Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

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. All of them are bad.

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. They’re platforms for idea-sharing, networking, recruiting, and advertising. How trade coverage wins. Trade pubs are a community network.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

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.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Similarly, freelance journalists are compensated by the media outlets that use their material, but they’re usually paid upon publication or broadcast. On the other hand, independent bloggers rely on advertising and sponsors to make a living. Media Relations' Not all bloggers (or journalists) are “pitchable”.

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Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Pitch a story about how the world is ending.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

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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Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 109

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While this certificate program is designed to help journalists understand how to transition their skills and expertise for PR opportunities, many others — such as digital marketers, content creators, advertising pros, and social media experts — have related skill sets and knowledge and will benefit from our program too.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Remember, this isn’t advertising. This is media relations. If you want earned media, you need to have a newsworthy story to tell. . It also shows you went above and beyond to send a pitch.

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Pitching How To Brand Branding 120

Axia PR

JANUARY 6, 2021

Earned media coverage should be important to your company. Pitching the media can be daunting, especially if it isn’t something your employees do regularly as part of their job. Earned media coverage should be important to your company because it builds a brand while advertising supports it.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. Reevaluating Twitter. ESG and your agency.

Trends 127

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 127

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

Media relations has been getting harder for ages and PR need to think differently about the tools available to get the message across, including sponsored content. They had covered my client before and I was pitching hard news – good stuff that’s useful for the industry. To be sure, it was a good pitch, but so were the others.

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Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 112

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Similarly, in the B2B sector, this guest piece by our client Verizon Media is a perfect example of what good sponsored content should look like. . Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it. That’s why it offers a degree of credibility that some native advertising can lack. .

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

prTini

MARCH 29, 2016

Media relations has always been a powerful tool for communicating key messages. It used to be that we’d work, work, work to secure the media placement and then move on. That’s where leveraging paid social advertising to amplify and extend the reach of your media coverage comes in. Photo credit: Pixabay.com.

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Case Study Advertising Advertising Media Relations 28

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . I’m not here to bash advertising or LinkedIn. In other words, pitch a story , not a product. billion by 2024.”.

B2B 89

B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 89

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

As one of the only public relations agencies that is a Google Analytics Certified Partner, we are always looking to see how we can use Google’s tools and programs to strengthen both our PR and marketing teams’ efforts. They can also use Google Trends to help dictate the timeline within their pitch calendars. Casey Egan.

Google 98

Google Data Pitching Tools 98

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Coming up with great content or story angles is the minimum standards these days; the battle is won or lost by the expertise and commitment of the people who pitch that content to gatekeepers. Your skill and commitment to pitching your content is the difference. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Strategy 119

Strategy Pitching Film Advertising 119

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., Earned Media : Coverage gained organically through media relations (e.g., sponsored posts).

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It grew eventually into a tech-based email list that was free for users with an advertising model. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Muck Rack said it will soon release “outcome-based templates to measure” the value of media relations.

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. HARO: Good PR Pitches have a Long Shelf Life.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

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.

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Paid Media. Earned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

So, there’s not a one-size fits all approach to PR or media relations. To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. The migration of news to digital platforms has disrupted the news business, and new outlets are always coming on board.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

RW: Proving ROI is tough for PR professionals because we work with ‘potential’ figures – reach and advertising value equivalency (AVE) are just examples. I understand more about a media company’s ins and outs and the structure and challenges they face. The post Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No.

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Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. Our job is to educate them in advance about what media need and want. Flag challenges that could impede success.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Although I’d never recommend someone go through the “boot camp” experience I had, it did teach me how to secure media opportunities quickly and make them stick. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Public Relations Not Reading the (Industry) Room: It’s tempting to craft pitches that focus solely on your client’s interests, but beware of coming across as spammy or self-serving. Open-Ended Pitches: Editors are bombarded with pitches daily, and their time is precious. Sometimes, seeing is believing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion. most of you?),

Pitching 43

Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2017

Media have fragmented and downsized, while PR has grown. The wall that used to separate church and state (editorial vs. advertising) is now a sieve. The “reporter” we pitched for CES is charging to take briefings. Another one makes a heavy pitch for your client to sponsor their exclusive newsletter.

Pitching 120

Pitching Advertising Advertising System 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Notified by Intrado gets close.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

One of the Key Aspects of Blockchain PR is Media Relations The best PR agencies have established relationships with crypto journalists and influencers, which can help brands gain media coverage and generate buzz.

Reputation 52

Reputation Advertising Advertising Education 52

PRSay

MAY 8, 2020

If your story isn’t relevant now , then it may not be worth pitching. The advertising landscape may never be the same. That’s bad news for publications that rely on advertising to make up large portions of their budgets. That’s bad news for publications that rely on advertising to make up large portions of their budgets.

Skype 198

Skype Media Interviews Advertising 198