Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

The quality of queries changed too as the web evolved. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. In simple terms, the idea is that the AI helps to summarize posts and articles captured in the Agility monitoring system. It was a very humbling experience. It was fairly routine during my tenure too.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

Compared to ten years ago there is now a seemingly infinite number of blogs, influencers, and niche content sites. When the time came to get my story out, I hit speed-dial to get one of these journalists on the phone and gave them the pitch. The length of an article matters more than you might think. Today, it’s not that simple.

Media 268

Media Data Google Report 268

Buzzstream

JUNE 5, 2024

There are also asset-less digital PR strategies that include pitching quotes to journalists. How to pitch: This gave me four rankings lists that I could pitch to journalists in the local media outlets in the top-ranking cities. How to pitch: This approach gives Pinrose an asset when pitching to beauty and lifestyle journalists.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Examples Strategy Survey 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 93% of journalists want pitches by emails; 69% do not want phone calls; this has been fairly constant for years now.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

A standard in article scoring? We are passionate about exploring ways to demonstrate PR success, especially at an article-level because it’s not easy. Could there be a future standard for article strength? This article proves that more time is the key to happiness. What do you guys think? Money can’t buy you happiness….well

Tools 136

Tools Publicity Measurement SEO 136

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. Google Trends is a public web facility that analyzes Google search history to come up with data that shows how often a particular search term is entered into the platform. Google Trends.

Google 98

Google Data Pitching Tools 98

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

However, Digital Reach sample data relies on sharing activities across social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+), which increasingly drives web users to the content they choose to view everyday. Being on the go means you can be anywhere and have an idea for a blog post or want to brainstorm on a topic.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

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. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

It’s a big web world and growing at an exponential pace. In the past (I am talking pre-web), it was hard to know unless you asked your customers, poached a competitor’s employee or searched through their garbage bins. A laptop, the web, and a search engine and you have the starter tools to begin this spying caper.

How To 198

How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

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 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Now, where is the ka-ching on our web traffic and orders?)” ” I’ve even heard some say that PR is not a tool for driving sales, which is kind of ridiculous because I know I’ve bought things after reading about them in an article. Why is ABM effective? Engage them in other ways.

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you set out to build relevant links , for instance, there should be a clear connection between your pitch and your target. For example, if I write about travel and receive an email pitch, it must be immediately apparent why you are contacting me. Call out specific stats the journalist should know if you pitch a survey or data piece.

Pitching 62

Pitching Mobile Examples Study 62

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Yes, we''ve even received good pitches through this site. Which leads me to this pitch from a second degree connection. want you to visit my web site. My first boss taught me that a pitch should focus on the audience, the recipient or both.but not on you or the topic you''re pitching. and "The Bad Pitch blog pwns.

LinkedIn 80

LinkedIn Pitching Resources Web 80

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. More difficult to get their attention.”

Media Relations 113

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 113

PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

So, instead of us trying to pitch reporters on our time, which is normally what happens, what's happening now is we are getting in front of them on their time. You may consider writing blogs that are relevant to worldwide happenings so that more people can find you online, or you can use social media platforms like Twitter.

Real Estate 214

Real Estate Video Report Twitter 214

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

Storytelling 189

Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. Finding inspiration for ideation can be incredibly tricky.

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2016

Aside from the well-deserved round of congratulations, it occurred to me the acquisition is an indication of a maturing industry for content marketing, which of course includes blogging. The Blogging Gutenberg . The last 10 or 15 years have brought a vast array of tools for publishing blogs.

Blogging 60

Blogging Marketing SEO Content Marketing 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leveraging your owned media, publish blogs about the new look, update your web copy to reflect new messaging, and post messages on social media to communicate it. You can also garner earned media by pitching targeted journalists, sending out a press release, and securing guest blog postings. How far was your reach?

Corporate 270

Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

He published his article in December, noting, “iPRSoftware did not respond to questions on whether it had informed its clients of the data exposure.”. The free anti-virus company Avast suddenly shut down Jumpshot, a company that aggregated and sold anonymized web data to marketers. How did it work?

Software 104

Software Analysis Data Tools 104

5W PR

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Increase your Web Traffic. Whether it’s a new blog post, a revamped service page, or an “About Us” page, a brand’s next steps should be to build their credibility and influence, leading to high-quality links to a brand’s webpages. Eventually, these approaches boost web ranking and traffic. Establish Your Brand as An Authority.

Digital PR 88

Digital PR Brand Branding Engineering 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

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.

Pitching 96

Pitching Print Measurement Report 96

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Emerging channels like podcasts will continue to grow in influence, which means PR pros have to become more fluent in strategically pitching and forming relationships in these channels. The metaverse, Web 3.0,

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

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. The same process can be used to create blog posts, articles, social media updates, or whatever copy you might need.

Software 85

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Data analysis of millions of articles and surveys thousands of bloggers find long-form content outperforms short form. 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. Give our services a try.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The blog posts weren’t especially compelling, in fact these were a little heavy with sales messages; case studies that had been re-purposed. The posts were accented with liberal subheads, short paragraphs, and spotted with lots of bulleted lists – classic web writing if such a thing exists. Every other social channel on the web?

Viral 116

Viral Marketing Web Case Study 116

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article highlights the top five PR trends for 2024, offering insights to refine and modernize your PR strategies. For instance, AI can help you generate ideas for your next blog or article, advertising strategy or any facet of PR. Or, what if your competitor has some great articles available online?

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dime-a-dozen promotions fill the Web, but to build true trust, it takes more than super fabulous and illuminating adjectives. Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

Recently I’ve noticed an article discussing “CommsTech” as opposed to PR tech. Then I saw another article on CommsTech which was also clearly about PR tech tools. Propel wrote about its “ PitchBooster ” which “will schedule your email to send at the exact day and time that each journalist opens pitches the most.”

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. This generates publicity and enhances your public reputation, and develops web- or blogsite traffic, direct email inquiries or calls.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

A press release will tell you the who, what, why, when, and where of any newsworthy information–just like an article you would read in a paper. They can be fairly confident that the articles they read have been fact-checked and aren’t biased. What is the Purpose of a Press Release? They Build SEO. Creating Momentum.

Infographics 105

Infographics SEO Writing Pitching 105

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It also allows for pitching through the platform, which checks off distribution. First, the company built its own newscrawler to index and filter web content for media monitoring, whereas many media monitoring solutions rely on third-party partnerships. Second, the company has developed share-of-voice and attribution tools.

Software 159

Software Tools Print Technology 159

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

More than 1/3 of journalists globally publish more than seven articles a week”; and “42% of respondents work on stories no more than a day in advance.”. A deluge of pitches. “75% 75% of journalists say fewer than a quarter of the pitches they receive are relevant or useful.”. Volume of work. Atmospherics of trust.

Survey 96

Survey Journalism Study Pitching 96

prTini

AUGUST 29, 2014

32 Web Writing Tips for Better Blogging and Social Media Posts. 5 Resources to Help You With Your Pitch. 30+ Ultimate Headline Formulas for Tweets, Posts, Articles and Emails. Follow Team Geben on Twitter for more articles and resources throughout the week. Publishing on LinkedIn: Best Topic, Length, Timing.

Resources 55

Resources Pitching Case Study Instagram 55

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Some of this advice was good five years ago, and some of it is just terrible nonsense that spams up the web with repetitive muck. In that case, if you send out one email promoting your content – a new blog post for example – 70% of your subscribers didn’t open it. Read more: How To Promote Your Blog With 107 Content Promotion Tactics.

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 111