Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2015

But, how often do you actually think about how those changes that are shaking up their world impacts the way you pitch these “modern journalists?” However, very few journalists (13 percent) are relying on sourcing consumer-generated video and only 3 percent are using corporate video. Or, what about thinking creatively?

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Free for four emails per day.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Free for four emails per day.

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Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

PR’s job is to pitch and secure stories that align with the brand, as told through third-party endorsement. They often go it alone without checking in with PR, instead leaning on the fact that they’re working with the creative team’s copywriter, and copywriters are all the extra “messaging expertise” the marketing team needs, right?

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. AI for ideas & inspiration Humans are creative and can think of many different ideas, and now AI dramatically increases the number and novelty of ideas. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

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Cision

AUGUST 2, 2016

In this interview, Angie discusses how to stay relevant with consumers, create an impactful message and build better relationships with the media. Even if it is “fast-fashion,” consumers should be able to identify with what the brand represents and in turn want to represent that brand’s message. It’s about being an amazing facilitator.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. It’s one of the most crucial and time-consuming parts of the pitching process, but a necessary evil nonetheless.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2015

And remember—consumers are more informed than ever. They can spot a sales pitch a mile off. You’re looking for ways to provide value to your target customers that won’t come off as a sales pitch but will eventually induce people to invest time and/or money.”. Image: Roxanne Ready ( Creative Commons ). Know what works.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. The focus is on creating compelling messages that encourage consumers to purchase.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

Videos allow your brand to communicate its unique messaging, offering or products in a creative and emotive manner that snaps the attention of your audience, instead of getting lost in overly long text. Advertisers spend billions across social media platforms, targetting businesses and consumers alike with their messaging.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner. Performance marketing and digital ad spending will continue to become less effective as consumer brands continue to fight for the same broad audiences.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

The salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. The web has obviously changed that – a few quick product searches on a mobile device leads a buyer to reviews and commentary from sources other than the brand. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“The cultural divide due to ‘fake news’ and distrust of media will deepen in 2019 forcing marketers and PR to push harder on content distribution with their own consumer channels as the most direct line of communication with the company or client. 8) Creativity over productivity. Consumers trust others of similar ilk.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. As consumers get savvier about how their data is being collected and used, their demand will grow deeper for transparency and protection. 16: Ted Seward. 11) Privacy regs bring back the basics. Bob Geller | Fusion PR.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Articles and press releases were written and pitched to influencers and the media in the target area that cater to that demographic. All aspects of the campaign used similar creative so that the message was consistent across all platforms. Get creative and get smart. Video is the fastest growing medium on the Internet.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

Video has exploded across the social web. Remember, I am not a doctor, nor do I play one of the internet: Trend: Video exploding across the social web. The psychology behind it: CISCO research claims online videos will account for more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic by 2020. Too much pitching. Too much spam.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch. Broadband internet access became a mainstream consumer proposition in 2000. Mobile broadband services such as WAP, 3G and 4G followed.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

In March, Meltwater acquired Linkfluence , a French company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media for consumer insights, for $59 million. Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. million in November of 2021. The company raised $6.2

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

2021 will see an increase in podcasts, with more brands and institutions harnessing the power of this very intimate form of communication as some consumers attempt to ration their screen time. I think consumers expect and are demanding the brands they support to have a position, and this can be uncharted territory for some brands.

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Icebreaker: What’s a cool piece of content you’ve seen that’s inspiring or super creative? What’s a really cool piece of content you’ve seen that’s an inspiring or super creative. And so I spent, six, seven years essentially marketing consumer financial products. What have you seen lately?

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are eager to learn and absorb all we can about and from our new employer, make new friends, meet new people, visit new places, exercise our creative muscles, and demonstrate our talents and skills. We desire to perform our work excellently with plenty of zest and zeal. We are, by calling, relationship builders. I respectfully disagree.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 4, 2016

The increasing importance of the visual web. All things people regularly consume on the more visual web of 2016 (and, all the things media are looking for now, too, by the way). In this case (see below), it’s a more consumer-facing post about how folks can help in the fight against hunger (which Walmart is supporting).

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If it’s not working, get creative! The more you foster these types of relationships, the more successful you will be when you pitch. 7 Tips for a Better Pitch. Successful PR people know that pitching is a science. Here are 7 simple tips you can put to use today to improve your pitches. Use Your Imagination.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Host Kerry O’Shea Gorgone – who always sounds like she’s smiling – has recently interviewed marketers on topics including brands, metrics, personalization, content marketing, and even, occasionally, the value of creative in marketing. Keeping track of them is time-consuming. 8) Growth Marketing Toolbox. Give our services a try.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

In the shift to data driven programmes there’s a danger that we lose sight of creativity. Creative and content, the keys to good storytelling, are frequently overlooked elements of public relations. Action: Read widely and consume a variety of media. We also need greater education so that consumers are alert to the problem.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web, declared “ data-driven journalism is the future.” Image: Spencer E Holtaway ( Creative Commons ).

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Avid podcast listeners consume an average of five a week – listening for four hours and 10 minutes (chart nearby used with permission by The Marketing Companion ). For marketers, the growth in audio content means adjusting strategy to make it easier for consumers to find exactly what they’re looking for via voice.”. Talk to Us!

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Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

Annoyed and overwhelmed, consumers are fed up with intrusive advertising and sales tactics. Coined the “ future of marketing ” by CMOs, content has the power to solve marketing’s pristine challenges — growing web traffic, converting leads, upselling and retaining existing customers. 100, 500, maybe 1,000?

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Founder of Crenshaw Communications, Dorothy handles clients in CE and digital technology, retail, consumer products, and health promotion. Earlier roles include Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Worldwide Consumer Marketing at the PR unit of Grey Advertising and Edelman Worldwide as a senior vice president.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2015

The division will fashion and distribute “branded content” across CNN’s fleet of properties, from TV to the Web and newer platforms like Snapchat…. Plus, I could actually envision a day when we consumers view more useful content from big corporate advertisers than the crap we get slung at us constantly now.”. Audience building.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It can also help small tech companies to grow, as they have some advantages like shorter teams which can react to news quicker, less red tape, more creativity, and more forgiving trial and error. It is important to research the journalist and their outlet before pitching, and tailor the pitch to their interests and needs.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

As it is on the web, our paths have crisscrossed occasionally over the years. One part of an answer is bound to sound like a “get off my lawn” response, but I think there’s been a decline in the effort younger marketers put into learning the craft aspects of creative. Yet, Erik’s perspective isn’t only limited to journalism.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 5, 2018

In addition to the content being strategically created on the back of topic-focused keyword research, the process of pitching your pieces must be data-driven, if it is to have a shot at making a mark in the media. Remember, journalists and media outlets are receiving all kinds of pitches every day, especially if a big story is breaking.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. First, it feeds the need for consumable content. Maybe one or two people who have to think creatively to get the best benefits for the company on a strict budget.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

This is when telecom operators such as BT started to offer broadband to consumer users, and wireless networks appeared in public spaces. This is happening in almost every business and consumer category. This is an increasingly competitive space as other disciplines such as advertising, digital and creative all vie for budget and work.

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