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From productlaunches to industry influence, PR plays a crucial role in crafting the narrative for B2B tech companies. ProductLaunches A meticulously executed PR campaign can spark a triumphant productlaunch within the B2B tech sector.
Technology companies gearing up for a new productlaunches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. For the company, a new productlaunch is the biggest news in the world. To be successful, tech PR pros need to tap into a broader, buzzed-about trend to make the productlaunch meaningful and timely.
Make clear that, in this era of continually changing news and events, there might not be enough room in the media cycle for broad coverage of a productlaunch. They might be trying to manage child care, an out-of-control Slack feed and conference calls — all while trying to meet deadlines. Be honest and realistic.
Or, they may bring on a PR team just weeks before a key conference or productlaunch and expect a full plan rollout. “Me, me, me” A reporter wants a good story, not a sales pitch or a founder biography. They don’t respond to me-too pitches. Still others bring in the PR firm too soon.
2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 4) How long should pitches be? 2) Volume of PR pitches received.
As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a productlaunch or partnership often doesn’t. Don’t make research a sales pitch. It’s important to develop research and data that speaks to core themes, messages and products. This is meant to be a soft sell, not a hard commercial pitch.
When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Attend conferences. Simple advice for PR pitches from journalists Reporters get a lot of pitches. Use accurate subject lines, not clickbait.
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.
Hold weekly conference calls to keep abreast of activity. Client conference calls that involve a large group are sometimes more of a security blanket than a truly productive exercise. According to a survey by Intercall, more than 60 percent of call participants admit to doing other work on conference calls.
As a takeaway strategy, PR and communication professionals should pitch media outlets that target a specific audience or industry’s needs. As a result, this has transformed the determinant of success, in PR and communications, from financial resources to niche targeting. Live Streaming. That promotes realness, authenticity, and transparency.
They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. Event planner Event planning is another exciting career path for individuals with a public relations degree.
Your company needs to be deciding, in fact finalizing , what big announcements, productlaunches, unveilings, etc. Getting Lazy with Your Media List Creating your target media list for CES pitching comes with more levels of pre-planning and research than creating lists for other news announcements does. We have a booth booked!”
Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: ProductLaunch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.
Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, productlaunches, unveilings, etc. Journalists are absolutely bombarded with thousands of pitches, invites, interview offers and “exclusives” from nearly every single company within the industries that they cover participating at the show. “But we’re already registered!
For example, our team has sold in panel discussions and conference appearances by calculating the expected media coverage as well as placement of post-event thought leadership pieces. Whether it’s a story pitch, new productlaunch or other initiative, the PR strategist must think like a journalist.
Your company needs to be deciding, nay finalizing , what big announcements, productlaunches, unveilings, etc. Being Lazy with List Prep Creating your target media list for CES pitching comes with more levels of pre-planning and research than creating lists for other news announcements does. We have a booth booked!”
Your company needs to be finalizing what big announcements, productlaunches, unveilings, etc. Journalists are absolutely bombarded with thousands of pitches, invites, interview offers and “exclusives” from exhibitors and attendees from the industry sectors they cover. But we’re already registered! We have a booth booked!”
September kicks off a very busy PR season – conferences, events, productlaunches and deadlines galore all take place between September and December. Planning Time – before you finalize that 2 nd half PR plan, be sure you are aware of what your team can improve on – which media pitches are resulting in the best coverage?
Additional Sections for Launches, News, Events, and Reports In addition to the essential elements mentioned above, here are some other specific sections to include based on the type of press release. Tip: Look at the product specs or any marketing and sales material. For more information, please visit [website/landing page].
PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. This could include sending press releases, organizing press conferences, or arranging interviews. Managing crises: PR can be an important tool for managing crises and mitigating damage to an organization’s reputation.
In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a productlaunch event. If pitching in the U.S. goes “email first, phone second,” pitching in China goes “call first, WeChat second, WeChat moving forward, email may be never.” counterparts.
In fact, 61% of reporters prefer pitches in the morning. For a productlaunch, consider distributing press releases one to two weeks in advance. For a conference, grand opening, trade show, or another event announcement, send it three weeks in advance. . On a Friday, however, they likely have their mind on the weekend.
Here, she shares an inside look at her experience and key takeaways from the event: As Vice President of Technology at 5WPR, I recently had the opportunity to attend Street Fight Live in Chicago, a conference dedicated to marketing strategies for MULO (multi-location) businesses.
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