Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2020

Agency teams are working on their pitches for the Skidz account. This blog got exclusive access to a brainstorm in one of London’s leading creative shops. You’ll remember that I shared a brief for a start-up focused on the pants market last month. I’m following a team as it prepares its pitch response.

Pitching 79

Pitching Agency Creativity Guidelines 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Well-written press releases, social media posts, and blog articles help PR practitioners capture attention, build credibility, and influence public perception. This helps PR professionals position their clients as thought leaders and capitalize on relevant news or trends, gaining a competitive edge in the market.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re a public relations (PR) or marketing professional, you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT , the recently opened AI-powered chatbot built by OpenAI that’s taking the world by storm. What are the benefits of using ChatGPT for PR and marketing?

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Two words: vertical markets. That dreaded lull.

Pitching 100

Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

She works for a B2B tech company that “doesn’t believe marketing” but she knows they need it desperately. And I don’t think any competent marketing expert that’s being honest can. If I threw all my effort and attention solely in her marketing problem, I could move the needle move a bit, but it would all be for naught.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Marketwired

MARCH 1, 2016

This is post 3 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. When pitching media and other influencers – whether on traditional or social channels – we tend to gravitate to: “How can I make my pitch stand out so it’s compelling to journalists, bloggers and other target audiences?” In other words, you don’t pitch.

Pitching 153

Pitching Media Conference Storytelling 153

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I think our obsession with brevity in a pitch often translates to that same obsession with brevity in a response, but those two are very different things. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Sometimes writing fabulous blog posts on your business blog isn’t enough to drive the traffic you really want. One of my favorite content marketing strategies is guest blogging. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market.

Blogging 120

Blogging Pitching Writing Content Marketing 120

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

In digital marketing and PR it has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels but several sectors remain challenged. Impact of COVID-19 on recruitment in digital marketing and PR Organisations are focused not only on replacement hires but also investment and growth. Uncertainty led to hiring freezes right across the market.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals. newsjacking).

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Trends YouTube 130

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing Millions of baseball fans were recently watching televised games when they were unexpectedly hit by a pitch! A veteran marketer and an up-and-coming rookie argue the call.

Consumer 80

Consumer Marketing Television Viral 80

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. While new AI resources for PR and marketing professionals are constantly being developed, we’ve compiled a list of those that have caught our attention for their usefulness, creativity, ingenuity, or expertise.

Tools 52

Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency. The partnership gives PR Newswire customers access to AKA creatives – ostensibly to help produce videos to go with their press releases.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Though public relations and marketing have many differences, they both are heavily reliant on expressing effective brand communication. Elevate your Pitch Game. Builds a Strong Brand Presence.

Marketing 89

Marketing eBook Pitching Radio 89

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. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyday journalists are inundated with pitches from business owners and PR professionals looking to get their products and services features in an article. However, of the many pitches that journalists receive only a selected few make it onto the pages of their media outlet. Understand what the journalist writes about.

Pitching 60

Pitching Sports Writing Examples 60

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

Lead product design and marketing. Till then, they had been managing their media outreach with Excel and Outlook and blogs. Role As a co-founder, my role was broad, mostly focussed on the creative aspects. And later creating an inbound sales engine via content marketing and conversion optimization.

Software 78

Software Banking Resources Government 78

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Agencies, PR and marketing professionals, bloggers and anyone doing social media (who doesn’t?) And… at work, when you use a photograph of Angelina Jolie in a blog post on breast cancer. (It She can be an agency or marketing departments best friend. Be sure to check out her blog and grab a copy of her $3.99

Blogging 194

Blogging Agency Social Media Content Marketing 194

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

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.

Agency 310

Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. PR is an investment of not just a portion of the marketing budget but a proportionate time commitment as well.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In a world where people (especially Millennials and Gen Z consumers) don’t necessarily trust traditional advertising, public relations experts are using content marketing, social media and event and web-based strategies to power marketing for small businesses by putting people at the center of their brands. Public Relations DIY Tips.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Product reviews on platforms like YouTube, social media platforms, or blogs. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

But, as people go on the job hunt once again, many will need help brushing up their LinkedIn profile and coming up with creative ways to get their names in front of the right people. Could you also develop a creative banner featuring a Target step-and-repeat (or your local Target store). Use your summary to tell a creative story.

LinkedIn 179

LinkedIn Local Creativity Pitching 179

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. Did you pitch a specific story idea, or is this a “get to know you” call for potential future inclusion? Why the meeting is taking place.

Writing 130

Writing How To Interviews Pitching 130

Communications Conversations

MARCH 25, 2020

So much of social media marketing, and marketing in general, for that fact, seems like it’s almost in the background right now. That’s why a lot of these creative content marketing opportunities we’ve seen the last week just seem to fall flat (see Chipotle’s attempt to use Zoom in a creative way, for example).

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Case Study Social Media 60

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients. Many days involve at least one brainstorm (organized by our talented creative and client account teams), and planning media strategy around an upcoming new program or creative concept for our clients. And he did beautifully.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of content marketing. When compared with other forms of marketing, content marketing has the potential to form a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with your customer or prospect. And that results in you achieving your marketing goals. Offer solutions not a sales pitch.

Content Marketing 62

Content Marketing Marketing Social Media Video 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast. The purpose of the pitch is to make them want to tell the story – with their own clever language, so a straightforward approach is wise.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147