ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. Make your blog posts work harder through linking, sharing and more. Although in our experience, mileage varies widely.).

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. A release shouldn’t be distributed strictly for SEO purposes, but it should be a consideration. But in our business the role of the press release is up for debate.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

Technology 167

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 167

Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

We won some of those pitches, but still relied primarily on referrals from satisfied customers for most new business. I was no longer working with the SEO company I hired in 2006 so I was on my own. The final option was to start building high quality links by writing useful content that interested others. I enjoy writing.

SEO 100

SEO eBook Google Engineering 100

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They’re published by various media outlets, blogs, influencers, and major online retailers like Amazon. SEO benefits Online mentions and backlinks from holiday gift guides can improve a website’s search engine rankings, leading to long-term traffic and sales growth. This boost can have a lasting impact on the revenue.

How To 78

How To Retail Pitching SEO 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.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Presspage

JANUARY 17, 2018

The company recently offered information such as, “ On the soccer pitch and in the classroom, feminism flourishes in ruralIndia ,” and “ With new Microsoft breakthroughs, general purpose quantum computingmoves closer to reality.” subheads or deck heads) matter to SEO in ways both obvious and obscure.

SEO 60

SEO Engineering Mobile Pitching 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. One size does not fit all: Your pitch to widely read publications like The Washington Post or The New York Times will need to be customized and crafted just for them. How long can something last when it doesn’t evolve?

Writing 92

Writing How To Print Corporate 92

Buzzstream

APRIL 25, 2024

At 46:27 in this Google Office Hours episode , John Mueller explains that unlinked brand mentions don’t pass any SEO value. For the Result type, choose “News” and “Blogs.” Some are SEO-based, and others are more specific to the brand, industry, and type of site. Links with a nofollow tag do not directly provide SEO value.

Brand 62

Brand Branding How To SEO 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

SEO 200

SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Your company’s Newsroom and Blog are great pages to let customers and journalists know exactly what is going on at your company. A warning: don’t start a blog if you can’t generate content regularly. SEO for Yourself . Don’t write for bots. Write for people – SEO is a means to an end, not the end itself.

Web 59

Web SEO Case Study Writing 59

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What’s more, is that relevant links hold value outside of just SEO. Unless, the football blog is writing something like “Top Tailgating Tips from Professional Chefs”.) Combine Search Operators You can use these operators together to narrow down a search and build a list of target sites to pitch.

How To 62

How To Google SEO Pitching 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

While Auto-GPT may soon auto-generate prompts, it’s still helpful to know how to phrase your writing assignment or research project for the best outcome. Fortunately, numerous resources are available to help you write an excellent prompt. suggests relevant journalists pitch based on your news.

Tools 52

Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. Link building, Guest posting, Technical SEO, etc).

Software 151

Software How To SEO System 151

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you set out to build relevant links , for instance, there should be a clear connection between your pitch and your target. For example, if I write about travel and receive an email pitch, it must be immediately apparent why you are contacting me. So, if somebody uses very bubbly language in their blog posts, lean into it.

Pitching 62

Pitching Mobile Examples Study 62

PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

However, writing a well-crafted press release and ensuring it reaches the relevant media is not easy. A press release service provider cuts you some slack in writing and distributing a press release. Sometimes, you may lack the time or the knowledge to write a press release. Boosting Your SEO.

Writing 96

Writing SEO Web Google 96

PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. For example, you can also look at social media influencers, radio programs, magazines, and blogs. Then, write a fresh release for that publication.

How To 96

How To Guidelines Writing Pitching 96

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

company website, blogs). The Associated Press (AP) style guide provides guidelines for writing press releases, ensuring consistency in language, formatting, and punctuation. PR professionals often pitch op-eds to media outlets to showcase their clients’ expertise and perspectives. What is SEO PR? sponsored posts).

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. It also increases your SEO and search rankings, which brings those prospects directly to you. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Do it well.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Google is severely penalizing sites that are buying links or are invested in private blog networks. Site Optimization : There is a lot more to this now than just keyword research and writing good content. In addition to editorial “blog” content and social media content, consider developing content on the maddafella.com domain.

SEO 100

SEO Google Pinterest LinkedIn 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

SEMrush is better known for its SEO tools, but it moved into PR last year with the acquisition of Prowly in 2020. One of the things SEO tools can do, that most media monitoring solutions cannot, is detect backlinks. SEMrush has had an impressive streak in the SEO space. Articles, blog posts and content picks.

Media 105

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

Sword and the Script

MARCH 17, 2015

For the first ten years of my career, I thought noisy posts from journalists complaining about PR pitches were merely self-aggrandizement. I’ve always worked hard at understanding a reporter’s coverage and sending good pitches. As a result, I chalked up bad pitches to one or two lazy PR people (or worse, intentionally manipulative ).

Pitching 60

Pitching SEO Media Relations Report 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. How to prep and pitch a byline. Make the pitch short and authoritative. The writing should move smoothly, so keep sentences short and snappy.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. Communicators have moved from being the newsletter writers and PR pitch people to truly becoming strategic advisors to our organizations.”. Breaking through the flood of e-mails [in pitching] is getting very difficult.”. Blurred lines.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Buzzstream

MARCH 7, 2024

Google Search Central blog just posted a new update titled “What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies” The post outlines several changes that could impact the future of link building, content creation, and upend strategies that many sites rely on. But wait a minute, is all of this new?

System 62

System Google Policies Guidelines 62

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. Attaching this multitasking mentality to improving your writing is important. Writing is essential to real success, and you don’t even realize how the lack of writing ability holds you back until you improve. A lot of writing.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 13, 2016

But, as we mark the 10th birthday of the award-winning Bad Pitch blog, we wanted to lead with swagger, good news and bad news. Thanks to buzzwords like big data, the cloud, social media and more, it’s harder than ever to send a bad pitch. These same words make it easier than ever to send a bad pitch. The good news?

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Relations Media Big Data 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. third party tracking (e.g.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Always create press releases in the form of an authentic news story rather than writing it like an ad. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions for your information. For example, if you offer SEO services, you may want to team up with a web design firm.

Strategy 88

Strategy Product Launch Brand Branding 88

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

SEOs want links and PR is the function that can legitimately earn high-value backlinks. As I write this post, the current asking price on OpenSea is $36,099.60. Michael Bade, CTO and co-founder of Truescope writes “predictions” about capabilities he says PR software will include this year. Pitching on Fridays. “We

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” Propel wrote about its “ PitchBooster ” which “will schedule your email to send at the exact day and time that each journalist opens pitches the most.”

Publicity 85

Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85

Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

Blogging 64

Blogging Analytics Google Writing 64

Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2020

¼ of reporters receive 51-100 pitches a week (Cision , Q2 State of the Media Report, 2020). . With 100 pitches you’re competing against, how do you make sure that your email doesn’t get deleted or worse, marked as spam? To double confirm, check the blog itself to see if the person you found has any presence there. .

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Pitching Interviews Writing 62