Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

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. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 93% of journalists want pitches by emails; 69% do not want phone calls; this has been fairly constant for years now.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

If you are planning to launch a new product or business , you need an effective public relations strategy to tell the world about your endeavor. While press releases are an essential foundational PR technique, they should not be relied on completely for publicizing your launch or event. Press Releases. Giveaways and Product Samples.

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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? 5) How to Work a Trade Show Tech PR War Stories People b h about trade shows all the time, myself included.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”. Harder to pitch. Email deluge.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

For example, pick a trade publication in any vertical market and study the headlines. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. Editors and PR people traded notes more frequently when advertising sales and marketing also traded notes.

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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? Can you think of ways to avoid some of these common public relations pitfalls?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Prepare before you pitch. I’ve seen many startups rush into PR the moment they close a round of fundraising or participate in a major trade show or accelerator. They want a story tailored for their needs or unique to their particular publication; in fact, they often want an exclusive. Build relationships.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

This is especially true in today’s world where PR people outnumber journalists by 7 to 1, and journalists are flooded daily with 20 times more pitches than they could ever conceivably pursue. Watch for the next installment in our Procurement blog series. That means they can dedicate more time to generating more results for you.

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

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. A good way to do that is to build relationships through content before the show even begins. Schedule some strategic posts to be published during the show. Sales people belong in the booth.

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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

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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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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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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Media Relations Trade Shows Media Sports 40

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. Their Publications. You probably are already reading magazines, newspaper columns, blog posts and websites that are good candidates to start with.

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Report Pitching Trade Shows Newspapers 120

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

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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. Here is a mix of ways to find public speaking opportunities and online ones.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

While it shouldn’t be a contest, it’s worth noting that in some instances, public relations can yield a greater return on investment. Ads pop up and disappear, while blog posts, news articles, and white papers stay searchable for months ie even years. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).”

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

Several studies suggest businesses plan to invest in public relations in 2018. 3) Surgically weave it into blog posts. This is easy fodder to write a blog post on the same topic from a different angle and yet also weave in the story you worked so hard to earn. 6) Pitch the story to an industry newsletter.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 9, 2016

We think most public relations people would agree with that, at least about music. 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 Seems there’s a perfect tune for every public relations situation.

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Trade Shows Construction Fashion Pitching 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

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. You don’t need to be a big shot so send us a pitch ! Pre-Internet, that was because print ad space was so costly.

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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. You can also network in person by attending conferences or trade shows. Target with content. Make sure that you write for the audience you want to serve.

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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. Do you blog regularly? Michelle Garrett | Garrett Public Relations. Test, test, test.

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