The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 24, 2015

There’s a good post in Business 2 Community about the challenges of starting out in Digital PR. If you’ve been trained in traditional PR and technology is fairly new to you, it will seem overwhelming at first. Digital PR Strategy. The activity you see in Digital PR is like the tip of an iceberg.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Digital PR is not link-building for SEO. The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Some “digital PR” agencies have focused on practices like link-building, DA (domain authority) mapping, and webmaster outreach.

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When you think of the biggest changes in the move from traditional #PR to #DigitalPR, what comes to mind? After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. It’s also coming from those without a lick of public relations experience who are suddenly writing content and pitching bloggers.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Rock The Pitch #11 “Hey I’m convincing a client to start a weekly chat #hashtagremoved 1PM would love help getting it rolling, if you could show up & help :)” Once I was past the initial urge to correct his appalling grammar, I’ll admit to the twinge of resentment that popped up out of nowhere. ” The hook.

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The Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

The digital revolution has been changing the practice of PR for some time now. My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to build relationships with journalists Cold pitching is a media relations strategy that many PR pros swear by. However, research has shown that out of 500,000 pitches, only 3.15% received a response, while the average cost of a single successful media placement in digital PR is over $1,000.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Digital PR there are different types of tactics and formats used for creating content, each designed to achieve links and brand mentions. These different digital PR tactics range from surveys, commentary and quick pieces of data analysis through to large scale interactive campaigns.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

At the same time, AI companies are also facing lawsuits from other media giants , leadingto rampant speculation about how to approach digital PR strategy. So, in this post, I hope to set aside some fears and clarify why it’s safe (and smart) to continue pitching as usual. Should This Impact Your SEO or Digital PR Strategy?

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this episode, I spoke with Hana Montgomery , the founder and managing director of the digital PR agency Shout Bravo. I met Hana at Brighton SEO , and she gave a great talk about running global digital PR campaigns and earning links internationally. Is it changing digital PR?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2016

To that end, I can promise readers three things: This post recommends a manageable number of tools to try four tools, I use each one on a daily basis and these truly provide a digital PR edge. . There are several references to Moz and PR on this blog. There are several references to Moz and PR on this blog.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities. The event had people from across the country and even some expats who pitched their ideas, shared their vision and built teams to execute their ideas.

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Buzzstream

JULY 24, 2024

Takeaway 3: Validate Ideas Rigorously Before pitching to clients, ensure thorough validation of your ideas. Engage with the Industry Community Publicizing your work and sharing ideas within the industry community can provide extra validation and inspiration. – Clarify why your brand should be the one talking about it.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

You can create your own groups on social media and build a community of engaged followers. Articles and press releases were written and pitched to influencers and the media in the target area that cater to that demographic. When that story was told it generated a ton of interest in the community and the media.

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 1, 2015

Instead of burning up their budgets on advertising, it would be fantastic to see them invest in building their communities. Become a part of their social community. Digital PR' Beauty brands have such an incredible opportunity to engage, and it’s shocking how few actually do it. Recognize them. by CarrieMorgan.

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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 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Million and Eyes the U.S. Are you kidding?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

This emotional connection helps to build stronger relationships with the public and enhances the overall effectiveness of PR campaigns. This local relevance creates opportunities for PR professionals to engage with targeted audiences and establish meaningful connections at a grassroots level.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to build relationships with journalists Cold pitching is a media relations strategy that many PR pros swear by. However, research has shown that out of 500,000 pitches, only 3.15% received a response, while the average cost of a single successful media placement in digital PR is over $1,000.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Building Personal Brands As Part of Your Digital PR Strategy As PR professionals, we all tend to focus on corporate news, churning out those press releases and madly pitching… but how often are we focusing on individuals within the company and building their personal brands? Until then, cheers! <clink>

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Pitch Data Studies Data studies have always proven to be great sources of high-quality backlinks, provided the data is interesting and packaged correctly. Once you find your data sources, develop a compelling story complete with findings and some graphics, and then pitch these to journalists via email and/or press release.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Earned Media: This is where our traditional PR skills come into play. Pitching reporters is not the same as it was 10 or even 5 years ago. SF : There definitely a lack of understanding of how to use social media to build, and actively engage with, your community online. However, there are changes here too. Follow me on Twitter.

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 18, 2015

But even more than that, they are always hungry for special guests or sponsors who can add value to their community and share the right kinds of expertise. Follow up with an email pitch. One benefit of reaching out to influencers is their already-established audience. Learn how to find influencers here.)

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Most of what I did wasn’t a secret: I read what reporters wrote before pitching, developed subject lines that got my emails opened, and use a strong lede in all my pitches. There was one aspect of my success that was different: I wrote long pitches. This is contrary to 99% of all PR advice that says short emails are best.

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ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I don’t know what the figure is for Glasgow PR firms, but I imagine it’s similar. Here are 28 top observations from MY first 28 months as a solo digital PR pro (just in case you ever need them ). You Should Read This If: You’re c onsidering setting up your own (in my case solo) PR firm. And I’m a much better PR to boot.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

If you are a serial dater of the media and sending broad, mass pitches to every and any journalist you are not ready for the media! How can you use your product to tie and uplift your community? Do not do the failed, traditional “Feature me please” pitch. How are you unique? You have not researched the media.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

AUGUST 12, 2015

If you are a serial dater of the media and sending broad, mass pitches to every and any journalist you are not ready for the media! How can you use your product to tie and uplift your community? Do not do the failed, traditional “Feature me please” pitch. How are you unique? You have not researched the media.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

What is digital PR and does it need a rethink? However, now digital PR efforts are strong on mixing an SEO strategy focused on link building with actions that yield influence and online visibility. an effective digital PR strategy recognizes that the questions should be, "Did we change the conversation?"

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

Today, the company is perhaps the largest of its kind, and I think understanding how it got to the place it is now, offers an interesting window into the world of PR and the evolution of technology for the digital PR community. 1) February 18, 2014: Enter GTCR .

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Broadening contact lists and building even more robust connections can be accomplished through active participation in numerous community events, such as workshops, seminars, or conferences within specific industries. Sometimes, it just takes a little community spirit.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 12, 2025

Any former journalist who has leaped into digital PR immediately gets my attention. The first half is about her journey as a journalist into PR. The second is where we get some tactical information about pitch strategy, email crafting, and media list building. Digital PR. Amanda proved that in this chat.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. It also involves crisis communication to mitigate damage to the company’s reputation.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

About [Company Name]: [Brief boilerplate about the company and its role in the community or industry]. Distribute Strategically: Once you have put the time and effort into creating and publishing a great press release, implement a strategic plan to distribute it using a digital PR tool like BuzzStream so it reaches the right audience.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals control the narrative, mitigate damage, and restore public confidence during a crisis. Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Reasons: Team has no overview of who is getting pitched. Coverage isn’t secured as initial pitches aren’t being followed up. Reasons: No one is tracking who pitched what and taking ownership of follow-ups. Waiting for a client to sign off influencers you pitch. From the PRCA Digital PR Report 2015.

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Buzzstream

JULY 10, 2024

Over the years, this tactic has grown in popularity as SEOs and agencies have built private Slack communities, Facebook groups, and other networks to essentially “trade” backlinks. Avoid Link Networks and PBNs The best way to avoid these is to avoid people who pitch you on behalf of others. Let’s dig into them.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Ahrefs – Finding Content With Broken Links Ahrefs is an incredibly powerful link building tool; you’ll see it a few times on this list as well as on our digital PR tools list. Pricing: Pay per email – See pricing page Generating Linkable Content Ideas One aspect of link building is creating and pitching content for links.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the past ten years, I’ve tried numerous tools, and reviewed several tools for digital PR , and tools for blogger outreach. Ahrefs – Finding Content With Broken Links Ahrefs is an incredibly powerful link building tool; you’ll see it a few times on this list as well as on our digital PR tools list.

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