Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Sure, budgets are smaller, print is moving to digital-only and some high profile journalist moves out of the industry have made headlines. It’s bad enough that the PR industry already suffers from a tainted reputation when it comes to media relations skills. Purporting otherwise is going to keep the Bad Pitch Blog very busy.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These strategies help brands connect with their audience, stand out in their industry, and create a positive reputation. Effective PR also involves managing the company’s reputation when problems arise during the campaign period. Then, how can PR aid your video marketing campaigns to create top-of-mind awareness?

Video 109

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” The company raised $6.2

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Whereas it was once important for a book to be printed and distributed by a traditional publisher, today self-publishing is a perfectly acceptable route. Consistency and quality are key when building a reputation as an industry authority.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

When a reputable publication or influencer endorses a product or menu item, it adds a level of legitimacy and reliability, which can greatly influence consumer perception and purchasing decisions. This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print.

Product Launch 62

Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Reporters choose to cover the story because it’s important, thus enhancing the organization’s reputation.

Storytelling 163

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. It will include reputation management, crisis management, brand enhancement and media relations. We define media very broadly, from traditional print media to the gossipmonger with a following on social media. Everyone wins.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Clients now expect PR people to also be search experts, content experts, working knowledge of Google Analytics, knowledge of all sorts of tracking tools to measure effectiveness, while filming, producing, and editing video and managing multiple social media accounts.”. Pressure on measurement. From print to digital.

Communications 124

Communications Crisis Internal International 124

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

People sometimes ask us why we out our own on The Bad Pitch Blog. Because coverage, reputation and ultimately business is at stake. Our traffic logs show that bad pitches get more traffic than our how-to articles. Consider the various outlets that send us pitches, and promote, our content. There are two reasons.

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Pitching Case Study Print Blogging 68

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Every interaction, purchase, and share contributes to growing your brand’s reputation. One thing to note here is that when you provide customization and acquire customers’ details, you must ensure you’ve got excellent cybersecurity measures. Getting all the cyber risks measured and assessed is required for a better user experience.

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Older hats in the PR industry might struggle to distinguish between advertorial and native advertising, except for the fact that one belonged to the age of print, and the other belongs to that of digital. First and foremost, it’s a revenue issue for publishers, with print disappearing and digital ads failing to make up the shortfall.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Print Pitching 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You must consider which outcomes best align with the business’s ambitions for growth, market position, or reputation management. Indeed, having a thorough understanding of the potential benefits can help to inform the goals for community engagement. You can then start to fine-tune the route forward.

Community 91

Community How To Marketing Data 91

Marketwired

APRIL 12, 2016

Last year, Serial – a serialized whodunnit chronicling the arrest and conviction of Adnan Syed for the murder of high school classmate Hae Min Lee in 1999 – became the fastest podcast ever to reach five million downloads and solidified its reputation as “ podcasting’s first beakout hit.”.

Advertising 100

Advertising Advertising Television Radio 100

Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. We even measure the effectiveness of our PR efforts by tracking and reporting on how widely our content has been used, repurposed, or shared. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 21, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. We even measure the effectiveness of our PR efforts by tracking and reporting on how widely our content has been used, repurposed, or shared. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Forbes One of the biggest struggles faced by marketers today is how to balance new media (digital and social) with traditional media (TV, radio, print). Public relations (PR) is work that helps a business or individual cultivate a positive reputation with the public through various paid and earned communications.

Media 100

Media Print Radio Consumer 100

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on AgilityPR.com Companies cannot simply purchase a positive reputation and credible image—because they aren’t for sale. Off-the-shelf pricing Many consultants and public relations firms offer individual items off-the-shelf such as TV, radio and print placements, thought leadership op-eds, press releases and blog posts.

Radio 100

Radio Print Television Local 100

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Our Measurement Vendor Selection Guide begins below. It is designed to be used along with Paine Publishing’s: 8 Quick Tips for Finding the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor Checklist for Picking the Perfect Communications Measurement Vendor , and No Bullsh*t PR Measurement Glossary for what’s what. They don’t.

Measurement 52

Measurement Communications Survey System 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

PE firm closes on deals for Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive; will merge all three companies under a single PR tech company. Symphony Technology Group (STG) said it had closed on acquisitions of Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive. I don’t get too excited about private equity money in PR technology.

Reputation 86

Reputation Technology Tools Data 86

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

A volunteer pitch that persuaded. Several groups presented over the morning, but it was The Toronto Fringe’s volunteer coordinator, Natasha Boomer , who provided the most-compelling pitch. Plus many Fringe play print programs had a volunteer-specific thank you in the show notes. The social Fringe community.

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. The deluge of PR pitches. According to a survey of journalists by Muck Rack, 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.

Survey 178

Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Does reputation top profit? Are you kidding?

Software 121

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 121

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Above Average Page Authority or URL Rating Page Authority (PA) is Moz’s measure of a page’s ability to rank based on several factors, and URL Rating (UR) is Ahref’s based again on the strength of the backlink profile. Could you see this content in a printed magazine, encyclopedia, or book? Both are on a 100-point scale.

How To 71

How To SEO Google Examples 71

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The fourth book, Celebrating BAME Talent is published today in digital and print formats. Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. Seriously.

Public Affairs 145

Public Affairs Education Measurement LinkedIn 145

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. 9/mo for Individual plan. The free version has a limited dataset.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. 9/mo for Individual plan. The free version has a limited dataset.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether seeking heightened brand visibility or driving more web traffic, success requires focusing on measurable targets upfront throughout execution. Tip 8: Measure your results Even with financial constraints at play, gauging success in PR is paramount. Contact us for more information and to discuss your specific needs.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Measurement Advertising 40

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Pitches can make or break a PR campaign. You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Getting Pitch Perfect. It’s as simple as that. However, I’ll explain exactly why this is in point 9.

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Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 11, 2009

Unfortunately, sometimes you have to work hard to build your name and reputation before you score those VIP passes. Play Hard to Get Like Joyce''s Ulysses or any David Lynch film, a well-crafted pitch should be nearly impenetrable to mere mortals. For good measure, spell things phonetically and use random, Faulknerian italics.

Pitching 102

Pitching Twitter Facebook Report 102

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The New York Times printed the article in full. Practice includes research, planning, content, and measurement, in addition to media channels. The industry has a wholly unrealistic expectation that graduates should be oven ready, and able to immediately undertake a stakeholder audit, write a blog, or pitch media.

Industry 153

Industry Publicity Agency Community 153