Media Relations

How to Write for Journalists and Make Their Jobs Easier

January 23rd, 2012 by

According to Andrew Hindes of The In-House Writer, the social media age hasn’t changed this essential tenet of media relations: To succeed with your pitches, you need to ask yourself what you’re doing to make the journalist’s job easier.

Case Study: Unique Storytelling, Crossover Appeal and an Enchanting Equine Angle Help the Breeders’ Cup Set Records

January 23rd, 2012 by

PR agency Conover Tuttle Pace chose a horse of a different color—the quirky mare Zenyatta—to successfully drive awareness and sales for the Breeders’ Cup.

Tip Sheet: Combat ‘In Your Face’ Media: Define News Yourself

January 23rd, 2012 by

Dix & Eaton’s Gary Wells offers tips on how to find the media relations sweet spot between deep analysis and salacious copy.

Preparing for a Global PR Battle: Understand Cultures, Influencers

January 18th, 2012 by

Access Communications’ Brian Regan provides four tips for conducting global media outreach.

How PR Can Feed the Data Journalism Pipeline

January 17th, 2012 by

InkHouse Media + Marketing principal and co-founder Beth Monaghan provides tips on how to use proprietary and unique market data to gain media coverage.

How PR Can Feed the Data Journalism Pipeline

January 17th, 2012 by

InkHouse Media + Marketing principal and co-founder Beth Monaghan provides tips on how to use proprietary and unique market data to gain media coverage.

Community Papers Preferred Source of Local News

January 17th, 2012 by

Don’t forget about local beats when pitching stories, as smaller communities continue to embrace their local newspapers.

Case Study: Mining its Database for Bad Buzzwords, LinkedIn Raises Its Profile with a Seamless Global Media Relations Effort

January 16th, 2012 by

With the goals of engaging customers and creating awareness around its brand, LinkedIn used its data-gathering capabilities to develop a clever hook with the media.

How to Media Train­—From a Spokesperson’s POV

January 9th, 2012 by

A veteran spokesperson offers three tips on how to improve the media training experience and the quality of your interview outcomes.

Social Sites’ Role In Reaching Key Influencers Grows

January 4th, 2012 by

More than 70% of journalists and other media professionals are interacting with PR pros through social media platforms.