5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Product launch strategies are used for both new brands or product lines as well as for adding additional products to existing product lines. There are both free and paid press release services that will distribute your press release to various news agencies. What is a Product Launch Strategy?

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Prohibition

AUGUST 16, 2023

The world of publishing is not just about paper and ink anymore, the print publishing sector has faced a massive decline in recent years. Starting off as a small readership print-only magazine, Portfolio North has increased its readership to 35k, got an influential social following, launched its own digital edition, and soon its own app.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Despite the rise of social media, which maintains a key part of a brands marketing offer, public relations still plays a key role and is something all businesses should take into consideration. A brands credibility has a direct influence on their target audiences perception of their product or service.

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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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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Public relations Public relations is centered around building and managing the reputation of individuals, organizations, or brands. Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. Organizing events to enhance brand visibility and strengthen relationships.

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Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. Media coverage gets your message across to a wider audience and will establish your brand’s reputation as a credible business.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They are loyal to brands that they like and they tend to make up their own minds. Advertising pitches do not work for them. Being proactive on social media platforms can help a brand. For millennials, a recommendation from a friend can be more effective than a print ad. A truly authentic brand is transparent.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The best thing about PR – especially in agency life – is the crazy, fast-paced environment. Throughout your career, you’ve worked with both large brands and small brands. As a data-driven agency, we focus our efforts in concrete evidence and research. Smaller brands are typically the ones willing to experiment.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. While a media kit is a collection of information about the brand, not all media kits will look the same. Evolution and History of Media Kits.

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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. Before sending a story pitch, introduce yourself and your organization or client to provide some context.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firstly, it helps create brand awareness and generate excitement. This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print. Is it increased brand awareness, higher sales, or improved customer perception? Clearly define your objectives to guide your strategies.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Indeed, many of the hottest public relations agencies such as Manifest and the Romans, and large international networks such as Golin, Ketchum, and Weber Shandwick, proudly lead with earned media. Trust in journalists ranks at 89% indicating that we place a value in the individual source of news rather than the media brand.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It also reported , citing research by Nielsen, that “Host-read podcast ads outperform non-host-read ads on brand recall as well as other key marketing metrics.”. They used to say print news drove broadcast, and I’ve found that to be true with podcasts too. Here’s the thing: it can be hard to obtain information to pitch podcasts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. We’ve learned to take the time to educate clients and demand scrupulous adherence to the facts, warts and all, before committing to an announcement or other story pitch. Proceed with caution! PR tales of terror. The deadly deception.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2020

Delivering stores to radio, television, and online audiences through live coverage, SMT has become an important public relations strategy that helps an audience to have a behind-the-scenes understanding of a brand. Therefore, brands should watch-out for hooks that’ll maximize their media reach. Limit Branding On-Set.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Journalists can see right through your mass emails – and they’ll ignore you if they suspect you aren’t tailoring your pitches. Karen Paff, senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, recommends doing your research and learning as much as you can about the journalists you target before you pitch them your story.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 28, 2022

From 2019 to 2021 , print subscription circulations fell by 7%, and single-sale copies by 11%. Adding to this, they’re completely inundated with emails and pitches. On the PR agency side, the shrinking media pool has an obvious effect – it’s harder to secure the coverage our clients want.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release. Yet sometimes these elements are difficult to find in brand marketing—or even non-existent. At times, it’s a matter of linking a brand to a seasonal opportunity. 1 Dig Deep to Find the Story.

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MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? Many podcasts combine the audio interview with text – so your audience can consume your messages in both print and audio form. It’s a time waster.”. (

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Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. Brenda Urban, director of communications at Klick Communications, says communication professionals must seek out brands that they love and are excited to work with. Have you ever encountered a major brand crisis?

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

Austin & Williams, the advertising, branding and digital marketing agency has recently tapped Jody Fisher, a NYC PR veteran, to head up its new in- house PR practice. Jody joins the agency with an extensive background in communications. If you find the compelling human story in what you’re pitching, you’ll be successful.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

New features the company highlighted is personalization – the ability to add the first name of a contact to an email pitch – and more flexibility to update your media list. by Mark Weiner & Cision “…when companies and brands increase their level of PR spending, there is no observable point of diminishing return.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. At Crenshaw, you work with a variety of brands and businesses. How can brands keep up? What advice do you have for brands looking to stand out in the marketplace?

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. What are the biggest PR and marketing mistakes brands make? Why is integrated communication so important for brands today?

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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. Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Stu didn’t know much about PR, but had a vague understanding of media relations, having been on the receiving end of pitches during his time producing talk shows. Jeff, however, had different ideas.

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Victorious PR

JANUARY 13, 2023

That is one of the top things we hear as a public relations agency. You have print, television, radio, AND online. For instance, here at Victorious PR, we pitch you to over 100 different publications because of the great relationships that we have formed. “Oh, I run ads, I don’t need PR.”. And we get it.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

This fee will cover an expanded profile in print which will run even sooner – within 30 days of purchase, in addition to an online listing,” according to the publisher’s message [emphasis added]. I was pitching a story that involved a product that competed with a product his corporate stakeholders commercialized. Conflicting interests.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? Want to get more media coverage?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This may not seem obvious if you are accustomed to monitoring online or print coverage. If Isentia is a new name to you, it’s probably because they are based in Sydney, Australia and so naturally has stronger brand recognition in that part of the world. Mark Weiner has joined Cognito , a marketing agency.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? They are your partners and brand representatives, working to achieve your business goals. The same comparison is true of a big PR/Communications agency vs a boutique or solo practitioner.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

There are many types of features, stories and press releases that are regularly pitched to the media and one type that’s fairly common, particularly around this time of year, is product placement. This could be a new product launch, a limited edition product or it could be products that are part of a brands Christmas collection.

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. We know now that influencers and brands need to join in the conversation with a true authentic voice.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 17, 2022

Press releases lend authenticity to your brand, helping you build a loyal customer following over time. These agencies are knowledgeable in writing different types of press releases. Some agencies will also help PR distribution services in their package. But for this to happen, you need a working PR distribution strategy.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But before that, I worked for over ten years with three content marketing agencies and one in-house role. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. I joined BuzzStream as Director of Content Marketing in November of 2023.

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