Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. So, says Propel, which provides PR software. Is that good?

Report 106

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

Pitching 139

Pitching Travel Software Groups 139

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

AI Use Cases in PR Software: Executives from Solutions Providers Describe How AI is being Used ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

Blogging 114

Blogging Software B2B Survey 114

PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Most PR pros get to build their own media lists (WHO they pitch) and determine the way to phrase an email (HOW they pitch). To earn the placements you really want, you must seize the authority to choose WHAT you pitch. Who writes/produces those kinds of stories? . But too often they relinquish control of the WHAT.

Pitching 123

Pitching Nonprofit Software Media Relations 123

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2017

It’s the media pitch met with silence. Even the best media relations pros – with well-researched pitches – face the dilemma of no response one time or another. Should you pitch a different contact at the same pub? Do you write a new pitch all together? Did the reporter get the email?

Software 69

Software Tools Pitching Media Relations 69

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Brands can improve their PR pitching with a variety of tools and changes in approach. A good media relations campaign involves reaching out to those who are already inundated with a variety of pitches in their inboxes, making it essential for your campaign to stand out and be easily digestible. Monitor Related Trends.

Pitching 72

Pitching Software Writing Construction 72

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One inevitable trend that all software companies deal with however, is the fast-paced development of technology world-wide. But this also means that all the technology you wrote yesterday, would be better technology if you’d write it today. So that’s why we rebuilt our CRM, with the future of Media Relations in mind.

System 78

System Software Technology Privacy 78

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Years ago, I had the opportunity to be a PR director for a publicly-traded company that developed and sold software to the PR market. Did you know?

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Propel wrote a post showcasing how you can build a media list with its generative AI tool Amiga. “I

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Software solutions are expensive, and buyers under pressure to make the right choice seek as much information as possible to vet the quality of a SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, or data product. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content. Here’s how it works.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Sword and the Script

JULY 5, 2022

The way to flip this around – from a messaging standpoint – is to focus on the number of PR people using PR software for media databases. International media. Tips for pitching international reporters by Business Wire. Media relations. Tips for media relations in a slowing economy by Propel.

Technology 93

Technology Software Survey Internal 93

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I am the Midwest Bureau Chief freightwaves.com , a software as a service (SaaS) business with a robust media operation that includes web and about 20 hours a week of live streamed TV. I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. You may also need to invest in new technology tools such as Onclusive that offer comprehensive media monitoring, power media relations workflows, provide PR measurement and reporting, and automate other tasks and responsibilities.

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. It’s not a practice exclusive to public relations specialists like it used to be.

SEO 100

SEO Pitching Small Business Agency 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

PR Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

But regardless of that ultimate audience, your first audience is always the editors, reporters, TV producers or others who receive your press release or pitch. Cision , a PR software and services provider, has unearthed a few clues. Cision recently released its 12th annual Global State of the Media report. The majority (60.4

Pitching 78

Pitching Government Financial Survey 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations? Media relations: This involves building relationships with journalists and getting media coverage for an organization or individual.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off. I’ve been covering cars for about a decade, but started out writing about pop culture, because I’m a nerd. Pitch anything even remotely automotive.

Automotive 86

Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 86

PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Assisting the media is also a great way to help yourself when you’re trying to promote your personal or business brand. In the last PR Insider, I shared with you some of the results from the 12th annual Global State of the Media report compiled by Cision , a PR software and services provider. After all, who knows?

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Newspapers Software 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Against that backdrop, I’ve organized this year’s prediction roundup into the following categories: Predictions that have little or nothing to do with AI; Predictions that express caution about AI; Predictions that are enthusiastic about AI; Predictions from PR software executives; and One prediction from ChatGPT.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Polaris

JANUARY 21, 2015

My team and I are responsible for developing blogger outreach programs for clients—and I often receive pitches from other PR agencies about their clients. A shopping blogger gets a pitch from a PR firm for CRM software for enterprise brands. A shopping blogger gets a pitch from a PR firm for CRM software for enterprise brands.

Agency 100

Agency Pitching Enterprise Policies 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While the vehicles themselves tend to get the above-the-fold headline treatment, there are also massive opportunities in charging, on both the hardware and software sides. You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 75

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

While her role has shifted over the last couple of years, her true PR passion remains media relations, strategizing with her team and clients to land strategic placements that drive results. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I love this question!

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

In this role, much of my time is dedicated to video work, preparing scripts and presenting, though I perform myriad other tasks, from reviewing vehicles to writing news and feature stories. If these questions are hard to answer or overly vague, the story will be difficult to write and likely of limited value to readers.

Meeting 77

Meeting Automotive Media YouTube 77

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I would say the stories that have been on our radar lately consist of new technology and software that is being installed in vehicles as well as anything to do with electric or autonomous vehicles. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I write, my sister produces the beat, and my brother raps.

Automotive 63

Automotive Meeting Media Journalism 63

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He demonstrated the software and I asked questions – so my observations from this engagement – not a product test – are the source for this PR Tech Briefing. Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. click any image for higher resolution).

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

To reach successful tech communications, meet people at their level, rather than expecting them to come to yours; this will make it easier to introduce them to your product, service or software. No matter how revolutionary, your technology won’t make its mark if your discourse isn’t clearly expressed and understood.

Communications 62

Communications Technology Software Resources 62

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As I wrapped up the writing on this post, I figured I had done three of these so far but surprised myself when I realized this is the fifth one. If you write a nice note, I might just give it to you. All the sessions were recorded, including the panel I participated on for media relations. Where does the time go?

Analytics 68

Analytics Report Technology Pitching 68

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

AI algorithms are now generating personalized product recommendations, creating automated email campaigns , and even helping to research and write articles or social media posts. Imagine your grandpa trying to download software on his new iPhone, and you get the picture. Within seconds, you have a high-quality draft.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

Now that I’ve morphed from journalist to public relations guy, I’m aware of how vital it is to target precisely the right reporter – so you avoid becoming the PR pro who pitches the launch of a new Caramel Coconut Cherry ice cream flavor to a reporter who is dedicated to covering Islamic fundamentalism in Qatar. First, we start with.

How To 121

How To YouTube Pitching LinkedIn 121

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 They have previously offered re-targeting based on earned media audiences, which is rather novel. iSentia is an all-in-one PR software tool based in Australia.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119