Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Building out a media list isnt about adding names and emails to a spreadsheet or pulling a list of reporters from a database it’s about understanding the people you want to influence Theres an old military expression that goes like this: Amateurs talk strategy, experts talk logistics. Need a media list of technology reporters?

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Media Pitching Media Relations Strategy 127

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said.

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Local Newspapers Journalism Radio 140

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Smaller staffs and reduced resources continue to challenge reporters.

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Report Pitching Media Survey 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

From national outlets like CNN, Fox Business or the Today show to local affiliates, a solid broadcast segment can make a lasting impact. Local vs. national. Are you pitching local news or national? For local affiliates, it’s best to tie the story into a local angle, as that’s what local outlets cover.

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Local Pitching Print Interviews 323

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

The media landscape is constantly changing – that much is a cliché at this point, even if it’s true. The question is what are the solutions to these challenges and – more ambitiously – what are the inherent opportunities of the transformed media landscape? This leads us to our top 3 media relations opportunities for 2023.

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Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 118

PRSay

JULY 30, 2018

I’ve worked hard to develop good relationships with the local media, and now I want to do the same with the national media. I remember when I got to the point where I pretty much maxed out all the local media coverage we could get. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Local Pitching Media Relations Report 100

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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Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

So, there’s not a one-size fits all approach to PR or media relations. To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. They offer new access points for earned media hits. What may be one company’s tier-three can be another brand’s tier-one. .

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Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

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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Report Survey Pitching Journalism 138

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. It’s hard to blink without seeing either local or global news. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day. I nstead, wait for a reporter to write you back.

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How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

Presspage

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In essence, a localized newsroom will allow you to gain more traction in a new market - and thus provide more exposure for your product and services. Here are 5 simple tips to keep in mind when going local: 1. In the past, localizing content would have been a major competitive business advantage. Serve them well.

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Local SEO Engineering Web 89

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. FINDING 1: It’s unanimous: PR practitioners agree that generating earned media has become significantly more difficult.

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Report Automotive Media Local 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Top 3 advice for foreign companies to navigate the media and communications environment in Mexico It is important to understand the culture, values, and sensitivities of the Mexican market and adjust communication strategies to be relevant to the local audiences. Building strong relationships with local media and opinion leaders.

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Marketing Crisis Local Internal 101

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Irish media landscape is dominated by the state broadcaster, RTE, whose reach extends to TV, radio, online, mobile and social media. Television viewership is steady and national/local radio remains popular: on average, people watch more than three hours of TV and listen to more than three hours of radio every day.

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Radio Sports Marketing Local 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

First, align the expertise of brand executives in attendance with the news beats and interests of your media targets. You can typically use the media lists provided by the event host to determine which reporters will be attending, whether virtually or in-person. Consider The Impact on Local Communities.

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Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

The goal of this pitch is to offer executive time to reporters for introductions, background material, and to share a POV on the industry and its future. It’s so simple, but you’d be surprised how many reporters can be interested. When news breaks, reporters and analysts often look for experts to comment on the story.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft. For example, a boutique hotel would want to focus on the local market instead of striving to achieve global coverage. Ragan Communications, Communications Benchmark Report 2021.

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Branding Brand Media Measurement 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

The numbers back this up; a recent cybersecurity report from research firm ThoughtLab found that the average number of cyberattacks and data breaches increased by 15.1% So, how do PR organizations manage their relationships with cybersecurity reporters to garner coverage and showcase their clients as thought leaders in the space?

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Privacy Media Telecommunications Conference 294

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. Find your organization’s best stories. If so, how?

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Online: 6,998,000 Print, Weekday: 1,563,000, Print, Weekend: 1,780,000) CTV : Canadas largest private broadcaster, it owns several local stations, a 24-hours news channel and has a national station as well. Its parent company, Bell Media, also owns a specialty business channel BNN, which supplies all business coverage to CTV.

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Print Marketing Instagram Newspapers 100

Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

By Matt Allinson, International Media Relations Manager Earlier this month, six journalists from a variety of Seattle media outlets joined Business Wire for a media speed-dating session. If you’re pitching local, it helps to have a local area code. Keep it straightforward and full of useful information.

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Local Media Pitching Report 150

Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Here is what you should pay special attention to: Social media monitoring In 2024, Facebook has over 3 billion users while LinkedIn is just over the 800 million mark. monitoring you: Gain complete coverage across all media types, including online, social platforms, print, and broadcast.

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Print Analysis SEO Tools 104

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 6, 2015

We investigated 10 areas of interest – mainly focused on media relations (a sensible place to start). Four themes really stood out: Media Personality. The local experts we spoke to described New England reporters as ‘distrustful of PR efforts’ and ‘bordering on cranky’. Cynicism differs vastly between regions.

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Local International Internal Pitching 150

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 8, 2021

First, PR Week and Cision recently released their 2020 Comms Report which shared the following stats: When asked how much of your current engagement efforts are focused on mainstream media vs. influencers, 74% of respondents said mainstream media and just 26% said influencers. Trust in the media is almost at an all-time low.

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Newspapers Local Consumer YouTube 179

Cision

APRIL 25, 2017

What started as a fact-checking mission to validate information presented by newsmakers, particularly elected officials’ campaign ads, speeches, and debates, has migrated into an organization-wide effort to verify reported or shared news stories that appear to have bad information, according to Eric Carvin, AP’s social media editor.

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Facebook Newspapers Local Crisis 303

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

John, transportation reporter at Business Insider. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space. I’m proud of my reporting for Automotive News on the supply chain production halts and ramp up early in the pandemic in spring 2020.

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Transportation Meeting Report Automotive 95

Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

His understanding of clinical data in a range of therapeutic areas has allowed him to manage and build the relationships between the brand team, the media and nationally recognized KOL’s. Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns.

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Healthcare Analytics Agency Trends 266

Polaris

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Mary’s class was exploring the topic by examining a deceptively simple case of inaccurate media coverage. dpms is a local London business that sells branded apparel, jewelry and products by local artisans. The win inspired Metro News , a local tabloid, to profile dpms in a feature story. Everyone makes mistakes.

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Media Apparel Ethics Interviews 123

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It also gives you an opportunity to chat with editors and reporters on the phone, strengthening that relationship and perhaps discovering how you can blend their needs with yours. Similar Posts You Might Like: For Uber Efficient PR Pros Only: The Editorial Calendar Scour on Steroids Can Public Relations Be Automated?

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Wikipedia Pitching Fashion Journalism 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a new book in a blitz of media interviews, or when celebrities push a film to 20 cities in an afternoon of local TV chats via satellite. Today most media tours aren’t exactly like that. In this way, in-person chats are invaluable.

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Media Meeting Interviews Film 207

Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sandras clients want to reach very specific audiences across traditional and new media. Her goal was to reach hyper-local and niche audiences for her clients. TRY HYPER-TARGETING WITH PROWLY Solution The answer: an evolved media targeting workflow inside a single, advanced PR platform.

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Pitching How To Media Tools 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s easy to relegate media list development to the remedial PR file — things that are too basic to analyze or improve. But for PR and media relations people, a good media database is critical. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities.

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Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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 195

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Through HPRA National and our local chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago, we bring forth resources and expertise through thought leadership, networking and scholarship programs. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success? We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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Automotive Resources Consumer Course 245

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

More than 1,000 journalists lost their jobs recently as Verizon Media, BuzzFeed and Gannett announced deep cuts to their newsrooms. Dozens of local journalists at Gannett newspapers across the country. It’s a blow to journalism and a shame for the reporters who lost […]. HuffPost’s entire Opinion section.

Publicity 150

Publicity Newspapers Media Journalism 150

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

.” “I need to reschedule [ because of a non-important fluff meeting ] and I’m double-booked; can the reporter reschedule?” ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].” Hmmm, wonder why. C’est la vie!

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Interviews Real Estate Media Pitching 174