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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. Pitch early–literally!

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Are people working in marketing happier than those working in PR?

Communications Conversations

A couple weeks ago, I made a post on LinkedIn lamenting that the media relations game has gotten a lot harder over the last few years. Most top-tier reporters receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for an average of 5 story spots (Fractl). And jobs for PR pros is expected to surge another 9% by 2026 (Dept of Labor).

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Effective PR Tips for Cannabis Brands

5W PR

Pitching content to journalists and media outlets should always be focused on the reasons why the journalist or outlet should be accepting and publishing the company’s pitch. By 2026, the global cannabis market is expected to reach over $90 billion, according to reports. Media Relations.

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