Tag Archives: Press Release Tips

Top 5 Reasons You Need to Be Delivering News to Stakeholders Via Mobile Alerts

With the rapid proliferation of web-enabled mobile devices, your target audience is no longer tethered to their desktop computers.  Keeping users informed of significant news events via their mobile devices is an essential part of proactive online communication and the newest best practice in investor relations. As of June 2011, consumers now spend more time [...]

Marketing vs. PR Writing – What’s the Difference?

In this social media world we live in, the line between marketing and public relations writing is or ought to be blurred and that’s a good thing.

The Top Twenty Press Releases of 2011

What can the most-viewed press releases of 2011 on BusinessWire.com tell PR people and marketers about what makes a successful release?

Tips to Give Your Best Media Pitch in Under 45 Seconds from the NABJ Convention

by Raschanda Hall, Global Media Relations Manager, Business Wire/Chicago Media pitching is indeed an art form.  Vying for the attention of busy journalists who must fill news holes with limited resources requires precision.  PR practitioners and freelancers had less than a minute to pitch a panel of top editors and reporters from leading national news outlets [...]

Daylight Saving Time: Keep it in Mind When Sending Press Releases this Weekend

Almost 70 countries around the world utilize Daylight Saving Time, which begins in the U.S. this weekend. Those sending press releases this weekend should heed the changes when choosing their distribution times.

Tips for Effective Searching: Knowing your Defaults Results in Better Google Search Engine Results

When trying to get relevant search engine results from Google, it helps to know your defaults. Here’s some tips for improving your searching from our resident datadiva, Sandy Malloy.

Press Release Issuers Can Target Influencers via Business Wire’s SmartBrief Partnership

Business Wire’s expanded partnership with Smartbrief offers press release issuers a broad brush and single stroke in one fell swoop: comprehensive wire distribution with targeted industry newsletters

Tumblr, Storify and More: Journalists Embracing New Media Tools, PR Community Should, Too

PR Peeps take note of these new media tools being embraced by online journalists. Great opportunities for you and your clients.

Seattle Tech Media Discuss How to Get Your News Noticed

By Mary Oehler, Senior Editor, Business Wire Seattle Business Wire Seattle recently hosted a luncheon featuring top Seattle Tech media  journalists.  Both online and traditional journalists offered their thoughts and insights into what makes a good story and how to go about getting your news noticed. Lauren Linscheid, Business Wire Seattle’s senior client services representative, [...]

Pete Codella Shares Twitter and Social Media Tips in Salt Lake City for Business Wire Phoenix Event

Pete Codella Shares Twitter and Social Media Tips at a recent Business Wire luncheon in Salt Lake City. Don’t miss the video.