Author Archives: DON BATES

Don’t Discount Traditional PR Outreach Just Yet

Posted on 02/22/2010 by DON BATES

In these days of fast and furious communication, it’s easy to forget some basics of sound public relations practice that have evolved over the years. Today, we have to deal with so many more independent … | MORE »

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Improve PR Writing in Media Pitches

Posted on 04/17/2009 by DON BATES

According to a recent survey of U.S. media conducted in conjunction with George Washington University and Cision, PR executives are valuable to media, but they have a lot to learn when it comes to writing for them. As noted in the 33-page report, 94% of journalists use submissions from PR professionals and large majorities also depend on other PR tools such as press kits and special events. | MORE »

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