Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. For its part, BuzzSumo appears to be targeting small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and seems intent on winning business away from Muck Rack. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency.

Analysis 140

Analysis Tools SMB Software 140

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

The team was so smart, and they understood PR, so I could always get 20 minutes to brainstorm or work out a pitch. It was great for media pitching, and we landed a ton of interviews. It’s thankless work but I’ve had some amazing conversations and it’s led me to several conclusions about the state of the market. >>>

B2B 130

B2B Government SMB Real Estate 130

Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These SMB (small and mid-sized businesses) and mid-market companies are in a unique situation when it comes to brand outreach and consumer attraction. When SMBs are looking for hard returns and metrics that show direct results of their efforts, paid media has been historically difficult to beat. It’s highly trackable.

Small Business 245

Small Business Media SMB Pitching 245

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I d) Influencer marketing to cool off as far as the amounts of money companies are paying influencers.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Garrett Public Relations

MAY 4, 2022

With newsrooms shrinking and journalists being asked to do more, getting a pitch to stand out is TOUGH. As anyone in PR can tell you, earning media coverage these days can be a challenge. Each year, the folks at Muck Rack conduct a survey of journalists to ask about their preferences and how they find […].

Media 215

Media Pitching Survey Publicity 215

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a blogger, I don’t get pitched all that often. However, I did receive two somewhat interesting and relevant “pitches” in the last month. They were both at least mildly intriguing (to be clear, neither of those events was SMB 100, which is pictured below). Missed opportunity.

SMB 60

SMB Pitching Local Social Media 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

This tool is key for sniffing out gaps in the narrative that allow PR pros to find the right story angle to pitch. Survata is an affordable market research company that advises on and executes surveys using its network of publishers and partnerships with research panels.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108