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. PwC estimates live events, conferences and tradeshows have shrunk 64% as an industry. The deluge of PR pitches.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The remainder of this post is a collection of cold email outreach templates broken down into specific industries for easy browsing. Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Once you find your data sources, develop a compelling story complete with findings and some graphics, and then pitch these to journalists via email and/or press release.

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, in the ten years I’ve been doing blogger outreach in various industries, I’ve found one common theme: blog outreach can be time-consuming for the underprepared. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, in the ten years I’ve been doing blogger outreach in various industries, I’ve found one common theme: blog outreach can be time-consuming for the underprepared. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 71

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 71

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Cision – Largest Media Database Cision is the industry mainstay for digital PR experts, offering a vast set of features, including a comprehensive media database.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Cision – Largest Media Database Cision is the industry mainstay for digital PR experts, offering a vast set of features, including a comprehensive media database.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

You can build quality links once you’ve established your industry and niche. Building and Pitching New Content New, fresh content is one of the best ways to get quality links. Here are some ways to build new content for pitching. For example, here’s a search around link-building-related content in BuzzStream’s industry.

How To 71

How To SEO Google Examples 71

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

If you know your industry, then you know your competitors. In fact the more traditional the industry, the less likely they will innovate. Do they rank well for keywords and phrases in your industry niche? Step 3: Crawl Their Social Networks. Here’s a simple checklist for a little social media competitor audit.

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How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. With digital convergence, PR and media communicators are no longer just the traditional writers of press releases or distributors of media pitches. ” 4.

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Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, in the ten years I’ve been doing blogger outreach in various industries, I’ve found one common theme: blog outreach can be time-consuming for the underprepared. Prospecting and Blog Discovery Tools The first step to blogger outreach is finding blogs to pitch. That’s why building a tool kit is essential. Pricing: Free trial. $29/mo

Tools 62

Tools Blogging Pitching Google 62

Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2022

Media relations remain an important part of the PR world. As long as it's coming from a genuine place, you can land some solid pitches. Whether you're just getting into the world of solo PR or are already a seasoned pro, we're giving you in-depth tips on working with the media in 2022. 5 tips for working with the media.

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Pitching Media Journalism Data 58

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Moz – Measuring Site or Page Authority Moz is a mainstay in the SEO community and has created widely recognized, industry-standard link metrics known as Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA). Contact Information: Buzzstream can instantly scan the site for contact information like email or social media.

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Instead, use the roundup as an opportunity to summarize each media mention and link to it.

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Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Moz – Measuring Site or Page Authority Moz is a mainstay in the SEO community and has created widely recognized, industry-standard link metrics known as Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA). Contact Information: Buzzstream can instantly scan the site for contact information like email or social media.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Moz – Measuring Site or Page Authority Moz is a mainstay in the SEO community and has created widely recognized, industry-standard link metrics known as Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA). Contact Information: Buzzstream can instantly scan the site for contact information like email or social media.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Sissie Hsiao, Google AI-generated content AI-generated content is becoming increasingly popular in the PR industry as it generates content quickly and in large volumes. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Human-Centered or Authentic Approach 4. Increasing Multimedia 5.

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Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

The early 2000s saw the addition of social media features. Multimedia releases, including social media components, have become more popular (especially with wire services). Multimedia Elements : Boost your press release with multimedia elements such as high-quality images, videos, infographics, or audio clips.

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Pitching Writing Engineering Wikipedia 40

Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

As someone sitting squarely in the midst of these seismic shifts, which include the bubbling up of an entire marketing category called PRTech , I’ve had the great pleasure of speaking with many of the industry’s leading minds and picking their brains for best “tips and tricks” for upping your PR game.

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Storytelling Technology Tools Infographics 230

Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Alexa Miller, senior account executive at Flackable, recommends reaching out to industry influencers to establish credibility and get your brand noticed. In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience.

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Financial Infographics Pitching Consumer 168

Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report , more than half of respondents said a pitch that lines up with their past work and interests is what drove them to pursue a story. PR Newswire’s editorial specialists categorize every release that we send by industry and subject matter (automotive, earnings, acquisitions, etc.).

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Media Automotive Resources Product Launch 210

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many different services fall under the umbrella of strategic communication — or public relations: media relations, community relations, internal communications, crisis communications, public affairs, content creation and marketing, social media — the list goes on. The world of media relations is changing.

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Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Thought leadership allows executives and others to play an upfront role in guiding the future of their industries. Thought leaders provide timely, relevant content in useful forms. It takes time to build a brand.

Leadership 52

Leadership Infographics Resources Social Media 52

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, bombarding your new love interest with a sales pitch on how amazing of a partner you are on the first date will likely not warrant a second one. Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. Some examples of content marketing include: Infographics. M arketing can be a lot like dating.

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Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. Methods include blog posts, whitepapers, product reviews, ebooks and articles to images and infographics, videos and audio.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

PR involves using influencers, journalists, and social media to get in touch with people who would be interested in your business. It might mean providing quick tips in a video or on an infographic. You post uplifting or funny or thoughtful memes on social media for them to like and share.

Publicity 67

Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 67

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

With such a high concentration of news and innovation in one place, it’s no surprise that trade shows and other industry events generate a plethora of content. Combine social aptitude with almost limitless content, and you have the perfect opportunity for social media success. Finalist or award shots.

Social Media 40

Social Media Trade Shows How To Media 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Twitter is still a journalist’s favorite social media site. A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network. More than three-quarters (77%) of journalists surveyed say Twitter is the most valuable social network – the next most valuable network isn’t even close with 39%.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Social monitoring and listening not only give us a heads up on customer service issues or negative PR, but they can illuminate industry trends and customer behavior. A PR campaign can include a general theme or direction found in social media data or patterns, or the social data can inform a content calendar.

Storytelling 149

Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

Brand journalism is a strategy to generate content that is relevant and meaningful to an audience and provide them with information on an industry or related topics without selling them anything. Answer the “Why,” Not the “What” Think about your industry, and the challenges it faces. Watch Your Language.

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Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2017

For those in the public relations industry, success starts with visibility. This is true for the earned media we generate, the thought leadership content we produce for clients and for our own blog content. ” It’s particularly important to stick to industry topics and issues when writing for a B2B audience.

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Blogging Writing Engineering Analytics 136

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer. So how can you stay on the cutting edge of the news industry? Social Media.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

PR Fuel

JUNE 5, 2020

People often make the mistake of confusing a pitch or marketing copy for a press release. A pitch is written in order to persuade journalists and gives a tease or a taste of what’s to come in your press release. Establishing Media Relationships. What Is a Press Release? Why Do Press Releases Still Matter?

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How To Ethics SEO Guidelines 98

PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

Although social media and online ad targeting have taken up most marketing budgets, press releases still play an important role in a company’s image. They’re written in an objective way and often contain quotes, statistics, infographics, and eye-catching headlines. They Build SEO. Announcing Newsworthy Content.

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Infographics SEO Writing Pitching 105

Cision

MARCH 8, 2016

This could mean sharing news via a YouTube video or creating an infographic on a recent industry trend. When pitching journalists, consider including photos or other multimedia to go along with your story. Build Relationships on Social Media. Find out what they’re talking about and get in on the conversation.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Infographics 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Tip 2: Use social media for PR Social media platforms offer brands various options for affordable public relations campaigns , which provide solid results in raising awareness around your business entity or product offering — utilizing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn just may do the trick.

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Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Cision

MARCH 8, 2016

Are you pitching reporters but not receiving responses? When reporters go through their daily pile of pitches, they look for fresh angles that will engage and inform their readers, not reiterations of an already discussed topic or drawn-out explanations. How are you using your social media listening tool ? Deliver Data.

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How To Pitching Survey Comparison 84