Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches. Keep in mind, the story you are pitching has to actually be worthy of an exclusive. Content marketing and media relations need each other. All the basic advice still applies (timeliness, relevancy and newsworthiness).

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. In addition to learning how to deliver information across all mediums, PR pros must be strong storytellers and know how to navigate and tailor messages to the targeted audiences.

Radio 92

Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

Brands who understand these two sides of the same storytelling coin are going to prosper. Jeff : “Bet on the ones that create content robot reporters will eat, then re-publish.” How can brands take a stand and stop their over reliance on pitching media via traditional PR efforts?

Company 111

Company Media Journalism Report 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Marketing investment was redirected towards demand generation (content marketing, paid media) as startups looked for deal flow. As the market lifts, brands will need to raise awareness and will be ready to invest for the longer term as their horizons extend. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The organizations who take their ESG, DEI, and social impact strategies seriously will be the ones who are unafraid to show their progress, no matter how big or small it may be, with a combination of visual and written storytelling. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. PR adopts AI as a research and content tool.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

Journalists are bombarded with email pitches, many which stink, and there seems to be less opportunity to build an actual relationship with journalists.”. The Intersection of Bias, Ethics and PR Stunts in Media Relations. My friend, Lou Hoffman calls it the “F word” in storytelling – failure.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. The survey found, “The top three areas live event budgets will be reallocated to are content creation (43%): hosted webinars (40%); and search marketing (33%).”. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174