Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Why Earned Media Value (EMV) And Influencers Over Paid Media? When SMBs are looking for hard returns and metrics that show direct results of their efforts, paid media has been historically difficult to beat. for every $1 spent on earned media coverage. What’s Required in Media List Building?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2020

Any good PR person knows that we consume news very differently than we did a decade ago, thanks to social media. A national TV segment typically has a large and high-quality reach in real time, it’s searchable for some time thereafter, and it can be amplified on social media. Broadcast follows print. The Passover question.

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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. Editorial teams run hot and lean.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they are covering that topic, check out editorial calendars.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. The overly commercial pitch. The long pitch. The “too creative” pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The best and brightest public relations teams have guidelines to achieve the best media relations results. However, when it comes to connecting with a producer or editor who is pitched hundreds of times in a single day, sometimes it pays to break the rules. Break these rules; improve media relations. Always offer an exclusive.

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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. You not only have to create mind-blowing pitches for publications, but you must also time them correctly. Pitching too early can have the same dangers.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 8, 2020

It’s also online, on social, and (to complicate matters further) can even be produced by online and print publications. Despite the combining of the analog and digital, broadcast remains a bit of a different beast when it comes to pitching. To ensure that your […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Tis the season for public relations ‘ best and brightest to wield creative wit and savvy strategy in the name of meaningful holiday media placements. There are countless opportunities in print, digital and broadcast available with a little research, packaging and know-how. Media love interesting lists.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

That said, snagging the cover of the latest magazine (if it’s still in print), or a high-profile piece on Yahoo’s homepage (for a few hours) is still an incredible success in the pitch-and-place world. The emergence of earned media-led marketing appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. It’s just that we don’t live in […].

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Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Media monitoring is a must-have for successful PR and communications professionals. You need to be in the know about all of the media coverage around your brand, your competitors, and keywords that are important to your business. Media Database A robust media database powers another communications and PR cornerstone – media relations.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

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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. PR tips for killer media lists. Once audiences, pitch angles and story beats have been confirmed, it’s time to jump into Cision.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Media professionals cannot sit around waiting for pitches if they expect to have an impact on their audiences. He also points out how digital allows media organizations to have a conversation with their audiences and look at how they might feel or think about the topics covered. Q: What makes a good pitch?

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Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

How comprehensive and relevant is their media monitoring? The more media coverage can be captured through media monitoring, the more data you will have at your fingertips for measurement and insights. How accurate is their media database, and do they have a PR CRM?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. What to Include in a Media Kit?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Although Dao is a new addition to the staff, the magazine has been around since 1994, providing a home for food culture in print and digital. We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. How do you prefer to receive pitches? The Cision Media Research Team maintains a database of more than 1.6

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Print news media under threat is not an exclusive. We consume news through TV, mobile apps, PC and social media. Print new media challenge Ad-funded newspapers such as The Evening Standard and The Metro are the exception, not the rule. The print is dying debacle is an issue for people working in media relations.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2017

Your public relations and communications programs should be the most vital part of your company’s media strategy. Because consumers trust earned media more than any other marketing form. In fact, 73 percent of senior marketers believe earned media is more effective than (or as effective as) paid media.

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Communications How To Media Measurement 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Most PR agencies perform the same daily tasks – targeted media outreach, meticulous coverage tracking, and competitive monitoring, among others. Meltwater tracks from 275,000 online news sources and has partnerships for print and broadcast monitoring. Google Trends. Google Trends is underutilized in our view.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

The May edition of WaddsCon covered a range of topics from the COVID-19 impact on client/agency relations to the impact on print, and from measurement frameworks to professionalism in public relations. Asif Choudry, director, We Are Resource talked about how his printing-led business had seen a boom in packages sent by employers to employees.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Today, USA Today ranks first in combined print and digital circulation, underlying the importance of this digital transformation for newsrooms around the world.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed coverage, and a video interview , in Black Enterprise for its introduction to a valuable source. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Looking to pitch stories around diversity and inclusion?

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Cision

MARCH 21, 2016

For our newest findings, check out the State of the Media 2016 Report! Emerging technology continues to change the way readers consume the news and how media outlets report it. Without understanding these changes, your ability to build relationships and secure earned media coverage will suffer. Social Media.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

That’s where traditional media comes in. We dug into some of the latest research to uncover seven compelling reasons traditional media continues to profoundly influence your target audience. 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?”

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Here’s what journalists want to know that you need to include in your pitch. If the journalist doesn’t think so, you won’t get past him into print (or digital). Why’d You Pitch Me and Not Another Journalist? Don’t be shy about mentioning an article you liked, or one that ties in to your own pitch.

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Cision

MAY 27, 2015

Whether you’re looking to provide journalists with easily accessible information about your brand or attract potential advertisers, having a digital media kit is a smart idea. What Exactly Is a Digital Media Kit? Let’s look at some clever strategies that will make your media kit top-notch. Number of social media followers.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Over the past decade, social media has dramatically changed the way we find, access and read the news. Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Climb the Ladder.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Online is where people go to have questions answered, but traditional media — radio, television, and print — is where people learn about what questions to ask. While online marketing and content production may be the trend, other forms of media still lead the charge when informing the public about what’s new and important.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 9, 2020

The media wants to cover stories that are relevant to the current climate. That being said, many lifestyle magazines and print publications will not be covering this topic from cover to cover. The good news is that the media is now looking for other stories related to this. Right now what is relevant is COVID-19.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Assistant Account Executives are client and media-facing, learning to interact with key stakeholders with guidance from senior staff. Here’s what you’ll be doing: -Assist the group and all supervising account members in development and maintenance of media lists. Create and distribute press releases to targeted media outlets.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Air cover – PR pros are not top guns, paratroopers, or bombardiers; air cover refers to media visibility that supplements or helps support more substantial stories — or even other departments’ initiatives. Earned media – Interns need to learn this term first, since it’s among the things clients bring on agencies for.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

By the Landis Team Photo courtesy of Pixabay Practical implementation of a media relations program is an art, not a science. After all, earned media isn’t transactional. Here are the top 5 benefits of a great media relations program: Credibility Third party endorsement is much more valuable than an organization’s own boasts.

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