Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. You will then gain insights into what style of content (lists, videos etc.)

Digital PR 161

Digital PR Tools Pitching Film 161

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media.

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Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

These stories generate 83% more page views, 39% more time spent reading the content and 103% more sharing activity than other topics. Currently only 1% of news content is about major enterprise. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

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.

Content Marketing 78

Content Marketing Study Analysis Marketing 78

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Success in link building and digital PR comes from personalization. . When pitching a top publication, it’s important to remember that there’s a person on the other side of the screen. The key is finding the perfect fit: the ideal connection between a journalist and the content you’re pitching.

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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.

Digital PR 100

Digital PR Publicity Pitching Social Media 100

Buzzstream

AUGUST 28, 2024

Media databases can be a valuable tool in any digital PR toolkit. Yet, despite their shortcomings, most digital PR agencies that use BuzzStream utilize a media database. Yet, despite their shortcomings, most digital PR agencies that use BuzzStream utilize a media database. What Do the Experts Say?

Media 62

Media Reddit Digital PR Tools 62

Buzzstream

JULY 1, 2024

Looking at uSERP’s study in 2022, we see that digital PR and content marketing were most popular with guest posting in third. And if you can, avoid pitching to sites you find on lists. I outline an entire pitching strategy in my video below: 4. So, we know that a lot of SEOs are using guest posting.

SEO 118

SEO Study Google Data 118

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

I also like Canva quite a bit – instead of a simple stock photography site, Canva is an image editing tool designed to be used for social media, content marketing and other uses. Using Pinterest & Secret Pinboards For Media Pitching Content Marketing: Can You Use Other People’s Blog Posts?

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Pinterest Content Marketing Resources Software 202

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 20, 2015

First, I searched trends on content marketing. . The growth is a bit obvious, since everyone is buzzing about content marketing like it’s Columbus arriving at the New World. Add in the projected explosion in content creation over the next five-plus years, it’s no surprise to see an upward trend.

SEO 100

SEO Comparison Content Marketing Trends 100

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Spin Sucks For those seeking to sharpen their digital PR skills, Spin Sucks delivers weekly episodes packed with actionable insights about modern communications strategies. Each episode provides inspiration for crafting more engaging press releases, pitches and content.

Storytelling 52

Storytelling Analytics Leadership Trends 52

Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

When aggregating the types of outreach people are doing, there are 3 profiles that recur most often: Volume Senders – This group consists primarily of link builders who are primarily relying on links from specific page types to their content/site. We then determine how exactly the content we are pitching will be of interest to them.

Data 120

Data SEO Groups Pitching 120

Buzzstream

JUNE 5, 2024

The term digital PR means different things depending on who you ask. We even had an entire podcast episode devoted to the differences between digital PR strategies US and UK with Rise at Seven’s Will Hobson. Some people refer to digital PR as content-led link building. More on this in a bit.)

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Examples Strategy Survey 62

Buzzstream

MAY 16, 2024

And yet, according to uSERP’s State of Backlinks for SEO report , guest posting is the third most popular link-building method behind content marketing and digital PR. Some simply buy links on large guest posting directories, and others pitch quality content to get published on an external site.

Blogging 62

Blogging Google SEO Writing 62

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

There are a lot of SEO tools and content marketing tools on the market. And just for all the listeners, Positional is a content marketing and SEO tool. And the reason we started this company was because at all times we were using like five or six different tools to do our job as content marketers and SEOs.

Internal 118

Internal International Insurance Insurance 118

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. The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

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. The tools ones below represent the most useful link-building tools on the market today. Here are some of the go-to tools for creating linkable content.

Tools 62

Tools SEO Analysis Google 62

The Proactive Report

JUNE 12, 2017

for every $1 invested in influencer marketing. Most brands approach influencer marketing as either earned or paid media. The PR department is pitching influencers along with reporters and hoping for coverage on the strength of the content. Subscribe to the Digital PR Tips newsletter.

Marketing 138

Marketing Social Media LinkedIn Interviews 138

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. Or you can create a fresh, shareable piece of content, such as an infographic or survey campaign , and pitch it for links.

Tools 71

Tools SEO Analysis Google 71

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 30, 2015

Duane Bates, Senior Director of Digital Communications Strategy and New Media, Habitat for Humanity International. Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer, Content Marketing Institute. Implication for PR practitioners: We need to learn new skills that previously were not part of our training. Follow me on Twitter.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Groups Facebook Reputation 100

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

Tip 4: Utilize content marketing for PR On a budget, content marketing is a potent tool for enhancing PR efforts. Guest Contributor: Velislava Georgieva is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Inbound Blogging, specializing in Content Marketing and Outreach Strategies.

Analytics 40

Analytics Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 40

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.

Software 117

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 117

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Their content marketing and brand journalism has not yet evolved to a place where they are comfortable letting employees take the spotlight, allowing independent voices to ring out with options, truth and expertise. Plus, it’s a great launch point into digital PR tactics, if online visibility is something new to you.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I didn’t know Darren Kingman before chatting with him , but I loved the work he produced at Root Digital , his UK-based digital PR, SEO, and content marketing agency. It turns out that much like myself, Darren is a content junkie, always on the lookout for interesting, inspiring content.

Creativity 117

Creativity Digital PR Data Pitching 117

The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

If it is truly 10X content Google will love it. Create a pitch that will appeal to the media – research with an interesting infographic often gets good results. All this makes your content more visible and attracts links to the content, which improves your ranking. Pay for social ads aimed at a targeted audience.

Engineering 188

Engineering Interviews Infographics Social Media 188

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. The need for writing skills is a bit obvious, yet neglected by most people in all areas of marketing. Enter multitasking! Brilliant, even.

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LinkedIn Branding Brand SEO 100

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. Digital PR is an ill-defined term.

Digital PR 60

Digital PR SEO Small Business Blogging 60

Garrett Public Relations

JUNE 19, 2022

A study by PR Newswire found that press releases with photos garnered nearly twice as many views as text alone. The post How Visuals Help You Achieve Greater Success With Your PR Efforts appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. It’s often said a picture is worth a thousand words.

Study 144

Study Publicity Small Business Pitching 144

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

Q5: Why are visuals important when pitching the media? Visuals are sometimes a mirror of sorts – viewers see themselves, potential selves, someone(s) they care about. Good visuals connect. Some kind of stirring happens within – happy, surprised, angry, tragic – visuals evoke and compel a response.

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

The Proactive Report

MARCH 16, 2016

Q5: Why are visuals important when pitching the media? Visuals are sometimes a mirror of sorts – viewers see themselves, potential selves, someone(s) they care about. Good visuals connect. Some kind of stirring happens within – happy, surprised, angry, tragic – visuals evoke and compel a response.

Infographics 100

Infographics Video Case Study Print 100

Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 28, 2022

While media coverage can be a powerful marketing tool for any business, earning it … 8 Myths About Working with Journalists to Achieve Media Relations Goals Read More ». Let’s talk about media relations.

Media Relations 98

Media Relations Media Reputation Tools 98

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Interestingly, PRWeek pointed to some of the competitive pressures in the industry as a result of acquisitive environment: “Business Wire once partnered with TrendKite, the digital PR platform that was acquired by Cision this year. b) Is Your Press Release Pitch Guilty of Information Overload? That partnership has ended.”.

Trends 60

Trends Media Report Technology 60

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. Sources: New York Times , PR Newswire , MultiVu ). 1) February 18, 2014: Enter GTCR .

Technology 12

Technology Company Software Marketing 12

ZudePR

JANUARY 26, 2016

.” Dave, the PR: If you’re a PR consultant and don’t wish to starve, you need to meet people. It is important to remember that in this brave new world of content marketing, most of your business depends on who you know. Which brings us back to content marketing. Thankfully! #16:

How To 65

How To Meeting Creativity Agency 65

Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage.

Survey 90

Survey How To Reddit Pitching 90

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.

How To 60

How To Software System Employee 60

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

The idea for this post came after I was experiencing a growing sense of frustration late last year due to the distractions inherent in my job as a digital PR (distractions I would wager the majority of people reading this post will be familiar with). He's also a world-leading web strategist, content marketer, author, and speaker.

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Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114