ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. How to prep and pitch a byline. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. Make the pitch short and authoritative.

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B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2021

To that end, and assuming there’s a business strategy and marketing strategy in place, those priorities should be as follows: Owned – website, blog, newsletter. When I pitch this to clients and prospects in B2B marketing , I’ll often present it in a linear graphic like this: Why am I so keen on owned media first?

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Course 148

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. Short pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more. We might be all AI-ed out.

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Pitching Study Technology Report 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. Blog early and often.

Leadership 149

Leadership B2B Tools Conference 149

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. PR Tech Sum No.

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B2B Survey Pitching Software 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here’s a look at the most reliable ways to generate content that supports a B2B brand outside of earned media. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper. The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list.

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Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . Numbers like these from eMarketer make my head explode: “US B2B display ad spending on LinkedIn will total $3.01 billion by 2024.”.

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B2B Marketing LinkedIn Content Marketing 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Those engaged in B2B tech public relations have to be able to strategize and deliver at lightning speed. Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. So much more than a tech blog!

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Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Reactive is a not always a rush job in B2B PR. Some call it newsjacking.

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Pitching Media Privacy YouTube 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

A blogger from some tech company’s blog will always be included. Further, some vendors, like HubSpot, actually run their blogs like a news site. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical. Content picks Pitch results. Tried and true pitching tips.

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Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, our PR team published dozens of blog posts, sharing PR insights and unpacking trends from a variety of perspectives. Here’s a countdown of the five Crenshaw blog posts that have attracted the most attention throughout 2023. They’re based on the experience and direct observation from people at all staff levels.

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Construction Storytelling Tools B2B 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Timely, authoritative and well-written bylined articles – contributed pieces for business and trade publications – can elevate a B2B public relations effort exponentially, if executed correctly. Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat.

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B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. However, for many B2B marketing organizations, obtaining publicly referenceable customers willing to speak to the press is an insurmountable challenge. Sometimes this is also self-inflicted: B2B sales with an account management model adds a layer of complexity.

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B2B Blogging How To Media 60

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. A spokesperson later contacted this blog to say the disruption of service was limited to European customers – that no U.S.-based And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>>

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. The art of the follow up can be its own blog post. Communicate with stakeholders .

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How To Media Report Pitching 321

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

For B2B tech PR teams in particular, it’s crucial to stay on top of emerging platforms and tools. There are other, similar platforms, but Substack is probably the most suitable for B2B topics and technology issues. How is Substack different from a blog? What kind of writers are on Substack? politics and history.

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Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Since David Meerman Scott coined the term “ newsjacking ” in 2011, our team has written nearly 30 unique blogs on the subject — possibly more than any other topic. Top Blog Posts About Newsjacking Want to learn more about newsjacking? So what is newsjacking? What makes it so important that we would write about it so often?

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Ethics eBook B2B Blogging 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

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Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

If you’ve worked in the tech industry, especially B2B and enterprise, you have probably heard of these terms. As Sue Duris wrote on the MyCustomer blog : ABM has become a priority for many B2B organisations, thanks in part to their need to become customer-centric. Enter ABM . Why is ABM effective?

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B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It’s not just a topic on our blog, it’s a concept we are encouraged to prioritize in every facet of our PR strategies. I work on the B2B tech team, and leveraging Google metrics and analytics to dig deeper into a media hit has helped show our clients the value of securing mentions in niche technology publications. Emily Wienberg.

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Analytics B2B Google Data-Driven PR 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2016

If you’ve worked with or for a PR agency, chances are you understand the difference between consumer PR and B2B PR. The point of this blog is to give you a high-level insider’s view. In many cases, B2B clients are looking to reach IT decision-makers or the C-suite. This isn’t to say B2B audiences can’t and don’t vary.

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B2B Consumer Strategy Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

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How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. A review of existing content such as blogs, case studies and even growth stories and metrics can inspsire the first proactive pitch to drive an early earned media story. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say they are using gAI, according, to a survey of 1,000 B2B and B2C marketing professionals in March by Botco.AI.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 21, 2020

You can create websites, blogs, and social media accounts. Start with your own blog and social media profiles. If you are in the B2B space, use LinkedIn to publish content. A new blog or social profile will take time to attract the attention and trust of your audience. That’s the easy part. Building Thought Leadership.

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Leadership Pitching Social Media YouTube 162

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. Pitch podcasts by noon. According to Muck Rack , 75% of podcast producers “prefer receiving pitches before noon,” and “receive 1-5 pitches per day. Kick-ass” PR blogs. Need an extra pair of hands?

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. Though they’re typically created for advertising purposes, edcals give a PR team a topic guide for creation of press releases, blog posts and content marketing. It’s the worst-kept secret in most PR firms. .

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The biggest challenge in B2B lead generation underscores the biggest challenge in B2B lead generation: it might lead some to overlook the fact lead generation campaigns don’t work in isolation for long. That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. 51% say finding leads that convert.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this blog – the first of two parts – we’ll share these findings and what implications they have for PR practitioners as we strive to secure earned media hits for our clients. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.” Instead, they’ll focus on crime and breaking news.”

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Report Automotive Media Local 101

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. It was an interesting job, particularly from a B2B tech PR perspective. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Did you know?

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

Developing and implementing public relations programs for organizations in the B2B tech space is a unique challenge, whether it’s in the HR, finance, retail, cybersecurity, enterprise storage or marketing/ad tech industry. To hit the ground running, here are some key best practices to keep in mind while first breaking into B2B tech PR.

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B2B Enterprise Resources Retail 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Be curious.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Any CEO who hasn’t yet weighed in about industry issues in thought pieces on a blog or LinkedIn should consider cultivating a strong point of view. An interesting bylined article or blog post can make its way around social channels and be picked up by a trade or business outlet. Be reactive. Often it can be mined for stories.

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B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

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.” Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 165

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. Simple advice for PR pitches from journalists Reporters get a lot of pitches. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Survey 126