PRSay

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What do journalists hate most about pitches and releases? 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. Don’t start with [Organization Name] conducted a study. When the St.

Report 152

Report Writing Engineering Study 152

Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2024

Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever to earn coverage. And of course, media layoffs and consolidations.

Pitching 195

Pitching Analysis Report Survey 195

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. For communicators, there’s have been a handful of studies published that will help you think it through. Need an extra pair of hands?

Study 180

Study Communications Survey Pitching 180

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. These three studies polled 3,000 journalists and their answers all center on relevance. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches.

Survey 173

Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 173

PRSay

JUNE 24, 2024

According to a survey the media database company conducted, having enough resources and receiving responses from journalists are top concerns of public relations professionals. While media relations remains a primary task for PR professionals, artificial intelligence now ranks as a higher priority, the report finds.

Study 155

Study Survey Pitching Resources 155

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. Trades placements yield good returns.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. So we’re just adapting.”.

Media Relations 158

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

We’re looking for original speakers for a series of practical events focused on innovation and excellence in media relations. COVID-19 has impacted how public relations practitioners work with journalists. If you’ve got a case study, examples of best practice, innovation, or favourite tools, we would love to have you involved.

Media Relations 132

Media Relations Media Case Study Storytelling 132

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Corporate 397

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches. Weekly newsletter updates.

Pitching 140

Pitching Writing Report Energy 140

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

When gaining media traction is challenging, how can PR pros generate media attention for the stories they want to tell? Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. Look globally for reactive news. Don’t fear the vertical. Content, content, content.

Retail 368

Retail Media B2B Pitching 368

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

B2B 169

B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

SaaS companies have an average of 38 active cases studies that are between 500-1,000 words in both HTML and PDF format; here’s how they incentives customers, sales and customer success to solicit new case studies Case studies are a pillar of B2B marketing, particularly in technology circles like software-as-a-service (SaaS).

Case Study 146

Case Study Study Company B2B 146

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Manage team workflow and take ownership of account work while driving consistent media results. Create and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, bylined articles, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Here are a few of the ways our team keeps a steady media relations drumbeat all year long. For example, asking a product manager what it takes to be in that type of role and pitching a careers reporter on skills to succeed. Or, use that speaking abstract you wrote for last year’s SXSW and update it for a byline or case study.

Media Relations 107

Media Relations How To Media Pitching 107

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At the time, Equilar was using the Cision media monitoring platform, which was addressing some of their needs but did not meet the standard they required to refine their PR strategy. They turned to the Onclusive Pro tool which produced the results they needed at a more effective cost.

Case Study 195

Case Study Communications Study Leadership 195

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

In 2007, I wrote a post called " Ready to Pitch a Blog? Three and a half years later, I''m revisiting it to celebrate the Bad Pitch blog''s Fifth Birthday. Everyone wants to know the secret formula to pitching blogs. The secret is it takes more than pitching. The secret is it takes more than pitching.

Media Relations 104

Media Relations Social Media Media Pitching 104

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

A few years ago you probably could have gotten away with not using social media to listen to and interact with journalists and influencers; however, because it’s now so embedded in the news media’s everyday life, you risk missing out on coverage opportunities. That’s an increase from 2013 when 41 percent of respondents felt this way.

Journalism 120

Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

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. And you have graduation.

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Media Real Estate 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

To win an industry software product award, you must show how the SaaS has performed in the real world using the case of an actual user, via the case study narrative. Generate case study content. Most winning award entries require a client case study that includes quantifiable success metrics. Success breeds success.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key elements such as understanding the audience, leveraging media relations, managing crises, engaging on social media, fostering employee relations, and giving back to the community help create a strong and enduring reputation for any organization.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters. Although the number of local news outlets — particularly newspapers — has declined over the past several years, local media still offers clout.

Local 292

Local How To Newspapers Pitching 292

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. Know who you pitch. said his newsroom receives countless email pitches every day.

Report 174

Report Local Media Pitching 174

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. How about we stop doing all this, and maybe engage with them differently , keeping both the media and PR professionals happy? “Now that we have social media, how about replacing that with a Twitter pitch?” Yay or nay… and why?

Pitching 97

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Read the whole post: Changing Relations with Business and Media: Summaries to 3 Studies for Communicators. social media, content, etc.). social media, content, etc.). The media relations struggle is real. Reporters receive hundreds of pitches. Reporters respond to just 3% of pitches.

Publicity 175

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 175

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching.

Pitching 120

Pitching Software Interviews Trends 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A recent study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations found that marketers plan to increase staffing and overall spending on public relations over the next five years. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news.

Publicity 256

Publicity Branding Brand Storytelling 256

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. These archetypes group journalists by their common behaviors and beliefs about social media. At one end of the spectrum are social media superuser journalists, dubbed “Architects” by the study.

Social Media 202

Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

However, navigating the media landscape in niche tech requires a strategic and nuanced approach. Deeply Understand the Niche and Target Audience The foundation of any successful media relations campaign lies in a profound understanding of the company’s niche and target audience.

How To 78

How To Media Case Study Technology 78

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

There’s no doubt that social media is shaking up the way journalists approach their work. 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. Want more pitching advice? Fill in All the Blanks.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Journalism 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts?

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching Media How To 150

Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today.

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Local Knowledge Base 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 27, 2018

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder. 3 More Reasons Media Relations is Harder. Also, see these related posts.

Media Relations 85

Media Relations Media Trade Shows Journalism 85

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Source: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Cision

AUGUST 31, 2016

The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. As the latest edition of Cision’s annual Global Social Journalism Study shows, journalists are using social media not only for publishing and promoting their content, but also interacting with audiences.

Journalism 206

Journalism Trends Social Media Pitching 206

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. You’ll have way more success that way.

Survey 183

Survey Journalism Report Pitching 183