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We are often asked how long a media release should be. Some suggest no more than a page, others say it can be up to three. Our answer? Find out in Joe Wilkie's latest blog what the ideal length for a media release is and what are some of the no-nos when is comes to media releases and engaging with journalists. #mediarelease #mediarelations #pbcomms #publicrelations #workingwithmedia

Want to know how to pitch your care home stories to the press to secure positive PR? You must: ● put your story headline in the subject line of the email you send to journalists ● pitch your news stories to named journalists (and not a generic email address) ● follow up - until you get ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘maybe’ from the journalists you are pitching to

Want to know how to pitch your care home stories to the press to secure positive PR? You must: ● put your story headline in the subject line of the email you send to journalists ● pitch your news stories to named journalists (and not a generic email address) ● follow up - until you get ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘maybe’ from the journalists you are pitching to

According to recent studies journalists have indicated that they find it acceptable for PR professionals to send at least one follow-up email to their news pitch. This statistic indicates that journalists realize the busy nature of their niche and understand that sometimes important emails may get lost in the shuffle. How many follow-up attempts do you typically make with journalists? #pressrelease

TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF…Sending press releases! 👻 Sending a press release may seem like a daunting task at first, but we have created a top tips list to banish the fear! 🤔 Always make sure you include who, what, where, when and why! 📧 Journalists hate PDFs – make sure to attach a word document or paste the text into the body of the email. 💻 For digital PR, remember to add a Google campaign URL to your release so you can measure where people visiting your website have come from. 🌟 Good quality photos will always help get your news published. 💥 Journalists get lots of press releases every day – make sure your subject line stands out and grabs the attention of the journalist. Bluestorm are experts at all things PR and would be happy to have a chat about how we can help you conquer this fear! Get in touch today to find out more: sales@bluestormdesign.co.uk ✉️

PR Tip of the Day - Reporters, editors, producers, and other news outlet staff decide what goes online, in print or on-air. As PR professionals, we create great ideas and compile facts to help journalists do their jobs, but ultimately, it's not up to us what gets published or aired. If you are looking for guaranteed coverage that says exactly what you want - buy an ad.

If you’re starting out with your own PR, you might have heard people talking about sending out a press release to get your organisation in front of relevant journalists. But do you really understand what a press release is, what to include and when/how to use it (it's OK if not)? #PRStrategy #MediaRelations #PressRelease #PRConsultant https://lnkd.in/eb-e8j-M

Some good tips for how to request a correction from a journalist once an earned piece of media has been published. https://ow.ly/HYVV50PSvPC

Check out my top tip for if you're asked to provide written comment by a journalist! ✍ 💻

Struggling to get responses from journalists? Watch our latest reel to hear from Sharon Green, Founding Editor of SHE DEFINED. Sharon has some great advice to share about why you should pick up the phone! Join our interactive webinar series to perfect your verbal PR pitch and secure media features. If you've sent countless emails and still haven't been featured, it's time to pitch your story verbally. The PR Pitch Perfector offers expert guidance in a supportive environment, teaching you what to say, how to say it, and how to handle journalist questions. Fast-track your way to media headlines now! 🎙️📰 • Publicity Tips  PRforb2c MelbournePRprograms - #DIYPR #EffortlessPRSuccess #GetNoticedNow #PRMasters #AmplifyYourBrand #ExpertPRSupport #UnlockYourBusinessPotential #PRPro #AccelerateYourSuccess #SmallBusinessqueensland