Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Its not that we need a new playbook, or a new idea, or new way of doing things; we need to execute on the tried-and-true fundamentals of marketing, communications and psychology. I’ve been thinking that B2B marketing tries too hard. The message I took from that book was that all markets are conversations.

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B2B Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling 142

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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PRSay

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What do journalists hate most about pitches and releases? So why aren’t you writing about the audience? Here are three ways to write audience-focused messages — whether it’s for media relations, marketing materials, internal comms, or other audiences or channels: Put the audience first. When the St. Making Now.

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Report Writing Engineering Study 152

Sword and the Script

APRIL 1, 2025

PRophet adds influencer marketing; Equiniti (EQ) to Acquire Notified; Semrush names Bill Wagner new CEO One of the biggest technology vendors in the communications space was talking about a new interface for PR software years ago but its the startups that seem to be making it a reality. Now it says you can do the same for influencers.

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Software Pitching SEO Tools 159

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential in PR—whether it’s engaging clients, pitching to the media, or collaborating with internal teams.

Publicity 221

Publicity How To Examples Crisis Management 221

PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2022

Problem: Reporter response rates to media pitches are at 3.49 Meanwhile, the rate at which journalists open email pitches has also declined, according to the latest Propel Media Barometer. So, what is the goal of the PR pitch? However, a story is rarely secured on the initial pitch. Pitches that grab reporters.

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Pitching Report Media Writing 194

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If differentiation is crucial to marketing communications, then saying the same thing is the opposite of what we need. Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code. I also don’t think its new products have gained the market traction they need. This isn’t a new problem. Everyone knows it.

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Software Measurement B2B Training 176

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

PR Problem #1: Pitch engagement is lower than ever before Getting journalists to respond to pitches is starting to feel like pushing a boulder uphill. The emphasis is on deeply researching Tier 1 journalists, crafting individual pitches, and focusing on building lasting relationships.

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Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

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. PR is not marketing. PR and marketing can both promote products, but in different ways.

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Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

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. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Yet in media relations, knowing who would be receptive to what pitch is a significant part of the job; you can’t be successful without it. All good marketing, public relations and communications efforts start with audience identification.

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Media Pitching Media Relations Strategy 129

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Meltwater adds X / Twitter “resyndication rights”; Muck Rack pitches a “hit score” in latest release; mentions and recommended reading When I first started compiling these monthly summaries – back in April of 2019 – it was because no one was covering the PR software community. Coverage was scant and inconsistent.

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Software Wikipedia B2B Pitching 156

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Sword and the Script

MARCH 4, 2025

Its good that trust is back in fashion for demand generation at the strategic level but weve got to put those words into action across all marcom tactics too How do marketers balance trust-building with immediate lead generation? Unless you are writing for The Economist, put a byline on it! Its long overdue. Gated content.

Marketing 118

Marketing Fashion Survey Education 118

Cision

MAY 2, 2017

It’s the foundation of marketing in 2017. How can you afford not be on social media and miss out on this potential market? Sweeten your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. Did you invent a revolutionary product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication].”

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Social Media Media Local Pitching 167

Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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Pitching How To YouTube Tools 71

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. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Event & Experiential Marketing.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The account management model most tech companies employ puts sales and marketing at odds over customer references Gaining access to customers for direct conversations is a long-standing problem in B2B marketing. I’m using the term customer reference here interchangeably with access to customers by a marketing team.

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B2B Case Study Study Conference 142

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stéphane Billiet, vice president of We change We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

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Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Now is the time to up-level your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “Who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication]?” Make your business newsworthy.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. Because when you think about it, pitching is a bit like fishing. Usually it’s for big client announcement.

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Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. The system works. Create Great Hooks.

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Pitching Television Media YouTube 130

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Yes, that’s right, it’s not just for marketing teams! When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand. If you’re thinking that influencing sits with marketing, you’re mistaken.

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Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

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Pitching Media YouTube Video 130

Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The all-in-one tool is available starts at $258 per month billed annually , which includes full access to the media database, along with audience insights for outlets, email pitching, online monitoring, the AI assistant, the Prowly newsroom, and more. Cision is also best suited for corporate in-house PR teams or large PR agencies.

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Comparison Software Tools Analytics 104

PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. Should they rent? PR FOR ANYONE.

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Pitching Television Media Real Estate 130

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about your 2024 marketing and PR strategies. Now is not the time to pull back on PR and marketing efforts. These PR and marketing trends can help you thrive in 2024. The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. 2023 is almost over.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. We keep things simple.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. Fair enough.

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Software Pitching Ethics Technology 146

PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! The hook is the most important aspect of all of your marketing. Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! Keep these 3 things in mind anytime you plan to pitch the media.

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Pitching Media YouTube Video 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Know how to synthesize market data in a single slide? We collaborate with survey and other market research partners to create relevant insights and fresh data for clients to make news, share with customers, or drive a leadership position in their sector. . They’re always up-to-date.

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

With this in mind, why not get a piece of that action for your own marketing efforts? . They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch. It’s critical. .

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The data brands have collected from these interactions has allowed marketers to fine-tune their marketing tactics, and how they talk to their customers. But here’s the thing: Marketing budgets are increasingly shifting to focus on content marketing and other efforts that can show a concrete return-on-investment.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations. Here’s what you have: -3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing. Strong writing skills.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. But with one key tool, you can not only plan your marketing approach far in advance but also take advantage of specific times of year when certain campaigns will thrive.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sally feels like her pitches are coming too late, and if they get accepted, it’s pure luck. She’s trying to crack the code to timing her pitches, but to no avail. One of the main components of public relations (PR) and marketing is strategy. The reality is that it’s easy to miss the boat and wish you’d pitched sooner.

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