HARO Data: AI Pitches Surge While Journalists Reject Them

By Burstable Editorial Team•
HARO hits 100M emails, revealing AI pitch rejection rates. Human-written pitches 3x more likely to be used. Key stats on AI, spam, and journalist filters.

TLDR

  • HARO data reveals human-written pitches are 3x more likely to be used, giving savvy PR pros a clear edge.
  • HARO's 2026 stats show 21% AI pitches, 35% journalists block AI, and a ban every 23 minutes, filtering quality.
  • By prioritizing human expertise and relevance, HARO fosters authentic journalism and meaningful connections in a crowded media landscape.
  • Did you know HARO has sent over 100 million emails since April 2025, with a ban every 23 minutes for spam?
Burstable Editorial Team

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