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Cliff Notes to Effective Media Relations: A Summary of 3 Surveys of Editors, Reporters and Journalists

Sword and the Script

Earlier this year, Muck Rack , one of the PR technology vendors I’m tracking, published a survey of 700 reporters for a report it calls State of Journalism 2019. The best pitches are short emails in the morning. 93% of reporters prefer 1:1 email pitches, although 19% said mass emails and newswires are okay. 1% said SnapChat.

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9 Ways To Up Your PR Game

Onclusive

These shifts include everything from the implications of brand journalism on the PR function to the dwindling number of journalists filling established newsrooms. It’s a great listening tool to ensure your pitches are targeted.” I’ve used it, and she’s right. ” This is a PR boon.

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Secrets of getting your company featured on a podcast: behind the scenes in podcast nation

MaccaPR

Until recently, our getting a Maccabee PR client interviewed on a podcast was seen as a peripheral “nice to have,” built upon “must-have” interviews with traditional media such as "USA Today" or the "Wall Street Journal." How to Pitch a Podcast Producer with a Potential Guest (Without Driving Them Mad). “I It’s a time waster.”. (

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How to Send a Press Release and Why They Still Matter in 2020

PR Fuel

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. Build a contact list of relevant journalists or influencers and use sites such as LinkedIn or Google.

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Digital PR Strategy: Industry Insights and The Methods That Secure Coverage in 2021

Buzzstream

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. In terms of preparing pitches, there’s a fine balance between ensuring the client is credited in coverage and making the email too brand-centric.

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From PR to Marketing: Why You Should Expand Your Skill Set

Shift Communications

PR pros work hard to secure media hits, and a stellar feature in the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times deserves to have a longer life than the hot minute it gets post-publication. Creating content – whether it’s a white paper, an Infographic or original research – can help make news for us. It means it’s time to get creative.

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30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020

Sword and the Script

New LinkedIn research found that only 4% of digital marketers are measuring return on investment six months into a campaign or longer. Sean Callahan , Senior Manager, Content Marketing | LinkedIn. ” What’s happening in public relations is happening right now in independent journalism. The list goes on.

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