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Arrange to meet in person, or at least by Skype to see what kind of chemistry exists. Trust a savvy PR team to get the news out in a number of ways — most often with a pithy, well-written pitch, offering a “first look” to a select group of reporters. Instead, boil it down to three simple steps.
Imagine you’re a sports journalist, and you go to your already crazy crowded inbox to find a whole bunch of releases with titles like “10 MUST SEE HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS IN HAWAII” or “Microsoft Launches New Skype Emojis To Honor Game of Thrones”. I really enjoyed your coverage of the nationals last month. That accident was crazy!
You can pitch by-lined articles to industry or area publications, publish thought leadership pieces on LinkedIn or your own blog. Reach your target area or industry with paid advertising. Schedule Skype or video calls periodically to add a more personalized touch. Target with content.
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