Preventing common mistakes in writing press releases will increase the likelihood that they will be read by journalists.
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5 Tips for Breaking Through to Journalists You Don’t Know
November 25th, 2013 by Richard BrownellThe success or failure of your media pitch rests with how well you have targeted journalists you don’t know.
The Give and Take of Media Relations
November 25th, 2013 by Diane SchwartzIt’s not everyday that PR is taken to task for sending unsolicited emails to reporters. Oh, wait – it is every day that this happens. And sometimes the magnifying glass is placed directly over the… Continued
Perception Versus Reality in PR
November 19th, 2013 by Tony SilberEarlier in my career I worked with an editor for a media magazine who moved into PR after the magazine went defunct. We’ve kept in touch, him pitching stories to me for media-company clients, and… Continued
Adventures in Media Relations: What Not to Say (Or Do) to a Journalist
November 13th, 2013 by Matthew Schwartz“Did you get my email?” For most reporters, the message is the auditory equivalent of long nails scraping across a blackboard. It’s one of several media pitching tactics that PR pros tend to rely on. And it’s wrong, not to mention alienating.
PR Insider: It’s the Quality, Not the Quantity, of Publicity That’s Important
November 12th, 2013 by Arthur SolomonCompanies that one time used their agencies to disseminate earnings reports now frequently post them on their Web sites.
When to Apologize
November 11th, 2013 by Tony SilberAs I write this I’m watching a report on MSNBC criticizing the apology issued by 60 Minutes for a report last month about the attack on the embassy in Benghazi. The apology, by correspondent Lara… Continued
What’s First, Technology or Content?
November 7th, 2013 by Tony SilberI’ve been thinking lately about how media is moving increasingly toward a greater technology dependence. I’ve read about how investment dollars, especially in Silicon Valley, where so much media-related innovation is occurring, steer towards technology… Continued
Be Aware: The Percentage of Funds Actually Going to a Cause Will Become Part of Your CSR Story
October 28th, 2013 by Tony SilberAmid all the noise surrounding Barneys New York and its alleged racial profiling, and whether the rap mogul Jay-Z should back out of his partnership with the luxury retailer, came this little noticed fact: Only… Continued
How a Regional Footwear Company Leveraged a Feelgood Theme to Gain National Media Coverage
October 25th, 2013 by Brian KellySometimes the simplest communications techniques are overlooked because they’re so obvious. But sometimes they work really well. A small New England footwear company is riding a “Made in the USA” feelgood story to newfound prominence… Continued