5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If you’re entering a new market, prioritize local business press and industry analysts who can validate your expansion. 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.

Strategy 78

Strategy Case Study Pitching Measurement 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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Pitching Print Survey Local 136

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. We create a ton of resources for PR and marketing professionals. Amplify Media Mentions.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Infographics remain high on the marketing list of tactics. This week I looked at Google search data for the word “infographic” (and variations) and found interest continues to grow at a steady pace. We see infographics in content marketing survey results as well. But Those Troubled Infographics.

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Infographics Data Case Study Content Marketing 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In recent market estimates, digital online and ad spending is expected to grow at approximately 11% per year through 2021. 1 Paid search, display ads, social media, online video advertising and email marketing will grow to 46% of advertising budgets 2. So what does digital marketing growth have to do with PR? ” 4. .

Measurement 231

Measurement Data-Driven PR Survey Storytelling 231

Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

Content marketing is an established PR tactic, but it can sometimes feel like wielding a double-edged sword. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. To increase your content marketing success rate, consider the following five tips: 1. Perfect your pitch. Focus on your niche.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Pinterest Pitching 120

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch. What are your thoughts on Influencer Marketing?

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Cision

APRIL 23, 2015

This post is based on our white paper “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR.” ” A week into 2014, Mark Schaefer published a blog post that questioned whether content marketing – which he termed “the hottest marketing trend around” – was a sustainable strategy for businesses.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing B2C Strategy Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2018

PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. For smaller firms, PR can reduce marketing spend. Close behind are e-books (67%), infographics (66%), and blog posts (66%).” And solid reputation management creates a litany of benefits.

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Advertising Advertising B2B Trade Shows 178

PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or a PR professional, the excitement and visibility of the Olympics can be a powerful tool for gaining media attention. Creating Timely Pitches Timing is crucial when it comes to media pitches. You want to ensure that your story is relevant and timely.

Media 130

Media Pitching Local Training 130

Sword and the Script

MAY 19, 2015

The irony of automation, which is frequently pitched as building tighter relationships with customers, often only serves to put distance between a business and its customers. The Social Times recently published an infographic by a UK-based software company called SDL. Voice of Customer.

Infographics 60

Infographics Customer Service Exercises Software 60

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 27, 2024

Many companies in marketing, media, or communications rely on freelance contributors, yet brands don’t always know how to effectively integrate these new teammates. Marketers typically think about lobbing their pitch at prospective clients, but the same exercise could help you onboard freelancers.

Pitching 52

Pitching Interviews Employee System 52

Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report , more than half of respondents said a pitch that lines up with their past work and interests is what drove them to pursue a story. As they try to make their content more interactive and share-able for their audiences, journalists are incorporating more elements like images, videos, and infographics.

Media 210

Media Automotive Resources Product Launch 210

Shift Communications

JANUARY 4, 2016

Trend #1: Interactive Infographics. We marketers and communicators have killed the infographic. Can the news media absorb the volume of infographics we churn out? Above, we scanned the news to see how many times the word “infographic” was mentioned, then scanned Twitter for the same. In a word, no.

Data-Driven PR 60

Data-Driven PR Infographics Data Trends 60

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2023

and clearly articulates the who, what and why Includes compelling, high-quality visuals: photos, videos, infographics or data visualizations Features content that adds credibility and validation: unique data or research, testimonials or quotes from experts or executives Is formatted strategically (e.g. reveals,” “shows,” “announces,” etc.)

Brand 145

Brand Branding Infographics How To 145

Buzzstream

JANUARY 28, 2025

Google Trends ) The industry blew up sometime during the Pandemic when Googles John Mueller tweeted: This, combined with Googles 2024 Helpful Content Update, Link Spam Update , and foray into AI, have made PR, in general, a much more critical part of the marketing mix. Pitching Journalists 32. 54% of PRs receive 1-5 pitches per day.

Digital PR 71

Digital PR Brand Branding SEO 71

Cision

MAY 26, 2016

In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience. Finding new ways to express your message and connect with your audience, such as visuals like infographics or vlogs, can help elevate your brand from the competition.

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Financial Infographics Pitching Consumer 168

Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

As someone sitting squarely in the midst of these seismic shifts, which include the bubbling up of an entire marketing category called PRTech , I’ve had the great pleasure of speaking with many of the industry’s leading minds and picking their brains for best “tips and tricks” for upping your PR game.

Storytelling 230

Storytelling Technology Tools Infographics 230

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 12% say competing go-to-market strategy or goals (KPIs).

B2B 148

B2B Marketing Survey Software 148

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, bombarding your new love interest with a sales pitch on how amazing of a partner you are on the first date will likely not warrant a second one. That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. What is inbound marketing? Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media.

Content Marketing 82

Content Marketing Marketing eBook Case Study 82

Cision

MARCH 29, 2017

Based on the report’s findings, the Cision team put together this infographic that provides the latest media industry statistics and tips for communicators looking to improve their relationships and success rates with influencers as well as their earned media opportunities. Chris Lynch oversees Cision’s global marketing teams.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Media Infographics 120

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email.

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How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

Pitching 92

Pitching Survey Journalism Technology 92

Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As well as granting them knowledge of their market position. There are so many brands on the market and customer preferences are shifting constantly. Hence, you can adapt your marketing strategy and ensure your brand stays relevant and top of the mind. 4 Content engagement Take a peek at your content marketing strategy.

Measurement 104

Measurement Tools Brand Branding 104

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

In the marketing world, professionals tend to glom onto useful marketing buzzwords as a shared language, and those terms can actually prove useful to professionals in adjacent industries. As the marketing and media industries continue to look more and more alike, their lexicons overlap too.

Content Marketing 102

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 6, 2016

Recently, we were pleased to begin such a relationship with Modern Marketing Exchange , an online publication and weekly newsletter focused on innovation and new technology for marketers and filled with short, punchy and relevant pieces. How do you characterize Modern Marketing Xchange? What constitutes a great pitch for you?

Infographics 120

Infographics Technology Pitching Education 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. At the same time, we’re working more closely with marketing, branding, digital and web teams.

Creativity 150

Creativity Web Social Media Data 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Public relations professionals are always seeking new ways to get their clients’ stories out – from pinning down the right message to crafting a perfectly tailored journalist pitch. Have an engaging pitch. The art of writing a pitch is one thing, but having the journalist actually engage with the pitch is a different beast.

Pitching 140

Pitching Infographics B2B Study 140

Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. Consulting firm Burton-Taylor published a report that benchmarks market size and market share for a category of technology the company describes as “Media Intelligence and PR Software.” Gartner says about one-third of the CMO budget goes to marketing technology. Here we go….

Software 117

Software Reddit Marketing Survey 117

Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The phenomenon raises an important question for marketers and PR professionals: Are your viewers averse to reading or is there something more to the attraction of imagery? Check out the “PR Starter Kit” for pitching tips and more! Want to learn more ways to build relationships with influencers? Images inspire sharing.

Communications 120

Communications Telecommunications Infographics Video 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Unlike custom marketing surveys, they’re administered on behalf of multiple organizations, thus spreading the cost over many sponsors. Media love poll-results story pitches, especially when accompanied by visuals like infographics. The survey possibilities are endless, but here are our favorites. Omnibus surveys.

Storytelling 149

Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

PRs can then reach out to pitch “thought leaders,” authors and other spokespeople to any number of shows looking for talent or topic-specific expertise. Think again, you may need Scoop.it, a content marketing automation SaaS platform that uses AI to help grow traffic and lead generation through content.

Tools 147

Tools Radio Data Analytics 147

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

After working and learning from Ross Hudgens , the founder of content marketing agency, Siege Media , for close to seven years, I am thrilled to have him on the podcast. Ross and Emily Campbell-Snidal , their VP of Content Marketing, recently released a podcast explaining their new “product-led digital PR” approach.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Data Report 83

Buzzstream

APRIL 16, 2025

Use the Preply at a party test: if your brand wouldnt “talk about it” authoritatively in real life, dont pitch it. Use PRs native to the country when pitching internationally. Daniele: We iterated a lot on our strategy because really I think the best approach to anything in marketing is to go in with question marks.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR SEO Agency Infographics 62

PR Fuel

JUNE 18, 2020

Although social media and online ad targeting have taken up most marketing budgets, press releases still play an important role in a company’s image. They’re written in an objective way and often contain quotes, statistics, infographics, and eye-catching headlines. What is the Purpose of a Press Release? They Build SEO.

Infographics 105

Infographics SEO Writing Pitching 105

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

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Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 111