The media landscape is changing. It’s been happening gradually over the years – and now there’s no denying it. A staggering number of journalists are being laid off. Entire publications are shuttering. This image offers a snapshot of some larger media layoffs over the past 18 months. The numbers don’t […]
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Manufacturing PR clients are some of my favorites to work with. These companies often sit on a treasure trove of stories just waiting to be told. But, they may need a little help to get their news and stories out there. Meanwhile, data shows that industrial buyers are 70% of
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Let’s talk about media relations. It’s often what companies seek help with because they want to earn media coverage – which can help them build and maintain their reputation, increase visibility and draw new prospects and customers their way. While media coverage can be a powerful marketing tool for any business, earning it
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As anyone in PR can tell you, earning media coverage these days can be a challenge. With newsrooms shrinking and journalists being asked to do more, getting a pitch to stand out is TOUGH. Each year, the folks at Muck Rack conduct a survey of journalists to ask about their
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While we hear PR pros talk about how often their pitches go ignored – we don’t always hear the other side. Journalists have some REAL complaints about practices public relations practitioners engage in that make their jobs more difficult. Unfortunately, these missteps can also make it tougher for PR pros
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There’s an unsettling trend in the PR industry that’s causing frustration for PR pros AND clients alike. PR appears to be for sale. Publications selling articles. Organizations hawking awards. Broadcast media peddling placements. Public relations pros are shaking their heads. As if it weren’t already hard enough to explain what
Public relations is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. As businesses strive to stand out in a noisy digital environment, they’re turning to PR to help achieve those goals. Why is PR seeing a spike in popularity? “The rising need to gain competitive advantage is driving the public relations market,”
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Are you focusing on writing quality content? Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? And can you balance both?
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As we navigate these uncharted waters together, PR pros, we have questions. One question I see coming up a lot is – can I pitch the media my non-virus related news? Or should I hold off for fear of overwhelming journalists or the news getting lost in the flood of
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With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday. As a public relations consultant and freelance writer who sometimes dons a reporter’s hat, I’m always interested in trying out tools that
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