Sword and the Script

AUGUST 26, 2014

That’s the number of pre-trade show pitches one blogger told me he had received in a side bar conversation last week. The PR pitch deluge inevitably follows. The result is little bandwidth for a hundred or more pitches, let alone pitches from strangers with no previous connection. Content Marketing *is* PR.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Conference Pitching Meeting 119

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

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. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be? 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

Survey 170

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

For example, pick a trade publication in any vertical market and study the headlines. 4 Big Media Trends that have Upended PR and Marketing. How B2B Marketing Can Get More out of Trade Shows. Editors and PR people traded notes more frequently when advertising sales and marketing also traded notes.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 75

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The addition of marketing, analysis, trade show consultation, managing professional organizational memberships and everything else has made every day a whirlwind of tasks, to-do lists and semi-controlled chaos.”. Jack of all trades. Lines between what constitutes PR and content marketing continue to blur.

Communications 122

Communications Crisis Internal International 122

Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Better start pitching EARLY, say in July. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Have you factored in content marketing? Just do some research.

Trade Shows 70

Trade Shows Pitching Measurement Groups 70

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. Developing your content marketing strategy can help you boost brand visibility. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Focus on publications that already read your target audience.

Writing 88

Writing How To Media Guidelines 88