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The 6 Worst Press-Release Topics That Startups Pitch

The 6 Worst Press-Release Topics That Startups Pitch | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

A lot of businesspeople wonder why a certain press release fell flat. Nine times out of 10, the answer is quite simple: It didn't highlight any news.

Once you're able to understand what's newsworthy, your press releases will start to generate results.

Focusing on the following six topics is a surprisingly common pitching mistake in the startup world. While some of the topics are trivial or just advertorial, others have a germ of an idea that could made newsworthy by a shift in focus in the press release....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

It's no surprise that bad news releases get bad results. Read 'em and weep.

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Bad Pitch Blog: Media Relations Trends at #PRSAICON

Bad Pitch Blog: Media Relations Trends at #PRSAICON | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

As promised, here's a link to the infographic, the playlist and below is my presentation from #PRSAICON. It covered a lot of content in a short period of time, but my goal was to prove out a premise.

 

"Changes across content, skills and tech are confusing PR.    Adaptive modeling is key to working smart(er)."

 

Turning the numerous changes afoot in our industry into opportunity isn't a simple task. But it sure beats extinction. So the following presentation looks at the trends impacting our industry and how to capitalize on them. Comments, sharing and the like are most appreciated....

 

[The Bad Pitch Blog's Kevin Dugan's presentation on news release trends tips and secrets is worth viewing ~ Jeff]

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BREAKING NEWS: It's Time to Get Rid of Your Website's PR Section

BREAKING NEWS: It's Time to Get Rid of Your Website's PR Section | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Should you REALLY invest in a PR Section on your website? We think not-- and here's why.The time has finally come: You can go ahead and get rid of that “Company News” section.


Nobody’s reading it. In fact, a recent analytical report compiled by Chris Scott of Headscape suggests that the fewer than 1% of visitors who DO read your press releases tend to leave your site shortly after.


So there you have it: your company news page – with all its press releases, employee event descriptions, award notifications and job promotion updates – is actually driving your prospects away...

Jeff Domansky's insight:

What the hell happened to PR? That PR sectionsection on your website is actually driving visitors away according to research. Now what?

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