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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Building a perfect pitch? The story is in the data

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Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Spend the time to read, listen to and note what impactful authors write about, how often and in which publications. Earning their attention.

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Media Relations Shrinks as a Public Relations Service; Cliff Notes to 3 Industry Reports

Sword and the Script

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

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Learn to write and you’ll have a job for life

Stephen Waddington

Writing and editing are the most common task for 73% of junior roles and 50% of senior roles. Writing is an important and often underappreciated skill in business. We’re taught to write at school and are educated to a basic level of proficiency. The CIPR data shows that if you can write well you’ll likely have a job for life.

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Questions PR Grads Should Ask In An Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

With this in mind, what are the go-to questions aspiring public relations employees should ask in an interview? . Future employees should be able to list several things they love about their company to make it appealing. Are you a strong writer, social media whiz or maybe have a special touch when it comes to media relations?

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Earned Media: 3 PR Studies Quantifying the Impact of Media Relations on Sales [UML]

Sword and the Script

1) Earned media is sales enablement. A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Because these external award announcements have an effect on employees! Paid Social: Cliff Notes to 3 Social Media Studies.

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How To Get The Most From PR Freelancers

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. Because a freelance employee will sign an NDA and in most cases a non-compete agreement, the agency team shouldn’t worry that they’ll disclose confidential client information or try to lure the client away.

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