Media Relations

Words that Repel Reporters (Let us Count the Ways)

December 23rd, 2012 by

Despite the constant advice to the contrary, PR pros continue to pepper their communications with words that sour reporters.

Content’s the Cure in Times of Crisis for Adventure Travel Company

December 21st, 2012 by

Intrepid Travel’s global PR manager Eliza Anderson shares her company’s content strategy.

Nostalgia’s Favorite Time of Year: Tips for Pitching During the Holiday Season

December 20th, 2012 by

Henson Consulting’s Anitra Schulte provides three tips on how to enjoy a merry holiday pitching season.

7 Tips for Pitching Hyperlocal Media

December 20th, 2012 by

Connect your brand with local communities by arming hyperlocal media editors with ready-to-publish content.

5 Timeless Pitching Tips for PR Pros  

December 18th, 2012 by

Don’t pitch stories about bird feeding and hypnosis to a business reporter, says journalist Mark Hamrick.

6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Freelance Writer

December 17th, 2012 by

Managing a freelance writer, if done correctly, can be a cost-effective way to develop high-quality press materials in a hurry.

5 Ways to Put Senior Execs at Ease During Media Training 

December 17th, 2012 by

Karen Friedman and Dale Weiss cover five ways to make even the most nervous executive receptive to media training.

Drive a Stake in the Ground: Leveraging Tent-Pole Events

December 13th, 2012 by

Daniel Garza, senior VP of PRx Digital provides six tips for promoting tent-pole events in today’s digital world.

As Mobile and Tablet Usage Soars, Video Opportunities Abound

December 13th, 2012 by

New Pew research shows that readers are consuming their news—and news videos—on a daily basis more and more through smartphones and tablets.

Help a PR Pro Out: Pitching Notes Gains Steam for Media Relations

December 10th, 2012 by

Pitchingnotes.com encourages PR pros to share their notes on media they’ve worked with; and media to tell its members how they would like to be pitched.