Media Relations

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Creating an Effective Press Kit: Key Components

November 10th, 2023 by

A ‘how to’ on creating a press kit that can impress editors and journalists.

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The Art of the Pitch: Crafting Subject Lines That Resonate

November 6th, 2023 by

The perfect pitch starts with a subject line that can’t be ignored. It should captivate, convey and compel the recipient to delve deeper.

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The Friday News Dump Is Counter-Productive in the Social Media Age

October 19th, 2023 by

The Friday news dump has turned into a match ready to light your worst news on fire.

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Build Your Media Relationships by Making Journalists’ Jobs Easier

October 16th, 2023 by

If you’re an experienced PR pro, you know that the journalism industry is changing at a rapid pace. In turn, journalists continue to face a growing number of challenges that have made their jobs increasingly… Continued

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Why Local Journalism Is Key to Winning Campaigns

October 13th, 2023 by

Oftentimes, reaching everyday people does not mean the front page of The Washington Post; instead, it means local news and local radio, and it means empowering local voices.

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How To Protect Your Client From Headline-Seeking Reporters

October 10th, 2023 by

Consider these lessons learned when preparing your client for an interview with reporters.

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PR & Marketing Lessons from Coach Prime

October 9th, 2023 by

We could all learn a few crucial PR and marketing lessons from Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime. 

Developing Your Stakeholders as Trusted Sources

October 6th, 2023 by

Media experts provided several guidelines to follow when it comes to developing your clients and stakeholders as top-of-mind sources for media. 

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Data Roundup: Gen Z Journalists, Rejecting RTO, CCO Responsibilities Grow

October 4th, 2023 by

This month’s data roundup takes a look at where young journalists are looking for sources, communications workers exploring the flexibility of freelance and the continually expanding role of the Chief Communications Officer.

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Why Some Organizations are Missing Out on the Potential of Press Releases

September 27th, 2023 by

If you’re at an organization that is trying to squeeze the communications purse strings, here are 5 things to remember when planning and budgeting for press releases.