Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

Social Media 108

Social Media Report Survey Media 108

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

These archetypes group journalists by their common behaviors and beliefs about social media. This information may help you segment journalists by behavior, but journalist’s attitudes towards PR professionals are a bit more counterintuitive when it comes to the social media spectrum.

Social Media 202

Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. c) What makes a great pitch?

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Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This blog published 51 posts this year – the 12 th year of publishing for Sword and the Script. If you want social proof…. If you want content marketing to augment PR, social media and other marketing activities…. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting . If you want first-party data….

Blogging 133

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Cision

JULY 19, 2017

Mid-summer in public relations means one thing — holiday gift guide pitching season is here. But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift? Do they prefer online media or print? Are they reading mostly blogs, or do they get their info via social media?

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Pitching Print Creativity Blogging 235

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

Take media relations. Despite the major changes in the media landscape, it’s still a core part of PR and there are still reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same.

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Media Relations Media Newspapers Radio 127

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 147

B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites.

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Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

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Tools Report Comparison Media 370

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. With that in mind, here are five of our top pro tips for a successful media relations program in 2022: .

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Sports Report 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. The same process can be used to create blog posts, articles, social media updates, or whatever copy you might need.

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Software Media Relations Media Pitching 85

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What would help you to pitch smarter — to better target your media list and pitch journalists the way they want to be pitched? How can you build stronger relationships with your media contacts when both you and they are juggling so many projects? What journalists want — straight from the source.

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Pitching Twitter Tools Community 111

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2022. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2022. Here's a five-step process to gather information to craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022.

Blogging 91

Blogging Small Business Tools Journalism 91

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 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches.

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Pitching Report Writing Energy 129

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. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing.

Social Media 157

Social Media Media Tourism LinkedIn 157

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 88

Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 88

Cision

MAY 13, 2016

It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important.

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Pitching How To Sports Web 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. A spokesperson later contacted this blog to say the disruption of service was limited to European customers – that no U.S.-based It was a very humbling experience.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

As a public relations consultant and freelance writer who sometimes dons a reporter’s hat, I’m always interested in trying out tools that allow me to get more […].

Social Media 215

Social Media Tools Small Business Media 215

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We generally suggest you pitch your expertise or story within an hour of the query going out, as that is the typical time frame journalists make up their minds about sources. However, if that is not feasible, you must still pitch within the published deadline. Be Brief HARO pitches should be short, at most 300 words.

How To 100

How To Media Pitching Reputation 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. PR Tech Sum No.

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B2B Survey Pitching Software 105

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

You haven’t been in business long enough If your business is newer, your website may lack polish and detail, you may not have a ton of social media content and your product or service may have limited availability. But top media outlets may opt for more seasoned companies to feature. Yes, reporters are human.

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Pitching Newspapers Report Local 127

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

In 2007, I wrote a post called " Ready to Pitch a Blog? Three and a half years later, I''m revisiting it to celebrate the Bad Pitch blog''s Fifth Birthday. Everyone wants to know the secret formula to pitching blogs. The secret is it takes more than pitching. The secret is it takes more than pitching.

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Media Relations Social Media Media Pitching 104

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Blogging Agency Community Local 78