Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. 542 from the U.K. and 348 from Canada.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

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

MAY 11, 2019

On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations.

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Well, the product workflow is straightforward and follows a three-step process: Step A: generative AI (Taylor) You can upload a release and ask the AI to re-write it – or you can provide the AI with a few lines of descriptive text, and it will generate a press release for you. You can also have it re-write it several times over if you wish.

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Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

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.

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B2B Study Blogging Marketing 147

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands.

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Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

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! To improve writing. trendhunter.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The earned media landscape is evolving. To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S.

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Report Automotive Media Local 101

Onclusive

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When a writer for Fast Company agrees to write a “first dibs” article for your company blog, it is all at once flattering (OMG! Industry Insights & Trends future of PR journalism media media relations PR PR measurement public relations Wendy Marx' She’s gonna do that for lil’ ol’ us??),

Journalism 330

Journalism Media Measurement Trends 330

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

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Writing Pitching Report Strategy 62

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

The Sorry State of Media Relations. Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” Then the story hinge swings like this: “Such is the sorry state of corporate media relations these days. Media Relations Ends; Content Marketing Begins.

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Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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Meeting Energy Local Media 97

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

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Not all media contact and outreach tools for communicators are created equal. Media Outreach Best Practices. Optimize your media list building Gone are the days when PR pros had to spend time manually putting together target media lists. Look no further than Onclusive’s journalist relationship management tools.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Media relations is one of the PR team’s essential functions, and having access to a reliable and accurate media contact database is a must in today’s dynamic environment. Media Database Best Practices. Request Demo. Highly Curated Author Profiles. Our commitment to accuracy doesn’t stop there.

Industry 195

Industry Media Reputation Report 195

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. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Journalists get a more well-rounded story and brands get earned media coverage. Write in Soundbites Many journalists will quote directly from your response, especially if they’re on a tight deadline. Include your phone number, email address, website and social media handles. and 5:35 p.m., Eastern time). Practice makes perfect!

How To 100

How To Media Pitching Reputation 100

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For those who don’t watch, Succession follows the dysfunctional Roy family, whose patriarch, Logan Roy, owns and operates the largest media and entertainment company in the world. But, this is a blog about PR, communications and media relations, so enough about the plot summary.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. In fact, he writes that “Steve Jobs read and personally approved every press release.” Don’t dilute your social media accounts with off-subject messaging. If that doesn’t work, then write another good pitch.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Blogs are purposeful, succinct and educational. By reading this blog, readers gain concrete ideas about the latest content strategies and examples from leading brands. HubSpot Inbound Marketing Blog. Copyblogger.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Since David Meerman Scott coined the term “ newsjacking ” in 2011, our team has written nearly 30 unique blogs on the subject — possibly more than any other topic. What makes it so important that we would write about it so often? Top Blog Posts About Newsjacking Want to learn more about newsjacking? So what is newsjacking?

Ethics 182

Ethics eBook B2B Blogging 182

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

JANUARY 20, 2021

4 things to remember before writing a PR brief to your PR partner A nicely written PR brief is key to find a good match PR partner. Identifying a right PR partner for your business is one of the hard tasks, but writing a PR brief may probably be harder than this. The post How to Write a PR Brief? As reflected […].

Writing 52

Writing How To Blogging Marketing 52

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

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. Pitch media upstream. Riff off the placement.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

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.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. hours to write.

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. Insights for better relationships with the media. Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 165

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. So why have a blog with “revenge” in the name if I can’t get me some? Or at least blog a strongly worded rebuttal. Is the Press Release Truly Dead?

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Intrado Digital Media was a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. You can always consider things like a blog post, social post, or an email blast.

Writing 89

Writing How To Print Corporate 89

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is the most important element of your PESO communications strategy. Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. If I have to spend time correcting typos on every post, I might as well write it myself.

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

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. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media.

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Survey Report Media B2B 101