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#PRStudChat Discusses the Secret Nuances of Media Relations in 2017

Deirdre Breakenridge

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. Can pitching be taught or is it an “on the job” skills you need to develop? What constitutes a slam dunk pitch? A follow-up blog post by PR 2.0

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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

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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3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches

PR News

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. After running his own PR agency for 10 years, he joined NBC Television as PR manager for a national daytime talk show and later on led PR and community relations… Continued.

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3 Media Relations Tips for When Top-Tier Publications Seem Out of Reach

PRSay

An added bonus for you: Trade outlets aren’t inundated with pitches like their high-visibility counterparts, so it’s easier to get your pitch in front of the right eyes. Even better, audiences are typically more targeted and engaged than in television and radio markets. Don’t overlook blogs. Blogs are easy to share.

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

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.

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Digital PR ? Link-Building

Doctor Spin

Social media, blogs, podcasts, and other online channels presented new opportunities for communication. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. But as the digital landscape evolved, so did PR. For questions or PR support, contact me via jerry@spinfactory.com.

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Behind the Headlines with Erik Wheater

Cision

Erik Wheater, account executive at Burns360, details his transition from a five-year career in television news to the PR agency life. In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. You recently transitioned from your role in television news to PR. I could write a book on this topic.