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The Media Blackout: Why PR Declines Media Interviews

Doctor Spin

Let’s discuss the Media Blackout and its origins. What compels organisations to decline media interview requests, and what implications does this have for the future of investigative journalism ? Learn more: The Media Blackout: Why PR Declines Media Interviews Subscribe and get a free ebook on how to get better PR ideas.

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The top 10 most-read blog posts on Sword and the Script in 2023

Sword and the Script

In 2016, I decided to hang out a shingle and start my own business. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. How has PR Changed?

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2016 – A Year in Traditional Media

Shift Communications

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Finally, three months later, we got the interview on the books. Brittany Joyal, Account Executive.

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Media relations is getting harder…much harder (but here’s a few tips for how you can get more stories placed)

Communications Conversations

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. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Tried and True Media Relations Best Practices [UML]

Sword and the Script

First, because the first draft is usually written like a news report and based on an interview with an internal expert with a big idea. It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. Do you need help with media relations? This works for two reasons.

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PR Guide to Stellar Briefing Books

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The practice of public relations is seen as a creative one, but it often depends on meticulous preparation. The PR briefing book is no exception; it’s a simple tool, yet a critical asset for a brand spokesperson to prepare for media interviews. Briefing books shouldn’t contain sensitive material.

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What Marketers Can Learn from the 2016 PRSA Health Academy Conference

MaccaPR

According to the 2016 Trust Barometer published by agency Edelman Health, the general public’s trust in healthcare in the U.S. Relying on Traditional Media Relations Tactics. When you pitch a story, make sure you have a dependable source – which has been media trained – ready for an interview. What does that mean?