Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. Here’s the list of PR technology companies I’m watching. PR pros “sent an average of 16 pitches per day to journalists, as compared to 14 in March.” Probably not.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 85

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Pitch a story about how the world is ending.

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. In PR, we use it to describe the industries that serve and the media sectors we reach on behalf of client organizations.

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Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

That’s of course what I did. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure. No matter what you’re pitching, to gain a producer’s attention, the subject matter must be topical and newsworthy. Make it relevant.

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Local Pitching Print Interviews 323

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Alexa, will technology change the public relations industry? It already has, of course. Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches. But the real opportunity for PR and marketers may be voice storytelling.

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Google Technology Course Creativity 186

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. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media. An original digital marketing thought leader, Barbara founded Social Media Club Chicago in 2008. Need ideas?

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Pitching Training Radio Media Training 52

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Finally, developing a strategic content syndication partnership might be an option for you.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone on the front lines of public relations, but it’s more specialized in B2B. Since many B2B agencies work in the tech space, they’re also fans of clients’ technology, and sometimes their best critics. They’re always up-to-date.

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. CNBC was one of just a few possibilities for business or technology stories in broadcast news. Tweet a link?

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Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 5, 2018

And not all companies know how to work with a PR agency or invest in a media relations campaign to promote the brand or launch products. Of course it doesn’t usually work that way, because quality coverage takes time. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. But many startups are at a unique and tricky stage.

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Pitching Enterprise Exercises Agency 174

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These kinds of “XXXX is Dead” hit jobs are perennial, evergreen stories that keep on cropping up, as sure as the calendar turns, not just about PR of course, but that is my peeve, so allow me to vent. Granted, there are other ways to share your update in today’s media landscape. Yeah, I know, it makes for captivating clickbait.

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. At the same time, we must know the story we’re pitching just as well. If it’s not airtight, it’s not ready to pitch.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

In an ideal world, the best pitch, the best ideas presented, would win. Media interviews or media coverage would depend solely upon the quality or novelty of the pitch. Though they might like to, most journalists don’t have time to sift through all the pitches they get … or to vet new, unproven sources.

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Automotive B2B Pitching Agency 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For the 30 years I have been publishing Green Car Journal , the mission has always been to assess what’s ‘real’ and what is not, whether talking high efficiency/advanced technology vehicles or alternative fuels like hydrogen, ethanol, natural gas, electricity, or other fuels du jour. Then I share it on the pages of my magazine or website.

Journalism 116

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 116

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

A Guest Post by Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations, Donuts Inc. There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm.

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Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

There are all types of PR problems, but the one that nobody wants to deal with is the public relations program that just isn’t generating traction, or one where outcomes fall short of expectations by the client or PR agency. What happened, and what are the mid-course corrections necessary? We see this too often in technology PR.

How To 257

How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. Of course, by the time this is posted, a new trend will have arrived to nudge the paradigm. And, of course, the data we create through our own branded research for clients creates news. 5 tech PR trends.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Here we go: Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Find Public Relations Entry-Level Jobs If I were starting today, I’d probably prefer not to wait for public relations entry-level jobs to end up on any of my social feeds. Technology companies. But where should you look?

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Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology. One of the greatest accomplishments of a PR partnership is when a client trusts a PR team enough to let them pitch story angles free from oversight and micromanaging.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 87

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel, which is headquartered in Tel Aviv said its technology is currently being used by elements of the Israeli government and NGOs in its armed conflict with Hamas. Muck Rack AI recommends reporters to PR Muck Rack says a proprietary AI will now create a curated list of recommended journalists based on your existing media list.

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Employee Software Survey Tools 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. Inadequate resources. No differentiation.

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Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To achieve this goal, a strong PR agency partner will use a mix of communications strategies and tactics to help you better understand your audiences, contribute to and execute your strategic communications plan, and provide counsel around policy decisions, courses of action and messaging. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

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Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content. She did review it and ended up writing about it too.

Content Marketing 90

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Survey 90

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

But of course, this is only the beginning – countless other resources are out there waiting to be explored. Thousands of apps, tools, and websites have utilized ChatGPT’s technology for specific use cases and industries. Media Relations AI tools can also be utilized in media relations.

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Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. PR Week published a story about a new vendor out of Tel Aviv that’s has launched what it pitches as a CRM for PR. 1) Israeli vendor builds CRM tool for PR.

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Analytics Report Technology Pitching 70

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” PR pros need to build highly-targeted media lists. Yes, of course, but what next? Access your copy here. A few takeaways.

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Report Trends Media Infographics 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”. Talkwalker adds podcast monitoring.

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Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. Regardless of degree or background, with the right skills, you can get a job in public relations.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

I’m a senior editor and writer for Laser Focus World , which focuses on all-things photonics—my role allows me to learn about new and emerging technologies and their implications for the future for researchers, developers, and real-world applications. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Newspapers Agriculture Media 73

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What are your secrets for media relations success?

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Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world’s most influential technology event, the potential for automotive and mobility tech suppliers to make an impact at CES 2024 is strong, with a high-level of attention and interest focused on the evolution of mobility, from EV adoption and infrastructure to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and always-evolving ADAS technology.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 78

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Media Relations is a core part of PR and can be one of the trickiest. It is, after all, called Media Relations. It is, after all, called Media Relations. It’s not enough to sign up for HARO and get Cision and pitch, pitch, pitch. What’s the secret? Be a fangirl.

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How To Media Case Study Resources 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. The media relations aspect of PR is largely based on personal relationships, human judgment, and experience — all excellent attributes, but they’re hard to scale.

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Television Interviews Engineering Tools 120

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 20, 2019

The tips reference examples from technology and politics. Build a strong and admired brand, and the media will beat a path to your door — or at least spend less time dodging your pitches. Witness the media fascination with Trump, or any of the big tech. The Power of Brand. It’s hard to overestimate the importance of.

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How To Media B2B Pitching 120