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Media Relations 101: Talking to Journalists at Events

May 29th, 2024 by

One of the best things about going to live conferences and other events is talking with the journalists who attend them. Here’s some top tips on how to make the event-media connection work.

How To Optimize Success at Your First Trade Show With a Client

May 22nd, 2024 by

Incorporating trade shows into your broader marketing strategy offers invaluable opportunities to elevate your clients’ visibility, credibility and market presence. Here are several strategies you should consider implementing to ensure your next trade show is a success for both you and your client.

When Crafting a New PR Business Presentation, Lead With Storyline

May 2nd, 2024 by

When crafting a public relations program, much time can be spent debating which up-front information—how to structure the strategies, objectives and tactics—to include in the presentation, at the expense of developing ideas that work for both the client and the media.

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5 Ways to Secure Earned Media for Brands Operating in a Regulated Environment

May 1st, 2024 by

Whether it’s in industries such as healthcare, finance, or pharmaceuticals strict regulations can often hinder the ability to raise awareness of products or services through earned media.

Kudos to Kim Mulkey (Sort of) and the Value of Front-Running

April 30th, 2024 by

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey held a presser on March 23 where she upbraided a soon-to-be-published Washington Post profile, calling it a “hit piece” and threatening to sue. Our author takes an unpopular POV about its effects—one that considers stakeholders.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Refine—Not Define—Your Media Pitches

April 26th, 2024 by

ChatGPT is a powerful platform that can streamline pitching processes and improve novel ideas. But starting from a point of originality is key. Our author explores how PR practitioners can leverage AI to refine our pitches rather than define them.

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PR Roundup: TikTok Ban, HARO Relaunches as HERO, Positive Media Engagement

April 25th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the impact of POTUS signing a federal TikTok bill into law, Propel’s Q1 Media Barometer findings and HARO relaunching as HERO.

Attention CCOs: Here are 5 Smart Steps to Promoting Your AI Product

April 15th, 2024 by

There’s been an explosion of AI tools in the market, making it harder for new solutions to break from the pack and get meaningful attention. So in this environment, it’s not as simple as having great technology. You need to build an ecosystem of content and earned media around your product to boost awareness. Our author offers up five steps to get your AI offering noticed. 

Demonstrating PR Impact Through Earned Media Metrics

April 10th, 2024 by

As the industry grapples with identifying and communicating the most effective metrics for demonstrating PR’s impact—which is increasingly tied to driving business outcomes—PR measurement remains in a state of flux. PRNEWS spoke with Carolina Calkins, Principal at Intelligent Relations, to discuss earned media metrics and the influence of AI on measurement.

Four Enchanting Ways To Get Lucky When Pitching Media

March 15th, 2024 by

PR professionals feel particularly “charmed” when they land a big placement. And on St. Patrick’s Day—and every day—it’s important to create their own luck when reaching out to reporters. Our author suggests following these four tips when pitching media.