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.

Software 156

Software Wikipedia B2B Pitching 156

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.

Pitching 104

Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

This week, we’re concluding the series with an overview of how to craft your messaging, identify the right authors and outlets, distribute strategically and proactively, and finally, measure success. Set your messaging, write the story. It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. .

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! This article is all about best practices for pitching—based on our customers’ collective experience and wisdom. As we mentioned last week, the key to creating a relevant and compelling pitch is knowing your audience.

Pitching 195

Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

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. Media Measurement.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s a reactive measurement for campaign analysis and overall performance reporting. Social media listening is more proactive , capturing quantitative and qualitative data to anticipate trends, sentiment, and consumption styles. But with social listening you can get a true, real-time view of brand perception.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

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. Measure Your Success. Go to Social for Small Talk.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. When GDPR was approaching, tech PR teams were sure to pitch their data privacy experts for bylines and expert commentary. Define your objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s everything from becoming a regular contributor on a media website to having a newspaper or trade publication write about you to appearing on the noon news to talk about your company. It’s incredibly difficult to measure a direct return-on-investment from most traditional media relations efforts. Shared Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. This has less to do with the actual business storytelling and more about how The Man measures journalists. Regarding ideal pitch length —. is beyond me.

Pitching 146

Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. Luckily, the PESO model makes it easy to define an effective plan, and ensure your content will produce measurable results. How will you measure your results against your goals? SMARTER goals.

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

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. What features does it offer?

Comparison 104

Comparison Software Tools Analytics 104

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.

Pitching 126

Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

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.

Pitching 71

Pitching How To YouTube Tools 71

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Effectively pitching stories to the media requires identifying relevant news angles and providing compelling content. Encouraging participation in social media campaigns, writing blog posts, or speaking at industry events gives employees a voice.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. Today’s PR strategies are more iterative, forming a continuous loop where outcomes are measured and insights are frequently incorporated back into the strategy. PR is no longer a linear process. Don’t make them come to you.).

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Insurance 329

Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In a typical work day, how much time do you spend writing? Between drafting emails, fine-tuning pitches, and editing content, I’m sure that writing is a huge part of your day.

Engineering 150

Engineering Writing Pitching Measurement 150

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2017

A blog post about writing a public relations plan. Our recommendation is to take the longest term outlook feasible for your organisation but to test, measure and adapt your plan over time. Our recommendation is to take the longest term outlook feasible for your organisation but to test, measure and adapt your plan over time.

Writing 106

Writing Publicity How To Measurement 106

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. If not, pitch stories that have a major enterprise angle or hook.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While an accurate and comprehensive media database is the first cornerstone to growing your brand presence and reputation, you also need a robust relationship management platform to send targeted pitches, communicate with reporters and track your campaign effectiveness.

Media 195

Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I always loved to write. We are still plugged into who they are as professionals and make sure to touch base with them outside of pitching for clients. However, with the evolution of PR, we’ve been able to incorporate more measurable tactics. To put it plainly, analytics produce tangible, measurable results.

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

5W PR

MARCH 2, 2025

Successful white papers combine rigorous research with clear writing that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences. Cultivate connections with respected defense journalists by providing genuine expertise and insights rather than promotional pitches.

Leadership 78

Leadership Technology Policies Case Study 78

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

News outlets mostly measure the wrong things,” writes Tom Rosenstiel, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution and Executive Director of API. PR lesson: If your client or brand is a major enterprise, look for newsworthy topics to pitch to the media. If not, pitch stories that have a major enterprise angle or hook.

Analytics 100

Analytics Digital PR Measurement Enterprise 100

Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many in PR are familiar with looking at a publication’s calendar to know what to pitch them in a timely manner. If past analytics tell you that blog posts about staying organized do really well in September, you can mark down some possible titles to write in that month. An Editorial Calendar Helps With Goal Planning.

How To 0

How To Content Marketing Conference Analytics 0

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

At 5WPR, we’ve seen firsthand how AI tools transform traditional PR practices into data-driven, real-time operations that deliver measurable results. Content Creation and Personalization AI writing tools can now assist in drafting press releases, social media posts, and other PR materials.

Publicity 78

Publicity System Crisis Management Analysis 78

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should 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. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Prowly

APRIL 2, 2025

The CEO wants to track a thought leadership campaign Youve pitched your CEOs expert comments to various publications in the industry. Product managers need to measure the success of this release. Want to save time on personalizing pitches? No more wasting time on translation. TEST PROWLYS MONITORING DIGESTS FOR FREE 3.

Examples 104

Examples Automotive Media Print 104

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

There’s an art to headline writing — but it’s not rocket science. It’s possible to write a headline that always captures attention, you just have to remember the fundamentals. When it comes to headline writing, there is no room for long, complicated words, nor is there room for bland, uninspiring language.

Writing 105

Writing Education Tools Resources 105

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch. What gets measured gets improved!

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. Recommendations suggesting contacts to pitch. Predicting a pitches chances of earning coverage. Did you know? Notified by Intrado gets close.

Technology 173

Technology Publicity Software Pitching 173

5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Newsrooms now operate with smaller teams, tighter deadlines, and an endless stream of pitches flooding journalists’ inboxes. According to Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2023 report, 94% of journalists say they prefer email pitches tailored to their specific beat. Keep initial outreach brief and focused.

Media 78

Media Crisis Pitching Twitter 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Medium For better or for worse, I’ve become an abstract-writing machine over the years. Whether it’s from writing my own abstracts for conference CFPs, or ghost-writing webinar abstracts for others, I’ve drafted a lot of abstracts. I’ve settled into a bit of a formula. Or why use something.

Conference 100

Conference Writing How To Real Estate 100

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

It has already reshaped the industry and altered how professionals conduct research, analyze data, write press releases, and create content. Email pitches? 2 Personalize your pitches You can input all the recent work your target journalist has done and find a way to capture the recipients attention.

Trends 104

Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This week, I got to speak with Salzman about combining a love for words with a love for impact measurement, a foolproof way to approach strategic communication, and her secrets to media relations success throughout her career. Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines.

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. You can also garner earned media by pitching targeted journalists, sending out a press release, and securing guest blog postings. Conclude by Measuring Your Initial Success  . Voice/Tone of Messaging: should it be formal? Informative?

Corporate 270

Corporate Branding Brand Guidelines 270

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198