Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. Which resources will help you address the challenges that you have?

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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. This blog is just a cover story for an incredible marketing and PR agency serving B2B tech. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch.

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

In this guest post, Rudi Davis, Head of Agency at Intelligent Relations, argues organizations should focus on earned media during a recession because it has credibility and a low relative cost with high impact. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing, earned media can be tricky. So, earned media is valuable.

Media 174

Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. Allow the agency creative freedom. It’s incumbent upon the agency to demonstrate sound thinking and earn results from the start of the relationship. No laurel-resting here!

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. ” But most PR agencies have become more sophisticated about goal-setting and measurement.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

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.

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Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. This seems to give you access to your media list right from an email. 1) Israeli vendor builds CRM tool for PR.

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Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At Konnect Agency, our experts have identified some common pitfalls we’ve seen in Public Relations, Social Media and influencer, Creative, and Paid marketing…and our tips on how to avoid them. Open-Ended Pitches: Editors are bombarded with pitches daily, and their time is precious.

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Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

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. PR leverage and amplification.

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

I spent six years in traditional PR agencies before moving to digital marketing where I spent a further six years specialising in SEO and working in-house with my clients to integrate digital marketing. I know how many specialist agencies there now are offering communications. I know as I have pitched and won these budgets.

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How To SEO eBook Measurement 180

PRSay

JANUARY 1, 2020

Whether it’s updating your Cision listings with newer, more relevant journalists or building new relationships, it’s important to remember that pitching is more than simply sending out a story. PR pros need to spend time learning about the people we’re pitching to. In 2020, resolve to take an analytical approach to your results.

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Publicity Storytelling Instagram Pitching 166

Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Hiring an agency can seem pretty cool – having a dedicated team of professionals promoting you and your business all day sounds nice, right? So when is the right time to hire a PR agency? There are a plethora of tools to make it easy until you reach the pivot point to needing a full blown agency. That depends.

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Agency Crisis Communications Measurement Analytics 50

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2022

Inside Google Analytics, companies can track whether their content is driving referral sessions, as well as whether that content managed to generate conversions or sales. When creating a pitch, companies need to include an outline or the angle of the piece of content, and even some important points that are covered in it.

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Brand Branding Consumer Pitching 88

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. At Thought Bubble Communications , one of our many strengths is media relations. One of the reasons we are so successful is because we relate to people as people. How does analytics drive PR strategy?

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Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Later that evolved to include email distribution and the analytics that are the basis for CRM. Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. You can send these pitches to a list of reporters, or pitch 1:1. 3) Prezly distribution.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Securing between 20-50 opportunities each week (no, that is not a typo), I was the highest producer at the agency I worked at before starting out on my own. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

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Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Today, public relations is a lot more about how this type of communication improves the client’s bottom line and a lot less about who or what’s being pitched to the press. Clients today need analytics involved in their campaigns and goals in those campaigns that can clearly demonstrate the company’s return on investment.

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Media Pitching Measurement Agency 88

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content. She did review it and ended up writing about it too.

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Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 27, 2017

There are many tools available to harvest data about your customers and stakeholders, both internally and externally: CRM systems, social media analytics, web analytics and more. This could be a huge opportunity for PR Agencies in 2018. The value of earned media grows – and everyone wants to grab control of it.

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Trends Data-Driven PR Data System 124

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media.

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Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Every public relations professional, whether they’re involved in corporate PR or work with a PR agency, is looking for a competitive advantage. One of the best ways is our third success factor: Be a voracious consumer of news from all types of media impacting your industry. Can Your Company Afford a PR Agency?

Publicity 106

Publicity Automotive Transportation Trade Shows 106

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.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

For tech PR agencies who represent early-stage companies and other technology companies, the dominance of the giants extends into the mediascape, monopolizing the attention of key journalists. It may also help us measure the impact of what we do — from a media placement to the full brand reputation of a client.

Trends 157

Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Misguided media relations strategy. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Insufficient communication.

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Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations . Guest posting gets personal.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Marketing Provides Helpful Insights With access to customer data and analytics, marketing can uncover valuable insights on buyer behavior, campaign effectiveness, lead quality and more. Sharing metrics helps sales forecast accurately, optimize pitches and increase productivity. Marketing improves efficiency.

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Marketing Data Groups Strategy 62

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. Working with a Tech PR agency can help to ensure that the right strategies are used for maximum results. neon lights.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

Stephen Waddington

MAY 5, 2019

Facebook privacy, improving your media relations game, report on organic engagement, Comms School on content, and Metia recruitment drive. Land a media relations pitch with SEO and social audience data If you want to improve your media relations game I recommend reading the 2019 Cision Global State of Media Report.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2017

It’s the media pitch met with silence. Even the best media relations pros – with well-researched pitches – face the dilemma of no response one time or another. Should you pitch a different contact at the same pub? Do you write a new pitch all together? Did the reporter get the email?

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Software Tools Pitching Media Relations 71

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 24, 2018

The answer could be the subject of another post; but heck, while we’re at it, here are three ( From Madmen to PR’s Holy Grail ; PR 2009 – The Color of Brand ; and Fighting PR’s Public Relations Problem ). They have packages that will help get the press you want for a fraction of the cost of a PR agency.

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Agency Strategy Crisis Management Pitching 159

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2017

In my last two jobs – one agency and one in house – I’ve used SeeDepth to monitor and measure results. This feature further streamlines a PR team’s pitching activity by assigning focused objectives to each target publication on a media list, and contributes more effectively to digital content priorities. By Seedepth.

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Measurement Analytics Agency Data 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. Third, the data analytics on the backend isn’t just for journalists.

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Survey Report Media B2B 103

Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

Today, media is fragmented and competitive. To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. Many PR professionals are still focused on producing and sending out media releases to journalists in bulk. How do you measure that success?

Social Media 120

Social Media Newspapers Pitching Reputation 120

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Many of our B2B PR programs focus heavily on media relations. Our clients are changing their customer’s lives, but often have a tough time translating their successes to media coverage. Here are some media tips to get started: For Business Press, Think Verticals. That’s where we come in. Emily Adams. Account Manager.

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B2B Media Automotive Pitching 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Content creation and relationships Danielle Whitfield started her career as a journalist at a news agency called North News and Pictures. Her time creating editorial content for consumer and national media led to a job at Newcastle Airport. The agency works for clients including Lynx, Levi’s and Marmite. Here are their stories.

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