Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Do you have the relationships to get us into top-tier publications like The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times ? It is possible for PR pros to build relationships with reporters, journalists and influencers. We dont want a media where reporters take stories solely on that basis. And thats how it ought to be too!

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Financial Report Pitching Journalism 149

PRSay

MAY 4, 2020

Cision recently released its annual State of the Media Report , which uncovers the latest trends and challenges facing the media industry, and how PR professionals can work with their journalist counterparts better. One way is to send your pitches at a different time other than the start of the week.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. Don’t pitch me the gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceilings.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

FIND THE RIGHT MEDIA CONTACTS WITH EASE #4 Bleacher Report Visits per month: 23M Influence score: 91 Contributing journalists: 20 Bleacher Report scores big with sports fans, offering real-time updates, commentary, and fan-driven content across all major sports. And the best part is, you can give it a try for free.

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Pitching Sports Analysis Financial 104

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. According to Thompson though, the biggest challenge may be overcoming extremely low expectations among editors and reporters about what they see coming through their inboxes. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Three PR software providers are getting a jump on the new year with AI-infused products for professional communicators; Bloomberg reports on more struggles for Cision The challenge with generative AI is probability. 1” of 2024, according to reporting by Bloomberg. High probability means everyone is saying the same things.

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Cision

JUNE 28, 2017

Wondering what Login is, what it’s about and how you can get Ina to cover your pitches? Read our Q+A with her pitching tips below! Axios is a new media company and is attempting to do something different — can you tell us a bit about why you felt it was important to change the approach to reporting? and the Bay Area.

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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. That means we send it out to all relevant reporters and producers.

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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. Plus, bigger outlets like to report on bigger companies.

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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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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But, that doesn’t mean journalism is thriving again. In some cases, it means pitching bylines instead of stories. Trend #2: Big-time news is increasingly reported from one of three cities. More consolidation means fewer outlets to pitch, which we have definitely seen in recent years. Trust levels remain low.

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Journalism Trends Industry Newspapers 195

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources. Not these winners.

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Data Journalism. Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

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. While there’s been a slight increase in the amount of journalists accepting pitches via social media, that’s not the way to go, at least not for the time being.

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Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

Axia PR

JULY 9, 2024

As layoffs, buyouts, and now AI transform the journalism industry, media strategies must evolve to keep up. If you are pitching media and not getting the traction you did 10 (or even two) years ago, you’re not alone. In a recent state of journalism survey , 49% of journalists reported they “seldom or never respond to pitches.”

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Journalism Strategy Media How To 132

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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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. It’s a one-dimensional world defined by press releases, media lists, coverage and reporting. As public relations professionals, we like to lament over fake news and how it’s misguiding people.

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Brand Branding Pitching Journalism 364

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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Journalism Report Pitching Technology 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

How to pitch media. Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it? Business knowledge is important .

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2022

Companies are improving the way they share information, even as the credibility of CEOs and PR representatives has fallen, according to MuckRack’s 2022 “ The State of Journalism ” report. Reporters who agreed said companies are not tech-savvy and/or don’t validate their information. Illustration credit: 32 pixels ].

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. The Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study provides some very tangible insights into the social media perception and behaviors of journalists. In fact, only 16 percent of Skeptics report using social media platforms daily.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Having worked both sides of the desk has given me a better understanding of what reporters want and need. Know who you pitch. In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. Understand newsworthiness.

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Report Local Media Pitching 174

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. PR Reporting. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.

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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The revenue model for journalism is at best in flux, and at worst, in chaos. What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Serious journalism from unexpected sources. More data journalism.

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Journalism Trends Print Local 120

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?”

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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. What happens after the reporter says yes? How did we do?

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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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. Trade publications can be just as important as top outlets like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Top-of-mind is reporting realistically and honestly on the state of electric vehicles. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Talk about a dream job!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

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. In B2B PR, you come across different audience segments, but the three main audience groups typically are: stakeholders, customers and reporters. Assess your audience.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. Getting on the phone.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

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