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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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Pitching Multiple Media Outlets

PR for Anyone

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. Wall Street Journal – Reduce Stress at Work. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. facets) together and pitch away!

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What You Need to Know About Media Relations Today

PRSay

In this preview Q&A, Welage discusses developing media campaigns, communicating results with senior leaders and improving the success rate of pitches. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. percent of the pitches they receive. Starting on Nov.

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The top 10 most-read blog posts on Sword and the Script in 2023

Sword and the Script

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. Here are the top 10 most-read posts from the last 12 months. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

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PR 101: How to Pitch The New York Times

Cision

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. Barring bouncebacks, the email system is likely still working, the reporter or editor just isn’t interested. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. Don’t call.

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The Best PR Agency Asset: Flawless Media Contact Lists

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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. Every piece of information you receive after pitching serves a purpose. Record reporter responses .

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Meet the Media: Mary Gannon, Editor-in-Chief of Fluid Power World & Senior Editor at Design World

Bianchi Biz Blog

We are here to educate fluid power engineers on how to design and maintain efficient, reliable hydraulic and pneumatic systems so getting them the stories that help with that is necessary. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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