The reality is, not every news release gets picked up by the news media. And even when a news outlet does cover your company, the people you’d really like to have seen or heard it may haveRead more
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A news story is often shaped by how the interview subjects answer the questions they’re asked. For leaders being interviewed on behalf of their organizations, there is an artRead more
It’s no secret that news media interviews can be a powerful way for organizations to share their stories. But did you know that the way news stories turn out can be a direct reflection of the confidence and ability of the person interviewed?Read more
In order to be successful in earning regular news coverage, your company should have certain materials readily available. One of these materials is a media fact sheet. As the name suggests, a media fact sheet provides facts, figures and important information about the company and leaders who may be speaking with the news media.Read more
Since the rise of technology in media and PR, there has been talk that the value of a press release is slowly dwindling. News is now available 24/7 in the palm of your hand, and journalists can learn about newsworthy topics instantly through social media and spur-of-the-moment emails. Despite what some might think, the pressRead more
Building relationships with reporters doesn’t happen over night. It takes time and effort, and requires that your PR firm or in-house team consistently help them do their jobs and keep them happy. In our experience in working with the news media, we have learned that there are five things that will keep a smile onRead more
Oftentimes when an organization begins strategizing its media relations efforts, securing news coverage at a national level is at the top of the list. While this is a worthy goal to have and achieve, coverage by local media could have just as great a result – if not better.Read more
No matter how much planning your PR agency or in-house team puts into news media outreach, the reality is, you never know how a story pitch or a press release is going to play out. As public relations experts, we know how the media works and how journalists approach planning and executing news stories. HereRead more
With the recent buying and closing of the Tampa Tribune and Healthcare Finance News merging with Healthcare Payer News – as just a couple of examples – it’s clear that the news media landscape continues to shrink. It affects us as public relations professionals, and it affects businesses that rely on news media relations asRead more
Once upon a time – in a land called Clearwater, Florida – there was a PR agency named True Blue Communications. They had the secret to a successful public relations strategy. They used the art of storytelling, coupled with their strategic communications expertise, to reach the right people with the right messages through the rightRead more