The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 26, 2021

In our entry-level cohort we had weekly projects, and the one that stands out is when we compared two media pitches and used critical thinking to find evidence to determine which pitch stood apart from the other. Additionally, there’s a person on the other side of the pitches we send, and they too want to hear the story.

Exercises 69

Exercises Pitching Storytelling Internal 69

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

Blogging 64

Blogging Analytics Google Writing 64

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And when looking at some of the articles and blog posts found in that search, I’m reminded of something I learned through running. So over the years, I have read hundreds of articles and blog posts about how to get faster. Well, if you do a Google search for “hacks for PR success”, you’ll get 56,700,000 results. Stay with me here.

Automotive 106

Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 106

Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

Blogging 40

Blogging Analytics Google Writing 40

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. Journalism has also influenced my career in terms of the contacts I developed while working in news media.

Television 120

Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

With more agencies using their website, blog, and social media platforms to showcase what they do best, it’s much easier to quickly narrow down top contenders. Client conference calls that involve a large group are sometimes more of a security blanket than a truly productive exercise. We say, go ahead and break that rule.

Skype 136

Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Getting media coverage provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand’s best traits and increase advocates. To lead up to his Cision webinar, Brad Phillips wrote a blog post that featured a few of the mistakes top executives make during media interviews. Not sure what to include in your pitch to reporters?

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Healthcare Media Training 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). Media relations isn’t just harder, it’s beginning to sound like a sparring match.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 23, 2007

An editor at Home Channel News (think distribution channel, not TV channel) has asked the Bad Pitch Blog to voice her plea. After 16 years of Catholic school, I can state with confidence that praying to your deity of choice will not stop bad media relations. With that approach, you could work for Vocus.

Pitching 40

Pitching Construction Exercises Retail 40

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Brands are having to communicate differently on social media channels, to be more socially responsible while still appealing to customers. Media relations – The pandemic has decimated newsrooms over the last few months. At this time, you should be listening and serving, not plugging.

Exercises 71

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 71

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are eager to learn and absorb all we can about and from our new employer, make new friends, meet new people, visit new places, exercise our creative muscles, and demonstrate our talents and skills. We desire to perform our work excellently with plenty of zest and zeal. It’s the backbone of who we are and what we do.

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Brands are having to communicate differently on social media channels, to be more socially responsible while still appealing to customers. Media relations – The pandemic has decimated newsrooms over the last few months. At this time, you should be listening and serving, not plugging.

Exercises 62

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 62

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 31, 2006

If you want to generate more coverage for your client, pitch less. Spend the time applied to ripping a list, spamming the hell out of it and then dialing for dollars on real media relations—well-informed, customized pitches to specific outlets that will be interested in the news. Does this exercise make you nervous?

Pitching 40

Pitching Agency Exercises Newspapers 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. social media, content, etc.). The media relations struggle is real.

Publicity 147

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 147

MaccaPR

APRIL 12, 2016

Influencing the influencers has been proven to effectively drive thoughts, words and actions, from media relations to Word of Mouth to internal communications. Find outlets for having fun, exercising, volunteering and eating right. One truism has stood the test of time, no matter what aspect of PR or communications you practice.

Travel 48

Travel Exercises Corporate Internal 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The exercise is a useful reflection on what happened over the course of this past year. Owned media is the top area of emphasis, according to the findings. Respondents said their organization is placing more or much more emphasis on owned media (60%), like blogs, newsletters and websites.

B2B 118

B2B Marketing Survey Software 118

Landis PR

AUGUST 23, 2021

Blog courtesy of Brianne Miller, LCI. Reading, exercising, gardening or spending time with my family. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? . Hunt down editorial calendars and media kits. Marina Mayer is the editor-in-chief at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Meeting 69

Meeting Media B2B Transportation 69

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Simply roundup a handful of the best news articles and blog posts from other credible sources – that are relevant to your community – and weave a promotion for your webinar into the content. This becomes a theme or column for a monthly blog post. Share your post liberally on social media. 1) Publish a monthly roundup post.

B2B 60

B2B Infographics Interviews eBook 60

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Hence, this isn’t a typical 500-word blog post with 10 tips to ( insert random PR activity ). Long form blog posts? An example media relations workflow is set out below. Read more about FINN’s journey to becoming a lean PR agency in founder Raf Weverbergh’s 3-part blog post. Writing a blog post?

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

1 Media relations The first area of transformation to consider is where traditional media relations programmes can be modernised. I’d urge teams to breakdown media relations workflow and consider how each area can be modernised. It’s stood the test of time. #1

Publicity 79

Publicity Community Pinterest Reputation 79

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

I’ve also published a blog of key international events in the public relations calendar as part of the project. Finally big thanks to my partner Sarah Hall who has edited almost every word that you’ve read on my blog for the past two years. The post Public relations in 2018 appeared first on Stephen Waddington.

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Publicity Ethics Data Community 164