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7 journalism statistics from a survey of 3,000 reporters to improve PR performance

Sword and the Script

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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PR tips from a current analysis of 400,000 pitches and 4,000+ reporters

Sword and the Script

Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever to earn coverage. We can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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5 Traits Of A Top B2B PR Specialist

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

There are many skills that are valuable at a B2B (business-to-business) PR agency. Whether it’s that keen news sense or superb research chops, it’s important for B2B PR teams to master a diverse skill set and to have an aptitude for fast learning. Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. They’re always up-to-date.

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In Praise of Trade PR For B2B Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. They should be an integral part of any B2B PR strategy. . Pitching trade press can be easier than getting a story in a large media outlet. Fewer paywalls = more eyeballs.

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5 classic creative B2B marketing examples

Sword and the Script

Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Important, the five creative B2B marketing ideas below aren’t just a single video or ad as is often the case.

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PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. The B2B buyers’ journey has been evolving rapidly, with research indicating that “decision makers don’t just go to a website, add a data center to their shopping cart and check out. How trade coverage wins.

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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.