Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

PITCH submission comes from Lindsay Bell, the fabuloso content director over at Spin Sucks. There is a certain irony that, as PR professionals who earn a living based on our pitching skills, our own industry blogs are smothered with a constant deluge of bad pitches. His pitch worked. His pitch worked.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

The PR software community has taken note and they are responding. First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” This is the first time I’ve seen a PR software company introduce generative AI focused on creative content, like images.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This week, our blog series comparing top media monitoring and PR analytics software solutions, including Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, continues with an overview of media contact database, campaign management and reporting tools. Solutions for your media relations workflow. PR Manager, Enterprise Company.

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Prowly

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There’s no room for weak pitches. It really depends on the list and who we're pitching.” In Dawn’s opinion, pitching is a bit like small talk–you’re supposed to weave in timely and relevant topics that spark a conversation. Her press release got a lot of clicks, which means the pitch is on the right track.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Onclusive adds features, becomes all-in-one PR software tool; Agility PR Solutions adds AI; Q4 releases IR event hosting tool; an odd rebrand by SocialChorus and Dynamic Signal; Intrado rebrands as Notified; Meltwater Q2 earnings. It also allows for pitching through the platform, which checks off distribution. Critical Mention.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

While generative AI is enjoying all the limelight recently there many different varieties of AI in use in PR software already. I reached out to a dozen or so PR software solution providers by email to ask for their perspective – and details some their answers below. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

Zach Cutler says he built a $1 million PR agency by age 28 and when he couldn’t find a PR software product for managing the work that he liked, he started developing one. The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. 4) How many customers do you have?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The first experience involved a startup in networking software. More recently, I worked on a pitch for a client. The pitch had remarkably little substance; some might say it was about nothing. And that pitch about nothing? The post Pitch about Nothing – Good PR or Con Job? amount to a good day’s work?

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Prowly

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s crystal clear that one of the best PR tools for PR and communications professionals is PR automation software that helps manage everything from media list creation to pitching to media monitoring and reporting. The post What PR Pros Dislike About Old-School PR Software appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Axia PR

JUNE 26, 2020

Sending a perfect media pitch can feel like a balancing act. To avoid becoming a mere drop in an ocean of emails, here are nine media pitching tips directly from journalists, according to PR software Muck Rack’s research. Structure and timing are everything.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

At the time, I had heard about Tableau but wasn’t able to download the software to my MacBook Air. Tiny Pitch : Tiny Pitch is the latest in news release development, launched by PitchEngine. Tiny Pitch is meant to not only simplify the news release, but also create an experience that’s crisp, clean and has more impact.

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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. OK, seems simple enough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Software solutions are expensive, and buyers under pressure to make the right choice seek as much information as possible to vet the quality of a SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, or data product. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content. Here’s how it works.

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Prowly

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When it comes to sharing your clients’ news, every PR professional knows the importance of the pitching process. Thankfully, PR outreach software can help to streamline the process and maximize your chances of getting coverage. The post Why Use PR Outreach Software (w/ Best Tools To Choose From) appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2023

Most PR software executives indicate artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance PR pros work and can’t replace imagination and human touch; yet some point out tech innovation invariably does eliminate some jobs. To help make sense of it all, a while back I queried several executives from PR software companies.

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PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Most PR pros get to build their own media lists (WHO they pitch) and determine the way to phrase an email (HOW they pitch). To earn the placements you really want, you must seize the authority to choose WHAT you pitch. So he wisely tweaked WHAT he pitched to be interesting to the WHO that his bosses were dictating.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Executive Thought Leadership. Data Journalism.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the process, I became a software product nerd. Over time, I took on leadership roles with larger companies that combined my knowledge of storytelling with software product geekery — most recently as the global head of product marketing for Oracle’s Marketing Cloud business.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 The announcement pitches this as enabling “PR agencies to sell robust guaranteed placement packages to their clients.” Million and Eyes the U.S. NOT an editorial placement.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 23, 2014

All too often, I find some individuals in meetings don’t understand the overall objectives and clearly don’t plan for their own meeting goals; whether it’s a brainstorming session, pitch meeting, introductory meeting, etc. Whether you put it down on paper or use note taking software, you should always do your post meeting homework. #4:

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mentioning relevant software can also help the hiring manager understand if you are a good fit for the role. Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. Focus on what you can contribute to the company, rather than what they can do for you.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 7, 2024

It’s been pretty quiet this month in PR software; that’s starting to look like it’s going to be characteristic for the year On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through the news from the PR software community in a summary post like this one. “Generative AI is the new ‘don’t pitch off topic.'”

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Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

million contacts, outlets and editorial opportunities, Cision has been rated #1 in media and influencer targeting software for mid-market, with our company, Gorkana taking the #2 spot. Influencer outreach should begin well before a pitch leaves your outbox. Discover more about the influencer before you pitch them.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Gauge the success of your media relations program using media monitoring software. Remember to always include tracking links with your pitches. That way, you can track how your contacts are interacting with your pitches. Track your coverage and see how many people are talking about it and engaging with it.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2019

The PR tech sum is one of three ways I’m working on developing broader exposure of PR software including product reviews and PR tech briefings. 1) PR software market estimated at $4 billion. It’s an unenviable but often necessary position for any software company that has tied its growth strategy to acquisitions. Here we go….

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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Too many software solutions available and not enough information on which one to pick? The all-in-one tool is available starts at $258 per month billed annually , which includes full access to the media database, along with audience insights for outlets, email pitching, online monitoring, the AI assistant, the Prowly newsroom, and more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. However, Cision and media softwares should not be the first step in building a media list. Record reporter responses .

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Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What you'll learn How to hyper-target journalists and audiences What it means to thoroughly research your story How to get more engagement from each pitch TRY MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE Background Surviving as a media outlet in todays fast-paced, fragmented media world filled with newsertainment is easier said than done.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

As a profession, public relations evokes images of media pitching or crisis management. From blog posts to media pitches, we shift gears constantly, adapting to many different kinds of written content. Media pitches and social posts require writers to pack the most punch into the lowest word count. Less is more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Are the company’s offerings geared toward consumers through products like antivirus and firewall solutions, or toward business and enterprise via security information and event management (SIEM) software suites? Approaching any one of them without understanding what they cover will ensure your pitch is ignored.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 28, 2020

Listen is where you establish searches and monitor media, including social media; Connect is the media contacts database – with an interesting twist; Publish allows you to publish releases, blogs and send pitches; Amplify allows you to showcase user generated content – like social media posts; and. Measure is the dashboard and analytics.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 4, 2023

The podcast covers the following: PR tech vendor landscape , adoption of AI AI to generate & analyze content, monitor media, and hone and target pitches. As for Zach and Tressa — both have worked in PR for years — and now work for vendors implementing AI in their PR tech solutions. Challenges Will AI take your job away?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. I kept thinking about this example as Aaron Kwittken demoed the software his company, PRophet , is developing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Journalists love to take to Twitter to offer up best practices or, more likely, let off steam about the terrible pitches that clog their inboxes on a daily basis. Their style is sometimes brutal, but the advice is priceless.

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