Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape.

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Report Automotive Media Local 103

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). This week I paused to catch up on reading several other surveys of interest to PR and communications. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

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. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

MediaSource , the communications and PR firm I’ve run for more than 20 years, conducted a national survey of journalists to understand the new media environment and what that means to communicators seeking media coverage. We will reveal the following information from the survey: How 2020 has changed newsrooms across America.

Media Relations 158

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 point memo to PR about Twitter from a survey of 2,000 journalists (to get the best results from PR, you must put effort into Twitter) A survey by Muck Rack found 78% of journalists say Twitter is the most valuable network; 7 in 10 journalists still use Twitter to find sources. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 121

Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

Publicity 134

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 134

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an agency. Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. That’s up 17% from the same survey last year.”. I list them below, for each kind of opportunity, and shed light on agency and client roles.

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

You’ve taken all of the initial first steps of conducting a survey. Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status. Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status.

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Survey Data Pitching Report 60

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

You’ve taken all of the initial first steps of conducting a survey. Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status. Because of this, more often than not data pulled from a vendor survey is not worthy of breaking news status.

Survey 60

Survey Data Pitching Report 60

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

PR Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

But regardless of that ultimate audience, your first audience is always the editors, reporters, TV producers or others who receive your press release or pitch. So, how do you do that these days, when some news agencies have cut staff, leaving the journalists who are still employed swamped with work? CISION-State of the Media Report.

Pitching 78

Pitching Government Financial Survey 78

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. 1) Words matter in communication.

Writing 62

Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

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.” This is because, as the JOTW communications survey has shown previously, PR has a lukewarm view of sponsored content. AI-assisted pitches. “AI

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

As I write this post, the current asking price on OpenSea is $36,099.60. Is this the start of a new business model for PR agencies and consultants? The report is based on a global survey of its employees. Cision also pitched microsites for ESG solutions a few months ago. Pitching on Fridays. “We See it here.”.

Software 85

Software Pitching Internal International 85

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.”. This is largely a reflection of what PR professionals say they measure, according to The JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022. The 10 Most Common Ways Comms Pros are Measuring PR.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

But the About Us page is also important because that’s where more than half the respondents to a recent survey by KoMarketing, a social/content marketing firm, said they visit. More than half (52%) of those surveyed, rated the About Us page higher than blogs, testimonials and collateral marketing information.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2015

The query was intended to gauge reaction to a survey published earlier in the week and asked simple questions: Do the survey results reflect your perspective? Three of the responses ignored the questions and pitched interviews instead – an absent a strong point of view. Good Pitches have a Long Shelf Life.

Pitching 60

Pitching Survey Report Interviews 60

Public Relations Sydney

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Commenting on current trends in your industry through a survey Conducting a survey is an excellent way to get publicity and present your business as a valuable source of information and enhance your credibility. Choosing a theme for your survey that is topical and linking your business to it will help pique the interest of journalists.

Writing 45

Writing Media eBook Survey 45

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

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

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. One more stat to share: Only 5% of publishers want phone calls, according to recent surveys. The rest surveyed (95%!) My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2024

Using the right tools will make or break your digital PR campaign, and our digital PR agency is using the powerful suite of tools provided by BuzzStream to revolutionize and constantly experiment with our approach to outreach, digital PR, and link building more generally.

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Case Study Digital PR Study Tools 83

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. A best practice here is to use a distribution email that goes to a PR team, including agency contracts (i.e.

Company 101

Company Survey Pitching Report 101

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. I was also aware that my success in the new role would depend even more on my colleagues.

Software 151

Software How To SEO System 151

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

However, this month, its agency admitted in writing it pitched this blogger on an announcement using Muck Rack, which, in my opinion, is a competitive product. PRophet shares roots with its agency as the founder of both companies is the same person. Articles, blog posts and content picks.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

Public Relations Sydney

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Great content is essential to creating a media pitch but this is not enough for a journalist to take notice. Over time contacting a journalist with a pitch has evolved from a phone call to an email as journalists have limited time and prefer to be contacted via their inbox, but don’t be discouraged you can still follow up with a phone call.

Pitching 96

Pitching eBook Writing Newspapers 96

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

It later merged with near-peer Crimson Hexagon in 2018 and acquired Qriously , a survey tool, in 2019. 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.

Company 154

Company Tools Technology Software 154

Buzzstream

MARCH 7, 2024

So, if you are a casual link builder or a major agency, this update will impact everyone. Shouldn’t we always be writing content in this way? But instead of providing just an informational answer, they gathered unique data through a survey. Don’t worry; we have some tips for staying ahead of the curve.

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System Google Policies Guidelines 62

Shift Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

Having executives that are thought leaders with a strong point of view on a topic ensures that the team is pitching an interesting topic and that reporters will have a productive interview. If you can tie into a story you know they’re already writing about because it’s breaking news, you can more easily insert your client into the story.

Media 100

Media Data B2B Pitching 100

Public Relations Sydney

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Or perhaps you want to pitch a story to a journalist or publication? Often we are asked if there is a standard format for writing a media release. Choosing a theme for your survey that is topical and linking your business to it will help pique the interest of journalists. The answer is – yes! Instant Download!

Media 89

Media eBook Survey Travel 89

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.

Analytics 70

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

Shift Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

In Wednesday’s blog , we covered strategies to prepare for earnings announcements, from surveying the competitor landscape, to creating killer media vetting processes, to drilling down to targeted coverage areas and more. The next step involves rolling out your post-earnings pitch strategy. Revisit key company announcements.

Pitching 83

Pitching Product Launch Data Measurement 83

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Open-ended questions can sometimes be the most insightful part of a good survey. More than once I’ve analyzed survey results for a client and wound up finding the perfect report title in the open-ended commentary. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. 20) “We do not control the message.”.

Corporate 77

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Campaigns also win when client-agency partnerships are strong and the players are fully engaged. Beyond goal-setting and drafting a plan, the work involved in writing materials suitable for media, researching and studying appropriate journalists, and shaping a pitch is specialized and demanding. Remember BestPitchIEverGot?

Advertising 147

Advertising Advertising Pitching B2B 147

MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

I was amused at how agencies were sending me press releases that were of no interest to me. You receive the basics, such as the journalist’s name, email address, phone number, beat, pitching tips, and contact methods. So Muck Rack indexes every article that the reporter writes and uses big data to make it quickly searchable.”.

How To 121

How To YouTube Pitching LinkedIn 121

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.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

Retail 120

Retail Pitching Print Writing 120