tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832119862785648654.post1705243170073247416..comments2015-10-14T20:01:06.916-04:00Comments on Connect2 Communications, Inc.: R.I.F. to Success in Media RelationsRichard M. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14398971044661585848noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832119862785648654.post-7891547913464638442009-08-19T20:09:27.583-04:002009-08-19T20:09:27.583-04:00A couple of points that I think might also be inte...A couple of points that I think might also be interesting to your readers: <br /><br />1) When creating a new list in Vocus and Cision, once the list is generated, you can then review the contact profiles to determine if you want to include those contacts in your final list. For example, Vocus shows you stories that media contacts have recently worked on, as well as their background, from their education to prior positions. <br /><br />2) Vocus and Cision are no longer simply tools to create media lists. Both have evolved greatly giving communicators the flexibility and capability to both manage media lists and also manage entire campaigns. For example, you can store notes about your conversations with each media contact you've pitched, manage clips that have resulted from your efforts and now you can even monitor social media. You can also access and download data that makes client billing and client reporting more efficient, including pie charts illustrating activity.<br /><br />3) Lastly, Vocus is a great tool for distribution in that it lets you easily distribute HTML releases (you can include links, photos, charts etc.), and it lends itself more easily to social media release formatting. It's very much like using a program like Constant Contact, but tailored for the PR industry. <br /><br />Good luck with your series of blogs on this topic. We look forward to your perspective. <br /><br />Best regards, @perfectpitchprT.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06604179842977233905noreply@blogger.com