Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ). How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My route to journalism was unconventional. They paid $25 per article and, yes, I did want $25. Try telling the story of what it’s like driving a truck to professional truck drivers.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The UML is an occasion roundup of three related ideas that have been vetted, wrapped in insight, and presented here for your perusal. >>>

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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. Cision recently announced “ article-level data.” Repurpose it.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

As an AE who’s day-to-day consists of securing media coverage and building relationships with reporters, sitting 10 feet away from these “celebrities” reminded me that they are just like everyone else! Here are some ways how to build great media relations with relevant press: Check out Recent Coverage. Let the reporter know!

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When a writer for Fast Company agrees to write a “first dibs” article for your company blog, it is all at once flattering (OMG! Industry Insights & Trends future of PR journalism media media relations PR PR measurement public relations Wendy Marx' She’s gonna do that for lil’ ol’ us??),

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. There is a Search Engine Journal but no Sales Tech Journal. and LinkedIn. This is what we do at Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

I’ve been able to use my content skills for press releases and bylined article drafts. A major goal of good PR is helping your client get more exposure in the media, and that means talking to reporters. But in PR and journalism, it means an article or a press release that won’t be published until a certain time.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. 1) The top challenges in journalism. Yes, it is according to 68% of PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives. Check out our services.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

So, if you want to earn their attention, or if you are investing money in PR – specifically for media relations – then your company should be active on Twitter too. The latest 2023 State of Journalism survey by Muck Rack continues to reinforce this conclusion. Here are some of the journalism statistics worth considering.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

The specific media outlets that American adults trust vary some by political party, but large mainstream outlets have all seen strong upward swings, according a recent Morning Consult poll. And 40% of social media news consumers expressed concerns about getting news on social media that is inaccurate, low quality and politically biased.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

The vast audience consists of anyone and everyone, rather than a specific target, and overall readership numbers don’t necessarily indicate the number of people who will read your particular article. Trade media, on the other hand, is targeted to a specific industry, profession, trade or business. Embrace the niche appeal of podcasts.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

Now, if you are in the business of influencing the media (like my friends who work in PR), this fragmentation of the media landscape has introduced an entirely new level of complexity to your job. While media relations has always required a great deal of skill, hard work, and luck, in many ways it was pretty simple.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

For a long time, the venerable contributed article has been a mechanism for surfacing new or big ideas. Years ago, contributed articles were a badge of honor since there was a limited number of opportunities in a printed world. See these related articles: The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 3, 2019

This article will explain just how a PR company took a smaller brand and made them a disrupt in their industry. Gaining attention from, The Today Show, Time Magazine, Dr. OZ, The Wall Street Journal and more. The post How a PR Firm Helped Grow a Pea-Sized Idea into a Breakthrough Brand appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

Media relations can be a lot like that Ariana Grande song, “Thank U, Next.” You’re only as good as your last story. . The news gained plenty of coverage, and Fractal’s CEO Pranay Agrawal was quoted in many of the resulting articles, from The Wall Street Journal to TechTarget. . But what if you have no news?

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 6, 2021

Except for formats such as newsmagazines, long-form journalism, and some podcasts, most media interviews—and the articles or news segments that follow—are quick hits. Your TV interview might be boiled down to a seven-second quote.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. I can’t say to a C-Suite executive that ‘you got X dollars in sales that you can use towards your P&L from this external article mention.’. Contact us here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Different types of content in the form of press releases , bylined articles , white papers, and social media , among others, can help deliver key messages, amplify thought leadership and boost SEO for a particular brand. . You need to plan ahead, keep the dollars aside and carefully research the most credible media partner.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Press releases, abstracts and pitches – in that order “The content journalists are most likely to use media releases (59%),” according to Burrelles. Next is article abstracts or story pitches (13%), press kits (9%), contributed article by a subject matter expert (6%), and case studies (5%).”

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Trade publications can be just as important as top outlets like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. He also offers articles for not-so-savvy cyber pros by breaking down the latest cyber attacks and helping explain their impact. They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading. CyberSecurity Dive.

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Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

50% of journalists get pitched 1-5 times per day, according to MuckRack’s 2022 State of Journalism Report. Relevant Articles: What Makes Your News a Good Story? What is media relations in public relations? Five Pro Media Relations Tips. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

In a highly-shared article on The Atlantic recently, senior editor Derek Thompson suggested that struggling media organizations have only one option. I read your article about bitcoin. Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

An assignment in my Principles of Public Relations class with Professor Jennie Donohue was to read Deirdre Breakenridge’s new book Answers for Modern Communicators and create an infographic based on one of four concepts. Shayla Costa is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying Journalism and Portuguese.

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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 Training. Data Journalism. If you oversee a team of PR strategists, simply give them a hug.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This is done by reviewing the reporter’s background, beat, recent articles, any previous conversations you have had, and the tone of conversations to date. It’s also presumptuous and betrays a lack of understanding of the journalism process. On the PR side, it is best practice to try to anticipate interview questions in advance.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I decided to pursue a career in journalism toward the end of my freshman year at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. That responsibility is always top of mind when I evaluate the news value of potential stories. area locals, A Sound of Thunder.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media. Generating brand awareness.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

For any non-marketers out there, paid media is when you pay to place an article with a particular website. Take a look at this piece of paid media from Webex that appeared recently in Forbes. No matter how good the article is, that fact will affect the reader’s perception of the content. How do you earn media?

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