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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. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

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Guest Blogging: How You Should Be Doing It in 2024

Buzzstream

I get email requests from guest bloggers who want to write on the BuzzStream blog daily. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how. I’ll be blunt: they are never good. What is Guest Blogging?

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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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What does generative AI use in PR look like? [PR Tech Sum No. 45]

Sword and the Script

Of those that are using it (that 28%, presumably) – how is it being used? 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. How is it being used?

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The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Pitching a Publisher

Buzzstream

When pitching a top publication, it’s important to remember that there’s a person on the other side of the screen. Otherwise, you run the risk of writing pitches that sound robotic and falling into the same bin as the other 200 pitches a writer receives: the trash. . Question #1: What am I pitching?

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3 Ways To Help Journalists And Help Yourself In The Process – Part 2

PR Insiders

Today’s journalists are stretched thin because of staff and budget cutbacks, and they are called on to do more with fewer resources than ever before. Assisting the media is also a great way to help yourself when you’re trying to promote your personal or business brand. And if so, how long should you wait? After all, who knows?

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10 Easy Ways to Leverage Press Coverage

Cision

Your company has just earned a glowing article from a major news outlet and the exposure has the potential to take the business to the next level. Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. Share with clients.

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