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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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3 PR Tips For Writing A Killer Media Pitch

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

So, B2B PR professionals have a small window to catch their attention, hold it enough for them to actually read a pitch, and find it interesting enough to want to take action. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. Winning pitches are engaging, timely and succinct. Keep it short and simple.

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Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder; Here are 6 Dynamic Techniques to Adapt

Sword and the Script

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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What Editors and Writers Want From PR Pitches in 2018

Cision

In a highly-shared article on The Atlantic recently, senior editor Derek Thompson suggested that struggling media organizations have only one option. Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches. Not almost all.

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This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software

Sword and the Script

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. In 2010, he sold his agency to an advertising holdings company for an estimated $10-$15 million.

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PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Maybe it’s a Fast Company article detailing a compelling success or a groundbreaking startup story. Just as some celebrities are famous for being famous, big-media notoriety can build the ego without building the brand. They’re platforms for idea-sharing, networking, recruiting, and advertising.

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When Pitches Require More Than Newsworthiness

PRSay

And then the podcaster will get more downloads and be able to present that higher number to advertisers. What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? One time I was working with a media relations pro from a nonprofit at my media relations workshop. Now back to you. Do some research.

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