Cracking the Code to Low Journalist Response Rates

Propel Media has released its Q3 2023 Media Barometer and again it’s showing journalists responded to only 2.99% of nearly 500,000 pitches sent to them. It’s the third straight quarter in which journalist response rates are below three percent and a rather clear signal to PR pros we need to shift our pitching tactics to beyond just mainstream media.This year alone Buzzfeed News shut its doors, Vice filed for bankruptcy, ESPN laid off 20 on-camera personalities, the LA Times laid off 74 newsroom staff, and Insider nixed 100 jobs. Outside the US in Canada, Australia, and Great Britain similar stories are unfolding.In this episode, why response rates are so low and which pitches have a glimmer of hope.Guest: Zach Cutler, Propelhttps://www.propelmypr.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/propel-crm/ Twitter @propelprm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PropelPRM Download the Propel Media Barometer – Q3 2023Leave a rating for this podcast with one click Leave us a voice message we can share on the podcast  https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesandStrategiesStories and Strategies WebsiteDo you want to podcast? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Connect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook Hey, we’re on Threads under Stories and StrategiesRequest a transcript of this episodeSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show