ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 17, 2017

Last month Mary Meeker of Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield, Byers released her Internet Trends report for 2017 , and all 355 slides are well worth a read for anyone in tech public relations or digital marketing. Here are some of the most relevant trends for PR. So, don’t write off chatbot pitches just yet.

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Trends Mobile Advertising Advertising 159

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. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In this post, we highlight some of the top mobility trends of interest to reporters, as identified in gathering our 100+ Meet the Media profiles. automotive and mobility beat journalists themselves, here are five mobility trends to help inspire your next media outreach: 1 – The COVID-19 Pandemic. Ford Motor Co.

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Mobile Trends Automotive Technology 73

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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Pitching Sports Web Trends 127

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. The invitation seemed interesting at first. One of a handful of journalists! That’s when I saw the specifics.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Writing that kind of piece is challenging as an EV enthusiast, but I felt compelled to do it. Then I share it on the pages of my magazine or website. There’s a difference.

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Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 114

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I am currently the technology editor at IndustryWeek where I focus on helping readers make sense of new and evolving technologies. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Whenever I can tie the technology to an actual use case, the result is a winning story. Is it even practical?

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Technology Meeting Automotive Media 56

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Strong Writing Skills PR professionals are tasked with creating persuasive content that engages target audiences and effectively conveys key messages. Lastly, analytical thinking enables PR pros to anticipate emerging trends, spot opportunities, and stay ahead of the curve.

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Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. At a more tactical level, capitalizing on trends or relevant news angles is great for securing quick, reactive press hits.

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2019

When pitching a top publication, it’s important to remember that there’s a person on the other side of the screen. Otherwise, you run the risk of writing pitches that sound robotic and falling into the same bin as the other 200 pitches a writer receives: the trash. . Question #1: What am I pitching?

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Pitching Examples Social Media Trends 87

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Doing more with less seems to be a never-ending trend in the public relations profession. 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. And this year was no exception.

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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. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 131

Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

Technology 60

Technology Crisis Communications Pitching Software 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? About 70% of my reporting focuses on trucking technology, specifically startups, electrification and autonomy. I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech.

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. As I wrote this time last month , Notified, Muck Rack, and PRophet both offer gAI based on OpenAI technology.

Survey 144

Survey Software B2B Pitching 144

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

Transportation 99

Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Generative AI prompts are a type of artificial intelligence-powered technology that can generate an array of information, as long as the prompts are carefully crafted. With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences.

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Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 96

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It is being touted as a technology with the potential to change our lives – for better, or worse. Tasks ranged from writing emails , to composing song lyrics , drafting academic essays and everything in between. This technology holds the potentially to enable people to do their jobs better, faster and with greater ease.

Industry 62

Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Technology developments Presspage has been around for 15 years already. 15 Years of continuously innovating on PR and IR technology and improving the workflows for PR and IR teams means that we have a robust, feature-rich and very mature product. Is that a problem? Usually not. And that was our issue with the old CRM.

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System Software Technology Privacy 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

And yet despite a myriad of technological and social advancements, this tactic has changed little in the modern era. Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. No wonder industry pundits have been sounding the death knell for this tactic for over a decade.

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Writing How To Print Corporate 92

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 86

Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

OnePitch

JUNE 28, 2022

Our guest on the podcast this week is Chris Teale , the technology reporter for Morning Consult. 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.

Survey 78

Survey Pitching Technology Writing 78

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. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover.

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Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. This technology allows ChatGPT to understand and respond to user input in a way that feels natural and conversational.

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Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. Technology has largely enabled this.”

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Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I get a lot of “Write about this startup!

Meeting 83

Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? We focus on a few big general topics — talent, leadership, technology, operations — and a lot of issues are crossing those lines these days. When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

I’m a senior editor and writer for Laser Focus World , which focuses on all-things photonics—my role allows me to learn about new and emerging technologies and their implications for the future for researchers, developers, and real-world applications. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Meeting Newspapers Agriculture Media 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

Pitching 136

Pitching Writing Journalism Guidelines 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

How to prep and pitch a byline. Others may share insight about category trends or offer an informed opinion about a burning industry issue. The trick is to jump on the opportunity before it becomes stale, or to turn it into a commentary on an industry problem or trend. Research current news and trends.

B2B 147

B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During the episode, Lisa breaks down her beat at Protocol, talks about the change in climate news coverage over the last 10 years, her process for reviewing & saving pitches, and more. . So my beat is essentially the intersection of climate and technology. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:07:18] Her Beat at Protocol. [00:02:02]

Agriculture 76

Agriculture Pitching Interviews Technology 76

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

Media Relations 147

Media Relations Media Print Software 147

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

By Justin Finnegan, Vice President, Technology. Earlier this year, Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism issued its annual Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions report. About a month ago, The New York Times made a lot of hay when they purchased Wordle.

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Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

I’m Craig Cole, senior editor at EV Pulse, a site dedicated to covering electric and electrified vehicles as well as alternative fuels and future automotive technology. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Meeting Automotive Media YouTube 77

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Vendors that white label TVEyes go to lengths to tell me they embed the technology within their own secret sauce to solve UX issues. They have bitten off a lot in a short period of time – and undoubtedly have much work to do on integrating people, process and technology – so we’ll have to see where this turns out. See it here.”.

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Software Internal International Pitching 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Our team covers transportation and mobility, including electric vehicles, driver-assist technology and connectivity. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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Automotive Report Meeting Radio 84