Pitching With Purpose: Making it Into the Priority Inbox
Oftentimes, public relations professionals and journalists don’t understand how crucial a symbiotic relationship can be⸺and this disconnect can happen on both sides of the aisle.
The Importance of News Knowledge in PR
It often happens to us that for different reasons, emotional and rational, we move away from the consumption of news, whether on television, radio or social networks. Don’t you feel that sometimes the news, especially political news, intoxicates you, makes you feel bad? Possibly yes. In contexts such as those of political campaigns, fake news and more, those involved in […]
Local Bands and the Art of Self-Promotion
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone better at self-promotion than a local musician. With tight budgets and probably not a whole lot of public relations experience, it’s interesting to see the ways artists have found to promote themselves. Having worked closely with local bands as a music journalist for a little over a year, I’ve come up with a […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go with PR
What do you want to be when you grow up? A once exciting question we were asked as children has become an impending reality. College is a time for you to learn about something you are passionate about, something you are going to love doing for the rest of your life; so how can you be sure to make the […]
February Monthly Reading Round-Up — Social Responsibility, Journalism Fights for Survival, Love Letter to Millennials, Super Bowl LI
It’s been a busy month to say the least, which makes it difficult to stay on top of industry news and trends. Luckily for you, the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up is here to help fill you in on what you may have missed. Below are eight interesting articles from this month. How to Weave Social Responsibility Into the Fabric of […]
Pros, Cons and Ethical Dilemmas of Live-Streaming
Since live-streaming first started surfacing on apps like Meerkat and Periscope, many who formerly watched traditional news broadcasts now look to live-streaming as a source for timely information. While Meerkat and Periscope have been available for some time, social media giants like Facebook and YouTube are making strides in this area by giving users a platform to publish content in […]
You’ve Got a Friend in Me: Building Relationships With Journalists
You cross your fingers and hit send. Another uniform round of email press releases has been sent to reporters, and you’re hoping that someone will be interested. However, you’ll need more than a little luck for your pitch email to earn a media hit. The reporters who receive your pitches decide whether or not your story makes it to print, […]
I Got 99 Problems but a Pitch Ain’t One: Tips for Proper Pitching to a Publication
Whether you’re pitching the media on a story about your client’s next big campaign or trying to publish your masterful 3,000-word feature story, there are a few things you should know before you hit send on that email. Do Your Research This step is of the utmost importance. Don’t pitch to a publication you know nothing about. Learn about the […]
August Monthly Reading Round-Up — Cecil the Lion, Journalists Twitter Shame PR Pros, Subway Crisis
Back to school season is upon us, which means even less time to keep up with industry reading. Never fear, the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up is here. Another month has passed and here are the top eight articles you may have missed: 1. The GOP Debate Generated 1,273% More Tweets Than Jon Stewart’s Sendoff […]
Journalism in 140 Characters: Being Aware of Your Social Media News Sources
Social media is ubiquitous; it has a certain appeal that draws you in and connects users, allowing them to interact across the world. It serves as an endless source of what goes on in the daily lives of our family, friends and even strangers. Social media content ranges from a delicious looking meal tagged with #foodporn to anything your cat […]
