Affiliate marketing is growing as publishers diversify their revenue streams. Yet there are myriad conditions that PR pros should be aware of when pitching products. We offer several to consider.
Media Relations

Why You Should Consider Affiliate Marketing as Part of Your Product-Pitch Mix
November 30th, 2022 by Erika Bradbury
How a Reporter Pivots in the Changing Media Landscape
November 21st, 2022 by Tai NicholsThe need to be first with a story and be a one-stop shop pressures journalists and media outlets. Here’s how reporter Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, who’ll speak at our Media Relations Virtual Summit Dec. 7, adapts.

It’s More Than Timing: Research and Creativity Help Get Products in Holiday Gift Guides
October 26th, 2022 by Seth ArensteinPR pros often begin in the summer working on getting products in a holiday gift guide. On the other hand, there’s more than timing involved.

How Leaning into Data Helps OkCupid Differentiate Itself When Pitching
October 21st, 2022 by Tai NicholsOkCupid’s global communication chief Michael Kaye discusses how the company uses data as a media-pitching tool.

Shifting Pitching Tactics Yields Positive Results for Communicators
October 11th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanA recent survey offers good news for media relations pros—their shorter pitches seem to be prompting journalists to respond at higher rates.

Explainer: What Does ‘Off the Record’ Mean?
September 28th, 2022 by Nicole Schuman“Off the record” is a phrase that can be used between a journalist or communicator during any interview or conversation.

PR Realities You Won’t Find in Communication School Textbooks
September 12th, 2022 by Arthur SolomonPR is founded on a collection of concepts. Many are included in school and college textbooks. Here are some you won’t find in many texts.

Boiling Down Communication to Two Questions: ‘Who is the Audience? What is the Message?’
September 1st, 2022 by Seth ArensteinFormer Amazon communicator Peter Kadushin, now a VP at Trident DMG, talks about his two-part communication philosophy.

Mixing Data with Human Interaction Can Maximize Media Relations
July 27th, 2022 by Tanika PradhanMedia relations is based on building relationships with media through interpersonal contact. Yet judicial use of data and tools plays a part.

Earned Media’s Importance Will Grow as Recession Looms
July 21st, 2022 by Zach CutlerA slowing economy is the wrong time for companies to halt communication and marketing. Earned media is an efficient tool in such moments.