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. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources.

Pitching 167

Pitching Travel Journalism Exercises 167

PRSay

JANUARY 1, 2020

It’s 2020, and that means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions! that will hopefully make your 2020 even more successful: Remember not to skimp on storytelling. that will hopefully make your 2020 even more successful: Remember not to skimp on storytelling. PR pros need to spend time learning about the people we’re pitching to.

Publicity 166

Publicity Storytelling Instagram Pitching 166

PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2022

Problem: Reporter response rates to media pitches are at 3.49 percent since the third quarter of 2020. Meanwhile, the rate at which journalists open email pitches has also declined, according to the latest Propel Media Barometer. So, what is the goal of the PR pitch? Pitches that grab reporters.

Pitching 194

Pitching Report Media Writing 194

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. We will reveal the following information from the survey: How 2020 has changed newsrooms across America.

Media Relations 158

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Three-quarters (75%) of public relations professionals say media relations is getting harder, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. We added two dedicated questions to the JOTW survey this year to see what communications professionals charged with media relations had to say. >>>

Media Relations 169

Media Relations Survey Media Report 169

PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

We surveyed over 1,000 journalists to bring you actionable insights in The State of Journalism 2020. Among them, a clear picture emerges of when, where and how journalists prefer to be pitched. When is the best time to pitch a journalist? If you want to send a pitch when it’s most likely to be read, send it in the morning.

Pitching 179

Pitching Journalism Survey Report 179

Business Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2019

At our most recent Business Wire Meet the Media event, we brought together Fast Company and Inc. CNET, Digital Trends, Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag, and Refinery29 to share their recommendations on best ways to get their attention, schedule meetings, provide assets and conduct follow-ups during an event as big as CES.

Trade Shows 196

Trade Shows Pitching How To Meeting 196

PRSay

JANUARY 2, 2020

I suggest for 2020 that you make it a resolution to work smarter, not harder. 9 for a webinar titled “ Work Smarter, Not Harder in 2020 ” that’s free for PRSA members. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. We all like to look at the New Year as a fresh start.

How To 148

How To Training Creativity Storytelling 148

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

Media Relations 125

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 125

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Since March 2020, the pandemic has consumed headlines. Most stories pitched and placed by PR pros have had a COVID-19 angle or tie-in (with exceptions, of course). But even as PR professionals have been forced to adapt to business unusual, some things remain the same.

Pitching 141

Pitching Measurement Media Survey 141

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different? Is it casual or more formal?

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Pinterest Media Newspapers 79

PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

While we covered much of the contents of our 2020 State of the Media Report, there were a few key takeaways for PR professionals. ( A high bar for anything related to COVID-19. Journalists are constantly inundated with hundreds of pitches every day, so what’s a good way to make sure that your pitch gets noticed?

Report 206

Report Media Pitching Trends 206

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Journalists Love Twitter, and if Your Job is Media Relations, You Should too. 28 Plus Public Relations Resources to Brush up and Stay Sharp in Comms. A carefully curated list of public relations resources like newsletters, blogs, podcasts, trades and books for staying up to speed in communications and PR.

SEO 119

SEO Software Resources Newspapers 119

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content.

Trends 168

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 168

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are the relevance and influence of media declining, when there’s record mistrust of the institution? If media influence and relevance are in question, where does that leave PR? The media alarm over this also says something about how they cover tech. The irony is that pitches from startups often go ignored by major media.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Facebook Trends 282

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. Insights for better relationships with the media. Open and response rates to email story pitches. click image for higher resolution). TechCrunch 85%.

Study 180

Study Communications Survey Pitching 180

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What would help you to pitch smarter — to better target your media list and pitch journalists the way they want to be pitched? How can you build stronger relationships with your media contacts when both you and they are juggling so many projects? What journalists want — straight from the source.

Pitching 111

Pitching Twitter Tools Community 111

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This should be easy to understand, but it’s important to remember: The people on the other side of those emails are going through just as many complicated times in 2020 as you are. A combination of understanding, relationship-building and sensitivity to the challenges of a journalist’s life can go a long way, especially in 2020.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The total count of posts published is down from 86 in 2020. A report analyzing more than 100,000 virtual events by ON24 found attendees spent 57 minutes viewing webinars in 2020 – and these are driving pipeline and revenue. How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting . If you want to build an audience of subscribers….

Blogging 160

Blogging Software Google Content Marketing 160

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.

Pitching 92

Pitching Survey Journalism Technology 92

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis.

Conference 202

Conference Training Small Business Leadership 202

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. Perhaps as media relations continues to get harder , news organizations face cuts and experiences a decline in public trust , now is the time to revisit the topic. 4) How many customers do you have?

Software 148

Software Agency Pitching Analytics 148

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Notified by Intrado gets close.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. The company began developing the product in 2020 and went to market in 2021 with its predictive AI.

Software 87

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 87

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. More: 2020 Public Relations Salary Survey: How Much Money do PRs Pros Make ?

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Sword and the Script

MAY 3, 2022

While many mistake PR with just “media relations” or worse with “press release” the fact is the function does overlap with many other activities in business. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor International published a report finding annual spending on PR “media intelligence solutions” grew 14.7% billion in 2020.

Software 103

Software Study Pitching Analysis 103

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

PR technology summary: new podcast monitoring option from Critical Mention; Cision updates its media contact database More than 100 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly, according to The Infinite Dial 2020 by Edison Research. c) How to Do Public Relations for a Startup in 2020 via Business Wire “Know your media.

Instagram 160

Instagram Technology Resources Employee 160

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the 60-minute session, panelists discussed how they are supporting their clients and employees during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their approach to brand messaging and media relations. When pitching stories, remember that “the media is hypersensitive to calling out brands that are tone-deaf,” Tauberman said.

Agency 117

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Amid layoffs and closures stemming from the pandemic, news organizations are republishing political content leaving less time and space for businesses news Survey data shows media relations keeps getting harder , but now there’s a new analysis of content being published that offers a glimpse as to why.

Content Marketing 95

Content Marketing Marketing Analysis Survey 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Based on our years of experience supporting clients at CES, we’ve outlined six media relations facts, as well as the obstacles you may face and the opportunities that potentially surround them: More than 6,500 media attended CES 2020 (the last in-person event).

Automotive 91

Automotive Interviews Technology Mobile 91

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. About one in three (35%) of reporters open a pitch within the first minute after it was sent.

Creativity 99

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 99

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. If I wrote something substantive related to a statistic – I included a link to that too. PR Tech Sum No.

B2B 109

B2B Survey Pitching Software 109

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

times Klear’s revenue in 2020. Klear CEO Eytan Avigdor says his product uses “algorithms and artificial intelligence to help customers identify relevant influencers, manage influencer relationships, and measure the impact of those relationships – something that Meltwater has done for traditional media relations for many years.”.

Tools 103

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 103

5W PR

APRIL 9, 2020

There used to be a time, not too long ago, when the only way that brands and corporations could get any media coverage was to go through news outlets and their journalists. The only way to get a good headline used to be to pitch to the news outlets directly with an excellent press release or an intriguing press conference.

Media 88

Media Corporate Study Conference 88

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

traditional PR pitching) 34% said paid services (e.g. paid social ads, sponsored content) 32% said SEO (think both crawlability and on-page optimization) 29% said email marketing 25% said social media Don’t overlook the paid options and use your analytics to drive decision making. click image for higher resolution) 5.

B2B 169

B2B Study Blogging Survey 169