Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. Draft social content for my Visit Richfield client. Fun creative challenge each month!

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. It can serve as a strong foundation for the creativity and individuality that human writing creates.

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Measurement. Relationship building takes time.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

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. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about data-driven PR campaign planning! To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? Onclusive’s research tool, Research Trends , helps communications professionals understand what is trending in the media and on social platforms.

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

Change may be constant in the PR world, but traditional pitching methods are alive and well. In fact, while reporters’ presence on social media platforms has risen over the past few years, email still remains their preferred pitching method. Revisit traditional PR tactics to build a better, tighter email pitch.

Pitching 120

Pitching Policies Guidelines Report 120

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. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Executive Thought Leadership.

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

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. Generating buzz Stand out from the crowd with unique activities, get noticed by media giants, and leave a lasting impression in the minds of festival-goers. What is SXSW?

Brand 78

Brand Branding How To Film 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. And believe me: you’re far from the only business that has clamored for media coverage, so you’ve got some stiff competition when it comes to getting a journalist’s attention. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com.

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Writing Local 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. EST for the highest number of social shares on average. Experiment with different social platforms.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

They interview people who already have big followings, either via social media or email lists, because they know the thought leader will push the link out to their contacts and say, “Hey, I was on this podcast the other day, check it out.” What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? Now back to you.

Pitching 87

Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 87

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Please note: this is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network PR partner, Ghidotti Communications. Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

Social Media 52

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52

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

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 Be sure to check out her blog and grab a copy of her $3.99 Right where it counts! What am I talking about?

Blogging 194

Blogging Agency Social Media Content Marketing 194

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo makes journalist database generally available BuzzSumo, a tool best known for analyzing content and social media, has moved its new journalist database out of beta and into general availability. The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. Pitch podcasts by noon.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Q: How did the NYPL decide to start a blog program? Are you a nonprofit?

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

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. Our plan is to think outside the box for earned media. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There is one part of my day that is always a given: starting the day by scanning major news headlines and media newsletters. Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients. In addition to client counsel and media outreach, I play a role in bringing the ‘will it play in media?’

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Allow the agency creative freedom. One of the greatest accomplishments of a PR partnership is when a client trusts a PR team enough to let them pitch story angles free from oversight and micromanaging. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news. Know that not everything is news.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Maxim Behar

APRIL 17, 2024

In January 2016, Lord Bell led a Bell Pottinger delegation to South Africa to pitch for business from the wealthy and powerful Guptas, the Indian-born family said to be connected to South African President Jacob Zuma. Lord Bell went live on the BBC to allege that he had nothing to do with the negotiated contract.

Crisis 64

Crisis Ethics Financial Conference 64

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

Pitching 54

Pitching Media Film Enterprise 54

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

The advent of spring means that public relations people are devising creative ways to put a fresh spin on program activities as well as spruce up client relationships. Brands should review creative strategies, new product updates and budgets to ensure the current investment is appropriate to reach PR goals. Hit social media refresh.

Analytics 130

Analytics Internal International Pitching 130

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Media monitoring and outreach One key area ChatGPT said it could help comms professionals is in monitoring and analysing media coverage more efficiently. Reputation management Reputation management is another area of specialisation for PR professionals, which ChatGPT said it could enable them to do with greater ease.

Industry 62

Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

Pitching 48

Pitching Media Film Enterprise 48

Sword and the Script

APRIL 20, 2021

A blog with B2B sales attribution. Years ago, I championed a blog for this exact organization. It was the center of its content marketing, media relations and social media efforts. I literally wrote and edited thousands of blog posts – many over 1,000-words long – for that brand. I didn’t pitch it.

B2B 105

B2B Leadership Marketing Blogging 105

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In that case, if you send out one email promoting your content – a new blog post for example – 70% of your subscribers didn’t open it. You can tag them on social media or even better send them a private and personal message or email and let them know. Read more: How To Promote Your Blog With 107 Content Promotion Tactics.

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Prohibition

JULY 10, 2023

This was a great tie-in to the first episode and certainly got people talking, with the public flocking to social media to discuss billboard sightings! To mark the one-month countdown last month, Tourism New Zealand created a special football pitch.

Tourism 62

Tourism Fashion Social Media B2C 62

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences. Media Monitoring and Analysis AI can also be used for media monitoring and analysis. This provides PR professionals with real-time insights.

Publicity 100

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 100