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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. c) What makes a great pitch?

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3 Areas to Measure to Establish Thought Leadership

Cision

To ensure you’re making an impact in your industry and gaining authority, there are several factors you should measure. Measuring the value of an award, however, can be difficult. Gauge the success of your media relations program using media monitoring software. Here are three areas to pay attention to: 1.

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Less publicized but more interesting takeaways from 3 reports on marketing and PR

Sword and the Script

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. So, says Propel, which provides PR software. Is that good?

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Today, we say goodbye to HARO [PR Tech Sum 52]

Sword and the Script

Acquisitions PR software company Vocus acquired HARO in 2010 for an undisclosed sum. It was among the first cloud software companies, and almost certainly the first ever SaaS model for PR technology or comms tech. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Measurement templates. Reddit data.

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3 Ways Measurement Helps Brands Win Audiences

Cision

So what should your brand include in its measurement strategy ? With social monitoring software , you can track how many times your brand is mentioned by media outlets, influencers, prospects, bloggers and more. Earned Media. The effectiveness of your media relations strategy goes beyond the amount of press coverage.

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PR Tech Recommends Reporters You Should Pitch [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

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A quick look back at 18 PR statistics summarizing the profession in 2023

Sword and the Script

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Read more: Pithy PR Pitches Get a Better Response Rate Study Says 7. PR software provider Vuelio commissioned the survey.

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