Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story,” wrote in one respondent.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions to your information. Videos can be distributed across social media as well as on your own business blog or website.

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Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

1) Charlotte Observer business section pitching tips The Publicity Hound So many editors take the time to give tips like this, have you tried searching for pitch tips on your top outlets and editors? But I’ve seen people panic when asked questions by the media and honesty is sadly not always top of mind.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”.

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

The relationships they have with media, thought leaders, conference organizers and influencers – do they have existing relationships with the important media and event organizers in your industry, or will they have to start from scratch? Those are usually agencies that don’t actually have a lot of great media relationships.

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Mark Cuban famously advised young companies not to bring on an external PR firm, reasoning that an entrepreneur is the best person to handle media contact. More importantly, his advice reduces everything a PR team does for an early-stage business to “wrangling the media,” as Cuban puts it. Prepare before you pitch.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Better start pitching EARLY, say in July. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Are you thinking about social media? Failing to target the right media.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For all the wonderful capabilities in digital marketing and social media, there’s still something very special and tangible about connecting in person. Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

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Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Trade shows can be an endless sea of opportunity, engagement, and information. When it comes to amplifying your trade show presence, an online press kit is one of the best ways to house your content riches , and a multichannel marketing strategy will provide your audience with plenty of paths to this jackpot.

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Trade Shows Marketing How To Real Estate 40

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 28, 2007

Was in NYC earlier this month for a trade show and I arranged several media briefings, amongst other duties ( reg. We began scheduling appointments two weeks prior to the show. In an email exchange with a trade reporter, I sent her to a site I thought she might find interesting. Until then it’s back to work.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A PPC campaign might get you an email address but it takes a whole bunch of touches in between – blogs, emails, webinars, white papers, PR, sales calls – to close the deal. Don’t miss these related posts: How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 8, 2007

Fast Five is a new Bad Pitch Blog feature where we bring you five links or five-question interviews—all of them will probably pertain to our favorite subject—bad pitches and how to avoid them. Non-tech PR folk will also enjoy this blog for insight into smart media relations and the actual application of social media.

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Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 4, 2006

Readers jokingly tell us they hope to never appear on this blog. We even receive pre-emptive notes asking for insight into a pitch before it goes out the door. We''re all about stopping bad pitches before they start. If this should be posted in your site’s polar opposite, the Good Pitch Blog, my apologies for the intrusion.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 14, 2016

Which makes sense since that’s where most of us are researching professional people we meet with for interviews, coffees and at trade shows. Media/Influencer outreach. Again, you’re researching these people on the web–through their stories (media), Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn. LinkedIn, for example.

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Tools Trade Shows LinkedIn Web 60

Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

A successful public relations pitch has the potential to elevate your brand in a way advertising simply can’t. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. You probably are already reading magazines, newspaper columns, blog posts and websites that are good candidates to start with. Social Media. TweetChats.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

Specifically, media relations, or earned media, is poised for new prominence. To that end, what you do with a mention earned in the media is every bit as important as getting it in the first place. This is important for continuing media relations efforts, especially for startups: reporters watch what other reporters produce.

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Media B2B Groups Conference 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

Ads pop up and disappear, while blog posts, news articles, and white papers stay searchable for months ie even years. The longer life span of PR content and the snowball effect of earned media and can lead to great ROI for smaller B2B companies. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).”

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

With such a high concentration of news and innovation in one place, it’s no surprise that trade shows and other industry events generate a plethora of content. Combine social aptitude with almost limitless content, and you have the perfect opportunity for social media success. Be present on the right platform at the right time.

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Social Media Trade Shows How To Media 40

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 18, 2015

It’s easy to fall into the habit of looking for the more traditional PR placements – press release pick-ups, bylines, guest blog posts… But public relations opportunities aren’t limited to editorial. Look for industry conferences, trade shows and associations. Ask in industry social media events.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2016

You know your pitch was perfect, the media contact has covered the category and you’ve followed up in a non-annoying manner exactly 1.5 And Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s “All the Way Up” is the perfect party anthem – I’m all the way up, all the way up/Nothing can stop me, I’m all the way up. .

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Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

He’s one of those social media connections I’ve never met in person but have known for about a decade. Event marketing , at gatherings like annual customer meetings and trade shows, was huge in the 90s. One publication or blog you read regularly is… Michael Brenner’s Marketing Insider. Photo credit: Unsplash.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

You can pitch by-lined articles to industry or area publications, publish thought leadership pieces on LinkedIn or your own blog. Use online strategies such as social media, groups and forums to build rapport within your targeted area or industry. You can also network in person by attending conferences or trade shows.

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Local How To Skype Trade Shows 41

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Make your team members track everything that matters within your marketing department – blog views, cost per lead, conversion rates at every stage, webinar attendance rate, paid search efficiency… and report their own KPIs up to you. Brad Marley | Yelram Media. Do you blog regularly? Media coverage progresses.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167