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Be Relevant: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 3,000+ Journalists [UML]

Sword and the Script

a) Survey of 1,000 Journalists by Muck Rack Muck Rack is back with its annual survey of journalists. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day.

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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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3 Best Practices For Using Data In B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a product launch or partnership often doesn’t. Business and tech media in particular have an ongoing appetite for research, studies and surveys. To meet media demand, B2B tech brands in particular can build out their own research assets.

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Media Relations Dos And Don’ts For Holiday PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching. The Christmas/Hanukkah time in particular is so cluttered that a marginal pitch that might slip through on another occasion will probably be tossed out. Solid data-driven PR story pitches are always welcomed by reporters, but especially so during calendar milestones or big breaking stories.

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

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The Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. And it seems brands are rushing to weigh in. But I did watch, listen and read.

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6 Ways To Generate PR When You Have No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The PR plan has clear visibility objectives that call for earned media or branded coverage — and there’s news that will help tell the company’s story. But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? Make news with opinion or behavior surveys. Be reactive.

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