Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here’s how the numbers on this blog have added up in 2022: Total blog posts: 46 – down from 51 last year ; Average length: 866 words; Shortest post: 306 words ; Longest post: 2,486 words ; Total words published: 39,852; Unique visitors: 236,756; and. Third-party mentions : 95 (most of which come simply from blogging consistently).

Blogging 173

Blogging B2B Software SEO 173

Cision

JULY 8, 2016

A brand’s voice, whether on social, in emails or across blog posts, communicates its personality through messaging. Before you pitch, ensure you’ve found your brand’s voice and how it relates back to your culture. To avoid sounding cold or robotic, keep jargon and other internal lingo out of your pitch. Create Suspense.

Case Study 192

Case Study How To Media Pitching 192

5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Many journalists now prefer to be pitched through social media rather than email. Building Media Relationships Without a PR Firm Personal outreach beats mass pitching every time. When you do pitch, keep it brief and relevant. Journalists receive hundreds of pitches weekly.

Strategy 78

Strategy Case Study Pitching Measurement 78

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Publish thought leadership pieces, case studies, white papers, and blog posts that address key industry challenges and offer valuable insights. Optimize the website and blog for search engines (SEO) to improve organic visibility and attract a wider audience.

How To 78

How To Media Case Study Technology 78

Buzzstream

JULY 7, 2021

This happened to be the case for Truliant. As you read through this case study, you’ll see the unique circumstances and outcomes that make a page authority growth approach the right fit for a given website. As you are vetting the sites that you want to reach out to, consider whether it makes sense to pitch your new page.

Case Study 113

Case Study Study Strategy Leadership 113

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

I blogged about pros and cons here: [link] pic.twitter.com/vb5G86OHbC — Carilu Dietrich (@clu007) May 22, 2024 2. Customers star in the ultimate “case study” Cybersecurity software are hard to promote because no one wants to talk about them. For example, I’ve begun reading blog posts – turning them into a podcast.

Creativity 103

Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether through success stories, case studies, or behind-the-scenes looks at company culture, storytelling humanizes the brand and builds trust. Effectively pitching stories to the media requires identifying relevant news angles and providing compelling content.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Relationship building takes time. They may also be responsible for managing any outsourced content creators.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PR teams can pitch intriguing stories that emphasize the distinct features, advantages, and market potential of a new product.  Thought Leadership Content Producing and disseminating high-quality content, such as blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies, can establish a company as an expert in its field.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch B2B Industry Case Study 78

PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Media YouTube 130

PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. Last week I gave you ideas to pitch for the rest of the year. Here’s an example.

Pitching 130

Pitching Media YouTube Interviews 130

PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

Pitching 130

Pitching Media YouTube Video 130

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch? PR FOR ANYONE.

Pitching 130

Pitching Media Insurance Insurance 130

PRSay

MARCH 20, 2025

A bad press release idea that might work better as a blog post or thought leadership piece. And sometimes, a well-performing blog post is the perfect basis for a press release. If a client insists on a risky pitch angle, then suggest testing it with a small media list first to evaluate its effectiveness before a broader rollout.

Leadership 68

Leadership Pitching Case Study Product Launch 68

PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. PR FOR ANYONE. The system works!

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Media Real Estate 130

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There are a lot more videos on my YouTube channel HERE or read the posts on my blog HERE You’ll see how easy it is to land in the media IF you follow a process that I have already created for you. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

Pitching 130

Pitching Video YouTube Viral 130

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2025

Industry case studies offer concrete proof points of an organization’s capabilities and insights. Cultivate connections with respected defense journalists by providing genuine expertise and insights rather than promotional pitches. Media relationships also play a critical role in amplifying thought leadership.

Leadership 78

Leadership Technology Policies Case Study 78

Barokas

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Step 3: Pitch, pitch and pitch some more. The post CanPay Case Study: Making the Most of a Speaking Situation appeared first on Barokas Public Relations. Once we had a healthy list of names, we hit the appropriate channels—email, phone and occasionally, social media. Not bad for a 24-hour trip!

Case Study 74

Case Study Study Conference Banking 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. PR strategy.

Agency 188

Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I say “unique” because it was pitched as a red carpet event where Verizon would show off its latest holiday technologies and gadgets. I’m no tech blogger, so I wasn’t going to blog about the event from that perspective. When Verizon pitched me initially on this event, I was kinda perplexed.

Case Study 131

Case Study Wireless Company Local 131

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. But, in many cases, a quick start for a new campaign or client helps build a long and successful relationship. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. But, in many cases, a quick start for a new campaign or client helps build a long and successful relationship. The same is true for internal PR or communications teams as they begin a new campaign.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

Ads pop up and disappear, while blog posts, news articles, and white papers stay searchable for months ie even years. In 2017, Forbes reported : “Most B2B buyers say they rely heavily on white papers (82%), webinars (78%), and case studies (73%) to make purchasing decisions. PR offers more bang for the content buck.

Advertising 178

Advertising Advertising B2B Trade Shows 178

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 25, 2015

I get the pitches. And, I hear/read about other people getting the pitches. Now, I don’t toot my own horn very often on this blog. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I shared a client case study on this blog (OK, it was Bike Walk Move a couple years ago ). Influencer outreach.

Case Study 60

Case Study Study Local Twitter 60

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

Over six sessions from February to July we want to explore pitching, newsjacking, data storytelling, the relationship between owned and earned media, promoting coverage, integrated marketing, and reporting and measurement. Please check out the sessions we’ve planned and if you’re interested submit a pitch for a speaking slot.

Media Relations 132

Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

The authors of these stories can quickly become journalists to target for follow-up stories, additional quote pitches, and more. Between creating content and pitching, I barely had time. Check the trending topics at the beginning of each day and see if there are opportunities to pitch. However, not all links are due to a pitch.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Pitching Study Google 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. A blogger from some tech company’s blog will always be included. Further, some vendors, like HubSpot, actually run their blogs like a news site. Content picks Pitch results.

Branding 172

Branding Brand Reddit Pitching 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Both CRM Hubspot and customer service software provider Zendesk create customer case study videos with high production value that live on dedicated YouTube channels, like Hubspot’s YouTube Customer Success Stories Channel. The video stories are shared on all other social channels. React to news in real time.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Any CEO who hasn’t yet weighed in about industry issues in thought pieces on a blog or LinkedIn should consider cultivating a strong point of view. An interesting bylined article or blog post can make its way around social channels and be picked up by a trade or business outlet. Make news with opinion or behavior surveys.

B2B 147

B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

Public Relations Sydney

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Case studies Case studies are short explanations of a project or issue your charity has worked on. Case studies are a great way to showcase the great work the charity is doing as well as promote the charity. Case studies are also an effective tool to encourage people to donate or support the charity.

Case Study 90

Case Study How To Study Pitching 90

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

People sometimes ask us why we out our own on The Bad Pitch Blog. Our traffic logs show that bad pitches get more traffic than our how-to articles. When a pitch is outed, it’s being cached in Google…multiple times…as people pass these stories around like joints at Woodstock. We''re hoping for a bad pitch intervention.

Pitching 68

Pitching Case Study Print Google 68

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

And PR success comes more easily with sales success, case studies, and testimonials from happy customers. As Sue Duris wrote on the MyCustomer blog : ABM has become a priority for many B2B organisations, thanks in part to their need to become customer-centric. It is hard to sell when no-one has heard of you. Enter ABM .

B2B 177

B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

OnePitch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Kicking us off for August on Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a case study that landed a placement in Modern Retail. Not only did the placement feature images and logos, but it also took extensive data from the official case study. with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked.

Retail 52

Retail Pitching How To Case Study 52

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Traffic to your website or blog measurement from social media sources such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

Social Media 83

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Here are some tips from Crenshaw’s own Conferences and Awards Manager for filling the trophy case. Whether entering a customer case study, product, or an individual award, the judges are looking for quantifiable demonstration of success. B2B campaign case studies have the same basic story structure.

Case Study 136

Case Study B2B Conference Industry 136

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 30, 2024

One of my favorite examples is when KFC ran out of chicken in 2018 and published this full-page ad apologizing for it: In digital PR, reactive PR campaigns typically pitch quotes, data, or new stories to journalists that tie into a trending topic or news event. Because that is what journalists want from their pitches and sources.

Pitching 62

Pitching Trends Google Data 62