Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. According to a survey, comms professionals gave themselves good grades. This mirrors the sentiment in a separate survey that quantified a self-assessment by CMOs. click image for higher resolution).

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media?

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Many of the posts published here are heavily weighted with surveys and reports. Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. In the process of building this piece, I tried to group these into categories people might find helpful. PR Salary Survey ).

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 126

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. 3) Top challenges facing reporters.

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Survey Report Media B2B 103

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Just 28% of 1,034 PR professionals surveyed by Muck Rack in March and April 2023 say they are using generative AI (gAI). Another 33% say they “plan to explore it” although the timeline was not clear in the survey results. That cohort certainly shouldn’t be counted as among those who are using AI, although it has been.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 152

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 85

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. Effectively I treat these like an analyst briefing of sorts and write up an assessment based on the session.

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Software Pitching System Analytics 144

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 17, 2023

Add to that the onslaught of news and other content coming in through your news apps, email newsletters, social media streams, your work and personal email communications, and RSS reader — and you have fatigue from information overload! The news in both your pitch and press release must be obvious. What is information overload?

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Pitching Media Media Relations Writing 54

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. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

As one of the only chances you have of getting your campaign seen by a journalist, subject lines are arguably the most important part of a pitch. We’ll start with the most important aspect, which is crucial to your pitch standing a chance of getting picked up. It’s also crucial to understand sectors when pitching pieces.

Writing 71

Writing Pitching Study Data 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Social media statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period. And given the ubiquity of social media, there’s an almost endless need for content, content, and more content. The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media.

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Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

That’s why I was intrigued when I heard that Muck Rack (in cooperation MDC Partners) surveyed a cross section of journalists — newspapers, magazines, trade publications, etc. — to learn how they like to be pitched. Regarding ideal pitch length —. Reuben didn’t write a book on the topic). This one deserves more context.

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Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

Buzzstream

JUNE 5, 2024

There are also asset-less digital PR strategies that include pitching quotes to journalists. I actually wrote a whole post about tying search volume to a digital PR survey-type campaign. How to pitch: This gave me four rankings lists that I could pitch to journalists in the local media outlets in the top-ranking cities.

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Digital PR Examples Strategy Survey 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nearly 80% of the 1,279 bloggers in the 7 th annual Orbit Media blogger survey say blogging drives some marketing results – and 25% say it draws “strong marketing results.” According to the survey, the average blog post is 1,269 words. Multiple surveys and data studies support this conclusion.

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B2B Study Blogging Marketing 155

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

As you plan year-end communication strategies in this unprecedented year, how do you know what to change about your media relations approach when virtually everything has changed in the media landscape? We will reveal the following information from the survey: How 2020 has changed newsrooms across America.

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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

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Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

OnePitch

JUNE 28, 2022

As the technology reporter, Chris uses proprietary polling data, external data sets and interviews with experts from across the sector to write feature-length and short articles about technology trends and news. We use proprietary survey data that help shape that. Also, we’ll write a lot of articles using survey data.

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Survey Pitching Technology Writing 73

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. Blogs were raging.

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. That’s according to The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 , which polled 483 communications professionals – mostly in the US. Real effort into digital and social.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 126

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve covered tips on successful survey ideation in the past, so the next step is distributing your content. Survey Pitch Outreach Template When pitching a survey, highlighting the key takeaways is the most effective way to inspire your target to cover your post. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Pitching Infographics Survey Resources 87

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. ” But people have been saying press releases have been dead for years, since the advent of social media. Yeah, I know, it makes for captivating clickbait. Well, it is Inc.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

AI can speed up tedious tasks If you hate pulling monthly reports or need a faster way to turn your bullet points and ideas into a polished pitch or press release, AI could be the answer. It can help you generate press releases from keywords or headlines—and even aggregate a list of journalists who might be interested in your pitch.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

Publicity 134

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 134

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. You can get data from survey platforms like OnePoll , YouGov , Survey Monkey , and Pollfish if you don’t have user data.

Google 71

Google Infographics Pitching Resources 71

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. Conduct a survey on a topic that is important to your audience. Don’t know where to start?

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Pitching Media Film Enterprise 54

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

That’s my take both before and after reading the survey research reviewed by the Bulldog Reporter. Paid Social: Cliff Notes to 3 Social Media Studies. 2) Best to Pitch in the Morning says Reporter Survey. Trust Economy: Summaries to 4 Content Marketing Studies. 3) The Downfall of Clickbait, Finally.

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B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more.

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

Writing 62

Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Pitching Media Film Enterprise 48

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. 39% plan to spend more time on Twitter this year – the highest of any other social network.

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B2B Twitter Brand Branding 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

That time worked well for the attendees, which we knew because we surveyed many of them in advance, but it probably wouldn’t work for all audiences! From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision.

Pitching 185

Pitching Survey Video Examples 185

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2017

You’re trying to pitch a story about an innovative new product aimed at financial services companies. You look on social media, but it’s not crystal-clear who has an independent voice. End-user influencers aren’t just writing on LinkedIn, however. You stumble across a blogger and think, “Maybe. “.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Pitching Social Media 120

Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Hero Content Hero content, or content-led digital PR, is typically standalone content on a site or blog pitched for coverage.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Construction Case Study SEO 71

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 30, 2022

I’m going to tip my hat to Occam’s Razor and call it media monitoring solution. I couldn’t find any financial data on the deal but in a separate piece for Media Post Laurie Sullivan writes that Kelp has 10 employees and “Signal AI has about 220 employees.” AI-assisted pitches. “AI That’s not an isolated finding either.

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Publicity Survey Enterprise Pitching 85