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. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Just 3% said it’s getting easier. “It

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It serves both to promote the show and to capitalize on interest in it, but it’s clearly a product of good journalism. Similarly, in the B2B sector, this guest piece by our client Verizon Media is a perfect example of what good sponsored content should look like. . The pros and cons of sponsored content in PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. .

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? In college I began working in a radio news department and eventually made the change to the automotive trade media. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? As a publisher, of course, I always prefer paid advertising.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. As media relations professionals, the least we can do is ease their burden. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. Reevaluating Twitter. ESG and your agency.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. Blending editorial and advertising. Conflicting interests.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

B2B marketing should take a little slice of the display ad budget and invest in media relations, genuine content marketing (not marketing content) and paid distribution of related assets from both . I’m not here to bash advertising or LinkedIn. In other words, pitch a story , not a product. billion by 2024.”.

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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. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 145

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Paid Media. Earned Media.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

As the face of our brand, I am responsible for traveling to industry events and networking with our readers, advertisers and others. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? We also want them to be interesting and easy to read.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M. That’s marketing !

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. RW: Proving ROI is tough for PR professionals because we work with ‘potential’ figures – reach and advertising value equivalency (AVE) are just examples. Contact us here.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Advertising is a distant third. More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2. Try our services.

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Landis PR

JUNE 24, 2024

Local PR professionals had the opportunity to engage with a distinguished panel of automotive journalists, gaining insights into the evolving landscape of automotive media and the specific needs of industry reporters. Trust between PR people and journalists is key , so make sure you’re offering real insight, not just an advertisement!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

With media organizations consolidating across the country and former journalists finding themselves in a PR or corporate communications position, it’s important not to forget the difference between these two roles. And in an ideal world, journalism and public relations have a balanced relationship benefitting both parties.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This all spills onto the page while I journal for a little while. I told my son that I don’t care if he remembers the difference between public relations and advertising. Michael Smart teaches PR professionals how to dramatically increase their positive media placements. The stuff I feel frantic about.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Every part of the industry has had to recalibrate and figure out how to design, build, sell and advertise vehicles in this new environment. I put an advertising spin on this topic and wrote a piece about how dealers and advertising agencies are depicting mask usage in their ads. Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion. most of you?),

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Conversely, those companies who show respect to their people – both in working conditions and pay – will continue to thrive and receive the positive accolades and media coverage which comes with supporting all those on their payroll.

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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. 4) Emphasis on professional journalism. Comment: Amen.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2020

If your story isn’t relevant now , then it may not be worth pitching. The advertising landscape may never be the same. That’s bad news for publications that rely on advertising to make up large portions of their budgets. That’s bad news for publications that rely on advertising to make up large portions of their budgets.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This includes identifying customer needs, developing products that satisfy those needs, setting prices, determining distribution channels, and promoting the products through various forms of advertising and promotion. Audience Public Relations: PR targets a broader audience , including stakeholders , influencers , and publics.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It’s a challenge for those in the journalism industry and the public relations industry alike. Clickbait and advertising excess Media outlets such as The Daily Mail, The Sun, and The Mirror flourish in digital and print. What does this mean for the public relations industry?

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Stu didn’t know much about PR, but had a vague understanding of media relations, having been on the receiving end of pitches during his time producing talk shows.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

These are three traditional job titles in the journalism world which have been around for over a century. While the below isn’t a completely exhaustive list, you’ll find what I believe to be the most interesting changes that every professional working on – or responsible for – public relations needs to be aware of. Columnists.

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Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

However painful it is to admit, the reality of media relations is that you can’t control everything. writes the author of our white paper How to Make Sure the Media Gets Your Story Straight. You’re not paying for coverage—that’s what advertising is for. Targeting your media outreach isn’t a new concept.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

After working more than 30 years for others, I’m venturing out on my own with a new media and consulting business—Kevin Jost Media & Consulting, LLC—focusing primarily as an incubator for new, digital media, the primary goal of which is sustainability. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 26, 2017

So much of our media relations work results in digital coverage with links to company websites that are also shared via various social platforms. Ian Bruce, VP corporate marketing at MongoDB predicts that “The pressure to find measurable returns for advertising and PR will continue.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. Study the media. 1) How reporters view social media, embargoes and exclusives. Exclusives matter. “76%

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. (written by Tiffany Gallicano) .

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. 1) The top challenges in journalism. A deluge of pitches. “75% That’s up 17% from the same survey last year.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 It’s doing this through a partnership with an adtech company called Nativo, which as the brand name suggests, is a native advertising platform. Million and Eyes the U.S.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2019

I want to advocate for paid social and specifically as part of a media relations program. 1) Use paid social to support media pitching. When you have a significant announcement that you think is newsworthy, you can’t just rely on old fashioned email pitching. 2) Use paid social to showcase your earned media.

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