Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. The deluge of PR pitches.

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. When pitching the data, be sure to call out why it is relevant to them and their audience. For example, here are the guest post guidelines from the Hubspot blog.

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Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Instead of the company trying to pitch every publication under the sun, which is unproductive and time-consuming, it should start by identifying the relevant media outlets, and only pitch their story to those. As long as the pitch is relevant to the interest of the journalists, it’s more than likely to reach their eyes.

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Pitching Infographics Social Media Employee 88

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This feature is handy for larger marketing teams or agencies with multiple members doing outreach simultaneously. Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Once you find your data sources, develop a compelling story complete with findings and some graphics, and then pitch these to journalists via email and/or press release.

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

For a little inspiration, we pulled PR 20/20’s most-shared blog posts from 2018. At our agency, we live by the 80/20 rule when it comes to content: spend 80% of your time on promotion and 20% on creation. A few ideas include pitching target influencers, mapping out related blog content and utilizing gated content in the sales cycle.

Blogging 54

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing B2B 54

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

If PR professionals understand what it means to re-purpose content, it might be because there’s a new “pitching tips” blog post or article at least every week. Many of these cover the basics, for example: do your research, know the reporter’s audience, and pitch a story, not a product. There’s probably a good reason for that.

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Pitching Infographics SEO Creativity 60

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, in terms of Digital PR many agencies transformed their tactics to ensure that campaign concepts are not as distanced from the client’s core area as they once were.

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Some 70% reported video has a greater impact “over other content formats such as infographics, e-books and white papers” in raising awareness of a business problem. Respondents said their organization is placing more or much more emphasis on owned media (60%), like blogs, newsletters and websites.

B2B 114

B2B Marketing Survey Software 114

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage.

Survey 90

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Some organizations use in-house experts, while others hire agencies to develop editorial calendars, write and edit original content, pitch guest articles, and schedule social media posts. It takes time to build a brand.

Leadership 52

Leadership Infographics Resources Social Media 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

A long time ago an agency owner called me into her office. Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. There was one aspect of my success that was different: I wrote long pitches.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. It’s most apparent with PR agencies that are changing their structures. PR pros are “ tech testing ” by rolling up their sleeves and learning how to develop infographics with the help of tools including Piktochart and Vizualize.me.

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Creativity Web Social Media Data 150

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

The best pitches are short emails in the morning. 93% of reporters prefer 1:1 email pitches, although 19% said mass emails and newswires are okay. Most journalists (65%) prefer to be pitched before 11 a.m. 73% of journalists are OK with receiving a follow up to a pitch they didn’t initially respond to. Credible sources.

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Survey Media Relations Report Media 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Media love poll-results story pitches, especially when accompanied by visuals like infographics. Census Bureau, and other public agencies routinely produce data analyses and statistics collected over many decades. Whatever the outcome, it’s likely to yield fascinating material for content. Quality data may already exist.

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Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 16, 2017

For yet others, it’s as an agency owner and leader in the Twin Cities. But, from most accounts I’ve heard, Paul is one of a dwindling cadre of veteran agency leaders that is universally respected (people like Lynn Casey and Jorg Pierach also come to mind). Point being, many of us know Paul Maccabee.

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Agency SEO Social Media Pinterest 113

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This month, as I perused through the vendor websites and blogs, I noticed a lot more of it. In my experience, that simply means putting press releases “on hold” at the last minute for “verification” which makes legitimate agencies look bad in front of clients. And it’s not just the startups anymore. Another new PR tech player.

Software 92

Software Banking Technology Data 92

Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

It’s a great listening tool to ensure your pitches are targeted.” According to longtime industry vet Emily Scherberth: “It’s crucial that PR pros become skilled in market research, just as advertising agency folks have been for decades. ” This is a PR boon. ” #2–In-Depth Market Research.

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Storytelling Technology Tools Infographics 230

Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

I should point out that this data covers the breadth of BuzzStream customers, which includes agencies and independent companies across a wide range of industries. “At Siege we like to make 100 percent sure that the people we’re reaching out to are a good fit for the piece we are pitching. Ross Hudgens, Siege Media.

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Data SEO Groups Pitching 120

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is post 1 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. Our spring blog series will dive into this topic. When you can, offer high resolution photos, videos or infographics. Far too many press releases and pitches fail to include these points, which affects their impact—and chances of being read.”.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Deliberate planning is key — consider drawing upon diverse forms of media such as podcasts, articles, blog posts, videos, or infographics to optimize outreach strategies across multiple touchpoints. Conclusion Small businesses can achieve remarkable PR results without spending a fortune on advertising or public relations agencies.

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Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2017

Subscribers are more likely to convert , but if your content is heavy on pitch and light on value, no one is going to subscribe. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Blog post: 44%. Just producing more white papers or blog posts may not be the right answer. 3) Challenges of B2B lead attribution.

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B2B Study Marketing Survey 63

Critical Mention

JANUARY 15, 2019

In this blog, we’ll explain how inbound links work and show you six ways to build effective backlinks using simple images. To get a backlink, once you submit a pitch, publications review whether your content can supplement and/or augment their site. Images are essential when it comes to backlinking opportunities. Until next time!

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How To SEO Mobile Google 60

MaccaPR

JANUARY 19, 2015

However, breaking into an agency or in-house PR department directly from college is more difficult than ever. Gone are the days when entry-level PR job seekers would blindly pitch hundreds of reporters. Our Minneapolis PR agency reviews every application that crosses our transom, whether or not we have an opening.

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How To Agency Writing Interviews 48

Shift Communications

APRIL 2, 2015

It’s hard to miss all the articles and blog posts about how the PR industry is changing, how it’s integrating with new skill sets. The Agency had just sprouted a marketing technology team arm, and I had been itching to learn more in that area for some time. The Moz Blog. The Wordstream Blog. Hubspot’s Marketing Blog.

Marketing 60

Marketing Data-Driven PR Analytics Training 60

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Hero Content Hero content, or content-led digital PR, is typically standalone content on a site or blog pitched for coverage.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

Sword and the Script

JUNE 28, 2016

There is hope, however as the study also found: “Consumers are consulting blogs and social media on their mobile devices prior to shopping. Nearly 60 percent of survey respondents have taken a blog review or social media post viewed on a smartphone or tablet into consideration while shopping in-store.”. Want 10x from your PR agency?

Infographics 61

Infographics Survey Consumer Study 61

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Want to see how to do this for your blog? TOP DATA-DRIVEN PR TRENDS OF 2016: INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHICS. From drafting pitches to assessing campaign success – taking a data-driven approach to public relations has reshaped the communications industry. This includes the evolution of the traditional infographic. Here’s how.

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Infographics Analytics Data-Driven PR Data 68

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2015

This way, you don’t have to go to design school to make a simple blog image or email newsletter header. Quote graphics like this one are great for blog posts – call out an impactful line from the post using an image. Images for promotions, such as ads or social media images, are generally more like pitches than other types of writing.

Infographics 60

Infographics Tools Guidelines Writing 60

ReimaginePR

JUNE 27, 2016

On top of having a website, you need to build an interactive blog that engages and inspires your audience. As we mentioned in this infographic , a well-made media kit can help you drive everything from sales and donations to investments, which is why it’s a must-have that every business can benefit from. Media Kits Are a Must-have.

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Reputation Brand Branding Product Launch 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

That’s how Jimmy Daly begins his piece – 5 Content Marketing Power Laws – for Animalz a marketing agency and it had me hooked as a reader. I’ve always found it’s a hard sell to pitch a marketing (or PR) program to a CMO that won’t result in leads or deals in the next quarter. Small change, big impact.”. Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Creativity Apparel Marketing 62

The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Following comprehensive internal briefings of the clients that I would support (including Nokia and NXP), I was soon developing media lists, pitching different media for attending a major event and making byline contributions. I found that one of the key takeaways of media pitching is whether you work in the U.S.

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Pitching Analysis Local Case Study 28

The Hoffman Agency

JULY 26, 2017

In reality, the success rates of our efforts don’t always match the regularity of our outreach — on a few occasions we’ve even found our pitches being passed over, or worse … ignored. Publications often keep an eye out for varying types of content, so tailoring our pitches to different media outlets will up our chances for scoring coverage.

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Infographics Pitching Newspapers Instagram 46

Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

A lot has changed over the last 12 years — Forsythe is now director of editorial video at McClatchy — with many newsrooms, including McClatchy’s, wanting their journalists to shoot video, find photographs, incorporate infographics and more into their work when they can. Send More Multimedia in PR Pitches.

Infographics 54

Infographics Print Video Real Estate 54

Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

Ideally, with agencies or larger organizations. You should be able to show examples of stories you pitched and placed, or campaigns you worked on and generated results for. For example, if you’re using Pinterest images on a blog and driving traffic back and forth in some unique way, this would impress most interviewers.

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Pinterest Writing Interviews Social Media 52