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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

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.

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Be Relevant: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 3,000+ Journalists [UML]

Sword and the Script

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The UML is an occasion roundup of three related ideas that have been vetted, wrapped in insight, and presented here for your perusal. >>> 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

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Product Launch Lessons from Taylor Swift

Shift Communications

This is exactly what we do in PR as we approach programs for new clients and new product launches. Each product launch you promote in your career will be a learning experience and will help prepare you for the next one. CES, the baby boom of product launches, is just around the corner. Denise Bertrand.

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10 Reasons Your PR Might Be Failing

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign.

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Meet the Media: John Hitch, Editor of Fleet Maintenance

Bianchi Biz Blog

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Bill to help pay for a journalism degree from Kent State, which I received at the beautiful intersection of 2009 economic collapse and decline of conventional journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I used the G.I.

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The Worst Stereotypes About PR People

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

When it comes to the media relations piece of communications, having the right journalist contacts is useful. It helps to gain a fair hearing for your pitch, and even a negative response can offer insight on how to make a weak pitch better. PR is about who you know. Not really, or at least not entirely.

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5 CES 2024 Mistakes Mobility Tech & Automotive Suppliers Need to Avoid

Bianchi Biz Blog

Your company needs to be deciding, nay finalizing , what big announcements, product launches, unveilings, etc. And it’s not like hosting your own technology showcase for media at your own venue. While buried in a deluge of pre-show CES pitches, a journalist’s response to you might not be immediate. We have a booth booked!”