Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 17, 2023

Communications, public relations, and marketing messaging can be both proactive and reactive, which may be why they seem so pervasive. Media relations and PR pros must heed Godin’s advice or suffer the consequences of being ignored, or worse, getting blocked by a journalist when trying to pitch them. Watch word counts.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 17, 2016

Reverse engineering : the process of extracting knowledge or design information from anything man-made and reproducing it or reproducing anything based on the extracted information. Ever wonder why a pitch you shipped out to 5, 10, or even more reporters garnered little or no response? Enter reverse engineering.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft. Check relevant trade publications.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. His/her audience is your target.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” The service enables customers to convert “their press release from PR Newswire into a digital media asset that can be…placed across paid publications.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. According to USC’s 2017 Global Communications Report , written communications is second only to strategic planning in important skills for future growth in public relations. PR writing may not be what you think. Never write for word count.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Generative AI in PR software Agility PR Solutions , which is owned by parent Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), launched a generative AI feature “to help write press releases and media outreach emails” according to the company. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You can benefit from professional press release writing services if you’re nee to press releases. Read on to learn why PR writing in the way to go. By hiring press release writing services, you will be able to get instant exposure without going over your advertising budget. Achieve Instant Exposure. Boost Website Traffic.

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Landis PR

JUNE 26, 2023

From generating press releases and social media posts to crafting personalized pitches, AI-powered tools are reshaping the way PR professionals work. Here’s my take on the risks and rewards of incorporating generative AI in public relations. Today, generative AI and ChatGPT are doing the same for certain aspects of the PR industry.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, which can write texts and summarize documents, stand to improve — rather than replace — the work of communicators, said Aaron Kwittken. Kwittken said that PR professionals could use AI to predict the reporters who will be interested in their pitches.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

SEO benefits Online mentions and backlinks from holiday gift guides can improve a website’s search engine rankings, leading to long-term traffic and sales growth. Research the publications, websites, or retailers that align with the target audience and submit the product information early.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I manage the day-to-day operations of WardAuto.com, writing and editing articles for the publication that traces its roots to 1924 as a source of automotive industry news, data and insight. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

How do you know whether your public relations efforts are data-driven or not? How to Pitch a Data-Driven Pitch with… Data! The final part of data-driven PR is to use our data, analysis, and insights to identify who would be most receptive to our pitching. Who should we pitch this story to? Just anyone?

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? THE PITCH It comes from a very well-known floral brand. If not, download it right here !

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PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

If you neglect to consider your target audience, you won’t choose the right publications. Publications want to share press releases that appeal to their readers. Consider the publications they choose to read when searching for information or products, too. List the press contact, publication, and their contact information.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Currently with the excitement surrounding electric vehicles, we feel it’s an ideal time to see what is on the horizon for the internal combustion engine. I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. Get to know the editors you pitch to.

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

A press release can be used to announce a new product or a new service, as it’s easy to distribute it to all major search engines and social media platforms, as well as journalists and news outlets, as this way the company is able to reach a larger number of people. Before Writing a Press Release. Elements of a Press Release.

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Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

language models, AutoGPT can access websites and search engines to gather data and verify its accuracy. Prompt Engineering To maximize your results with ChatGPT, it’s essential to craft an effective prompt, which is the information you provide when making your initial request. suggests relevant journalists pitch based on your news.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Award-winning automotive journalist Gary Witzenburg has been writing about automobiles, auto people and the auto industry for 33 years. A mechanical engineering graduate of Duke University, he is a former U.S. I currently write about new cars, trucks and SUVs as well as historic autos, auto people and the industry itself.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

While PR probably isn’t writing public communications about trade secrets, you should be cognizant of obvious dangers. The company says, “AMIGA offers advanced research and writing capabilities including generating pitches.” PR firm Gregory FCA recently announced a free AI tool to write press releases “in three minutes.”

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media. Shared Media. The Earned Media Domino Effect.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 24, 2021

Journalists and publications might toss your release in the discard pile. They already understand what publications expect from press releases. Writing in a journalistic style can take years of practice. Instead, hire an experienced, professional writer who understands how to write with publications in mind.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Timely, authoritative and well-written bylined articles – contributed pieces for business and trade publications – can elevate a B2B public relations effort exponentially, if executed correctly. How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Most online publications have editorial guidelines.

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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

You could pitch individual newspapers and magazines. But you’ll have to spend time writing individual pitches based on those publications. That takes time, and you may spend more time on it than you did writing the press release. You have to research what each publication wants to publish.

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PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

However, writing a well-crafted press release and ensuring it reaches the relevant media is not easy. A press release service provider cuts you some slack in writing and distributing a press release. Sometimes, you may lack the time or the knowledge to write a press release. Boosting Your SEO.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2017

Sweeten your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. You’re growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen much faster and to a larger audience. Did you invent a revolutionary product, write a book, or win an award? Remember that Google is a question search engine.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Melissa Strle Dive into the dynamic world of Public Relations with this essential PR glossary. It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. It helps PR professionals understand trends and public perception, engage with audiences, and address issues promptly. What is Media Monitoring?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Know your audience. That works both ways.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I contribute reviews and news pieces to a wide range of publications including The Boston Globe , Autobytel , and CarExpert and am always looking for new opportunities. I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off.

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

For over a decade, I was the editor-in-chief of AutoblogGreen and today I freelance for a good roster of publications, including Car and Driver, Forbes, Automotive News, SAE Automotive Engineering and others. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

1) A still skeptical public. based reporters said, “the public has lost trust in journalists.”. Comment : It’s a very difficult time to be a reporter, but I sense reporters might be harder on themselves than the general public. This was followed by “social networks and search engines bypassing traditional media” with 25%.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2016

Although Medium , the writing and networking platform, has been around for a few years, it has recently caught fire. Improve your writing by reading. Medium is the place for some of the best writing out there by journalists with whom you’re already familiar via The Atlantic, Wired or the New Yorker. What is Medium?

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