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 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

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 131

Software Pitching Analysis Community 131

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

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. HARO: Good PR Pitches have a Long Shelf Life.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

My first job was an assistant editor/web for a magazine called Transportation & Logistics from Penton Media in Cleveland. I worked for other firms like Grandview Media, Babcox Media and other trade organizations before arriving at Transport Topics. I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade.

Transportation 93

Transportation Meeting Media Newspapers 93

PRSay

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Nearly every media outlet has a corresponding web page, and that page needs pictures and videos. She was kind enough to review pitches for members of my Inner Circle. One pitch had images pasted right into it of smoke and flames and fire trucks. Guess which ones journalists like to write? And that’s a big deal.

Pitching 134

Pitching Video Engineering Web 134

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

And in doing so, its potential as a media relations tool has increased exponentially. Yes, we''ve even received good pitches through this site. Which leads me to this pitch from a second degree connection. want you to visit my web site. It''s about writing subtleties. and "The Bad Pitch blog pwns.

LinkedIn 80

LinkedIn Pitching Resources Web 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations .

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Offer us an interview with someone with technical expertise.

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. what is unstated is 75% of reporters may see these as a fact of life.

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I’m the editor-in-chief of SAE Media Group’s Truck & Off-Highway Engineering magazine and related digital products (e-newsletters, webinars, special reports, web content, etc.). What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Familiarize yourself with our publication and the types of stories we cover.

Engineering 77

Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

Sword and the Script

MAY 12, 2020

Better organize your announcements and media contacts, make the “news” easy to find and stick to business etiquette; pro PR tips About a year ago I started writing a monthly summary of PR technology news. I keep getting pitches with unsolicited "embargoes" and I find it so odd. Give our services a try.

Company 98

Company Survey Pitching Report 98

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Some of this advice was good five years ago, and some of it is just terrible nonsense that spams up the web with repetitive muck. You can tag them on social media or even better send them a private and personal message or email and let them know. 4) Pitch your content for a roundup. On and on the lists go…. How do you find them?

Content Marketing 110

Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. Journalism has also influenced my career in terms of the contacts I developed while working in news media.

Television 120

Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Prakkypedia

JULY 10, 2016

Every day is different and projects can include issues management, event management, web writing, publicity stunts, drafting columns, researching niche publications, organising stakeholder meetings. I don’t mass-distribute media releases, use media distribution services, BCC a whole bunch of journos with one overarching message.

Newspapers 60

Newspapers Pitching Radio Web 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches. ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

They provided me with a presentation outlining the product, a web demonstration, and answered my questions about it. How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? Many PR professionals rely on circulation numbers (impressions) or web traffic estimates to provide some sense of reach.

Publicity 89

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 89

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

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A reporter from The Washington Post took an interest on a story pitch about small businesses and the impact on economy. At the time, my client had a product for a nascent web economy that would fuel small businesses build a web presence. That reporter working on a story for that top tier media outlet? by Frank Strong.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Marketing Pitching Small Business 60

Critical Mention

JANUARY 8, 2019

Develop your own pitch style. Journalists receive up to 50 pitches per day, so having a unique press release that shows you researched the journalist, publication and previous topics they have covered is essential to giving you a shot at getting your news published. And remember, a journalist liking your pitch is just the first step.

Strategy 72

Strategy Pitching Measurement LinkedIn 72

Bad Pitch Blog

MARCH 18, 2014

It''s fine to write about it and to publish it in your newsroom. It marks the accomplishment, gives someone that cares a permalink to the information and all without burning out your hard-earned lines of communication with the media. The bad pitch below is NOT even one of those examples. It''s not even a pitch really.

Web 67

Web Mobile Pitching Crisis Communications 67

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Data collection can be easier when you’re holding online events or interacting with communities on your web channels. Guest Contributor: Katie Brenneman is a passionate writer specializing in lifestyle, mental health, education, and fitness-related content. Tools are often built into the platforms you use.

Community 90

Community How To Marketing Data 90

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

How many PRs write blogs and truly understand how to optimise them for Search? There’s a hell of a lot more to writing and promoting a blog post than bunging in a few buzzwords. I obviously liked working with fellow professionals on integrated communications campaigns but all of this was paid media, I sniffily thought.

SEO 120

SEO Engineering Content Marketing Agency 120

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 23, 2007

An editor at Home Channel News (think distribution channel, not TV channel) has asked the Bad Pitch Blog to voice her plea. A new Web site? I write from the corporate side, in-store marketing, promotions, advertising, financial results. They’re surely getting added to any search for home-related titles. Please help.

Pitching 40

Pitching Construction Exercises Retail 40

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 9, 2006

An all too familiar Web fever is upon us. They want instant publicity in national media outlets and are willing to pay exorbitant fees to get it. Yet we all know media coverage does not happen overnight. Your first introduction of a client to the media should not necessarily even be a pitch (there are always exceptions).

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Pitching Small Business 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

The entrepreneur has to conceive, pitch, and close while keeping the train on track. But when it comes to marketing as individuals—personal branding— I see the root of the problem we see with start-ups: generic pitches. Believe me: saying I specialize in writing doesn’t hurt me one bit.

Marketing 100

Marketing SEO Writing Engineering 100

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 21, 2007

What’s wrong with this pitch? But the truth is, today''s media landscape is shifting too fast for even many bloggers to keep up with on their own. But the truth is, today''s media landscape is shifting too fast for even many bloggers to keep up with on their own. The pitch starts with a timely hook. Is your pitch pithy?

Facebook 40

Facebook Pitching Web Google 40

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

Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 19, 2006

Just when you thought we were all Bad, here''s Glinda the Good Pitch. Glinda is a badge of honor bestowed on some of the good pitches we get. Oxfam brings us an interesting case study on social media relations’ ability to raise awareness. BPB: What was your social media angle/pitch?

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Social Media Media Case Study 40

Communications Conversations

JULY 8, 2015

On one hand, Twitter and social media platforms have given us a set of tools that help us research the heck out of reporters. There are certainly reporters, editors and other media who actively engage on social. I tend to think of Twitter as a networking tool rather than an actual pitching tool though, for the most part.

Twitter 60

Twitter Report Pitching Agriculture 60

Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2006

We knew Glinda would be back as soon as we glanced at this pitch from The McGinn Group’s Nellie Lide. Thanks, Nellie [Sig File] - In addition to the wicked-short length and link to the news release, here’s why this good pitch gets a Glinda, our badge of honor. Her pitch shows it. Here’s the blogger press release: [link].

Social Media 40

Social Media Pitching Media Sports 40

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

As I noted in that same chapter that led into the section on Lincoln, I wrote this: “Masterful public relations professionals must always seek to simplify the complex, speak or write to their audiences’ understanding, listen and absorb, and master the ability to have meaningful, engaging, and uninterrupted conversations.”

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 30, 2011

Working within PR, and particularly in media relations, I’ve found that voice mail is bordering on pointless. When pitching stories to journalist, a voice mail will never work. It’s also blatantly obvious that the more that we grow into Web 2.0 , the more opportunities it affords us to get in contact with people.

Skype 53

Skype Web Media Relations Mobile 53

ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I’m a 43-year-old traditional-media-relations-guy-turned-digital-PR. When I’m not doing a good job for clients, I write about digital PR/marketing for publications including Social Media Examiner , SEMRush , PR Daily , PR Moment , MuckRack , and Business2Community. Take notes (yes, write in your book).

Digital PR 60

Digital PR SEO Small Business Blogging 60

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 23, 2006

The Bad Pitch blog is all for improving old tools by blending them with new ones. But if your writing sucks or you are not writing about news, no format will save you from the dustbin (or from a blog post calling you out in front of your peers for that matter). A news release is not a pitch. SHIFT is a high-tech agency.

Pitching 40

Pitching Web Blogging Writing 40