PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

Journalism 150

Journalism Brand Branding Publicity 150

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I am an Editor for FleetOwner , a commercial vehicle brand primarily serving executives and maintenance management of commercial truck fleets that operate five or more vehicles. As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Meeting 88

Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

These branded social accounts look something akin to a ragged and outdated billboard on a desolate highway that hasn’t been updated in years. These branded accounts furnish a steady stream of self-promotion. Reporters look to Twitter for news. More reporters want to spend more time on Twitter.

Social Media 109

Social Media Report Survey Media 109

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I’m the Editor of Green Car Reports, so on a daily basis, it’s my job to keep up on “green” vehicle news—that’s related to efficiency, electrification, emissions, and manufacturing tech. Some of the early reporting I did on why the Porsche Taycan’s shift to 800 volts was so important is a great example.

Meeting 75

Meeting Report Automotive Media 75

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

In the PR world, when we kick-start a new engagement we may ask a client, “Where do you want to see your brand? Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?”

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this preview Q&A, Welage discusses developing media campaigns, communicating results with senior leaders and improving the success rate of pitches. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. percent of the pitches they receive. Starting on Nov.

Media Relations 202

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 202

Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. Showcasing your brand What you say and how you say it can support your brand personality. Is your brand quirky, fun and irreverent? Is your brand serious and scholarly?

Media Relations 107

Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Recently our Chicago team invited Jessica Wohl , Food and Restaurant Reporter at Advertising Age , into its offices for a Lunch and Learn with the media team. Her journey began in college when a professor inspired her to pursue a career in journalism. Don’t send teaser emails – they waste both your time and the reporter’s.

Pitching 100

Pitching Report Media Writing 100

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The media is constantly evolving, and if you don’t stay up to date on the latest best practices, you will miss out on opportunities for your brand. So how can you keep up and get your brand on reporters’ radar? Here are three major findings from the report: Want more findings on the state of the media?

Report 120

Report Media Television Pitching 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary. Manual media research.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Survey Digital PR 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. Conflicting interests. I’m not suggesting it’s easy.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. By the numbers According to one report, 85% of PR pros reported media relations accounted for at least 25% of their time. Earned media is a PR tool for reaching additional audiences and building brand awareness.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. PRovoke Media Formerly The Holmes Report, PRovoke Media’s weekly newsletter is a one-stop shop for all the most important PR industry news and opinions.

Company 203

Company Trends Case Study Crisis Management 203

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

Pitching 138

Pitching Report Writing Energy 138

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

Yet year after year and study after study show reporters and journalists are active and engaged on Twitter. The latest 2023 State of Journalism survey by Muck Rack continues to reinforce this conclusion. Here are some of the journalism statistics worth considering. Are you trying to build relationships with reporters?

Twitter 131

Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 131

Cision

JUNE 6, 2016

Recently, my team at Communications@Syracuse asked 25 communication professionals for their takes on the most crucial elements of a PR pitch. Responses included qualities such as relevance, personalization and brevity, but one of the key themes that emerged was the importance of making sure your pitch is timely and on topic. .

Pitching 120

Pitching Trends Data Industry 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Speaking Engagements.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Gannett’s flagship brand, USA Today, has reinvented itself over the past five years to stay relevant to its increasingly mobile-focused readers. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: One mistake PR professionals make is bombarding reporters with press releases. — Beryl Love.

Pitching 120

Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The pool of cybersecurity reporters is relatively finite, so PR pros should pick and choose the most relevant trending story and offer their source only to the most appropriate reporters to maximize return-on-effort. . For example, there are multiple contacts at The Wall Street Journal that cover cybersecurity.

Enterprise 261

Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Prezly adds click reports. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

Survey 149

Survey Software B2B Pitching 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. Plus, since journalists at these pubs dive more deeply into industry topics, a mention or focus on your brand helps educate those you need to reach. . Trade stories are foundational.

B2B 319

B2B Company SMB Automotive 319

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For smaller brands, Twitter’s noisy platform and algorithms that determine what users see often work against their best efforts. We’ve all seen users tweet about poor customer service, but via Twitter brands can offer to resolve those issues faster than any other method. Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches.

Trends 126

Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 126

Buzzstream

APRIL 25, 2024

Brand mentions are great. At 46:27 in this Google Office Hours episode , John Mueller explains that unlinked brand mentions don’t pass any SEO value. You rely on someone seeing your name, typing in your URL or searching for your brand name, and clicking on your site. Smaller brands might only get 2-3 unlinked mentions per year.

Brand 62

Brand Branding How To SEO 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. This year the survey polled 1,300 reporters from around the world and a little more than 800 of those respondents are based in the U.S. Below are a few of the statistics that stood out to me in reviewing the report.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time.

Skype 206

Skype How To Crisis Pitching 206

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

As the face of our brand, I am responsible for traveling to industry events and networking with our readers, advertisers and others. It was the first time I was doing on-my-toes, breaking news reporting in a while and it was a wild time as no one really knew what to expect. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 73

Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 73

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be?

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Editing. Use people.

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

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 internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. Just ask Google.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

The publication also said, SEMrush “reported a $7 million net loss for 2020 on $124.9 That is when one site links to your site – and doesn’t mention your brand by name. This allows users to review “Google Analytics website metrics alongside mentions in reports to understand the impact of earned media on web traffic and conversions.”.

Media 106

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 106

wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Understand that reporters are working from home with limited resources. Don’t quarantine your PR – get your story out in the open. Need ideas?

Pitching 52

Pitching Training Radio Media Training 52