Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The deluge of PR pitches. According to a survey of journalists by Muck Rack, 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. Pitch proof points with claims. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Meanwhile Google currently offers Gemini Pro in Bard. Eapen, Daniel J.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Public relations professionals are always seeking new ways to get their clients’ stories out – from pinning down the right message to crafting a perfectly tailored journalist pitch. Have an engaging pitch. The art of writing a pitch is one thing, but having the journalist actually engage with the pitch is a different beast.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Free for three searches per day. $9/mo

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Free for three searches per day. $9/mo

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2017

And there are tools that can save time while improving topic choice, leads, and writing style. Improve the quality of your writing. . Good content is based on good writing. Conventional wisdom says we should all read and write more to improve skills. In other words, Write or Die. We like Hemingway. Also helpful?

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Then, email that website to point out the broken link and use that as a jumping-off point to pitch them your site or content. Creating and Pitching Content Who is it best for? Then, use a tool like Buzzstream to pitch your content to your targets. INDIRECT : Find a relevant website in your industry with a broken page link.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Then, email that website to point out the broken link and use that as a jumping-off point to pitch them your site or content. Creating and Pitching Content Who is it best for? Then, use a tool like Buzzstream to pitch your content to your targets. INDIRECT : Find a relevant website in your industry with a broken page link.

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PR Fuel

MAY 24, 2022

The first step to writing an effective press release is keeping it short. Write a Compelling Headline. Adding images, videos, or infographics to your release will make it more visually appealing and help get your point across. Once you’ve finished writing your release, it’s time to send it out to the world.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch. How did you get your start in PR?

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Cision

JANUARY 26, 2016

And that means all of them are sending pitches to reporters – the same reporters you’re pitching. But if your pitch sounds exactly like every other brand’s, it will get ignored. So how can you make your pitch stand out? It’s time to make a change to your pitching style! Videos and images are also great.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

That’s one reason why we provide services such as graphic design, data visualization and video. Laura Frnka Davis (LFD): As a solo PR professional, I offer writing services of all sorts: annual reports, internal communications, press releases, blogs, newsletter articles, and executive communications.

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Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

If you can write content for that person based on that reason, you will see social engagement increase. Perfect your pitch. You can and should pitch your created, or “owned,” content to the media. Write concise, clear pitches to key media contacts. Want to produce more effective pitches? Put out the signs!

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Bob Evans , who I used to work with at Oracle and highly respect, brought up some good points on Twitter this week about the issues he recently encountered with PR professionals flooding his inbox with irrelevant pitches. We show what they cover, what they write about and what they care about. take my name off ur list! —

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Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

I set out trying to write a post about creating a successful survey campaign from start to finish. Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Avoids the 24-hour news cycle: These are also evergreen posts.

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Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Some organizations use in-house experts, while others hire agencies to develop editorial calendars, write and edit original content, pitch guest articles, and schedule social media posts. It takes time to build a brand.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Here are four steps to pitching reporters and getting coverage from your upcoming conference. For example, you could hold a Twitter Q&A session prior to the event or post short video introductions on Facebook and Instagram. But before you start writing, think about what you want to convey in your news announcement.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

When writing your press release, make sure you include all the necessary information and answer who, what, where, when and why. This could be a video, photos or an infographic. For example, if your press release is about a product announcement, you will want to include photos of the product or even a video demoing it.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 15, 2019

Marketers typically think about lobbing their pitch at prospective clients, but the same exercise could help you here. You can repurpose existing HR content —brand videos, welcome packets, training quizzes, FAQs—to get freelancers thinking the way you do. Style guide and pitch guide. What’s your stance on the Oxford comma?

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett. Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Before writing a press release, whether it’s your first or 100th time, it is essential to set clear expectations on what you want to achieve to understand better what you are writing. Examples of assets include data, infographics, and videos, among others. The key here is that it is an informative piece of content.

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

A 2014 study of more than 72,000 Facebook pages shows that visuals, including video and photos, generate the highest levels of engagement among users. Visuals increase understanding: We can read about how to do something or operate a device, but we comprehend topics more thoroughly when we have images or video to supplement them.

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Cision

JULY 30, 2015

Want pitching tips that will help you land an interview? Click here for 10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts! Write out a few concise messages that need to be delivered during the interview, and have them in front of you, if possible. Check out this infographic for a helpful checklist! Determine 2-3 Key Messages.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Do they prefer video? Write web content. Infographics. Pitch bloggers. Pitch reporters. Find out what content works and what doesn’t. That means you have to be able to use analytics or your website, newsroom, blog and the various online platforms you use for content. Digital news releases. Blog Posts.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Do they prefer video? Write web content. Infographics. Pitch bloggers. Pitch reporters. Find out what content works and what doesn’t. That means you have to be able to use analytics or your website, newsroom, blog and the various online platforms you use for content. Digital news releases. Blog Posts.

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Digital PR Analytics SEO Measurement 100

The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Do they prefer video? Write web content. Infographics. Pitch bloggers. Pitch reporters. Find out what content works and what doesn’t. That means you have to be able to use analytics or your website, newsroom, blog and the various online platforms you use for content. Digital news releases. Blog Posts.

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Digital PR Analytics SEO Measurement 100

PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Depending on your business, this might mean writing in-depth articles that show you’re an authority in your niche. It might mean providing quick tips in a video or on an infographic. You keep offering useful information in articles or videos. PR Tips How To Pitch to a Publication.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. But I am saying think about what image (this also goes for video and infographics) will make you want to click, follow, comment, share, etc.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

That would be like writing a story headline that has nothing to do with the content of the story but is just clickbait based on whatever Google Trends is saying is out there. But I am saying think about what image (this also goes for video and infographics) will make you want to click, follow, comment, share, etc.

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ISEBOX

APRIL 23, 2015

Thousands of press releases are sent to journalists who are often pitched more than 100 stories weekly. Here are some questions to ask yourself: Why are you writing this press release? You HAVE to ensure your press release stands out from the dozens of other stories they are pitched every day. Start with an Intention.

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Beyond PR

MAY 17, 2018

In 2004, Jon Forsythe was one of just a handful of Washington Post journalists who were given a video camera and told to go report on the news. Technology is so advanced that reporters can shoot and edit a short 90-second video in 15 or 30 minutes,” he says. Use Multimedia to Tell a Better Story.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first. Review webinars for pitch-ideas, contributed articles or guest posts. Transform a solid media pitch and into a blog post.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Talkwalker is one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, you may have to make a business case for it the first couple of times and pitch it as an experiment. A simple technique to drafting a useful post quickly is to write a list of takeaways or points that stood out on the webinar. It’s potential media pitch or link for a roundup article.

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Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

First, Writing Skills. No matter what you’ve heard about all that sexy social media stuff, you still need to know how to write in PR. Ideally, you majored in Journalism (or English) – or your PR or Communications program had a heavy concentration of writing-related courses. Second, Internship Experience.

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PR Fuel

JUNE 23, 2021

Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to properly write a press release. Professional press release writing can ensure more journalists choose your press release. Start writing press releases journalists want to publish with these tips today. Either way, know what you’re trying to say before you start writing.

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Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2016

They create content – everything from award and speaking submissions to infographics, videos, photos, bylines and white papers – as well as train executives on speaking and presentation skills, assist HR with creative ad copy, manage crisis situations and even manage social media channels for brands and executives.

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