Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

Not only is paywalled content an issue for the many communications professionals trying to track their earned media, it is also a roadblock for PR pros trying to send pitches to authors at top tier outlets. Looking for a way to monitor, analyze and share your coverage from TV, radio, online news and social media sources?

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

This is done by analyzing millions of social media engagements, and hundreds of news websites in real time. The platform also enables your comms team to receive alerts on breaking news, trending social media posts, or brand opportunities and crises.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Once you define your target audience, you can start building a media list. Explore media outlets outside of newspapers, too. Start Writing.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

A few days or a week of advanced warning may be the sweet spot to giving journalists enough space to write a better and more informed story without rushing, while also not providing too much time so that your story is forgotten or accidentally published before the embargo lifts.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Forming relationships with the people at your local radio, newspaper, and TV station can really help promote your business! Making connections with local bloggers in your community can also help potential customers learn more about your business through social media postings and word of mouth. Create a Social Media Plan.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Has anything changed with how PR pros and corporate communicators should approach TV and radio producers during this COVID-19 pandemic and economic meltdown? Roshini Rajkumar, WCCO Radio. Do your research before you pitch. Know the show you’re pitching,” says Runck. “We Instead, says Rajkumar, customize your pitch to her.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. Advanced PR Strategies 9.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 10, 2017

Using Cision’s proprietary research of thousands of travel journalists, we have come up with six tips that will help your travel pitch get noticed in a flooded inbox. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. Pitching travel stories blindly causes an overflown editor’s inbox and an ignored pitch. Think Like a Journalist.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications.

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Mora Communications

MAY 7, 2015

And while we’re on the topic, do not confuse social media outreach with a public relations campaign. But, by launching a social media campaign are you simultaneously launching a PR campaign? First and foremost, remember to meet the media’s needs. Don’t pitch ideas, pitch stories. Do they overlap?

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Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Marketers can utilize customer information given to PR pros such as testimonials and client feedback to use for social media posts. Elevate your Pitch Game. A pitch must be exciting and innovative, and involving a marketing team can bring additional creativity to a PR pro’s physical or digital presentation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs. The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging. The Cision Blog.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 9, 2020

Because of this, it’s best to tailor your blog posts, earned media placements and social media interactions to a wide segment of customers and prospective clients. It is a great time to pitch journalists on stories, especially if they have a “feel-good” angle. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

Today, media is fragmented and competitive. To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. You are known for helping entrepreneurs develop effective PR and social media strategies to become a recognized influencer in their field.

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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. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Another way to strategically promote your brand is to boost your social media posts with ad spend. Also, consider using a media monitoring tool to understand where your brand is getting the most attention and then target those channels. Yes, social media and digital interactions are at an all-time high.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

You can be on a national TV morning show but without leveraging that media opportunity through social media and brand building strategy the impact will be small. How have you adjusted to the rise of social media in PR in recent years? The rise of social media shortened the lifespan of a new story.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

As part of an effort to get smaller blogs to write about the film, I contacted blog owner, Jamie Bullock, of Project:Women and told her about the film. I suggested she post a story that we would write, to not only help the film – but to help her add valuable content to her blog about women going after their dreams.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Determine the chronology of your business story before writing it. The language, idioms, and examples you use in your business story will likely vary depending on whether you’re writing for million dollar home buyers or Kindergarten teachers. Simple Advice: Write Like You Speak, Reporters Will Listen. Just write like you speak.

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Earned media is significant for businesses because it is unpaid content that is published by journalists, influencers, reviewers and organizations who have valuable thoughts and opinions about your brand. Proactively pitch to journalists who cover your industry or area. Doing so will help turn earned coverage into endorsements.

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Prakkypedia

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Several times a week, I receive emailed media releases or media pitches from a wide variety of firms with a wide variety of topics and “stories to sell”. Pitching stories to media is one of the mainstay tasks of many PR consultants, and having great media lists is vital to surviving in the industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

We shot a ton of on-site footage for our social media channels that our readers and followers really enjoyed. Together with AEye, we completed an exceptional series of thought-leadership content that is now archived across all of AEye’s social media channels. Paul Stanley of Kiss is also very kind.

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PR Fuel

MAY 13, 2021

Before you start writing, it’s important to know how to submit a press release. You can research different media outlets, including: Radio TV Newspapers Blogs Social media. Social media sources can include Twitter lists, Facebook groups, and LinkedIn communities. Keep it clear and concise, too.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2018

“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. You craft the perfect pitch and reach out to the influencers who have served you well in the past — as well as some new ones who cover your space and seem like a good fit for your audience. Online – websites, blogs, online media sites. Just measure it in inches.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Place Internet of Things (IoT) sensors throughout your event and issue guests with lanyards that have radio frequency identification (RFID) chips embedded. When she isn’t writing, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or hiking with her dog, Charlie. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Eight years ago I oversaw the worldwide media launch of a Glasgow SME. Social media existed back then, as did blogs. But if you were going to get word out about a “new XXX which could revolutionise…” it was papers, TV and radio, every time. I’m not talking knowledge of social media here.

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PRSay

JUNE 5, 2018

An accomplished voice-over and radio artist, Giles has served as the voice of The Food Network for over 10 years, and has many other diverse work credits. “I But with my approach to my own work — be it stand-up comedy or solo shows or improv or writing — I try to get people laughing first. I think that’s an important thing.

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Marketwired

APRIL 12, 2016

Canadaland , Radio Lab, This American Life and The Joe Rogan Experience are just some of the podcasts that routinely appear on iTunes’ “Top 10 Downloads” list each month and they each boast their own rabid, weekly following. Obviously, it also takes producing really great content and promoting it on social media and other ways.

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Public Relations Sydney

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Read their articles, view their broadcasts or listen to their radio programs to get a sense of what they report on. Social media is an excellent tool to use when starting to build a relationship with media outlets and journalists. Be accessible via email, phone and social media and respond promptly as required.

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Buzzstream

APRIL 25, 2024

Unlinked mentions can bring direct traffic to your site, but they’re more like billboards or radio ads. For example, here is what Sprinklr’s top keywords look like: I see many social marketing-related terms, so this would generally be a good fit. For instance, social media marketing is still digital marketing, a space we play in.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 8, 2016

If you don’t demonstrate relevance instantly, your press release and pitch risk missing the mark, says Mike Sharp ( @Sharp208 ), a former journalist turned PR pro. Before making the move to PR, Sharp was a video journalist, with experience in TV, radio and newspaper reporting. Who does it impact? Package the story.

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 1, 2006

Shel Holtz forwarded a blanket pitch sent to him that brings several basic lessons to mind. This is one of the lamest pitches I’ve seen in a long time. It''s a new take on an old idea: radio theater, direct to your iPod. Thanks for your time, PR GUY Executive Producer of the CLIENT URL -- Why does this pitch suck?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

They let me take hold and run with social media, campaigns and the like where I learned early the value of measuring and evaluating #measurePR. A2 My first #PublicRelations job was with a nonprofit in Uganda, before the days of social media. My degree is in mass comm and I went to school for a career in radio.

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Maxim Behar

MAY 31, 2021

He travels a lot and often speaks in front of world leaders, practitioners, students, and opinion-makers on the modern public relations and social media topics. Meanwhile, I was also learning the news I was writing. One day, a big American petroleum company came, and they invited me for a pitch in public relations.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 20, 2016

For public relations campaigns, that has traditionally meant showcasing the number of brand mentions and impressions a particular press release or media relations pitch generated. However, high audience numbers on their own do not reflect all aspects of a campaign’s success.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Courtney is the director of Allen Hall PR our student run public relations agency at the University of Oregon and the president of the American Women in Sports Media chapter. She’s a Clark Honors College student and is writing her senior thesis on the lack of women in sports information director roles in the NCAA.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all. Throughline “The past is never past.

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