for members of my Inner Circle. Guess which ones journalists like to write?

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

In an interview with TIME Magazine last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Download the report! Eapen, Daniel J.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

For all those still complaining about search and social, now a decade beyond the advent of the so-called Web 2.0, 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media. A majority (78%) of U.S.-based

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an interview with TIME last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Download the report! Eapen, Daniel J.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2019

Of course, just like many facets of social media marketing, vendors have descended on marketers, pitching their tools as the silver bullet for finding the right influencers for your brand. My opinion: The tools are pitched as a faster, easier way to identify and manage influencers. But, I find that hard to believe. Think about it.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Myth #1: Journalists Will Write About Your Press Release Without Contacting You. Want to coach your executives to better interviews? Regardless of what press releases do for your ranking, they do give you a wider presence on the web. Don’t be a fool; know that the following are nothing but hot air. This is a good thing!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off. I’ve been covering cars for about a decade, but started out writing about pop culture, because I’m a nerd. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 87

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. I could write a book on this topic.

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Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

I had to make this interview. My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Apps and web tools come and go like Silicon Valley startups, and the choices can feel endless. Our own account supervisor Erica Schain says it’s the best place to get a summary in real time of what’s trending across the tech blogs, offering a bird’s eye view of what reporters are writing about. Here’s our must-have list.

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Tools SMB Survey Software 108

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I’m the editor-in-chief of SAE Media Group’s Truck & Off-Highway Engineering magazine and related digital products (e-newsletters, webinars, special reports, web content, etc.). What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Provide enough details to give a good idea of what you’re pitching and how it’s relevant.

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Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 79

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The product name and press release position the tool as a writing assistant of sorts, “to create initial draft frameworks for press releases and outreach communications.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

Now that I’ve morphed from journalist to public relations guy, I’m aware of how vital it is to target precisely the right reporter – so you avoid becoming the PR pro who pitches the launch of a new Caramel Coconut Cherry ice cream flavor to a reporter who is dedicated to covering Islamic fundamentalism in Qatar.

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How To YouTube Pitching LinkedIn 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

They’re useful for story pitching, new product research, and new perspectives from industry leaders. In addition to information on over 100,000 companies from Alibaba to Xiaomi, the site cross-references data to help craft expert commentary, industry reports, interview prep and new business pitches. The Next Web.

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Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. This is a marvelous opportunity to connect with them online and discover what they’re writing about or looking for. Pitching Via Twitter. Don’t pitch them right away. How do Journalists use Twitter?

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

Get our free “2015 Nonprofit PR Kit” filled with content creation tips, pitching tips and more! I encourage people to write whatever inspires them, and often this does have a natural timeliness (“my favorite TV show just ended, I want to write a post about books that are similar in theme.”). Are you a nonprofit?

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OnePitch

APRIL 26, 2022

During the episode, Mia shares her pet peeves about pitches, how she’s connecting online and offline with sources, when it’s appropriate to follow up with her, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. . What She Writes About. [00:02:51]

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. Is it time for that web analytics session?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Many podcasts interview authors, but Roger Dooley tends to find authors that are generally more cerebral – literally and figuratively. The interviews home in on the subject matter – rather than ask “what inspired you to write the book.” Indeed, as Mr. Heinz said in that interview, you can’t buy a beer with an MQL.

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Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. This provides context and may lead to additional interviews. It’s been an eye-opening experience.

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Company Survey Pitching Report 101

Prakkypedia

JULY 10, 2016

Every day is different and projects can include issues management, event management, web writing, publicity stunts, drafting columns, researching niche publications, organising stakeholder meetings. Learn from the rejected pitch : consider for a short time why the story wasn’t newsworthy and how you can change this in the future.

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Newspapers Pitching Radio Web 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The free anti-virus company Avast suddenly shut down Jumpshot, a company that aggregated and sold anonymized web data to marketers. Avast is a free anti-virus tool, which in the process of protecting people, collects a ton of information about web usage. 9) OnePitch analyzes 1,000 pitches for trends. How did it work?

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Software Analysis Data Tools 104

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches. PR people and the clients they represent may see a return to the good old phone (or Zoom) interview.

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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. At the time, my client had a product for a nascent web economy that would fuel small businesses build a web presence. It was at the time, a novel product, and a good match for the story.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

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. Today, are many more options both on the television – and on the web.

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Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

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. Public relations practitioners have more places to pitch stories but they’re likely to be working with journalists that are overstretched.

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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2016

Interview your speaker for a quick post with a plug to the webinar – this is especially valuable if he or she is from outside your organization. This is a great process because not only does it condition your team to write and publish – its conditions your community or audience to expect it from you. Curation roundups.

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B2B Content Marketing Web Blogging 60

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 14, 2016

It even goes as far as to SHOW you how to write an email to Nick. And, there’s a handy little tool that gives you the opportunity to write your own email to Nick–and then it CRITIQUES it and offers SUGGESTIONS! Information you can use to your advantage to help you craft that perfect pitch. Freeeeaaaaaakky.

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Tools Trade Shows LinkedIn Web 60

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Do you think attempting to mislead the public as to what was really going on gave them a better shot at their next job interview? The more you foster these types of relationships, the more successful you will be when you pitch. 7 Tips for a Better Pitch. Successful PR people know that pitching is a science.

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Web Pitching Local Report 40

Beyond PR

MAY 16, 2016

Keep reading for the latest industry insights, including a look at the new editor-in-chief at Prevention, the new publisher at Advertising Age, and an interview with a senior writer from The Deal. Before Mashable, Jason worked as a web producer and markets reporter at Financial Times. Want even more media moves?

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Telecommunications Media Financial Enterprise 61

Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

As much as your product may excite you, it is one of thousands being pitched out. Can this pitch be a Q&A, a contributed article, a speaking abstract, a focus for an award, or the basis of a full social media campaign? Be sure to get a few team members together to brainstorm before you write your plan.

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