Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As PR, communications, and media relations professionals, following up with journalists is an essential practice but doing it effectively to ensure your press release gains the attention it deserv es (while trying to not pester journalists) is a difficult skill to master.

How To 195

How To Resources Pitching Tools 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the Vice President/Media Group Manager at Ketchum. One of the beautiful, energizing aspects of my role (and media relations in general) is that there is no ‘typical’ day-to-day. Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

PRSay

JANUARY 1, 2020

that will hopefully make your 2020 even more successful: Remember not to skimp on storytelling. Your team may have many components — at MediaSource, we’ve got creatives, strategic types and PR practitioners — but ultimately, your work should always come back to storytelling. Here are some hints from our award-winning team.

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Publicity Storytelling Instagram Pitching 160

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2019

Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches. Some forecasts say AI will replace a significant part of human interaction of public relations, too. But the real opportunity for PR and marketers may be voice storytelling.

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Google Technology Course Creativity 186

PRSay

JANUARY 2, 2020

I like using creativity and storytelling. But you have to let go of three false beliefs about working in public relations: 1. But this is a creativity business. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. I like building relationships with new people.”.

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How To Training Creativity Storytelling 147

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

What I did as a consultant was not deadline-based pitching. When you’re able to do this process of collaboration, creative thinking, some training and coaching, you’re able to get better client understanding of what works and what doesn’t while also serving the stories and narratives they want to tell. .”

Ethics 69

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign. Public relations is about making great content that engages, educates, and entertains. No creative spark . Aiming too high to start.

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Passion is a powerful trait, and it doesn’t require expertise; it fuels creativity and resiliency. As public relations practitioners, we are often tasked with creating media releases, blog posts, pitches, social media programs and much more, all with tight deadlines. Without It, There is No Story to Tell.

Communications 52

Communications Storytelling Creativity Social Media 52

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

AI can speed up tedious tasks If you hate pulling monthly reports or need a faster way to turn your bullet points and ideas into a polished pitch or press release, AI could be the answer. It can help you generate press releases from keywords or headlines—and even aggregate a list of journalists who might be interested in your pitch.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Axia PR

JANUARY 22, 2018

As numerous public relations firms have predicted since the beginning of the year, a key facet to every successful campaign in 2018 will be the story. From cave drawings and legendary tales to biblical passages and novels, the art of storytelling captivates us.

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Pitching Media Storytelling Creativity 54

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. “I see a few things.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” ’ This train of thought is a highly creative process.

Creativity 100

Creativity Pitching Writing Conference 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients.

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Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 151

Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Tailoring a creative and strategic campaign to heighten awareness about the client, as well as drive sales, has become part and parcel of the digital economy and the purview of the agency partner. The supreme PR pitch is an abstract intellectual property. How To Win It. Next Level Thinking.

How To 120

How To Agency Creativity Pitching 120

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

I love that working in PR provides a different storytelling opportunity that you don’t get working for a paper. I really fell in love with how strategy can be supplemented with creativity to share your client’s story. What’s your secret to media relations success? They’re always timely, engaging and entertaining!

Social Media 227

Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2009

He also teaches creativity, consumer behavior, copywriting and the history of advertising at The Ohio State University and the Columbus College of Art & Design. But there was some wonderful synergy between my presentation on storytelling and Artie’s presentation on social media as a vehicle for creativity.

Pitching 46

Pitching Creativity Storytelling Advertising 46

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. Please consider the eight habits of a masterful public relations professional I present in the book. I respectfully disagree.

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

PRSay

MAY 23, 2019

How everything is derivative, nothing creative out there. I ran into this again during my “ Secrets of Media Relations Masters ” workshop. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Training 77

Training Travel Media Relations Creativity 77

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

While her role has shifted over the last couple of years, her true PR passion remains media relations, strategizing with her team and clients to land strategic placements that drive results. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 18, 2020

We like to think that all PR professionals self-identify with one of the following four superhero personas: Media Relations Maven, Social Media Savior, Captain Content Development or the Crisis Communications Crusader. Which PR Superhero are you? Whatever you do, don’t @ them. . Check out our career page to learn more.

Crisis Communications 36

Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media Storytelling 36

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2018

It delivered on all fronts — as an apology to customers and franchise owners, as a creative expression of frustration, and a show of brand personality. It’s a useful reminder that, through creativity and quick decision-making, it’s possible to turn bad publicity into good PR. ABC takes a stand .

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Fashion Reputation Social Media Brand 255

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. He builds relationships with media and university student and academics.

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Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Mora Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Coming up with your story ideas, developing your pitches, building your media lists, defining your target market, and writing your initial press release are some of the steps you need to take when launching your public relations campaign. . The media is now being pitched via mail, email, social media, phone, etc.

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Pitching Conference Social Media Storytelling 40

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Vineeta Sawkar, senior media relations manager, University of St. Tell us about your media background–and about your current role on the PR/comms side. I am now a senior media relations manager at the University of St. And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead?

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

It’s critical to cutting through a cluttered media environment. 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.

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Publicity Ethics Data Community 164

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

“The early adopters have been educating the market in the last few years about the successes that can be had with integrating own, earned and paid media. Firms that stick to being mere providers of media relations will continue to lose market share.” Christoph Luke | Christoph Luke Media Relations.

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Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 99

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2019

A PR strategy is used to help your business organize its public relations (or media relations) activities and make strategic decisions about the best way to communicate with its target audience. Ultimately, a PR strategy is created through storytelling. Get creative. What is a PR Strategy? Tell a compelling story.

Strategy 76

Strategy eBook Consumer Fashion 76

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. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

Want to improve your media relations? Read Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!” Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. As I mentioned, I’ve done all sorts of things in media. I’m a big film buff; and talk about a good storyteller. And they told a good story.

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Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 20, 2017

If you were to strip the role of the PR consultant to its most basic function, we are the ones whose job it is to offer a creative, engaging and relevant (yes, to currency and timeliness) pitch of our client’s products and/or services. Media relations is close to naught if PR consultants do not think with a sales hat on.

Publicity 63

Publicity Construction Agency Advertising 63

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

At Hoffman we’re increasingly executing integrated communications campaigns that roll earned, owned and paid media into a single client budget to reach B2B audiences. These campaigns are some of our favorites to build and run, since the synergy between owned and paid media creates exciting results for us and our clients.

Advertising 36

Advertising Advertising B2B Facebook 36

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Podcasts are great for the delivery of credible information and analysis, and storytelling. Consequently, PR and marketing teams will have more flexibility to justify pursuing a coverage opportunity with these contacts, as there’s less full-time staffers to accommodate pitches. Every employee needs media training.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167