PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

News deserts,” or counties that lack a locally based source of local news, grew in number this year as 127 newspapers shut down, the latest “ Medill State of Local News Report ” from Northwestern University finds. However, that gain includes 30 newspapers that converted from print to digital. During the past 12 months, U.S.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 26, 2020

There’s no question that the media landscape has changed significantly since the start of the coronavirus outbreak – outlets are providing daily online live feeds, newspapers have stopped physically printing and reporters from all over the world are covering the stories and situations from every angle possible.

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Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Once you master these steps, confidence and comfort will build, allowing you to see the real value of media relations. Make sure any questions you have are asked upfront before agreeing to a reporter’s request for an interview. Know what you want to cover and how it relates to what the reporter wants before accepting.

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Interviews Media Print Report 86

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

Burrelles bigs farewell to print media monitoring; PRophet adds Google AI models; Meltwater announces new AI features A few days ago, Burrelles ended its print monitoring services. It’s pretty wild to realize that print monitoring was a thing before press releases. Burrelles was founded in 1888. Indeed, they do.

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Print Newspapers Google B2B 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

To maximize the impact of earned coverage, the media relations pro must master the pitch, the interview, and the promotion of the story. What happens after the reporter says yes? If a reporter ends up postponing the interview, take it in stride, but do your best to ensure that the client won’t. Nail it down, fast.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”.

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Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

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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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Additionally, the extensive digital reach of India’s population is an asset in amplifying PR efforts, leveraging social media and online platforms as crucial tools, especially when engaging with India’s tech-savvy youth. The vast array of diverse media channels allows PR campaigns to geo-target and communicate at multiple levels.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Much, much tougher. The stats back up the claim.

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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, and radio coverage. The companies in the study reported an average time to ROI within 14 months, and 72% of our customers see ROI in 12 months or less.

Real Estate 195

Real Estate Media Analytics Enterprise 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

They’ve been a staple of the business for decades because they serve a distinct purpose: to inform the media of news. Have reporters stopped asking to see the full release when you contact them about news – a partnership, company milestone, new product or a big hire? The comprehensive reports can be helpful.

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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 60

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. Just give this shocking post a read.

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Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ad spending – the historic lifeblood of mainstream media – has plummeted as people spend more time on social media platforms where advertisers can reach them directly. Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Search and Monitor Monitoring enables brands and PR agencies to track earned media wins, be aware of up-to-date industry insights, and even keep tabs on competitors from the news (print and online), blogs, social media, and broadcasts in near real-time. These mentions can then be reported as usual. within a user account.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned. The reporter got his story and the client got his interview – and it came with an education.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

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

AUGUST 3, 2021

Earned media content is king when it comes to building brand reputation—your biggest brand asset. And while in the past there have always been clearer metrics around paid and owned media than earned media, that’s changed with the industry shift from print to digital formats, which has resulted in a wealth of digital data.

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Branding Brand Media Measurement 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 1, 2021

With that in mind, here are some tips for PR pros to help encourage a stellar media interview performance. Know the reporter and outlet . It’s essential to research the media outlet and their audience, of course. Read about the reporters’ background, reporting beats, and previous stories to understand their approach and style.

Interviews 268

Interviews Media Construction Report 268

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Finally, developing a strategic content syndication partnership might be an option for you.

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Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. Cision moves to eliminate the HARO brand Cision is pressing forward with the elimination of the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) brand. Reporters were getting more emails than ever – and traced many of them back to Vocus. Click To Tweet 2.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

The Journal reporter responded and respectfully demurred on the suggestions Mackenzie had made but honored her homework by explaining what he did in fact need that week. Mackenzie’s client was featured in the story’s two photos, including one that ran on the front of the Business section of the paper, in print and online.

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Pitching Travel Journalism Exercises 166

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure. When pitching broadcast outlets it’s important to note the main differences between the medium and print, and to offer producers the information the need for potential segments. Here are some top PR tips for scoring top broadcast stories. Make it relevant.

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Local Pitching Print Interviews 323

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

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.

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 11, 2020

Twenty-some years ago, I was a communications student in a college class on media criticism. One of the debates in that classroom centered on whether or not the media was bias in its reporting. So, what do PR people think about media and bias? Below is a representative sampling of those answers. Minimize inner bias.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nicole Dye-Anderson, senior vice president and head of media relations, experiential, and influencer strategy at Wells Fargo, brings over 20 years of experience to the conversation. The landscape has changed from a media perspective. News is no longer breaking in print followed by TV. It’s breaking on social.

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Trends Print Social Media Reputation 60

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? Live reporting is unscripted — it doesn’t go through a copy editor. Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. Oh, where to start?

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

Media contacts and list-building One of the key tasks in media relations is identifying reporters and influencers you might want to pitch. Propel offers basic three ways to do this: a) You can search the database of a million journalists based on the topics they cover or the media outlet. They employ 20 employees.

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Software Pitching System Analytics 136

Beyond PR

JULY 18, 2016

Furthermore, print resonates better with Brazilian audiences. Respondents from the report Brazilian Media Research 2015: Media consumption habits by the population state that print media is the most trusted source of news, and 50% of respondents are singularly focused while reading print publications.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Print Media Newspapers 40

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company. What is media coverage? That’s why one of the most important roles of a PR professional is to build and maintain media relations.

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Print Trends Agency Branding 112

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. I joined my university’s newspaper as a reporter in 2018. A year later, I became co-editor-in-chief of the paper, where I hired, trained, and managed a 12-person staff for a biweekly print publication.

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Landis PR

JULY 12, 2021

The image of the sportswriter’s world is pretty limited to those of us on the outside — endless hotdogs at the ballpark, squabbles in the locker rooms and tough-talking reporters jostling for the biggest story. Related articles: The Power and Glory of Sportswriting – New York Times.

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