Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

With the so-called ‘collapse’ of major digital news outlets like Vice Media and BuzzFeed and the much-hyped decline of traditional news, then earned media no longer matters. Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Wait, what is earned media?

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

One time I was at a dinner with the client team following a day a trade show. This was the dotcom era, also around the end of Seinfeld; a TV show that was famously about nothing. More recently, I worked on a pitch for a client. The pitch had remarkably little substance; some might say it was about nothing.

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Pitching Trade Shows Software Agency 149

Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Cision’s Media Research team maintains hundreds of thousands of media profiles, and reaches out to thousands of journalists daily to ensure the accuracy of our data. In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Be Brief, But Thorough. Do Not Send Unsolicited Products.

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Pitching How To Trade Shows Case Study 120

Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2016

Exhibiting at your first trade show can feel a lot like the first day of high school. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially if you’re a small company at a big show. It’s important to register as early as possible for a trade show. The money you save here can then be directed into other show expenses.

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Trade Shows Marketing Hotels Travel 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I really enjoy attending all sorts of industry trade shows and conferences all over the country and even in other parts of the world. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Most likely reading children’s books to my 2-year-old daughter or catching a flight to the next trade show I’m covering.

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Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 93% of journalists want pitches by emails; 69% do not want phone calls; this has been fairly constant for years now.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

I’m proud of the work our team at Transport Topics has done in trade show coverage. My first job was an assistant editor/web for a magazine called Transportation & Logistics from Penton Media in Cleveland. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to.

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Transportation Meeting Media Newspapers 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

SaaS businesses, like many B2B tech companies, devote sizeable budgets to industry conferences and trade shows for sponsorships and speaking opportunities to gain customer and media visibility. We’re all hoping that the virus will be contained by autumn, so that life can return to normal.

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Conference How To Trade Shows Leadership 284

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. Pitching stories to a journalist who has nothing to do with your industry will only harm your employer or your client. Instead, be professional and courteous.

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Technology Publicity Pitching Trade Shows 100

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. The media is looking for the biggest headline rather than the significance of the story,” wrote in one respondent.

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

With these tips, you can gain the media attention your brand deserves. For example, you might want to announce an upcoming trade show or conference. Then, start developing a media list. Social media influencers. Radio shows. Not sure where to start? Get started with these nine easy tips today.

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Writing How To Media Guidelines 88

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions for your information. Videos can be distributed across social media as well as on your own business blog or website.

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Strategy Product Launch Brand Branding 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

CES 2023 will be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations. Opportunity: If you cannot secure the booth or product demonstration space you seek, there are still ways to leverage media relations at CES.

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Mobile Technology Automotive Interviews 113

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

1) Charlotte Observer business section pitching tips The Publicity Hound So many editors take the time to give tips like this, have you tried searching for pitch tips on your top outlets and editors? But I’ve seen people panic when asked questions by the media and honesty is sadly not always top of mind.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2017

If you spent New Year’s Day on an early flight to Las Vegas, odds are you’re part of a public relations team headed for CES, the mecca of consumer electronics and tech trade shows. Draw attention to your client’s company via new product or acquisition announcement, stunt or other media grabber.

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Trade Shows Pitching Product Launch Report 147

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions to your information. Videos can be distributed across social media as well as on your own business blog or website. Conclusion.

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Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2015

You’ve pitched countless journalists , but nobody’s biting. Now, keep in mind you don’t want to attack them with an in-person pitch, but as you converse, you can engage that journalist and start a relationship that will be a lot more fruitful than a cold email. Want more tips for pitching journalists? Before you do, read on.

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Trade Shows Pitching Conference Meeting 120

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This isn’t exactly a new trend for 2022 as we’ve seen affiliate marketing creep into earned media coverage for a couple of years now. For DTC brands relying on earned media to build product awareness, affiliate marketing will become a “must-have” vs. a “nice to have.” Affiliate Marketing Dominates Product PR. are safe for now.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Making its return to Las Vegas as an in-person (as well as digital) event, CES 2022 will undoubtedly continue to be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our nearly 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations This fact about hyper-competition is true for both journalists and exhibitors alike.

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Automotive Interviews Technology Mobile 91

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 2, 2022

A PR agency can assist with crafting this valuable content, building relationships with key media in the industry space and more. They can also help repurpose content to be leveraged across social media platforms, speaking engagements, and additional valuable press coverage. From a media standpoint (the backbone of what we do!),

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Leadership Strategy Interviews Trade Shows 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Sure, once in a while, some PR pro gets lucky and scores a quick media hit, creates a viral video or finds a way to put their company at the top of Google search results for a few days. One of the best ways is our third success factor: Be a voracious consumer of news from all types of media impacting your industry. No shortcuts.

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Automotive Publicity Transportation Trade Shows 105

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies prioritize print, search engine optimization, and other paid digital media (including trade shows and partnerships) among all paid media options,” according to the report. That average gets some help from the B2C side because specific numbers for B2B product come in at 10.3% and for B2B Services it was 11.0%.

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Survey B2B Marketing Trade Shows 96

5W PR

APRIL 13, 2020

Furthermore, while writing the piece, it’s important to be unbiased and to avoid overtly promoting the brand itself, as editors rarely want to publish a sales pitch. However, there’s always the possibility to buy reprints, which can be used as part of a press kit, at trade shows or even in customer mailings.

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Trade Shows Policies Writing Strategy 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

The relationships they have with media, thought leaders, conference organizers and influencers – do they have existing relationships with the important media and event organizers in your industry, or will they have to start from scratch? Those are usually agencies that don’t actually have a lot of great media relationships.

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Automotive Agency Mobile Trade Shows 79

Critical Mention

MARCH 12, 2018

For example, one of the things we learn early on in media relations is how far ahead some publications plan their editorial content. Better start pitching EARLY, say in July. Is your brand exhibiting at the industry’s biggest trade show? Are you thinking about social media? Failing to target the right media.

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Trade Shows Pitching Measurement Groups 70

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

It can be thrilling to be a part of such a huge, impactful show and have the chance to interact with major media outlets and potential customers. But as the show grows, so does the competition. The pre-pandemic CES 2020 hosted some 4,400 exhibitors and 6,500 media. it will be making at the show … yes, right now.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

One nearly surefire tactic for building thought leadership, creating quality content, and earning trade media coverage is a panel discussion event we call the business thought leadership panel. Avoid a sales pitch. Quality panelists and moderators won’t go near a perceived third party sales pitch.

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B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. For all the wonderful capabilities in digital marketing and social media, there’s still something very special and tangible about connecting in person. Are Trade Shows still a Good Place for PR Launches?

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Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 83

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

I also look at the external landscape to see if there are any sort of macro themes, trends or events that will impact storylines or pitch angles for a particular client,” she says. Don’t ask about trade shows they plan to attend — that comes later,” she advises. Susan advises PR pros to think macro, not micro.

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How To Trade Shows Product Launch Course 58

Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Trade shows can be an endless sea of opportunity, engagement, and information. When it comes to amplifying your trade show presence, an online press kit is one of the best ways to house your content riches , and a multichannel marketing strategy will provide your audience with plenty of paths to this jackpot.

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Trade Shows Marketing How To Real Estate 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Mark Cuban famously advised young companies not to bring on an external PR firm, reasoning that an entrepreneur is the best person to handle media contact. More importantly, his advice reduces everything a PR team does for an early-stage business to “wrangling the media,” as Cuban puts it. Prepare before you pitch.

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Trade Shows Agency Media Relations Interviews 120

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Moving to a top PR agency means you’ll have the opportunity to widen your breadth of knowledge across multiple sectors and develop relationships with journalists and influencers across a wide swath of media. You’ll also gain access to emerging tools and technologies within PR and integrated communications. Kristin Amico. Account Director.

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Agency Healthcare Trade Shows Measurement 60

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

If the first 30 days will be discovery and planning, clearly state that so that your client is not expecting media interviews or bylined articles out of the gate. You will also want to determine if there are any upcoming events such as trade shows, speaking engagements, or media interviews. Roles and responsibilities.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 28, 2007

Was in NYC earlier this month for a trade show and I arranged several media briefings, amongst other duties ( reg. We began scheduling appointments two weeks prior to the show. In an email exchange with a trade reporter, I sent her to a site I thought she might find interesting. We talk about this all the time.

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Trade Shows Media Pitching Trends 40

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 2, 2015

Note: if you are interested in the back story, the former analyst replied very enthusiastically when I pitched him the idea for this post right after the talk. Also, you can meet with them at other times informally – e.g. at trade shows, based on personal relationships and direct contact. Engage, Don’t Brief Analysts.

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Enterprise Trade Shows Radio Writing 120

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 8, 2007

Fast Five is a new Bad Pitch Blog feature where we bring you five links or five-question interviews—all of them will probably pertain to our favorite subject—bad pitches and how to avoid them. Non-tech PR folk will also enjoy this blog for insight into smart media relations and the actual application of social media.

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