Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, videos and marketing go hand-in-hand. For marketers, this means one thing: jumping onto the video marketing bandwagon is no longer a nice-to-have strategy– it’s mandatory. Among all those video marketing strategies, public relations (PR) remains an underrated one. Today, at least 91.8%

Video 87

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87

PR in High Definition

JULY 28, 2022

No sector, industry or market could claim to be better off without data-driven insights that allow them to make informed decisions. So, what are some examples of the ways data has driven real life change in different markets? Data-driven goals, on and off pitch. Let’s take a look.

Analytics 62

Analytics Data Energy Sports 62

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There tends to be a rivalry between sales and marketing teams. Sales often sees marketing as out-of-touch with what’s really happening on the frontlines. Marketing can view sales as focused only on individual deals rather than the big picture. But sales folks should understand how marketing supports sales.

Marketing 62

Marketing Data Groups Strategy 62

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. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 90

Pitching Report Software Survey 90

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Journalists rely on pitches, press releases, and media advisories to determine the newsworthiness of a story so by presenting information in a compelling manner, PR professionals increase the likelihood of their stories being picked up and shared by media outlets, amplifying the reach and impact of their efforts.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

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. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As we celebrate the spooky season, it’s essential for marketers and PR professionals to avoid falling into the haunting traps that can sabotage their efforts. Mark yourself as “safe” this spooky season and make sure you don’t succumb to these haunting marketing mishaps.

Marketing 52

Marketing Pitching Creativity Storytelling 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 151

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 151

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As businesses become more digitized, paying attention to current trends, like the ever-growing importance of social media and data analytics, helps to promote and protect brand image. Data And Analytics In the past, many businesses did not measure the impact of their PR strategies.

Trends 90

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. If not, pitch stories that have a major enterprise angle or hook. Take an Original Angle.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets are paying attention to analytics in an effort to learn more about what their audiences read and watch – and why. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. If not, pitch stories that have a major enterprise angle or hook. Take an Original Angle.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting. Marketing Goal 2: Better position your brand or product.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the past few years, video marketing has become a dominant tool for captivating audiences and expanding brand awareness. Public relations (PR) can be one of the solutions available for marketers and business owners to support their video marketing campaigns. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great story – I’ve seen mirror images in other vertical markets too – but it’s really hard to pull off successfully. Reporters get pitched – a lot. The product aims to help PR with “the ability to test and refine media strategies before pitching. We’re seeing it again this month. PR tech mentions.

Pitching 84

Pitching Report Tools Software 84

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Beyond research that your marketing team may have already conducted to determine the best mix of platforms for delivering your content, using actual past data to inform your future strategy comes in handy during this stage. First things first: determining the best channels and formats for your audiences. Jake Mazanke.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Shift Communications

AUGUST 8, 2016

Recently, Google announced a seemingly minor feature: any Google user could access a new Google Analytics™ Demo Account. The new Google Analytics Demo Account contains live, real information from Google’s eCommerce merchandise store. The marketing and PR industry responded with a collective yawn. Four reasons: For sales pitches.

Analytics 0

Analytics Google Data-Driven PR Training 0

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Our PR teams have been taking an analytical approach to forming their account strategies for some time, and our clients have been very pleased with the results. They can also use Google Trends to help dictate the timeline within their pitch calendars.

Google 98

Google Data Pitching Tools 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

Pitching 85

Pitching Survey System Technology 85

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 170

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 170

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

We’ve discussed on this blog before how to use a data-driven approach to drafting a pitch , but when that pitch turns into a great piece of coverage for your client, there are data-driven strategies you can take to measure the success of the hit. Step 1: Ask for access. Emily Wienberg. Account Manager.

Analytics 60

Analytics B2B Google Data-Driven PR 60

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. Business that in September 2022 would have moved from pitch to contract to delivery within weeks is now taking several months to convert. Agency order books are still moving, but clients are cautious.

Agency 98

Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 27, 2019

Content marketing could quite possibly be the most misunderstood concept in marketing today. Most confuse content marketing as synonymous with content, which is a solid way to make sure your content marketing program underperforms, or worse, fails. To put it another way: Content marketing is not anything new.

Content Marketing 88

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Web 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Data-driven decisions hit the sweet spot Data-driven decision making has radically changed marketing, and its use in PR is more than a flirtation. The ability to pitch via Muck Rack and track things like opens and bouncebacks has helped streamline our targeted media lists. Today, PR strategy is often informed by data insights.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

One of the ways to achieve this is by harnessing the power of in-person community engagement and event marketing. You must consider which outcomes best align with the business’s ambitions for growth, market position, or reputation management. Perform a little market research and perhaps build separate event-based personas.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

More than a proactive partner: an extension of your marketing and PR team. Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Yet most journalists (69%) say only a quarter (or less) of the pitches they receive are relevant to their audiences.” TechCrunch 85%.

Study 170

Study Communications Survey Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

PR teams want to share “market insights” but the volume of news is so high it’s hard to identify what is truly insightful. The central point of publishing allows targeting and re-targeting across the employee endpoints as well as unified insights and analytics,” according to the announcement. 6) Quick hits in PR technology.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

From Silicon Valley to New York’s own “Silicon Alley,” PR people tend to use these tech buzzwords in press releases and marketing materials. They wind up in pitch decks, tech journalists’ inboxes, and in business meetings. And, that’s because not many actually create a new market where none existed. The problem?

Big Data 296

Big Data Technology Data Energy 296

Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

We all know the market has taken a downturn. And we all know that when markets drop, budgets go with them – usually, marketing and comms first. As the head of a PR agency, I strongly believe that PR and marketing budgets should be maintained during recessions rather than cut, but I know that’s an uphill battle.

Media 171

Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 171

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. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 2: Content marketing doesn’t yield credibility. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Some PR pros manage this in house, while others leverage the expertise of specialized influencer marketing agencies.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. This includes some improvements to relationship tracking and pitch analytics to evaluate successful pitches. And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>>

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

Onclusive

JULY 18, 2017

Most marketers are obsessed with attribution—and with good reason: not only are they being held accountable for campaign performance, but they’re also on a mission to continually optimize that performance. PR is playing an increasingly integral role in the marketing mix. Those marketers are going to want to know it’s money well spent.

Comparison 294

Comparison Advertising Advertising Analytics 294

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Pitching top publications is rarely easy – you not only need good relationships with reporters, you need a good story to tell. Rivera: I typically turn to one of my dearest friends from high school; she currently works as an Insights and Analytics Analyst so I truly value her opinion from a marketing standpoint.

Pitching 147

Pitching Analytics Report Agency 147

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. While you don’t have access to their analytics, you still can observe the overall trends. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

Journalism 129

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 129