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4 Media Relations Tips to Live By

Cision

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. Measure What Matters.

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What PR does with an media placement counts as much as getting it

Sword and the Script

It’s conditioned us, collectively, to log the placement and immediately move on to work on the next one ( marketing is guilty of this too with white papers). In other words, what you do with an earned media mention counts as much as getting it in the first place. That’s the way it’s always been.

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HBR Covers the Death of a B2B Salesman – and Media Relations

Flack's Revenge

HBR virtually ignored media as a channel of info that supports B2B sales. If true, does this mean that media coverage, and by extension media relations, no longer matter in this area? We’ve never been just about media relations – or sales. DIY Buyers tap Self Serve Info.

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6 Things Your PR Agency Can Do Beyond Media Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Those seeking public relations services often pigeonhole it into media relations. Here are just a few: High-level media training. In addition to opportunities for media to attend and cover such events, a savvy PR team will package the resulting content for white papers, bylines and other post-event coverage.

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Mastering B2B Tech PR: Strategies for Effective Communication

5W PR

Craft informative blog posts, white papers, and even video content that delve into the technical aspects of the solutions while keeping things engaging and informative. Media relations Stay ahead of the game by connecting with the media.

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Can Consulting Firms (Still) Compete By Leveraging Thought Leadership?

Stern + Associates

But over time, as more consulting firms have realized the value of thought leadership and began publishing their own reports, white papers, etc., Every new research report, white paper or point-of-view must come with a messaging plan that cuts against the grain and grabs attention.

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How the PESO Model Changes PR’s Conversation

Cision

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.