Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In reviewing the study, I think it has implications for business in public relations and content marketing. Technical expertise is particularly relevant to the B2B technology space. Even those with long tenures in technology – CIOs and CTOs for example – need expertise in the niches. 4 Ways for Business to Build Trust.

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Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 68

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. She wanted my thoughts, and is probably sorry that she asked, because I chided her and gave reading assignments from my blog (like this post and this one ). Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Are you comfortable pitching yourself and your skills?

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

Blogging 69

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 69

Shift Communications

MARCH 23, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner''s Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: How To Get Blogging Ideas. The Picture.

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Blogging Content Marketing Marketing Advertising 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. based reporters said, “ensuring content is 100 percent accurate is the most important” in their organization.

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Survey Report Media B2B 101

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events. Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness? Related read: Why Combining Content Marketing and PR is a Smart Move #8.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. Usually, speaking to other prospects about a solution, or talking with a technology analyst that won’t name names in a report, is manageable. A simple way to do this is to request an interview for a corporate blog. Then your heart sinks. The Media Reference Challenge.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. The less time you need to spend editing content and following up with contributors, the more time you have for strategy and optimization. increase brand awareness.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. The same C-level decision makers that leverage it in their decision-making processes are difficult to impress— only 17% of them rate the content they read as “very good” or “excellent.”

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In markets where demand is high there is likely to be some inflation in the coming months. Skillsets: data, insights, storytelling and pitching There remains a need for the publicists who can combine creative storytelling, content generation and pitching. This fundamental skill set continues to be in demand agency-side.

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Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

Victorious PR

APRIL 21, 2023

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have emerged as game-changers in the world of finance and technology. However, due to their complex nature and relative novelty, there is a need for effective communication strategies to educate and engage with audiences.

Reputation 52

Reputation Advertising Advertising Education 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur. Technology has enabled me to do the work of five people and has enabled me to do that work in far less time.”. More strategic questions arise due to changes in technology. Harder to pitch. Jack of all trades. In multiple mediums.”.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

“Here are a few skills that can help you be successful in public relations: Strong writing skills: PR practitioners must be able to write clearly and effectively in order to craft press releases, pitch stories to journalists, and develop social media content. And in B2B marketing it already does.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

For example, I was recently perusing a corporate B2B technology blog about an awards program a vendor had established. The point of which was to recognize customers for doing great things with their technology. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: What Does It Take to Implement Content Marketing Effectively in B2B?

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Brand Branding B2B Exercises 69

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

It’s the fourth point that stands out in my mind because the email marketing industry is riddled with lessons for PR. For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up.

Marketing 113

Marketing Pitching Survey Study 113

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. Nick Bell is the VP of Marketing Communications at Cision. So, how can you ensure that happens?

Strategy 257

Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

Blogging 40

Blogging Strategy How To Writing 40

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. CNBC was one of just a few possibilities for business or technology stories in broadcast news. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned.

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Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. It involves developing relationships with tech journalists, bloggers and influencers , as well as leveraging online channels like social media, blogs and other digital platforms.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Alerts for topics relevant to a client’s business can make a big difference in securing quick wins and nailing ideas for proactive pitching.

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Pitching Tools Agency Resources 136

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The popular technology news site TechCrunch recently announced it was curtailing contributed content. It will stop considering unsolicited pitches from the public in favor of invitation-only contributions. See these related posts: Marketing Strategy: The Looming Knowledge Crisis. Why the sudden change? Talk to Us!

Leadership 60

Leadership B2B Pitching Technology 60

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Learn more about a specific area such as content marketing or big data by attending a local Meetup If you don’t see a Meetup meeting on a topic that you’d like to know more about, then start one yourself. If you’re feeling up to it, then maybe even consider pitching a story to an online publication or website. Be grateful.

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Nonprofit Local LinkedIn Big Data 159

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. Tech PR professionals work to generate favorable publicity, manage crises, and position technology brands as industry leaders. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

How to think about PR in 3 steps: STEP 1: Stop thinking about pitching a publication, start thinking about pitching a channel. STEP 2: Stop thinking about a pitch or press release, start thinking about the best format to communicate with your audience, customer, employees, etc. Tell us @AirPR. Also feel free to take us to task.

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Conference Big Data Pitching Employee 100

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

In an age of ad blocking, brands have to transition away from solely sponsoring or being associated with the content their customers or prospects want or need. Instead, brands have to also produce the desired content. 1) The Parallel between Product Placement and Content Marketing. It’s well worth a read as well.

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Brand Branding Content Marketing Film 60

Cision

AUGUST 2, 2016

Today, it isn’t enough to just create a piece of content, publish it and hope for the best. You need to take action and be creative in how you distribute and promote that content to ensure you get eyes on it. With new technology and platforms popping up every day, there are a ton of distribution tactics to choose from.

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Internal International Customer Service Pitching 120

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For example, if we are trying to build out our earned media strategy and developing public relations pitches, using trending topics in a relevant way gives you an opportunity to be noticed by reporters. We’ll uncover more market research capabilities using this tool in our upcoming blog post covering the topic. In Conclusion.

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Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our blog posts are human-written, and if we use any sort of AI-assisted writing tool, we will disclose it. Burrelles has a long history of credibility and trust, and we notify clients when we implement AI-powered tools into our platform. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium.

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Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

Stephen Waddington

MAY 9, 2017

Consumers need to keep their wits about them when they consume media; journalists and public relations practitioners need to work to ethical standards; and technology platforms also have a part to play in tackling the issue. Get in early and make considered pitches. Student support. In search of joy. Thanks for stopping by.

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Ethics Conference Advertising Advertising 108

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

As it’s noted in the analysis around the full report , “While publishers have made gains with paid digital subscriptions, content studios and native advertising, the last decade has been widely one marked with cuts to editorial staff.”. Most of my experience in media relations comes from a B2B technology perspective. The alternative?

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. While lead generation specialists don’t like to spend money they can’t attribute to sales – investments in content marketing , education, awareness, and branding are inherently linked to finding prospects and cost of conversion. 44% say content marketing.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

I’ll often use the first draft of a press release for a pitch. My remedy at the end of this process is to re-look at the first draft and see if I can mold that into a pitch. It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. This works for two reasons.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Now imagine what that number would be if it were not for the 600+ million devices that are equipped with ad-blocking technology. It’s no surprise, 70 percent of society wants to learn about products and services through content and not advertisements. Content Marketing is no Longer a Shiny New Object.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here’s how the numbers on this blog have added up in 2022: Total blog posts: 46 – down from 51 last year ; Average length: 866 words; Shortest post: 306 words ; Longest post: 2,486 words ; Total words published: 39,852; Unique visitors: 236,756; and. Third-party mentions : 95 (most of which come simply from blogging consistently).

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