PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. “So The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways.

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. Regardless of the topic you’re pitching, O’Connor says it’s important to pitch a journalist an actual story and not simply a person such as your spokesperson or expert.

Media Relations 158

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Read more: Pithy PR Pitches Get a Better Response Rate Study Says 7. PR Tech Sum No.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

15, the live, online series of six modules — moderated by media relations strategist Judy Welage — will feature experts who present case studies and discuss the latest communications trends. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. percent of the pitches they receive.

Media Relations 202

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 202

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2017

Here’s a few tips you can take from the results: Pitch in the morning. Muck Rack found that 37 percent of journalists prefer to be pitched between 9 a.m. with 27 percent preferring their pitches to come between 6 a.m. Personalize your pitches. 1 reason why journalists reject otherwise relevant pitches. and 11 a.m.,

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Pitching Survey Journalism Conference 127

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Make a note of who accepted your pitch, where it was used and when.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Here are a few themes we’ve compiled for pitching one of the top technology sites: CNET. Familiarize yourself with the specifics of the journalist’s coverage as well as the product or story that you are pitching.

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Pitching How To Trade Shows Case Study 120

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

Journalism 150

Journalism Brand Branding Publicity 150

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

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Writing Pitching Survey Digital PR 62

Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. The Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study provides some very tangible insights into the social media perception and behaviors of journalists. Messengers. Architects. Conclusion.

Social Media 247

Social Media How To Media Journalism 247

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 67 percent of journalists spend up to two hours on their social media accounts each day, up from 38 percent just three years ago. For PR professionals, a clear, concise subject line is key to getting reporters to open and read your pitch. Want more pitching advice?

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. At one end of the spectrum are social media superuser journalists, dubbed “Architects” by the study. At the other end of the spectrum are social media laggards, dubbed, “Skeptics,” by the study.

Social Media 202

Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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Pitching Newspapers How To Knowledge Base 120

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Census With six public relations workers for every reporter it’s no wonder that some writers say they are bombarded daily by story pitches. Newsroom employment fell 23 percent to 88,000 from 2008 to 2017, with the number of newspapers dropping 45 percent to 39,000, according to a Pew Research Center study. Spin Cycle There are now 6.4

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Newspapers Publicity Journalism Report 100

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. Study the depth of coverage and the tone of their pieces. It’s likely that outdated lists are at least a contributing factor.

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prTini

JULY 27, 2015

Are PR pros pitching journalists the way they prefer? According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , that answer is yes: 58% of U.S. In addition, PR pros are now contacting journalists using the methods they actually prefer, with 23% pitching stories on social platforms — in line with reporters’ preferences.

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Infographics Journalism Study Pitching 28

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. Whether someone wants to read about valuable case studies, or if they’re an analytical type looking for longer, more in-depth reads, PRovoke offers an extensive understanding of the PR universe.

Company 203

Company Trends Case Study Crisis Management 203

Sword and the Script

JUNE 20, 2023

Yet year after year and study after study show reporters and journalists are active and engaged on Twitter. The latest 2023 State of Journalism survey by Muck Rack continues to reinforce this conclusion. Here are some of the journalism statistics worth considering. Is it a steady stream of pitches to a registration form?

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Twitter Survey Journalism Social Media 128

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

See this article from the Wall Street Journal that discusses why. Why this pitch appealed to the media : Nurse Curry serves a local community, Hampton Roads, Virginia. Media outlet that was pitched: WTKR-3, CBS affiliate in Virginia Beach. “Physical Distancing” is what we have to do, not social distance. SPOILER ALERT: YES!

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Case Study Study Media Local 100

The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

As a recent college journalism student, I spent a lot of time thinking about finding a job and became petrified of the lack of opportunities available for new graduates to break into the newspaper business. Now, in public relations, I find this skill may just be as important as it is in journalism.

Journalism 97

Journalism Publicity Newspapers Pitching 97

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal? For B2B players, this quest presents an additional hurdle in shaping a story that the average Joe will understand, much less care about. For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. Often,more.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. What’s your social media elevator pitch?

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Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 99

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 99

Cision

JULY 27, 2015

Social media has turned the journalism world upside down, changing the way media outlets reach their audiences, PR professionals pitch their clients and journalists source their stories. Click here to get the free Social Journalism Study now! Here are five of the report’s findings on social media’s role in journalism: 1.

Social Media 120

Social Media Privacy Journalism Media 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Undergraduate degree or equivalent ideally in the field of PR, Communications, Marketing, Business or Journalism.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Data Journalism. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Executive Thought Leadership.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

Media Relations 173

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Having worked in both journalism and PR, I have a very sensitive b.s. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

3 benchmarks for your B2B marketing budget as a percentage of revenue Several credible studies conducted in 2023 put the average benchmark for B2B marketing budgets at about 10% of revenue. Here are the top 10 most-read posts from the last 12 months. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How has PR Changed?

Blogging 114

Blogging Software B2B Survey 114

PRSay

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As The Wall Street Journal reported, impromptu pitches, toasts and talks far outnumber planned presentations in the workplace. If your boss asks you to deliver spontaneous remarks at a work event, will you be ready? But new research offers strategies for turning anxiety over unrehearsed public speaking to your advantage.

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Publicity Journalism Storytelling Survey 135

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

These three studies polled 3,000 journalists and their answers all center on relevance. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 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. 3) Best medium for PR pitches.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study notes, email continues to not only be the most common form of contact between journalists and PR professionals, it’s also the most preferred. So master your email pitching skills, but continue to hone your understanding of how journalists use social media.

Infographics 120

Infographics Social Media Media Journalism 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It serves both to promote the show and to capitalize on interest in it, but it’s clearly a product of good journalism. Here’s how Contently’s Joe Lasauskas portrays the relation between native advertising and sponsored content (with a little dig at the now-outdated term “brand journalism.”). Here are the chief ones. .

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Advertising Advertising B2B SEO 334

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. Communication warfare The conference opened with a powerful and emotional keynote by Dmytro Oltarzhevskyi, a professor at the Institute of Journalism, National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. The study was undertaken manually.

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Communications Software Internal International 129