PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

From the obvious to the subtle, here are some trends for PR practitioners to watch in the months ahead. New revelations show that pre-Musk Twitter “shadow banned” conservatives by hiding their posts from other users and placed political and COVID dissenters on a “trends blacklist.” Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Every year, Muck Rack sends out our State of Journalism survey, when we get the chance to ask journalists of all beats and backgrounds how, when and where they want to be communicated with by PR professionals. The State of Journalism is part of our larger mission to help build stronger relationships between PR and journalists.

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Pitching Journalism Survey Report 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Trades placements yield good returns.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

A few years ago you probably could have gotten away with not using social media to listen to and interact with journalists and influencers; however, because it’s now so embedded in the news media’s everyday life, you risk missing out on coverage opportunities. That’s an increase from 2013 when 41 percent of respondents felt this way.

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Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

Landis PR

MARCH 20, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay The highly anticipated Muck Rack 2023 State of Journalism Report , which the company released at SXSW on March 15, 2023, provides valuable insight into the ever-changing media landscape and how journalists perceive their work. Conducted with over 2,200 journalists worldwide, the survey results are fascinating.

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Journalism Newspapers YouTube LinkedIn 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I appreciate interview proposals and prepared written statements regarding trending topics in the trucking space.

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 87

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. It’s also a good forum for discussion of trends, tools, and hot topics.

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Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Energy Local Media 97

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches. Weekly newsletter updates.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

Cision recently released its annual State of the Media Report , which uncovers the latest trends and challenges facing the media industry, and how PR professionals can work with their journalist counterparts better. One way is to send your pitches at a different time other than the start of the week.

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Report Media Pitching Trends 206

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Food and wine can be part of the motivation for deciding on a destination when traveling, and many people turn to Saveur for its deep knowledge of hot trends, but also the standbys that set a region apart. We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. How do you prefer to receive pitches?

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Pitching Travel Trends Print 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in trade journalism for about 3 months. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have worked on.

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Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 102

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Manual media research. Many databases promise up-to-date background on media targets and trends.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Having worked in both journalism and PR, I have a very sensitive b.s. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. Most reporters are not receptive to pitches on Twitter.

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Social Media Report Survey Media 111

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? It’s my responsibility to help them understand the key issues and trends within the trucking industry and arm them with the information they need to guide their businesses through regulatory changes, emerging technologies and shifting business practices.

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Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. This is what the trend in content marketing is about.

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FleetOwner, part of Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle Group, addresses topics such as fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and industry regulations, and since being in this position I’ve also covered alternative fuels and cybersecurity risks to fleet owners and drivers. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Media Travel Journalism 105

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends, or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I strung the announcements together and watched coverage by my colleagues, and we decided this was a trend we should spotlight.

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Automotive Meeting Report Insurance 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Since I have made the switch to covering parts suppliers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket, supply chain, M&A trends and sustainability are on my radar. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have been in journalism all my life starting with interviewing soon-to-be President Jimmy Carter for my high school newspaper. Don’t pitch things outside of my interest area.

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Automotive Technology Meeting Transportation 75

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations. as a profession, we must prevent media relations from becoming a lost art.

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Technology Trends Survey Report 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I think the most important thing is to keep pitches simple but most importantly relevant.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 73

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. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media.

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Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Media professionals cannot sit around waiting for pitches if they expect to have an impact on their audiences. On Wednesday, May 18, editors John Corrigan , Marc Bernardin , Sarah Rodman and Richard Nordwind gathered at the Times’ headquarters to give an in-depth look at the evolving entertainment journalism landscape.

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Film Pitching Print Journalism 211

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? A summer internship at Forbes in 2016 introduced me to actual, fact-based journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder? Does your business spawn data that can be mined for newsworthy info about trends, or consumer or business behavior?

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195