Getting a mainstream media outlet to pay attention to your business comes down to your pitch, which increasingly—if not always—occurs via email. Ninety percent of the time it’s not your qualifications, your knowledge or your ability that will land your organization or client a great media placement. It’s your approach.
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Infographic: Why Are People So Bad at Media Pitching?
November 20th, 2014 by
5 Tips for Creating a Measurement Dashboard That Proves and Improves Your Strategy
November 20th, 2014 by Richard BrownellPR measurement has the potential to be overwhelming and complex, but this can be avoided by collecting the right data and shaping your reports to the needs of your audience.
Buffalo Bills Mobilize Community for Stadium Snow Removal
November 20th, 2014 by Mark RenfreeWith Buffalo’s home stadium buried in snow and Sunday’s game in jeopardy, the Bills have decided to reach out to local fans for help.
Writing Content That’s Findable on the Web
November 19th, 2014 by Richard BrownellLanding at the top of search results is key to the success of your brand, and good PR writing can help get you there.
IBM’s New Email Service ‘Verse’ Learns and Predicts User Behavior
November 19th, 2014 byIBM latest entry into the software game, Verse, is a hybrid email/social media/file sharing service that gets the tech company into the scramble for control over office communications.

3 PR Tips for Making the Most of Twitter
November 19th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzCommunicators need to be careful with how they carry themselves on Twitter and make sure their presence on the social network 1) holds appeal for the media and b) reflects well on their own brand.
3 Tips for Improving Your Search Ranking on Google
November 18th, 2014 byProfessional communicators in charge of digital walk a fine line between optimizing their Web pages for search and inviting Google’s wrath by attempting to game the system. Keep these three quick tips in mind when trying to improve your ranking on Google.
An Uber Exec’s Case Study in Bad PR
November 18th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzPR pros, take note: For most any corporate executive, going after his or her media critics is usually a no-win proposition.

4 Tips for Using Twitter to Pitch Journalists
November 17th, 2014 by Richard BrownellCommunicators have been turning to Twitter more frequently to pitch reporters. Here are some tips to break through the clutter.
‘Facebook at Work’ Looks to Take Over Office Communications
November 17th, 2014 byAccording to a Financial Times report, “Facebook at Work” will put familiar Facebook functionality such as messages, groups and the News Feed to use for enterprises, helping employees collaborate better.