Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We’re pitching editorial sources to fit THEIR needs, not gifting them with the fabulous opportunity of a lifetime interview with the reporter being eternally grateful for the favor. After all, media relationships are a major part of the value we bring, no matter how many clients come and go. It was very disappointing!

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Interviews Real Estate Media Pitching 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. You’ve drafted the perfect pitch, sent it to relevant targets, and now you’ve secured a media interview. Most respectable media outlets will be offended by such a request.

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Report Interviews Pitching Course 310

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Below I’ve identified a few journalism statistics that give such perspective – along with some suggestions for taking action. >>> Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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Survey Journalism Report Pitching 147

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 116

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Media Relations Automotive Media Newspapers 102

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

When you sign up as a “source” on these media opportunity sites, you receive daily emails with a list of queries from journalists and bloggers searching for experts to interview or include in their stories. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Interested in the trends and issues that media relations practitioners are facing today? The we encourage you to check out the recently published study “ Managing the Media: Corporate Media Relations Officers and the Evolving Media Landscape.” Interesting right?

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Media Relations Automotive Media Survey 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it means that the credibility of media and information sources is more important than in the past. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

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Mobile SEO Web Journalism 244

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The PR profession under-appreciates interviewing expertise. Try to find a curriculum for mass communications or PR that offers a class on interviewing. Every journalism program in the country tackles the art of the interview like this one from the University.more. It starts in college.

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Interviews Media Relations Storytelling Media 60

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

Because trade media editors and journalists are typically subject-matter experts in their respective fields, articles tend to go into deeper detail than those in larger publications. Similar to trade journals, podcasts cover an array of niche subjects. Explain this to your client and show examples of past work to support your point.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations. Responsible for daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts. research, duties and projects as required.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Why Life Time?

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism? If you want a really clear explanation of how journalism on blockchain would work I have a guy who’s a great five- minute interview.

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Owned Media, Earned Media, Converging Media.

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Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 74

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study only 6% of PR pros still do that.

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Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. In stories where journalists are interviewed about PR pet peeves, persistent follow-up is always highly ranked.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Don’t be too prepared for that CEO interview. One CEO told us that a PR consultant recommended “winging it” for an important media interview, lest he sound too scripted. For our CEO interviews, we prepare briefing docs, hold a prep session and practice interviews until a level of level is achieved.

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Skype Interviews Viral B2B 149

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more.

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Skype How To Crisis Pitching 206

Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Media Relations is Hard and Getting Harder. A majority (68%) of PR professionals say media relations is getting harder or much harder. This is up 17% from last year where 51% said media relations was getting harder. It’s harder to know who is media and who isn’t.

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Survey Media Relations Corporate Communications 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2018

The practice of public relations is seen as a creative one, but it often depends on meticulous preparation. The PR briefing book is no exception; it’s a simple tool, yet a critical asset for a brand spokesperson to prepare for media interviews.

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Interviews Construction Report Journalism 136

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change. After that summer, I changed my concentration in the journalism school and never looked back! What’s your secret to media relations success?

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Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Your story may have less eyes on it, but they will be the right eyes.

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Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder? Ultimately, great stories drive PR and journalism. PR should interview the execs to dig for story gold.

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Paul Business Journal). Much, much tougher.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Join the interview. Nail it down, fast.

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

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. You’ve earned clients coverage in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, CNBC and more. What’s your secret to media relations success?

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Financial Infographics Pitching Consumer 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

With that in mind, here are five questions that anyone interested in tech PR — especially B2B tech PR — should be able to address in a job interview. Good questions for a tech PR interview. I like to ask candidates how they would support specific product launches from a media relations point of view for our B2B tech clients.

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B2B Apparel Product Launch Agency 159

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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Report Local Media Pitching 174

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ). How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My route to journalism was unconventional. I close all my interviews with “is there a question you feel I didn’t ask or anything else we need to talk about?”

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Journalism Meeting Newspapers Automotive 80

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

When I am now contacted by media, it’s usually around current anti-bribery issues. Over time, I ended up being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and have been on CNBC as a subject matter expert, among other media engagements. Again, I wasn’t trying to force anything, things happened naturally. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

PRSay

MAY 14, 2018

That’s the ultimate goal of great media relations — just not so soon. There’s been an evolution in the last few years among the influencers I interview for my Inner Circle (a “Today” show producer, an editor for The Washington Post , and writers for USA Today and The Wall Street Journal ). So save that thought.

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Pitching Media Relations Journalism Instagram 123

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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Interviews B2B Media Report 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 1, 2016

For many tech start-ups, investing in a strategic public relations plan is the first step in preparing a product or service for “prime time.” ” In our experience, timing is critical to getting the best press response, and the tendency to rush headlong into mass media relations can backfire.

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Engineering System Journalism Interviews 159

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over. What drew you to the field of public relations? I’ve always been an avid consumer of journalism and loved writing. How do you think media relations has evolved in recent years?

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How has PR Changed?

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 112

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Finding traditional news media harder and harder to reach in the modern age, OhioHealth saw an opportunity to showcase their internal communications stories alongside their media relations efforts to truly create a one stop shop brand journalism website. So our reach on social media goes much farther too.

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Healthcare Journalism Local System 137