Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 126

Journalism Media Relations Report Survey 126

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. The media relations struggle is real. Perhaps invest in people, research or tools to help facilitate media relations.

Media Relations 172

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

So, B2B PR professionals have a small window to catch their attention, hold it enough for them to actually read a pitch, and find it interesting enough to want to take action. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. Winning pitches are engaging, timely and succinct. Keep it short and simple.

Pitching 193

Pitching Writing Media Advertising 193

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 110

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. While we may dream of it, rarely do we imagine our news being picked up and shared by global media.

Internal 152

Internal International Media Pitching 152

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. But with many companies doing business internationally it’s smart to look outside our own media market for openings. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical. Content, content, content.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow.

Tools 370

Tools Report Comparison Media 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our goal is to work with companies as an extension of their internal marketing team, and hitting those milestones together makes all the difference. . PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Feedback on pitches. This past year, our team has supported two IPOs for ad tech clients, with another on the way!

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 88

Pitching Report Software Survey 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Usually it’s for big client announcement.

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Business Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A successful pitch to press is fundamental for a company's thought leadership status and brand awareness. In this article, our PR experts with decades of experience in the DACH media landscape will share some best practices when pitching to media in the DACH market.

Blogging 195

Blogging Marketing How To Pitching 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

One of the companies we work with is an international adult toy brand that offers some fantastic products for both men and women. Many A-list national outlets understand the need to talk about adult-related topics to make them less taboo and open the door to a broader conversation. Talking about a “taboo” topic. Having a new approach.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Relations Media Pitching 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here are some examples of times when I broke the PR agency or media relations “rules” and was rewarded. Rule #1: The shorter the pitch, the better. If you’re on the receiving end of thousands of daily pitches, you need to skim fast, or ignore most of your email. The same is true in media relations.

Pitching 197

Pitching Conference Internal International 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A co-dependent relationship with media tools Media relations tools like Muck Rack and Qwoted have become indispensable to PR teams as technology evolves. Because we need to stay on top of media moves and changes, we depend on these tools for the latest and best updates.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The media landscape is continuing to change,” says Bob Kerlik, vice president of media relations at Pittsburgh International Airport. Other recurring Blue Sky subjects will range from developments about the Pittsburgh International Airport to updates and insights into the world of aviation.

Internal 85

Internal International Travel Tourism 85

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

I’ll often use the first draft of a press release for a pitch. First, because the first draft is usually written like a news report and based on an interview with an internal expert with a big idea. My remedy at the end of this process is to re-look at the first draft and see if I can mold that into a pitch.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2016

Department of Agriculture, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Research Council, Rodale Press, Winrock International, Profiles magazine, and The World and I magazine. So how do you impress this veteran when you send a pitch to his inbox? I prefer to receive pitches which relate directly to this energy focus.

Pitching 120

Pitching Agriculture Report Energy 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

Technology 93

Technology Automotive Mobile Interviews 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Ramp up media opportunities . Has your media coverage slipped from the standards set at the beginning of the engagement? We all create PR plans with pitch ideas to help generate a drumbeat of consistent media interest, but there are times when pitches don’t resonate for one reason or another.

Pitching 156

Pitching Agency Communications Internal 156

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Internal Communications. Media Training. Relationship building takes time. Executive Thought Leadership.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

From Being Told He Was “Too Gay to Pitch” to Leading an Award Winning PR Agency: Steve Strickland’s Story We got the chance to talk to Steve Stickland, co-founder with Gary Wheldon of new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker , about starting an agency, standing out, and creating campaigns that have the “wow” factor.

Agency 120

Agency Pitching Energy Creativity 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts? What strategies can help new grads and young professionals stand out to recruiters on social media? What’s your social media elevator pitch?

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. Don’t be afraid to be honest with a client or your internal team about the status of a given pitch or initiative. Timing is key. Communicate with stakeholders

How To 321

How To Media Report Pitching 321

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

I understand more about a media company’s ins and outs and the structure and challenges they face. I’ve learned what our journalist’s lives are like so that has helped me with understanding how I pitch external journalists. It blew my mind to watch it come through with one person! RW: How many hats we really do wear.

Media Relations 68

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 68

Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

Here are five ways media training can help: Erase any fears about interviewing or presenting While media training prepares you for media interviews, the content you learn in media training applies to other speaking formats as well. Media training can be a wonderful way to practice in a low stakes environment.

Media Training 59

Media Training Training Media Interviews 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. No differentiation.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Our job is to educate them in advance about what media need and want.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. Fragmentation of media means fewer eyeballs on each story.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

PRSay

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Or pitches with empty phrases like “unparalleled luxury” or “world renowned”? If you get pushback from clients (external or internal) about excluding hollow marketing claims, then just ask them, “Okay, how do we know that?” Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements.

Marketing 100

Marketing Pitching Media Relations Writing 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. One of the greatest accomplishments of a PR partnership is when a client trusts a PR team enough to let them pitch story angles free from oversight and micromanaging. No laurel-resting here!

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256