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 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive, especially in B2B PR. . Explain what is required . Not everything is about coverage.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? For most B2B companies, it’s part of a proactive content campaign that raises brand awareness, boosts searchability, and even helps generate leads. But an hoc data-driven story is a good option for pitching the media during lulls.

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B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be? 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

For many who work in specialized niches, like B2B technology or high-end interior design, thought leadership is highly desirable, helping to improve a brand’s reputation and even its bottom line. Thought leaders are often defined as the leading authorities in their field of mastery and opinion. Collaborate on ideas for written pieces.

Leadership 149

Leadership Product Launch B2B Software 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

B2B brands can often rely on their own website analytics to gauge the power of earned media, while others use third-party vendors to conduct baseline customer research, or calculate share-of-voice movement within a category. It’s better for everyone if objectives are precise. Insufficient research. Bad timing.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Supporting a product launch? It’s rare for a program, particularly a B2B PR plan, to simply target potential customers. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. Additionally, always make room in the plan for reactive pitching. Write a rock-solid PR plan.

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Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

As a takeaway strategy, PR and communication professionals should pitch media outlets that target a specific audience or industry’s needs. That said, incorporating live video will work in favor of B2B and B2C brands, non-profit organizations, and the public service. Live Streaming.

Trends 120

Trends Communications Big Data B2C 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2018

Campaigns in B2B marketing are common around product launches, where traditionally these include basics such as: a press release announcing the new product to the market. an email about announcing the new product to customers or prospect. a webinar with third-party expert, and a tiny pitch at the end.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing B2B Engineering 90

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

She’s been working in PR/communications for over 10 years and has experience servicing B2B and B2C clients of all sizes and in almost every industry. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. It starts with how to keep costs down in the bay and extends to keeping trucks and technicians productive.

Meeting 89

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 89

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Your company needs to be deciding, nay finalizing , what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. Being Lazy with List Prep Creating your target media list for CES pitching comes with more levels of pre-planning and research than creating lists for other news announcements does. We have a booth booked!”

Automotive 75

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 75

Prohibition

JANUARY 15, 2020

product launches, company news, events, etc.) This is particularly relevant for B2B clients, as content is often very industry-specific and therefore is usually planned well in advance by relevant publications. It goes without saying that press office skills are vital in public relations.

How To 62

How To B2C Trends B2B 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. The client details features and benefits of a new B2B tech product but they fail to materialize. The overpromise.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

And according to LinkedIn’s Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn , 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel. It’s especially crucial for B2B organizations because of the length and complexity of the decision-making and the number of people involved. Credibility is crucial to business success.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn B2B Product Launch Leadership 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. Journalists are absolutely bombarded with thousands of pitches, invites, interview offers and “exclusives” from exhibitors and attendees from the industry sectors they cover. But we’re already registered! We have a booth booked!”

Automotive 73

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 73

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

While job seekers and people making career transitions provide marketers with an opportunity to glean intelligence about a company, it’s the employees of corporations who are decision makers, especially in B2B marketing. Even communicators could potentially use the service for pitching, if your media targets tend to be active on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn B2B Advertising Advertising 60

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Video content is a great way to engage your audience and convey promotional messages in an interesting and eye-catching way across both B2C and B2B sectors. For a promotional video to be successful, it often needs to be inspirational in order to engage your target audience. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you!

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Video Sports Film Employee 62

Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

Executing a campaign pitch, product launch, or new initiative is only the first step in the communications cycle. Comms must be able to acquire and understand market research quickly to fuel content and campaigns that take advantage of emerging trends. Execute And Adjust Campaign Messaging On-the-Fly.

Company 73

Company Media Crisis Insurance 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. PR pros don’t pitch exclusives for the biggest stories – those will typically drive enough coverage without making the first-crack commitment to one journalist. The $ pitches are no-brainers. What is the story?

Pitching 189

Pitching How To Media Interviews 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

In B2B PR, a strong point of view on an industry problem, a compelling vision for the future, or a prediction can be winning thought leadership ideas, with the right packaging. Whether it’s a story pitch, new product launch or other initiative, the PR strategist must think like a journalist.

Airlines 120

Airlines Exercises Fashion Print 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Technology companies gearing up for a new product launches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. It can be particularly challenging for B2B startups offering SaaS or other tech services to generate visibility when the category isn’t new. Why is the product or service needed?

Technology 157

Technology Product Launch B2B Software 157

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. And in B2B marketing it already does. Some may see irony in an AI system that writes reasonably well suggesting writing is a top skill.

Interviews 97

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 97

Shift Communications

AUGUST 3, 2016

As my colleague Amanda Munroe pointed out recently , the B2B tech space has many challenges. In order to produce an effective and impactful plan for B2B PR program you need the following five things: Alignment with Audience. As much as your product may excite you, it is one of thousands being pitched out. Matt Trocchio.

B2B 60

B2B Interviews Strategy Product Launch 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

be the year that some SaaS vendor figures out how to manage and market B2B influencer marketing at scale. But B2B influencer marketing works completely differently. We’ll also see the metaverse become a fixture across integrated marketing and PR programs, from product launches to product placement.

Marketing 185

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 185

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. From B2B to non-profit to consumer technology, I knew I loved PR, but I wasn’t serving the right industry. before sending any pitch.

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Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. Journalists are absolutely bombarded with thousands of pitches, invites, interview offers and “exclusives” from nearly every single company within the industries that they cover participating at the show. “But we’re already registered!

Automotive 105

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 19, 2020

One skill of a great PR team is in generating opportunities to keep an organization relevant and visible, even in the absence of hard news like a new product launch or a CEO change. And for B2B companies, a survey can strengthen a brand’s positioning as the first port-of-call for relevant data in a given industry. .

How To 334

How To Media Healthcare Survey 334

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Another good idea: draft a simple byline or blog post on “Scary Customer Stories” or “Nightmare Product Launches.” ” These can be fun, tongue-in-cheek thought pieces that position a client as a hero or highlight a B2B customer. Lead with the weather. Strategize for Thanksgiving shopping stories now.

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Film Small Business Pitching Comparison 180