ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical.

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Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Media relations is typically a key part of a good technology PR program. One thing entrepreneur-led startups and enterprise technology businesses have in common is a desire to generate positive earned media coverage in widely read publications from TechCrunch to BloombergBusinessWeek. Pitch the right media.

Pitching 160

Pitching Media Enterprise Media Relations 160

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? What story or stories are you most proud of?

Technology 93

Technology Meeting Media Analytics 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Don’t pitch things outside of my interest area. Don’t pitch stories we have already written. Read some of my work or our staff’s work before pitching.

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Automotive Technology Meeting Transportation 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

At times, technology PR can feel like a shape-shifting beast — large, fast-moving, and even a little intimidating. Now we explore some 2018 trends and issues that continue to affect the tech PR sector. Of course, by the time this is posted, a new trend will have arrived to nudge the paradigm. 5 tech PR trends.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

Media Relations 101

Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 101

PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

As the media landscape continues to grow and evolve, PR professionals face greater challenges in figuring out effective ways to build relationships and communicate with journalists. Keeping up with the latest trends in journalist behavior to better inform your communications strategy can be no easy feat. What is the ideal pitch length?

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Pitching Journalism Survey Report 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Wired describes itself as covering the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. How trade coverage wins. You get the best of both worlds.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A B2B PR firm looking to promote a specific idea or story might think first about pitching large, mainstream media outlets. By understanding what compels an outlet’s audience to keep returning for new stories, we can better shape a pitch to hook a writer’s attention. But not every story is national news. Go narrow, but go deep.

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B2B Media Pitching Leadership 366

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Those can extend beyond personal connections to the professional tools and trends that have captured our hearts in the PR industry. The more we “feed” the technology, the smarter it becomes and the more it understands our voice and style. Like HARO and ProfNets, it has delivered new media opportunities for our client spokespersons.

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Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Cision

MARCH 3, 2016

Technology, from smartphones to social media, has shifted the way people consume, share and discuss content. Tailor Pitches. percent of journalists believe communication professionals need to tailor their pitches better. Don’t send the same generic pitch to everyone on your media list. Approximately 78.5

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans. within a PR agency setting or in-house. .

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. Be prepared.

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Pitching Software Trends Interviews 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2016

Public relations is always changing, and technology trends are a big influence on how PR evolves. Whether your world is strictly B2B or your target audience straddles business and consumer audiences, there are some technology trends that can — and should — influence your PR and communications campaigns.

Trends 120

Trends Radio Retail Technology 120

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. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. It was a very humbling experience.

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Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

I am the finance and technology reporter at Crain’s Detroit Business , covering the startup sector in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as well as the region’s banks and lenders, such as Rocket Mortgage and UWM. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? And try to avoid soaring rhetoric in your pitches.

Technology 76

Technology Report Meeting Financial 76

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. Here’s the list of PR technology companies I’m watching. PR pros “sent an average of 16 pitches per day to journalists, as compared to 14 in March.” Probably not.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 84

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. It’s also a good forum for discussion of trends, tools, and hot topics.

Enterprise 296

Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I am currently the technology editor at IndustryWeek where I focus on helping readers make sense of new and evolving technologies. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Whenever I can tie the technology to an actual use case, the result is a winning story. Meet the Media: Eric D.

Technology 56

Technology Meeting Automotive Media 56

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With the knowledge that trends are shifting faster than ever, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what’s around the corner. Here are four PR trends to consider for 2021: 1. Track news related to your industry, check out what’s trending and keep track of what your audience is saying to stay a step ahead for 2021. .

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Trends YouTube Tourism Video 105

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

I’m the senior editor for automotive and electronic technology on the automotive editorial team at the SAE Media Group. Based in Troy, Michigan, I report on standards, technology and general topics and help edit the work of my fabulous colleagues. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

Automotive 74

Automotive Groups Meeting Technology 74

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

Media Relations 74

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Many databases promise up-to-date background on media targets and trends.

SEO 333

SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Technology developments Presspage has been around for 15 years already. 15 Years of continuously innovating on PR and IR technology and improving the workflows for PR and IR teams means that we have a robust, feature-rich and very mature product. So that’s why we rebuilt our CRM, with the future of Media Relations in mind.

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System Software Technology Privacy 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Doing more with less seems to be a never-ending trend in the public relations profession. 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.

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Technology’s influence on the way reporters cover stories Do’s and don’ts for press releases and pitches.

Report 52

Report Trends Media Infographics 52

Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer. Multimedia.

Trends 120

Trends Mobile Media Print 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone on the front lines of public relations, but it’s more specialized in B2B. On our team we’re following trends and breaking news in ad tech, digital security, SaaS, and more. They’re always up-to-date. They’re geeks at heart.

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

I’ll often use the first draft of a press release for a pitch. My remedy at the end of this process is to re-look at the first draft and see if I can mold that into a pitch. It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. Do you need help with media relations?

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). These insights form the foundation for our infographic – a must-see for any PR pro! first appeared on Burrelles.

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Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I also manage TT’s quarterly iTECH magazine, which specializes in information technology in the trucking industry, and produce special reports on a variety of topics such as electric-powered trucks. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? About 70% of my reporting focuses on trucking technology, specifically startups, electrification and autonomy. I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers. In my case, home is in West Michigan.

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2021

What’s working in global PR and media relations right now? For answers, dive into Cision’s 2021 Global State of the Media Report, “The Go-To Source for Becoming Journalists’Go-To Source.” Technology’s influence on the way reporters cover stories Do’s and don’ts for press releases and pitches.

Report 40

Report Trends Media Infographics 40

Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

As an account executive on the account services team at SHIFT, my role is focused primarily on media relations as it pertains to my client roster. I work closely with reporters and bloggers to get ink for my clients, which for me are B2B technology vendors. In a nutshell, the PR pro will first identify a trend in the news.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations How To Media Groups 60