Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. At the same time, every PR plan should include another type of media – relevant trade publications. Trade pubs may seem unglamorous, but they have their own kind of superpower.

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B2B Company SMB Automotive 319

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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Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Today content is dynamic; much of it can be created instantly and is more personalized than ever before.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. A private company or startup wanting to catch investor attention has different objectives than a public company looking to increase their customer base and market share.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Yet most journalists (69%) say only a quarter (or less) of the pitches they receive are relevant to their audiences.” Open and response rates to email story pitches. The Wall Street Journal 80%. TechCrunch 85%.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Read more: Pithy PR Pitches Get a Better Response Rate Study Says 7. Read more: What does generative AI use in PR look like? [PR

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

The practice of media relations resides at the intersection of what’s important to the organization and what the media and public value. An up-to-date media relations strategy should include pitching writers of email newsletters, as the medium continues to gain prominence. Newsletters gain clout. Photo credit: mclittlestock ].

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal? Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Virtually every national and global company desires coverage in the business media. Often,more.

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B2B Journalism Storytelling Communications 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

For anyone who works in public relations, content still reigns supreme. A great example is Cocaine Economics , a stunning interactive website created through a partnership between Netflix and WSJ to promote the television show “Narcos.” Sponsored content is often confused with native advertising , but it’s actually a subset of it.

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. The Future of Marketing Looks More like Public Relations.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 4, 2019

Editors are quick to treat a PR pitch like a pest, sweeping it into the trash after no more than a glance at the subject line. Namely, you have to believe what you’re pitching matters right now. Even if a major story dominates homepages and feeds, there are still ways to find an unexpected news peg to strengthen your PR pitch.

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. In our recent conversations with journalists, it is clear that pitching stories as you may have done in the past is not an effective tactic during this news cycle.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. For example, when a task gets harder in business, most leaders make a change or strive to do something different. These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before. While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But I also liked being more of a communication generalist inside organizations, managing everything from events to publications—even sales collateral. I got to hire staff and build social communities, start publications, train employees in messaging, and conduct media relations, especially during disasters.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For example, a company specializing in enterprise IT security probably has no place commenting on data privacy surrounding government contact tracing. For example, there are multiple contacts at The Wall Street Journal that cover cybersecurity.

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Enterprise Privacy Government Software 261

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. It’s also coming from those without a lick of public relations experience who are suddenly writing content and pitching bloggers. Off the top of my head, here are a few examples: 1. I think of HOW FUN our job has become.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

Consider trade outlets over top-tier publications. With publications like The New York Times , you have the potential to reach an audience numbering in the millions, which is precisely the problem. This is likely why they requested a top-tier publication in the first place.) Talk about the outlet’s audience.

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Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 135

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

link] Inspired by the Priming Wheel , there are many examples of potential priming activities in PR. Here are a few examples: Curiosity trigger. For example, entice them with an interactive element like a clickable link to get started. For example, encourage them to share your message with their network. Emotional hook.

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eBook Journalism Course Examples 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

The rollout of public chargers is not same as the build out of gas stations because many EV owners will have chargers at home. Still, a reliable public charging network is critical for those without access to home chargers and for everyone traveling long distances. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal? Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Virtually every national and global company desires coverage in the business media. Often,more.

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B2B Journalism Storytelling Communications 70

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

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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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast.

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It gives you the power to pitch exactly what journalists want at exactly the right time. I take it a step further, actually scheduling alerts in Outlook that remind me when/where to pitch, so the opportunity isn’t forgotten when I’m juggling a dozen balls in the air. Whooooooooot! It is a lot of work.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

I don’t have hard statistics or success rates, but anecdotally as president of the Publicity Club of New York , I’d be surprised if one in one hundred PR-driven story pitches actually results in a story. The quality of the pitch itself has degraded over the last few years.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

So, for example, we’re less interested in stories about automotive executives and more interested in stories about the culture of cars and how it’s evolving. I’m now much more aware of how vulnerable we are as pedestrians and so, for example, I make sure never to be on my phone when crossing the street. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

The stories I’m most proud of are the ones where I get to collaborate with great people–like the video examples above or the interactive executive interviews like this one that earned us a National Gold Award from the American Society of Business Press Editors. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Journalists can see right through your mass emails – and they’ll ignore you if they suspect you aren’t tailoring your pitches. Karen Paff, senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, recommends doing your research and learning as much as you can about the journalists you target before you pitch them your story.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

While the shrinking number of media outlets affects the potential pitch opportunities for all PR people, the negative impact is less pronounced for the business-to-business front, where trade journals are generally faring better than newspapers. But still, the media relations is dead prediction seems to gain steam.

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Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 102

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For example, a study – data analysis from one adtech company puts the CTR rate of LinkedIn ads at.67%. The key to success is showing up consistently with good stories that add value to the public conversation – rather than hard selling. In other words, pitch a story , not a product. that’s written like journalism.

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