Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media?

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. With that said, 93 percent of journalists affirmed that they appreciate it when communication professionals follow them on social media. is beyond me.

Pitching 146

Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Purina issued a statement after its investigation found no issues.

Ethics 97

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. How Do You Measure Media Coverage?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . PR grows more in demand.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Did you know? Notified by Intrado gets close.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

However, trying to access various paywalled sources can be a troublesome task since many of the world’s top media companies have monetized their content. Critical Mention’s Licensed Content offering makes it incredibly simple for media pros to track and measure mentions within worldwide news sources and industry trade journals. .

Radio 174

Radio Sports Journalism Analytics 174

Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

Each panelist shared their experiences in the evolving industry of journalism as well as pitched tips for public relations professionals in a panel moderated by Stefan Pollack , President of The Pollack PR Marketing Group. What is Millennial Media anyway? You can see the discussion on Twitter via #BWChat.

Reddit 158

Reddit Media Analytics Trends 158

NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

This is done by analyzing millions of social media engagements, and hundreds of news websites in real time. The platform also enables your comms team to receive alerts on breaking news, trending social media posts, or brand opportunities and crises.

Tools 78

Tools Communications Pinterest Analytics 78

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. Align Social Media Shares with Published Content.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. How is public relations measured? In other words, “it depends.”.

Interviews 101

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 101

Cision

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Writing Press Releases. No matter which press release distribution service your brand uses, the skills needed to write a press release remain the same. To get the most out of your press releases, you’ll want to share them with your target media outlets and influencer audience. Pitching Reporters and Influencers.

Pitching 120

Pitching Community Travel Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Real effort into digital and social. More emphasis on social media.

Communications 123

Communications Crisis Internal International 123

OnePitch

AUGUST 16, 2022

During the episode, Blake shares his love of writing, his recommendation for building a working relationship together, his honest opinion on embargoes, and lots more. His Thoughts on Pitches. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. [00:06:59] Must-have elements of a good pitch are why it matters outside of like your company or to the wider world?

Pitching 83

Pitching Government Writing Report 83

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Cision

MAY 11, 2016

And knowing the who, what, when, where and why behind your press release can help you get better focus on writing it for your audience. The Cure: Be able to answer those questions for each and every press release you write. Why are you writing a press release in the first place? Set objectives, then measure results.

Pitching 120

Pitching Writing Measurement Social Media 120

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

In the graph, Social Media Community Management is at the top of the list with 39.7% From there it reads: Digital Build and Production, Multimedia Content Creation, Insight and Planning, and Creativity – all before Media Relations, listed at 15.1%. So Patrick we agree – media relations skills will continue to be important.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Luckily, the PESO model makes it easy to define an effective plan, and ensure your content will produce measurable results. How will you measure your results against your goals? SMARTER goals.

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. Truescope is an Australian-based startup focused on media monitoring. Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

These include videos, webinars, podcasts, articles, and social media posts. Cigna VP Uses Social Media to Discuss Affordable Healthcare Katya Andresen is Cigna’s Chief Digital and Analytics officer. Contently has a feature to solicit ideas from your freelance team called pitch requests. Measure your results.

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2017

At my first agency job, the majority of my day was spent faxing press releases to media outlets, and taping newspaper and magazine articles into giant “clip books” while calculating the number of estimated reader impressions achieved. This was PR measurement. Clients are willing to pay for impactful measurement.

Measurement 50

Measurement Comparison Analytics Agency 50

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media platforms, for example, can provide tremendous insight into the attitudes of target audiences. Soliciting customer review videos on social media enables decision-makers to assess the customer’s experience and define creative, targeted solutions for improving the product.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

PR professionals use blockchain technology to track media coverage, develop new data points for analysis, and better measure campaign results. As blockchain technology continues to gain popularity across different industries, journalists are becoming overwhelmed by the number of pitches they get from companies in this space.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I always loved to write. We get to know our media and influencers as the people they are, outside of their jobs. We are still plugged into who they are as professionals and make sure to touch base with them outside of pitching for clients. However, with the evolution of PR, we’ve been able to incorporate more measurable tactics.

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Landis PR

JUNE 26, 2023

From generating press releases and social media posts to crafting personalized pitches, AI-powered tools are reshaping the way PR professionals work. AI-powered tools can automate tasks such as writing press releases, drafting media pitches, and creating social media content.

Publicity 52

Publicity Training Data Tools 52

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed (SMART). Engage with peers on professional social media platforms like LinkedIn. This is something that you must believe in your heart of hearts and practice every day, so think carefully about it, write it down and revisit it often. Do your SWOT.

Strategy 86

Strategy Brand Branding Leadership 86

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 151

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 151

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. For social amplification, go to your community.

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329