PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. So we’re just adapting.”.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

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.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

Take media relations. Despite the major changes in the media landscape, it’s still a core part of PR and there are still reporters, editors and producers we have to reach out to. So although there have been major changes in the media landscape, the fundamentals of media relations are still the same.

Media Relations 127

Media Relations Media Newspapers Radio 127

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

Cision

MARCH 3, 2016

Tailor Pitches. percent of journalists believe communication professionals need to tailor their pitches better. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief at USA Today says off-topic pitching “makes it harder to take calls you might have in fact been interested in. Don’t send the same generic pitch to everyone on your media list.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 120

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

In a highly-shared article on The Atlantic recently, senior editor Derek Thompson suggested that struggling media organizations have only one option. Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches. to its audience.”.

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. This is media relations. If you want earned media, you need to have a newsworthy story to tell. . Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo.

Pitching 120

Pitching How To Brand Branding 120

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Journalists love to bash PR pros… and some of us give them ample reason, pitching without taking time to manage the due diligence that makes a pitch resonate. If eight out of ten pitches are irrelevant, it’s no wonder that journalists ignore most of their inbox and sleuth out their own resources. This might be why.

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Pitching Infographics Small Business Media Relations 167

Business Wire

APRIL 21, 2021

In today’s media world, journalists are being pulled in many different directions, receiving hundreds of pitches a day via phone, email, text, and social media, just to name a few. For public relations and communication professionals, it’s becoming more challenging to get a journalist’s attention.

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Survey Infographics Media Pitching 436

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 has certainly changed the way business-to-business (B2B) public relations and media relations is now conducted. It is through helping and supporting that we will continue to foster existing relationships with media, as well as develop those important new relationships, too. As always, we welcome your feedback.

Media Relations 75

Media Relations B2B Media Conference 75

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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Report Pitching Media Survey 148

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As PR, communications, and media relations professionals, following up with journalists is an essential practice but doing it effectively to ensure your press release gains the attention it deserv es (while trying to not pester journalists) is a difficult skill to master.

How To 195

How To Resources Pitching Tools 195

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

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. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 88

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Pitching Via Twitter. Don’t pitch them right away. The key to media relations has always been about just that – building relationships with reporters and editors. When you have a relevant story angle to pitch 140 characters will probably not do the story justice. Report, bio & video.

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Featuring multimedia editorial content, tap-to-buy products and panoramic video, the world’s only interactive wedding magazine, available via its free app, is poised to make a splash with US audiences. Video and strong images are always a bonus point with the UWM team. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Email please.

Pitching 120

Pitching Print Video YouTube 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Saving the best for last, the newly released Nielsen Q3 2023 Total Audience Report shows over-the-air radio as the number one mass media in America , surpassing social media, online video, TV/internet-connected devices, and traditional TV. first appeared on Burrelles.

Media 102

Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

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. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 84

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

But as journalists begin to feel comfortable using these tools for help with sourcing stories, the social media giants unveil one new feature after another, complicating matters more – especially for PR professionals wanting to know the best way to pitch their clients. Subject lines are often the hardest part of the pitching formula.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. Today, it’s hard to find a journalist who’s not simultaneously drafting a story, recording clips for the audio version and shooting video or photos for Facebook. As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. ESG and your agency.

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Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 124

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and “Ring the Bell” so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. People often question the difference between public relations and marketing. Media Relations. Here is a video I did to help you find the right journalists.

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Publicity Marketing YouTube Video 225

wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media. Giveback stories are good. Need ideas?

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Pitching Training Radio Media Training 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

Technology 93

Technology Automotive Mobile Interviews 93

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

The report is jam-packed with information about the current news media environment and how most journalists prefer to work (particularly around areas like social media and working with media relations professionals). If media relations is part of your job, I highly recommend you review Cision’s report in detail.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Mobile Pitching 40

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., Earned Media : Coverage gained organically through media relations (e.g., sponsored posts).

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Agility and Burrelles are partners “for our media delivery platform and media relations tools,” said Tressa Robbins , vice president of Client Onboarding with Burrelles. For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market.

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 131

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the Vice President/Media Group Manager at Ketchum. One of the beautiful, energizing aspects of my role (and media relations in general) is that there is no ‘typical’ day-to-day. Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. Journalists are also looking for new ways to gather photos and video, and will have a new appreciation for any quality multimedia you can provide. Share some positivity.

Skype 206

Skype How To Crisis Pitching 206

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 102

Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Since many meetings happen on a video platform, it’s a good idea to log on a minute or two before the meeting begins to make sure everything is working. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Since many meetings happen on a video platform, it’s a good idea to log on a minute or two before the meeting begins to make sure everything is working. If a brand is new to PR or unfamiliar with the ins-and-outs of media relations, it’s time to walk through key items like announcement strategies, timelines and anticipated results.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

PRSay

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Katmai National Park in Alaska shares video of bears and lets viewers vote for their favorite and fattest. Media has changed dramatically since my time as a young journalist when impact, timeliness and proximity ruled the day. Nearly every media outlet has a corresponding web page, and that page needs pictures and videos.

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Pitching Video Engineering Web 134

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

We’re now looking at online content outweighing print content, not only in volume but in value for media outlets ; think of how social media influencers have taken over, and the fact that video is tipped to make up 80% of the content we view online by 2020, and the power of digital content becomes clear!

Media Relations 54

Media Relations Media Social Media Content Marketing 54

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

and clearly articulates the who, what and why Includes compelling, high-quality visuals: photos, videos, infographics or data visualizations Features content that adds credibility and validation: unique data or research, testimonials or quotes from experts or executives Is formatted strategically (e.g. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

Brand 136

Brand Branding Infographics How To 136

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. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

As such, it’s important for exhibitors – especially the vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive expectations about media attention you may or may not garner at the show.

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Mobile Technology Automotive Interviews 113