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

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. Propel wrote a post showcasing how you can build a media list with its generative AI tool Amiga. “I

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are the relevance and influence of media declining, when there’s record mistrust of the institution? If media influence and relevance are in question, where does that leave PR? The media alarm over this also says something about how they cover tech. The irony is that pitches from startups often go ignored by major media.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., Earned Media : Coverage gained organically through media relations (e.g., How Do You Pitch the Media ?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. You may also need to invest in new technology tools such as Onclusive that offer comprehensive media monitoring, power media relations workflows, provide PR measurement and reporting, and automate other tasks and responsibilities.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Millennials are famous for desiring progressive employers who care for their employees’ experience and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I always loved to write. At Thought Bubble Communications , one of our many strengths is media relations. One of the reasons we are so successful is because we relate to people as people. We get to know our media and influencers as the people they are, outside of their jobs. What is the desired outcome?

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I write a considerable number of cybersecurity stories as well, something I didn’t anticipate when I started working this beat. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Technology 93

Technology Meeting Media Analytics 93

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.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Prakkypedia

MARCH 31, 2019

Or in other words: “What can I pitch to the media?”. For PR consultants who work in media relations and promotions, it’s all about the next angle, the new product, the trend the client has noticed, or the issue that the client may be able to provide a quote on. This goes back to the heart of PR: relationships.

Newspapers 122

Newspapers Radio Construction Fashion 122

PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Once you’ve sent a pitch, a press release, or an article to a journalist, should you follow up if you don’t receive a response? Your pitch could have become lost in their clutter of email. Cision’s survey found that many journalists want at least two to three days to look over a pitch before you follow up with them.

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Newspapers Software 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. I got to hire staff and build social communities, start publications, train employees in messaging, and conduct media relations, especially during disasters. Be sure to circulate.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Of the 155 respondents, more than 120 took the time to write in answers this post is designed to share some of them that stood out. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 7) “It’s a foundational necessity.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Not to mention that brand employees can gain emotional benefits from community interactions, which can feed into greater worker engagement and retention. Employees are vital contributors to what the brand stands for. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. Today, the company pitches its product in three parts: Managing contacts; Publishing content – what it calls “stories”; and. You can send these pitches to a list of reporters, or pitch 1:1.

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. I like to write about new campaigns before they break so that the info is still fresh.”. I also look for timeliness.

Automotive 86

Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 86

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

A few years ago, a media frenzy surrounded Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) plans to use foreign workers to replace 45 people in their IT department. It started when one of the displaced employees went to the media to tell his side of the story. Use someone from the Lower Mainland as your spokesperson to pique media’s interest.

Banking 100

Banking Media Local Survey 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Guest Contributor: Katie Brenneman is a passionate writer specializing in lifestyle, mental health, education, and fitness-related content. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie. To connect with Katie, you can follow her on Twitter.

Strategy 96

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 96

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

So if we’re talking about reducing costs, consider paying your employees first and making them happy so they don’t leave and force you to hire a new person at a much higher rate because of inflation.”. When you meet with them, listen to their pitch and see if you align with their philosophy. Pay your people first.

Financial 52

Financial Strategy Insurance Insurance 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

AI algorithms are now generating personalized product recommendations, creating automated email campaigns , and even helping to research and write articles or social media posts. One company that got burned in using AI to write copy for articles was CNET (the technology and consumer electronics review publisher).

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

It all started with “Building Bridges,” Hoffman’s career development program that immerses its employees in one or multiple foreign offices for several months. In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. If pitching in the U.S.

Pitching 36

Pitching Transportation Conference Report 36

PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

Reputations are largely built by the experiences and interactions we hear from others — customers, partners, media, investors, employees, candidates… even through trusted ‘robots’ fuelled by the sentiment of others, like Google search, Alexa and Siri! Think ‘more than media’. Measure your share.

Reputation 48

Reputation Measurement Media Relations Agency 48

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Perhaps they treat their employees badly? For inspiration, I suggest checking out famous vlogger Case Neistat’s video “Make It Count” that he made on behalf of Nike: Make a list of employees and ask them how each of them would spend 10,000 EUR from your budget if they could spend it any way they wanted with no constraints.

How To 52

How To Hotels Survey Employee 52

Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

HARO , Profnet and JournoRequest allow you to see what stories reporters are currently writing and need sources for, and respond to them with a pitch. If you want media relations but none of you have ever spoken to the press, be sure your agency can conduct media training. Do you need messaging and branding help?

Agency 50

Agency Crisis Communications Measurement Analytics 50

Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

PR speaks to a varied audience, from internal employees, to the media, to influencers, to the end user. Write and distribute press releases. Speech writing. Write media pitches about a firm and send them onto journalists. Plan and execute media events. Crisis public relation strategies.

Publicity 48

Publicity Advertising Advertising Tools 48

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

While it can vary with the individual being interview, I’ve generally found executives are usually pretty good at answering the hard questions – they do it all day long with customers, leaders and employees. News happens fast, and so it’s quite likely if the pitch or announcement is big news, more than one outlet is going to cover it.

Interviews 60

Interviews Media Fashion Report 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Journalistics

JUNE 18, 2012

Why are we still writing press releases? What would happen if you stopped writing press releases and instead started a blog dedicated to your company news? If you build an audience around your news blog, you create an earned media channel for instantly sharing your news with the most interested audiences.

Blogging 52

Blogging Writing Engineering Video 52

Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 16, 2007

The sales and marketing team here often discusses the similarities between sales and media relations and this discussion reminded me of Media Map. Sometimes we rely too much on Media Map to inform our pitches. Media Map should be the beginning of the pitch research process, not the end.

Media 40

Media YouTube Google Pitching 40