PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Journalists need PR people to help them identify key trends and issues that matter to their audiences and to provide experts who can speak on these trends and issues.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

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 a story – not your client.

Pitching 160

Pitching Media Enterprise Media Relations 160

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches.

Pitching 138

Pitching Report Writing Energy 138

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

PRSay

JULY 18, 2017

That previous paragraph was hard to write because if you go back to my original pitches, and even to the early days of me blogging about pitching, that’s exactly how I used to express myself. It’s also how most PR pros write pitches and follow-up emails today. I was bleeding insecurity all over the page.

Pitching 126

Pitching Writing Examples Media Relations 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Don’t forget owned media. Some call it newsjacking.

Pitching 136

Pitching Media Privacy YouTube 136

Cision

MARCH 18, 2016

Fixell focuses on industry trends and includes his own personal experiences in his writing. We asked him to share some advice on how to pitch him, and he’s given some great tips below. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I mostly write about larger trends in the beer/wine/spirit industries (e.g.

Pitching 120

Pitching How To Travel Writing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans. Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “thought leaders”. Strong writing skills.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. Maybe you need a cybersecurity tutorial or an update on adtech trends. We write a great deal in PR.

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

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. The invitation seemed interesting at first. One of a handful of journalists! That’s when I saw the specifics.

Pitching 0

Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

Publicity 129

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 129

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

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!

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key Takeaway: If they haven’t already, brands should adjust their expectations for earned media. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.”

Report 101

Report Automotive Media Local 101

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.

Pitching 95

Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

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

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

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Meeting 97

Meeting Energy Local Media 97

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Food and wine can be part of the motivation for deciding on a destination when traveling, and many people turn to Saveur for its deep knowledge of hot trends, but also the standbys that set a region apart. We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I also write for Liquor.com.

Pitching 120

Pitching Travel Trends Print 120

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. This works for two reasons.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Writing that kind of piece is challenging as an EV enthusiast, but I felt compelled to do it. Mostly, though, I’m writing. There’s a difference. Talk about a dream job!

Journalism 114

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 114

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers. Do your research on FreightWaves and what we cover.

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Generative AI in PR software Agility PR Solutions , which is owned by parent Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), launched a generative AI feature “to help write press releases and media outreach emails” according to the company. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.”

Software 133

Software Pitching Analysis Community 133

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are the relevance and influence of media declining, when there’s record mistrust of the institution? If media influence and relevance are in question, where does that leave PR? The media alarm over this also says something about how they cover tech. The irony is that pitches from startups often go ignored by major media.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I don’t know about my pride, but when my mom learned that I was writing for a magazine she excitedly said, “you’re a published writer!!” What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What story or stories are you most proud of?

Meeting 102

Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 102

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 13, 2016

But, as we mark the 10th birthday of the award-winning Bad Pitch blog, we wanted to lead with swagger, good news and bad news. Thanks to buzzwords like big data, the cloud, social media and more, it’s harder than ever to send a bad pitch. These same words make it easier than ever to send a bad pitch. The good news?

Pitching 40

Pitching Media Relations Media Big Data 40

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

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. One size does not fit all: Your pitch to widely read publications like The Washington Post or The New York Times will need to be customized and crafted just for them. How long can something last when it doesn’t evolve?

Writing 98

Writing How To Print Corporate 98

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. To improve writing. trendhunter.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

Let’s look at the trends discovered in the 2019 edition of this report — PR: Tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. While CEOs and PR pros agreed that owned media is essential, PR pros continue to consider earned media a worthy goal. “…as This is a trend that will continue to grow within the PR industry.

Technology 66

Technology Trends Survey Report 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. 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?

Meeting 95

Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FleetOwner, part of Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle Group, addresses topics such as fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, and industry regulations, and since being in this position I’ve also covered alternative fuels and cybersecurity risks to fleet owners and drivers. What story or stories are you most proud of?

Meeting 104

Meeting Media Travel Journalism 104

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. To that end, the company also announced two other AI related features, which I believe are proprietary.

Survey 146

Survey Software B2B Pitching 146

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends, or issues are on your radar now? Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals.

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

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. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Did you know? Notified by Intrado gets close.

Technology 169

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 169