Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Every year, Muck Rack sends out our State of Journalism survey, when we get the chance to ask journalists of all beats and backgrounds how, when and where they want to be communicated with by PR professionals. The State of Journalism is part of our larger mission to help build stronger relationships between PR and journalists.

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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. Trades placements yield good returns.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. “So The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. >>> Need an extra pair of hands?

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

For those who toil on the front lines of media relations, it’s easy to drift into a Jim Carrey-like optimism. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?” Journalist: “I’d say more like one out of a.more.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

A major goal of good PR is helping your client get more exposure in the media, and that means talking to reporters. I was a journalism major in college and had dreams of reporting before I shifted to PR, so I know all about wanting to get that big scoop. Because when you think about it, pitching is a bit like fishing.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Three-quarters (75%) of public relations professionals say media relations is getting harder, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. We added two dedicated questions to the JOTW survey this year to see what communications professionals charged with media relations had to say. >>>

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

By the Landis Team Photo courtesy of Pixabay Practical implementation of a media relations program is an art, not a science. After all, earned media isn’t transactional. Here are the top 5 benefits of a great media relations program: Credibility Third party endorsement is much more valuable than an organization’s own boasts.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

For those who toil on the front lines of media relations, it’s easy to drift into a Jim Carrey-like optimism. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?” Journalist: “I’d say more like one out of a.more.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So I wasn’t surprised when I was fielding questions about media relations at a so-called “Ask the Expert” session that this query came up: “Bottom line, how do I get my client in The New York Times ?”. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

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Media Relations Media Web Pitching 120

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. How was your transition into public relations?

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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

Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

As a PR pro, a decent portion of your job involves pitching the media. Your pitch can say a lot about you and your agency in terms of professionalism, so it’s essential to take the time to get it right. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research.

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Pitching Media Relations Journalism Report 105

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches. Weekly newsletter updates.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 3, 2018

With fewer reporters covering more beats, our pitches are increasingly easy to ignore amidst a sea of social chatter and other competing noise. This makes it harder to earn coverage, as Frank Strong pointed out in his post This is How the Sorry State of Media Relations Ends. A new Era of Media Relations.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Here are a few representative comments: “Media are stretched very thin.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

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

HMA Public Relations

APRIL 25, 2024

The newly released State of Journalism 2024 report from Muck Rack provides a comprehensive look at today's media landscape. Justin Liggin shares key trends and statistics on media pitching, AI, the value of PR, and more in a new blog post.

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Journalism Trends Pitching Report 90

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. These archetypes group journalists by their common behaviors and beliefs about social media. At the other end of the spectrum are social media laggards, dubbed, “Skeptics,” by the study.

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Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

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. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. It starts with research.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Using tools like Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet provides PR professionals, brands and industry experts alike the opportunity to access and respond to earned media opportunities pitched by journalists. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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PRSay

AUGUST 15, 2018

The second-best time of day to pitch media is between 10 a.m. That’s because the actual best time to pitch a given journalist or blogger is unique to each one. like a Wall Street Journal reporter I used to pitch). So how can you find the best time of day for your target media? and noon, their time zone.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. .

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Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Axia PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this episode, Greg Galant, CEO and co-founder of Muck Rack, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the origin of Muck Rack, the current state of journalism and PR reports, best practices for pitching media, and what journalists need from PR professionals. Tune in to learn more!

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It gives you the power to pitch exactly what journalists want at exactly the right time. Even though many call it by different names, an editorial calendar scour is the process of collecting editorial calendars from media outlets and reviewing them to identify potential opportunities for your client(s). Whooooooooot!

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal? For B2B players, this quest presents an additional hurdle in shaping a story that the average Joe will understand, much less care about. Often,more.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

There’s no doubt that social media is shaking up the way journalists approach their work. According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 67 percent of journalists spend up to two hours on their social media accounts each day, up from 38 percent just three years ago. Want more pitching advice? Fill in All the Blanks.

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Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

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. Can we have the questions in advance?”. Your job is done, right?

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Report Interviews Pitching Course 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading. InfoSecurity Mag.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

For example, media monitoring, once a tedious and time-consuming daily ritual, is now far more efficient given AI-assisted tech. Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Today content is dynamic; much of it can be created instantly and is more personalized than ever before.

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