Media Relations

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PR Roundup: Bud Light Outrage, NPR Quits Twitter, and Pitching Responses Slow

April 13th, 2023 by

PRNEWS reviews the outcomes of brand and consumer outrage, as well as the Propel Q2 Media Barometer, in this week’s PR Roundup. 

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Lessons On How Not to Act During A Press Conference

April 12th, 2023 by

Our author shares many “do not copy” lessons for teaching clients how to act during press conferences.

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PR Roundup: Reviewing the White House, Bragg and Trump’s Responses to this Week’s Arraignment

April 6th, 2023 by

Instead of our typical news roundup and lessons this week, we reviewed three key characters of this week’s focus: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former President Donald Trump and The White House. 

Using Thought Leadership to Gain Attention in a Frenetic News Cycle

April 4th, 2023 by

When playbook pitch tactics fall short, companies should rethink their PR strategies. Our author outlines some thought leadership strategies to break through.

How to Set Expectations with Executives on Your Media Outreach

April 3rd, 2023 by

Speaking executives’ language is a huge step toward building a successful long-term relationship. But now comes the hard part: continually engaging executives so they will trust the process will lead to achieving top-line goals six, 12 or even 18 months from now. Thus, it is imperative to set expectations that executives will understand.

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PR Roundup: Pitching Rebounds, Ford’s Ode to Women, Mercyhurst Deflects

March 16th, 2023 by

Ford celebrated Women’s History Month with a clever messaging package and MuckRack’s State of Journalism found a positive trend for pitching, while Mercyhurst University responds with a disappointing statement when a student goes viral for the wrong reasons.

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Why Thought Leadership is Key for Impact Companies

March 15th, 2023 by

Driven by a commitment to deliver social and environmental benefits, impact companies often have complex technologies or business models that directly challenge received wisdom.

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New Ways of Reaching Gen Z

March 6th, 2023 by

Traditional methods of pitching aren’t going to fly when you’re trying to reach Gen Z.

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Preparing for Possible Negative Super Bowl & Olympics Media Coverage is PR’s Job

January 31st, 2023 by

Preparation for negative media coverage always is important. For tentpole events like the Super Bowl and the Olympics, it’s table stakes. Here are tips for preparing companies.

Can Media Relations Pros Accurately Target Journalists with Automated Lists Alone?

January 19th, 2023 by

Can technology alleviate errant pitches, a top complaint of media members? Probably not immediately. There is hope for the future, though. In addition, there are work-arounds available now.