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#PRStudChat Discusses the Secret Nuances of Media Relations in 2017

Deirdre Breakenridge

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. Can pitching be taught or is it an “on the job” skills you need to develop? What constitutes a slam dunk pitch? On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

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Media relations is getting harder…much harder (but here’s a few tips for how you can get more stories placed)

Communications Conversations

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

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PR Rock Stars: Life Time’s Dan DeBaun

Communications Conversations

Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Little known fact: You led social media management for the Business Journal during your time there. Cloud out of college.

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3 Media Relations Tips for When Top-Tier Publications Seem Out of Reach

PRSay

An added bonus for you: Trade outlets aren’t inundated with pitches like their high-visibility counterparts, so it’s easier to get your pitch in front of the right eyes. Even better, audiences are typically more targeted and engaged than in television and radio markets. You’d be targeting the right listeners.

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PR Glossary: 30 Key Terms and Insights Every Professional Should Know

Newsfile

Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What is Social Media Monitoring? Social media monitoring involves tracking brand mentions, conversations, and sentiment across social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.).

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4 Skills All PR Pros Should Have

Critical Mention

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. Share Tweet Share.

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7 Ways PR and Marketing Go Hand In Hand

Critical Mention

Elevate your Pitch Game. Not only do marketers benefit from team integration, but PR pros can also benefit from cohesive teamwork by enhancing their pitches and speeches with key points from engaging marketing collateral. Earned media tracking is an essential tool for both PR pros and marketers. Integrates your Business .