Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

As such, it’s important for exhibitors – especially the vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive expectations about media attention you may or may not garner at the show.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, videos and marketing go hand-in-hand. From TikTok to YouTube, we’ve witnessed that video content has only grown in significance as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences on a deeper, more engaging level. of internet users worldwide watch digital videos each week.

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Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 88

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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Report Pitching Media Survey 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Technology companies gearing up for a new product launches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. And if there’s a visual aspect, as in the consumer sector, top business users can be tapped to create shareable videos. Save the sales pitch for customers. First, there’s the content factor.

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Technology Product Launch B2B Software 157

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Managing customer relationships is a business process that’s virtually impossible to perform at scale without technology, even as the term CRM has become synonymous with the technology. Here’s the summary of news – the monthly PR Tech Sum – from the world of the PR technology vendors. >>> Give our services a try.

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Technology Publicity Software Print 123

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 27, 2018

ET for an in-depth discussion on the mysteries of media pitching. You heard us: Media pitching. Google “media pitching” and you’ll get a slew of results referencing dos and don’ts, tips, tricks, and best practices. So, for the September #PRStudChat, we brought in the media pitching expert: Michael Smart ( @michaelsmartpr ).

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Community Pitching Media Newspapers 157

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching.

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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. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 2, 2023

Brainstorm fresh pitch angles One challenge for PR teams is generating fresh and timely ideas to generate coverage. Use of the same ideas leads to predictable pitches or even lazy PR programs. Instant text-to-video Posting information and materials online is easy but generating interest and engagement is often a lot more difficult.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. Over the past several years, the medium has grown in popularity along with the acceleration of mobile technology. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. Customer case studies sell benefits. The humble customer testimonial still works.

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Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Layla Atya , serial insurtech entrepreneur; serves as CEO of Quantumerge , the first and only transactional liability MGA for small transactions; and founder and CEO of Zala Technology , an insurance developer for tech companies and tech developer for insurance companies. Which technologies are hot, what’s next?

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Insurance Insurance Technology Pitching 156

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Journalists love to bash PR pros… and some of us give them ample reason, pitching without taking time to manage the due diligence that makes a pitch resonate. If eight out of ten pitches are irrelevant, it’s no wonder that journalists ignore most of their inbox and sleuth out their own resources. This might be why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Many are racing to learn the fundamentals of live-streaming and online video production. Event producers and programmers are scrambling to adapt.

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Conference How To Trade Shows Leadership 284

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Video content is a great way to engage your audience and convey promotional messages in an interesting and eye-catching way across both B2C and B2B sectors. For a promotional video to be successful, it often needs to be inspirational in order to engage your target audience. Google – Year in Search 2020.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

More recently, and since I started doing these monthly summaries of PR technology news nineteen months ago, I’ve seen this story at least twice. The minimum viable product (MVP) approach doesn’t cut it in a mature technology space where the buyers have budgets under constant pressure. Reporters get pitched – a lot.

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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. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video.

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? And please be patient with pitching; I cannot reply to most pitches. Automated pitch emails for stories that don’t concern my brand.

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 89

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. Here’s the list of PR technology companies I’m watching. PR pros “sent an average of 16 pitches per day to journalists, as compared to 14 in March.” Probably not.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Triggers, Myths and Archetypes for Powerful PR Storytelling PR is evolving beyond pitching stories for reporters to tell. PR professionals can use ChatGPT to gain a competitive edge, but it’s important to understand the limitations to the technology. More than ever, PR professionals are telling the stories ourselves.

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Construction Storytelling Tools B2B 182

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. And always be ready with a backup plan if the technology fails. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch. Share some positivity.

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Skype How To Crisis Pitching 206

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But as we mentioned, journalists receive numerous pitches every day. Address Potential Concerns If a journalist expressed reservations or concerns in response to your initial pitch, always address them in your follow-up. So leverage this as immediate evidence that backs up your narrative and makes your pitch more enticing.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market. One of the key differences is that Intelligent Relations very openly pitches itself as a replacement for PR people. Get rid of the [PR] middleman,” the company says in a promotional video.

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 140

Sword and the Script

MARCH 5, 2024

The plugins can be used to help PR pros customize their pitches to a specific contact. PR earns a 45% open rate and 3% response rate on pitches – and stats from two other reports on PR. The new edition includes a new user interface (UX) and generative AI plugins that work with Outlook and Gmail email clients. Here’s a screenshot.

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Software B2B Pitching Data 132

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

This is your monthly summary of all the news out of the PR technology community. For reference, here’s a list of PR technology companies I’m watching. Signal AI announced the launch of AIQ , the AI technology behind the company’s media monitoring platform. 6) Quick hits in PR technology. Give our services a try.

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Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Understand that reporters are working from home with limited resources. How about you?

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Pitching Training Radio Media Training 52

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

and clearly articulates the who, what and why Includes compelling, high-quality visuals: photos, videos, infographics or data visualizations Features content that adds credibility and validation: unique data or research, testimonials or quotes from experts or executives Is formatted strategically (e.g. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

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Brand Branding Infographics How To 145

Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Outbrain is one most recognizable brands in advertising technology (adtech). Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. So the future may be long, beautifully made video adverts, where you may not even be aware that you are being sold anything.

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Content Marketing Pitching Marketing Advertising 64

Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

Make sure that the partner you’re selecting can capture all the media channels and formats that are essential to your business, including digital, video, print, social, blogs, podcasts, and more. The more media coverage can be captured through media monitoring, the more data you will have at your fingertips for measurement and insights.

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Measurement How To Analysis Data 370

Bad Pitch Blog

JULY 15, 2012

It''s been nearly two years since last outing someone on the Bad Pitch blog because it''s taken this long for a bad pitch to achieve a new level of suck. Somehow it''s fitting that a startup is innovating in this area -- using technology and questionable communication tactics to up the ante. They know better. And now you do too.

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Video Pitching Pinterest Mobile 63

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Are you comfortable pitching yourself and your skills? What’s your niche?

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Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. Today, it’s hard to find a journalist who’s not simultaneously drafting a story, recording clips for the audio version and shooting video or photos for Facebook. To give your pitch context and depth, also link to an FAQ and a backgrounder. ESG and your agency.

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Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 126

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A lot has been said and written about how technology has changed the practice of PR. Ekberg has a wealth of knowledge about health and fitness and he publishes a new video each week. His following is growing exponentially because of the quality and consistency of his video content. Communication is the bedrock of PR.

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Leadership Pitching Social Media YouTube 162

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

By Justin Finnegan, Vice President, Technology. Earlier this year, Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism issued its annual Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions report. They’re investing in audio (ex: podcasts) and video (especially short form) to help fill in their content model.

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Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. Vetted” is like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching.

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