Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. There are no limits or boundaries to how far a story can extend.

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Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 30, 2015

View image | gettyimages.com Media coverage abounds related to last week’s 2015 F8 Developer Conference – an event for app developers put on by Facebook. Facebook native video. PLUS Facebook reach (minimal as it might be). PLUS Facebook reach (minimal as it might be). Read on for the dets!

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

SOURCE While the internet and social media have certainly expanded access to content, broadcast media maintains a broader demographic coverage that digital platforms often struggle to replicate. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. Advanced PR Strategies 9.

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Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Little known fact: You led social media management for the Business Journal during your time there. It gave me valuable experience with daily posting and scheduling on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. I then spent two years at the Minneapolis St.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

So, publishers are re-imagining their value proposition by broadening their content channel and format strategy in a few main ways, according to the report: They’re not just focusing on print or online articles. They’re looking to invest more in platforms like TikTok and Instagram and divest spend from Facebook and Twitter.

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Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

This year’s report found that 92 percent of media outlets have or are currently adopting a mobile-friendly Web design. They must reconsider how they create, distribute and pitch their thought leadership. Social Media. What impact does this have on communication professionals? This explains why almost half (48.9

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

As mobile’s importance continues to grow for news delivery, Facebook developed an application, Instant Articles , for select publishers to publish their content on Facebook directly from their own content management systems and get a faster loading time in Facebook users’ news feeds. More data journalism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision. The importance of a strategic media outreach plan cannot be stressed enough. Encourage social sharing. Have a structured and detailed run-of-show.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage.

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Konnect Agency

JULY 6, 2022

Landing top-tier press around the holiday season goes beyond a beautifully written pitch and a client’s innovative product. Understanding the media landscape and the importance of timing outreach to align with the media’s needs are essential when securing top-of-the-line placements. Think Outside of Traditional Pitching.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

Of course, anyone who’s walked the PR planet for years knows that social media — and breaking news — can quickly overturn your best-laid content plans. For example, if you’re pitching a year-round story about car safety, you can write a tip sheet or create a video on the importance of seat belts. Join the group here.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. c) What makes a great pitch?

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Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Isentia brings AI to broadcast monitoring; Propel adds social media monitoring; Muck Rack partners with non-profits for journalists; plus mentions and picks. This may not seem obvious if you are accustomed to monitoring online or print coverage. 2) Propel adds social media monitoring.

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PR Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

If your interview with USA Today just appeared in print and online, you shouldn’t expect your phone to ring incessantly the next morning with people wanting to employ your services. Instead, the value is in being seen as a go-to-expert in your field, someone the media turns to when they need a voice of authority. Social media.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Prowly adds features to media database Prowly had added several enhancements to its media database. New features the company highlighted is personalization – the ability to add the first name of a contact to an email pitch – and more flexibility to update your media list.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Rock The Pitch #11 “Hey I’m convincing a client to start a weekly chat #hashtagremoved 1PM would love help getting it rolling, if you could show up & help :)” Once I was past the initial urge to correct his appalling grammar, I’ll admit to the twinge of resentment that popped up out of nowhere. ” The hook.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 6, 2016

Targeting your media outreach is arguably one of the most important facets of a successful PR program. By not targeting the right contacts, your perfect pitch can fall on deaf ears. Identify non-traditional influencers in your industry whom you can target along with more standard media types. Do your research.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2015

The proliferation of owned media. The democratization of voice through social. Media’s evolving landscape. The PR and social media landscapes have changed so much in such a short period of time. When I first got into communications, social media was met with “Oh, so you Facebook all day.

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Data Nonprofit Instagram Analytics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. The deluge of PR pitches. Source: 21 Media Relations Insights from 4,000 Journalists ).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. This means creating and adhering to policies that dictate how employees use social media and particularly how they respond. 2017 PR Takeaways. Data continues to drive coverage.

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YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Cision

MAY 4, 2015

Let’s jump right into some of the new ways these platforms will help you meet your communication goals: Cision Social Edition. Cision Social Edition provides solutions for: Social Engagement. Social Media Integration. Integrate real-time social monitoring into enterprise applications. Social Media Listening.

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Social Media Analytics Enterprise Content Marketing 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

You can be on a national TV morning show but without leveraging that media opportunity through social media and brand building strategy the impact will be small. How have you adjusted to the rise of social media in PR in recent years? The rise of social media shortened the lifespan of a new story.

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Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 2, 2019

While we always make sure to show the value of a piece of coverage to our clients, we also help our clients amplify that coverage on their social media channels, as well as ours. It’s important to keep the momentum going and maximize the exposure for each piece of meaningful media coverage So, you’ve got press!

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Instagram LinkedIn Social Media Agency 71

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Keep it relevant! Work Truck magazine.

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Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

Victorious PR

JANUARY 13, 2023

That’s not going to happen with an ad running on Facebook. You have print, television, radio, AND online. For instance, here at Victorious PR, we pitch you to over 100 different publications because of the great relationships that we have formed. Also, a press release can be sent to many different outlets.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Publicity Television Radio 52

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. They also own the outreach tool mentioned above, Prowly.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Media databases provide detailed information about media outlets, like contact info and past coverage. This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. They also own the outreach tool mentioned above, Prowly.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2018

You craft the perfect pitch and reach out to the influencers who have served you well in the past — as well as some new ones who cover your space and seem like a good fit for your audience. So, what does a modern media monitoring program look like? Online – websites, blogs, online media sites. Broadcast – television and radio.

Media 75

Media Radio Newspapers Print 75

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

We’re now looking at online content outweighing print content, not only in volume but in value for media outlets ; think of how social media influencers have taken over, and the fact that video is tipped to make up 80% of the content we view online by 2020, and the power of digital content becomes clear!

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Media Relations Media Social Media Content Marketing 54

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Agencies, PR and marketing professionals, bloggers and anyone doing social media (who doesn’t?) It doesn’t feel like you’re breaking the law when you save a funny cartoon or quote you like, so you can post it to Facebook later. Right where it counts! Nope, not on your kisser but, even worse, in your wallet.

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Prohibition

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

We’re now looking at online content outweighing print content, not only in volume but in value for media outlets ; think of how social media influencers have taken over, and the fact that video is tipped to make up 80% of the content we view online by 2020, and the power of digital content becomes clear!

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Media Relations Media Social Media Content Marketing 48

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

4) Share the content on social media (organic). In these cases, social media is usually an additional duty for one lonely marketer that is already overworked. So, you work really hard to get this media mention and then don’t tell anyone about it. 5) Pay to promote it on social media (paid).

Media 97

Media B2B Groups Conference 97

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

The product does everything you’d expect from a media monitoring tool. It provides monitoring for print news, online news, broadcasts, podcasts and social media. In terms of social media monitoring, the company checks off the important boxes: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube and forums.

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Tools Media Software Analysis 158