PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience.

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Remote PR Jobs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and media pitches. What is a media pitch? Conversely, a pitch is a personalized message directed toward a specific journalist with the aim of persuading them to cover a story. Media Pitch vs Press Release - Which is better? What is a press release?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

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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.

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The Resolution Blog

AUGUST 11, 2015

There is a latent assumption (certainly in the PR world) that SEO is all about getting your own content to rank well in Google. Do you quadruple your SEO budget? This is where thinking about online press coverage with an SEO mindset can pay dividends. But of course, we don't live in an ideal world. Or do you give up?

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Because more earned media can help build your brand recognition, improve SEO and sell more. They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. A release shouldn’t be distributed strictly for SEO purposes, but it should be a consideration. But in our business the role of the press release is up for debate.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. Search marketing and SEO statistics. The venerable email pitch. “92% 92% of journalists and influencers prefer email pitches.”. 16) Pitch in the morning. . Pressing Questions on SEO ).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 15 Reasons Your PR Pitches Suck January 27th, 2011 Tweet In the genes? I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. And that was it.

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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. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

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Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Rock The Pitch #14. A pitch hit my inbox yesterday from a writer. It wasn’t a bad pitch, just mediocre, but it did have obvious signs that the person sending the pitch didn’t do his basic homework before pitching. The Pitch: Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 5:53 AM. To: Carrie Morgan .

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Polaris

MARCH 20, 2015

We won some of those pitches, but still relied primarily on referrals from satisfied customers for most new business. I was no longer working with the SEO company I hired in 2006 so I was on my own. The final option was to start building high quality links by writing useful content that interested others. I enjoy writing.

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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. Nobody wants to be duped, but for a reporter, their careers depend on it.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

It’s all too easy to write about yourself and your company in a favorable light– it’s your blog after all. Provide value to your readers and keep the sales pitches to a minimum. Implement SEO best practices ( start here ) and avoid tactics that will get your site on Google’s bad side. Good content now gets the bump it deserves.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In this digital age, traditional methods of press release writing are no longer enough to stand out. Enter SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). By blending effective SEO strategies with press release writing, you can not only increase visibility but also ensure your message reaches the right audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. Two blog posts each week becomes a permanent SEO-friendly knowledge base. Longer content boosts SEO.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. One size does not fit all: Your pitch to widely read publications like The Washington Post or The New York Times will need to be customized and crafted just for them. How long can something last when it doesn’t evolve?

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

It also increases your SEO and search rankings, which brings those prospects directly to you. 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. I promise you can do it. Do it well.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. His/her audience is your target.

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Buzzstream

JULY 1, 2024

These are the ten link building statistics that should change (or reinforce) how you think about SEO. So, we know that a lot of SEOs are using guest posting. And if you can, avoid pitching to sites you find on lists. I outline an entire pitching strategy in my video below: 4. What does it mean for you?

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Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

If you can write content for that person based on that reason, you will see social engagement increase. Perfect your pitch. You can and should pitch your created, or “owned,” content to the media. Write concise, clear pitches to key media contacts. Want to produce more effective pitches? Put out the signs!

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Buzzstream

JUNE 14, 2024

As digital PR continues to grow and refine worldwide, with new agencies and sites adopting the strategy daily, we thought it was worth exploring how brands use digital PR to support their SEO goals. No two brands are the same, but there are some key strategies that you can use in digital PR to help support SEO.

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Buzzstream

JULY 10, 2024

Over the years, this tactic has grown in popularity as SEOs and agencies have built private Slack communities, Facebook groups, and other networks to essentially “trade” backlinks. So, savvy SEOs have come up with a way to somewhat obfuscate the trail so it’s not as obvious for Google’s algorithm to pick up. Do Link Exchanges Help SEO?

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You can benefit from professional press release writing services if you’re nee to press releases. Read on to learn why PR writing in the way to go. By hiring press release writing services, you will be able to get instant exposure without going over your advertising budget. Increase SEO Rankings. Target Audience.

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Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. Link building, Guest posting, Technical SEO, etc).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Bylined content helps establish a B2B executive as an industry expert or brand voice, and it’s also a strong way to boost SEO for an individual or company. How to prep and pitch a byline. Make the pitch short and authoritative. The writing should move smoothly, so keep sentences short and snappy.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

How to Pitch a Data-Driven Pitch with… Data! The final part of data-driven PR is to use our data, analysis, and insights to identify who would be most receptive to our pitching. Suppose we take our pitch about SEO, about how trust and linking have a relationship. Who should we pitch this story to?

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Presspage

JANUARY 17, 2018

The company recently offered information such as, “ On the soccer pitch and in the classroom, feminism flourishes in ruralIndia ,” and “ With new Microsoft breakthroughs, general purpose quantum computingmoves closer to reality.” subheads or deck heads) matter to SEO in ways both obvious and obscure.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. Blogger outreach gets personal.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. Finding inspiration for ideation can be incredibly tricky. This is where BuzzSumo often came into play.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Generative AI in PR software Agility PR Solutions , which is owned by parent Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), launched a generative AI feature “to help write press releases and media outreach emails” according to the company. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Site Optimization : There is a lot more to this now than just keyword research and writing good content. Editorial Writing : A lot of my friends have serious success when it comes to writing for Fast Company, Inc, Business Insider, Huffington Post , AdAge , and all that — if you have the juice to command it. It’s worth it!

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 24, 2024

Link building is a fundamental part of a sound SEO strategy. An example of this type of post is our SEO extensions post. If you start from scratch, convincing someone to insert a link to your site will be challenging because it may be seen as less valuable—especially from an SEO perspective.

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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

You could pitch individual newspapers and magazines. But you’ll have to spend time writing individual pitches based on those publications. That takes time, and you may spend more time on it than you did writing the press release. You can write the press release and submit it through a media distribution company.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2022

And because I’ve spent time in-house on the vendor side I can write about this topic in depth. This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]. SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. It seems many of you appreciate it too.

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