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December 28, 2021
Press Releases Remain Popular, But They're Not The Only Option
Forty-two percent of PR pros say ensuring press releases reach the right audience is a major issue, a Cision survey says.
Psaki Statement Offers a COVID Disclosure Guide for PR Pros
The timing and content of Psaki’s COVID-19 disclosure could be a pandemic-era guide for PR pros to follow, should an executive, client or other public-facing figure test positive.
Osaka Fallout: Are Press Conferences Still the Answer?
While the debate rages on as to whether or not she should be reprimanded or applauded (and with many public figures and companies showing support including Serena Williams, Nike and Billie Jean King), it raises some important questions regarding press conferences and the need for the now-historic practice.
Mission Impossible? Fewer Than 8 Percent of Pitches Become Stories
Another round of surveys demonstrates the importance of persistence when it comes to media relations. And with all the surveys floating around, are your company's employees experiencing survey fatigue?
Ida, Labor Day, 9/11: PR Strategies for When It Feels Wrong to Pitch
In a typical year, communication professionals might contend with a flood of out-of-office responses as they pitch. But this year’s challenges may give some pitchers pause.
Premium Content:

PR Needs to Think Strategically to Pitch Better, Tech Insider Says
Many PR firms need to think more and stop using databases as a substitute for thinking.

Infographics, Surprising Data and Unusual Story Sources Can Make Dry Topics Pop in Pitches
Despite the image of the PR profession as glamorous, communicators may spend a lot time pitching mundane topics, such as sewer renovation, pest control or oven construction, for example.

Virtual Events Give PR More Time to Hone Content, Messages for Media
With the number of B2B journalists declining, virtual events can benefit media, as reporters bounce between multiple business events in short time periods.

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