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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. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. This stuff isn’t hard, and while I’m not a reporter, an exercise like this is a glimpse into their world. I’d do a considerable amount of blogging.

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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.

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How To Get Media Coverage When You Have No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Media relations can be a lot like that Ariana Grande song, “Thank U, Next.” You’re only as good as your last story. . One skill of a great PR team is in generating opportunities to keep an organization relevant and visible, even in the absence of hard news like a new product launch or a CEO change.

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Press Release Newswire Services – Worth The Cost?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

They’ve been a staple of the business for decades because they serve a distinct purpose: to inform the media of news. Have reporters stopped asking to see the full release when you contact them about news – a partnership, company milestone, new product or a big hire? The comprehensive reports can be helpful.

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The Media Kit: What To Include

Doctor Spin

How long should a media kit be? Can a media kit be one page? How do you prepare a media kit? Why make a media kit? What is an influencer media kit? PR Resource: Journalism vs PR What is a media kit? Corporational Determinism—The New Paradigm for Product Launching. Why make a media kit?

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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. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am …. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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