Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

By now the big changes that have occurred since the days of Walter Cronkite – a 24/7 news cycle, a global and interconnected focus rather than a local one, the reduction of reporting staff by many media organizations in the rush to remain profitable (accelerated in the era of social media platforms) – are well known.

Media Relations 117

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 117

Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

For their part, reporters and journalists too are pretty candid about what they need from PR. A recent survey of more than 3,000 reporters around the world by Cision spells out some of the things you can do to drive better coverage. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

Survey 147

Survey Journalism Report Pitching 147

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. Having worked both sides of the desk has given me a better understanding of what reporters want and need.

Report 170

Report Local Media Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. The report was published in February 2020 – pre-pandemic.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 97

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. It is important to approach this hypothesis like a reporter would research a story idea through thought-provoking questions and research.

Pitching 193

Pitching Report Media Writing 193

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With these quick tips, you’ll be well on your way to writing stellar pitches that garner media attention and delight clients. As media professionals, we often underestimate the value of a great subject line. Writing a media pitch should be second-nature to every PR person. Compelling subject lines.

Pitching 193

Pitching Writing Media Advertising 193

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. Pricing wasn’t listed, because…you have to talk to sales!

Media Relations 145

Media Relations Media Print Software 145

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It seems reporters are more frequently being asked to cover general assignments rather than the specialized beats we saw pre-COVID. This makes reaching the right reporter with the right story more difficult than ever. Key Takeaway: If they haven’t already, brands should adjust their expectations for earned media.

Report 101

Report Automotive Media Local 101

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Storytelling and Media Relations are Both an Art and a Science. Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. What allows you to do that?

Pitching 370

Pitching Media Storytelling Measurement 370

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. 25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. Use compassion.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

Media Relations 97

Media Relations Media Social Media Internal 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Tying media relations activities to key calendar milestones is a time-honored PR tactic, because it works. From Labor Day to New Year’s Eve, fall holidays probably offer the best occasions for media coverage, but the approach needs to be relevant, respectful, and creative. Do release some relevant data.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Media Pitching Data-Driven PR 157

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. Get used to competing with COVID.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. ET Why: We’ve got a lot of ideas to help you overcome some of the challenges How: Click the link above; no registration is required And now on with the summaries of those three reports… 1. So, says Propel, which provides PR software.

Report 104

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 104

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Report Strategy 62

Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. With that in mind, here are five of our top pro tips for a successful media relations program in 2022: .

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Sports Report 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

One AI is a predictive AI, which attempts to match the content of your release or pitch – text – with reporters likely to be interested based on their work. You can also have it re-write it several times over if you wish. Next, it compares your text to the articles reporters have written and published in the public domain.

Software 84

Software Media Relations Media Pitching 84

Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Write as if it Were a Front Page Article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.” She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”

Writing 258

Writing Newspapers Retail Groups 258

Landis PR

MAY 10, 2021

A public relations professional’s bread and butter. Every public relations practitioner has experience writing press releases, but how many fall into the trap of being a bit too formulaic? In public relations, our number one goal is to earn coverage for our clients. By David Landis and Andie Davis, LCI.

Writing 98

Writing Video Interviews Report 98

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The media outlet pays the journalists. Legacy media professionals (editors, reporters, columnists, etc.) Similarly, freelance journalists are compensated by the media outlets that use their material, but they’re usually paid upon publication or broadcast. Media Relations' Bloggers don’t have an editor.

Media Relations 232

Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

These days, I’m a freelance reporter, editor and consultant. I started my career as a crime reporter and put those skills to use in that story. I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Meeting 83

Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Change and opportunity “A few thoughts: Former reporters/journalists at major media outlets creating their own paid channels. Continued consolidation of media outlets. Also, expect reporters to be much more careful about vetting their sources. Understanding the authentic KPIs over bloat metrics and hope.”

Writing 189

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. I did some freelancing after college and found my way back into the media business full-time a little over four years ago when I landed a job on Business Insider ‘s transportation desk.

Meeting 86

Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Shift Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

During these 30-minute events, three of STAT’s top biopharma reporters, Rebecca Robbins , Adam Feuerstein and Damian Garde , recapped the day’s happenings. Here are some ways how to build great media relations with relevant press: Check out Recent Coverage. Let the reporter know! Don’t Just Reach Out With Pitches.

Media Relations 76

Media Relations Healthcare Media Hotels 76

Notified

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In our recent webinar with PR expert Ann Wylie , she shared key tips for creating impactful press releases and media pitches – ones that make your news hard to ignore. In this blog, we'll explore three reasons why reporters might ignore your release, what they care about and how you can improve the chances of getting coverage.

Report 52

Report Pitching Blogging Media 52

Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2021, Business Wire blog posts covering our 60 th anniversary, tips for editing press releases and catching common mistakes, and predictions for 2022 resonated most with readers.

Trade Shows 300

Trade Shows Blogging Writing Report 300

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’m a senior reporter at The Verge , and I cover the emerging technologies and business side of transportation companies big and small, with a special focus on electric vehicles. That could be revealing a surprising relationship between Apple and Tesla , or reporting Apple’s interest in buying an electric vehicle startup.

Meeting 98

Meeting Report Transportation Media 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. Industry analyst relations (AR) can be a foundation for lead generation. And much like media relations, there are nuances involved. Who are analysts? Navigating the pay-to-play landscape.

Wireless 309

Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Spend the time to read, listen to and note what impactful authors write about, how often and in which publications.

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. So, I wrote a diplomatic message to the reporter asking what happened. That reporter never responded. The Sorry State of Media Relations. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

Media Relations 73

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. How do Journalists use Twitter?

Twitter 100

Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

It’s a statistic buried within the CIPR State of the Profession report for 2019. Writing and editing are the most common task for 73% of junior roles and 50% of senior roles. Writing is an important and often underappreciated skill in business. We’re taught to write at school and are educated to a basic level of proficiency.

Writing 84

Writing Survey Government Media Relations 84

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.”.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

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. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch.

Media Relations 100

Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

A tech PR firm recently published a study that showed promising effects media relations can have on the sales cycle for B2B marketing organizations. Atlanta-based ARPR compiled a combination of web analytics and survey data – from 115 tech sales professionals – to produce the report. Be smart about it.

Study 138

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 138

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Some news sources operate under the mistaken assumption that reporters detest them. If a reporter writes something negative about your company, it’s not personal. A healthy attitude on your spokespeople’s part helps lead to healthy media coverage. It’s a business deal. Maintain a […].

Report 85

Report Writing Company Media 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 2) Trust in media still adrift, says media.

Survey 101

Survey Report Media B2B 101