If you’re younger than 43 years old, Steve Lohr was reporting for the New York Times before you were born. Imagine all the stories he has written… the interviews he has conducted… and all the pitches he has seen.
Science coverage is everywhere these days. This should be good news for PR pros with science stories to tell, but it’s not that simple. Much of the coverage, obviously, goes to Covid-19. Less obviously, it goes to space. And beginning this month, other newsy topics have staked their claim. What shelf space is left? We studied 14 media brands and found out.
Because “science” is a sprawling topic, it’s tough to narrow things down to a tight list of Tier 1 prospects. That kind of thing never stopped us before, so here’s our take on the must-pitch group. Whom are we missing?
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If anyone can bring #AR to journalism, it's the combo of Axel Springer and Snap. They just did a development deal.
Axel Springer and Snap launch global partnership shaping the future of digital journalism
Companies to develop new formats of engaging news for Snapchat
www.axelspringer.com
Of the 20 most recent Forbes posts on the topic of #DEI, 12 were either paid posts or Council posts (which also are paid). Perhaps DEI is more top-of-mind with brands than with Forbes reporters and unpaid contributors.
Hello! Excited to announce that I started @politico today. I'm joining the excellent health care team as a health tech reporter. Send me your best tips 😈
TechCrunch has landed Bill Gates as a speaker at next month's TC Sessions: Climate conference.
TC Sessions: Climate 2022
TC Sessions: Climate 2022 - Zellerbach Hall At UC Berkeley - June 14, 2022
techcrunch.com
There has been a noticeable drop in #crypto pr pitches today...
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