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Ten ways to get an editor’s attention

As a PR working across consumer, trade and corporate accounts, it’s an ongoing creative challenge to find new and innovative ways to catch the attention of journalists and deliver news in a creative way. And as with everything in PR – one size does not fit all.

Inspired by this article on PR Daily about alternatives to the press release, I’ve put together some of my favourite and most effective ways to engage with journalists. When you have a list as long as your arm to finish, the best technique is to think creatively.

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How to kill a news release in five easy steps

Planning to put out a press release to publicise your organisation’s latest development, promotion or event? Hoping to stand out against the hundreds of news releases each of your target journalists receives every day?

Stop, take a deep breath and read these five steps to killing it stone dead.

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Leary Appointment Strengthens Lava’s Social Media Offering

Lava has strengthened its social media and digital offering with the appointment of former BT.com’s Senior Digital Content & SEO Manager, Emily Leary.

Emily joined the Midlands’ integrated agency this month as head of digital, reporting to managing director Matt Hammerton.

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