Media Pitch Response Rates (2026): The 3.4% Benchmark
At a 3.4% reply rate, you lose 97 of every 100 pitches. Compare your media pitch response rates to real benchmarks, then run the 5-part PIPES audit below.
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At a 3.4% reply rate, you lose 97 of every 100 pitches. Compare your media pitch response rates to real benchmarks, then run the 5-part PIPES audit below.
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