Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As I wrapped up the writing on this post, I figured I had done three of these so far but surprised myself when I realized this is the fifth one. If you write a nice note, I might just give it to you. 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.

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Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

5W PR

MAY 31, 2023

That includes strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. In addition, that person should be familiar with social media platforms, marketing principles, and data analytics tools. The portfolio should showcase writing samples, social media campaigns, media pitches, and other relevant PR work.

Publicity 88

Publicity How To Social Media Trends 88

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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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 3) Words matter in analytics and insight.

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Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. You can save time by writing press releases with the publication’s rules in mind. Then, write a fresh release for that publication.

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How To Guidelines Writing Pitching 91

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

Critical Mention adds Google Analytics integration. Critical Mention rolled out integration for Google Analytics. This allows users to review “Google Analytics website metrics alongside mentions in reports to understand the impact of earned media on web traffic and conversions.”. click image for higher resolution).

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Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

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

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. To improve writing. Bad Pitch Blog.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I always loved to write. I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. We are still plugged into who they are as professionals and make sure to touch base with them outside of pitching for clients. How does analytics drive PR strategy? The talent pool is tremendous.

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Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

AI tinkering and experimentation The approach to AI by public relations agencies and communication teams has been tinkering and experimentation. The functional public relations role of producing words and pictures such as press releases, articles, quotations, media pitches, and social media posts can already be automated.

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Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

At SHIFT, we’ve often been an early adopter of new technologies in communications (from social media to Google Analytics ). Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

The former “founded Weber Shandwick’s analytics practice” and the latter “was former head of strategy at Publicis Media.”. I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” AI-assisted pitches. “AI

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. Smart Blogger. Media Shift.

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. 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.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

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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Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

It’s all too easy to write about yourself and your company in a favorable light– it’s your blog after all. Provide value to your readers and keep the sales pitches to a minimum. Check your social networks and Google Analytics. Google Analytics can provide demographic and location data about your site visitors.

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Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2019

When you think of successful set of skills required for a career, the first things that come to mind are research, writing, visual storytelling and analytics. As a PR professional, you’re writing press releases and you’re behind building the brand’s messaging. If you make a mistake, people will notice and point it out.

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Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These are lists of journalists that you have his points of contact with a different marketing agency. Then you want to compile your actual release with facts and write a submission email to send with your press release. Write What Matters. When writing a press release you should not only address the facts of the story.

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Writing Analytics Tools Brand 103

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Here are my top recommendations for what public relations majors shouldn’t skip out on in school: Writing. Writing is at the core of what we do. Whether it’s a PR plan, a byline, a pitch or a social media post – you need to be able to excel at the written word. New Media & Analytics. It just won’t work.

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Study Publicity Analytics Course 84

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

He cautions those writing pitches against using a tool like this for a cursory glance or pretending to have read his work. Shama Hyder writes a contribution for Forbes comparing Cision, Meltwater and Propel. Top publishers they’ve written for (linked). Journalists see right through it. click image for higher resolution).

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Company Tools Technology Software 154

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media. Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. Third, the data analytics on the backend isn’t just for journalists.

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Survey Report Media B2B 103

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. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

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

Shift Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

Now, any sane (and knowledgeable) PR person will explain to their client that the business press coverage might not drive the type of website traffic and content engagement they want (which Google Analytics can easily show us). No, you’re not diluting the story by including other sources in your pitch, you’re creating the story.

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Media Data B2B Pitching 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches. Audiences know the difference.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

PR Fuel

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This guide will discuss how to write a press release and how to effectively send one to people who want to learn more about your company. The end goal of a press release is having journalists write about your news. Knowing when and how to pitch media members is key to securing coverage. What Is a Press Release?

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Product Launch Social Media Newspapers Writing 92

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The product name and press release position the tool as a writing assistant of sorts, “to create initial draft frameworks for press releases and outreach communications.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

How many PR agencies consider SEO when they’re coming up with PR strategies for clients? How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. #D: D: SEO is all about tactical execution.

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SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. With today’s media being so fragmented and competitive, what works better is strategic, targeted pitching of interesting media angles to select journalists. How do you measure that success?

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Social Media Newspapers Pitching Reputation 120

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2017

At my first agency job, the majority of my day was spent faxing press releases to media outlets, and taping newspaper and magazine articles into giant “clip books” while calculating the number of estimated reader impressions achieved. In fact, I loved it so much, I implemented a similar reporting structure at my next agency.

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Measurement Comparison Analytics Agency 50

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? The NewsAI Platform.

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Software Tools Pitching Media Relations 71

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

All models are wrong, but some are useful… Orin Puniello, part Ketchum Global Research & Analytics team shares why some PR measurement models will never tell you the whole truth. When I left comms agency work for PR technology I felt I had to unlearn many of the techniques I’d built up over 13 years. Keyword research step by step.

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Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

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Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60