Media pitching has evolved drastically over the years. Over the break, I rented The Post. I've always been interested in moves about journalism, the Pentagon Papers/Watergate era in our history and any movie that features quality actors such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. Several scenes begin...
In 2019, clients expect publicists to handle much more than writing press releases and boilerplates. Social media marketing, designing infographics, editing websites and SEO are only a few skills publicists need a basic understanding of. That's where public relations online courses come in handy.The Muse...
It’s a hard truth, but media – print, online, broadcast, bloggers - receive hundreds of emails a day; and they have to sift through these look for the diamond in the rough. Whether agency or internal, it’s the job of the marketing team to create that...
Brands across B2B, consumer, government and non-profit have begun experimenting with live streaming video as part of their ongoing communications program. Some of the most recognizable names include Sony, NASA, The White House, Salesforce, and Martha Stewart. Brands aren’t doing this just for fun; stats point...
The holiday season is upon us; food, family, time off, the works. But when it comes to marketing and PR initiatives, B2B companies have a tendency come to a complete halt until the New Year. This blog will explore four tips when it comes to...
As I was doing errands one Sunday in February, I heard an NPR piece on the radio that covered the firing of Lewis Wallace, an editor at Marketplace, who posted on his personal blog, “Objectivity is dead and I’m OK with it.” Taken both by...
Here at UPRAISE, we pride ourselves on our expertise in pitching tech reporters. With reporters receiving up to 40 pitches a day, it is crucial to craft a pitch that stands out from the rest. Here are three tips for ensuring your pitch doesn’t get lost...