Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization?

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. Can pitching be taught or is it an “on the job” skills you need to develop? What constitutes a slam dunk pitch? A follow-up blog post by PR 2.0

Media Relations 150

Media Relations Media Pitching Television 150

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

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.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. PR Agency Owner Started Making Homegrown PR Software; Today it’s a VC-backed Startup; Off Script No. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting . That works out to one post per week, which is like clockwork.

Blogging 133

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 133

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. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

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. Background on PRophet Kwittken is a former PR agency leader. I’ll dig into that more in a moment.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 85

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 8, 2024

In public relations, pitching journalists is what we spend much of our time on. However, there’s no one way to pitch a story, no magic formula. But there are things you can do to maximize your chances that your target opens and reads your pitch. Is this idea from a client or did it come from the agency?

Pitching 41

Pitching Media Agency Writing 41

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. So, says Propel, which provides PR software. Is that good?

Report 105

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. Here's a five-step process to gather information to craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022.

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In a recent post , we showed why using the lowest hourly rates was the absolute worst way to choose a PR agency partner. For a number of reasons, the PR agency with the lowest rates usually ends up costing the client the most – in terms of wasted time, frustration and lackluster results. Why are these clues important?

Automotive 79

Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Don’t forget owned media. Some call it newsjacking.

Pitching 136

Pitching Media Privacy YouTube 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The insights gained for the survey provided key details on the current earned media environment, highlighting the challenges faced in national, local, and trade media. FINDING 1: It’s unanimous: PR practitioners agree that generating earned media has become significantly more difficult.

Report 101

Report Automotive Media Local 101

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. After running his own PR agency for 10 years, he joined NBC Television as PR manager for a national daytime talk show and later on led PR and community relations… Continued.

Pitching 119

Pitching Television Banking Media 119

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

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. Also, see these related posts.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

Polaris

JANUARY 21, 2015

My team and I are responsible for developing blogger outreach programs for clients—and I often receive pitches from other PR agencies about their clients. Here are 5 approaches to blogger outreach in the latter category your PR agency might be using. #1: A PR agency approaches a wine blogger with information on a new iOS game.

Agency 100

Agency Pitching Enterprise Policies 100

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

Agency 310

Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. The Sorry State of Media Relations. Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Media Relations 73

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Relationship building takes time. Internal Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. It’s not a practice exclusive to public relations specialists like it used to be.

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? The most effective public relations teams develop strategies to “newsjack” for opportunities to keep pace with the news cycle. It could essentially leverage one agency’s capability over another’s when seeking new business opportunities.

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 21, 2018

And it often makes me think that choosing an agency and running a pitch process can be a bit like a game of tennis. In the same way, picking the right longlist and shortlist of agencies is important – and if you haven’t played before, get a coach. In short, sweaty and exhausting but thoroughly rewarding when it’s done right.

Pitching 48

Pitching Agency Comparison SEO 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative.

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

If you’re an avid (or even a sometimes) reader of the SHIFT blog, then you already know data-driven public relations is something we know well. Over the years, we’ve uncovered some amazing, easy-to-use and best of all – free – tools the search engine offers that can make a big difference in a media relations program.

Google 98

Google Data Tools Pitching 98

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. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help ! We can help!

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Report Measurement 96

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies have to work hard to generate any sort of media coverage, and between that, creating content for social media, blog posts, copy, and email campaigns, it’s a lot of time and effort spent solely on promoting the business. Media Relations and Outreach. Reputation Management. Crisis Management.

Reputation 88

Reputation Crisis Product Launch Crisis Management 88