ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

You’re not the only pitch in the inbox, after all. Pitch a story – not your client. Tech journalists don’t want to read a thinly veiled advertisement for your company or product. Your pitch must quickly and concisely show them the value of your story to their audience. Pitch the right media.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I sit down with a notebook and a pen and I write down what’s in my head. Pretty soon the thoughts bouncing around my head are all on paper, and I can mentally relax and write what’s been going well and what I want to accomplish. I told my son that I don’t care if he remembers the difference between public relations and advertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

There are now thousands of companies that specialize in digital advertising, creating a lot of competition for partners and vendors. A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Just as with targeted advertising, data is the holy grail of ad tech PR. PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The communications goals should align with or complement those of marketing, advertising, and sales – but they don’t have to be the same. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. Additionally, always make room in the plan for reactive pitching.

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Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. Most who are familiar with the concept of a Big Idea know it from the world of advertising. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. Or maybe Dracula.

Insurance 204

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

A successful public relations pitch has the potential to elevate your brand in a way advertising simply can’t. When a reporter writes about you, it’s an unbiased look at your brand, whereas advertising is heavily slanted in your direction. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. Social Media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing. It’s everything from becoming a regular contributor on a media website to having a newspaper or trade publication write about you to appearing on the noon news to talk about your company. Earned Media.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Keep in mind that many global firms require writing samples, scenario-based assessments and other prescreening, so research these expectations and plan ahead. If you currently work in retail or food service, then consider pitching customer outreach or social media initiatives to your employer. Maximize LinkedIn.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Having the ability to calculate the equivalent advertising value of stories arranged through media relations allows PR pros to prove their worth to organizational decision-makers. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Newsletters gain clout.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. Nobody wants to be duped, but for a reporter, their careers depend on it.

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Survey Journalism Report Pitching 179

PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Traditional journalists and publishers still chafe at such practices, but as the economics of publishing become ever more challenging, particularly for niche industry trade publications, editors will increasingly turn to this practice in order to attract advertisers and pay the bills.” ~ Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity LLC 12.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: Knowing what not to pitch is just as important as knowing what gets coverage.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

On the other hand, independent bloggers rely on advertising and sponsors to make a living. Journalists have editors overseeing their work, correcting their typos or awkward language and often writing their headlines. Most of them have published rate cards outlining their expectations for a product review or giveaway.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Getting paid to write about food and lifestyle topics may sound like a dream job, but for scores of bloggers, emphasis is placed on the word “job”. What are some best practices for pitching and working with this community of bloggers? What social media platforms do you find most useful for pitches?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

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SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

A fundamental impacts of well-conceived PR program is differentiating from the competition; impact that advertising and marketing cannot do with the same potency. Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement. As opposed to paying for advertising, PR pros earn media coverage by pitching stories reporters want to write, and readers want to see.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. To improve writing. Bad Pitch Blog.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Recently our Chicago team invited Jessica Wohl , Food and Restaurant Reporter at Advertising Age , into its offices for a Lunch and Learn with the media team. Here are some of the top Do’s and Don’ts when pitching the media: Do reach out via email, and follow up if you haven’t received a response. [By Alex Hoag].

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 175

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

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Technology Publicity Software Pitching 171

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Takeaway: Journalists are checking to see what’s hot with readers and writing more of that.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 146

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I initially entered college seeking a career in broadcasting, transitioned to advertising, and then found my true calling in PR.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 30, 2024

One of my favorite examples is when KFC ran out of chicken in 2018 and published this full-page ad apologizing for it: In digital PR, reactive PR campaigns typically pitch quotes, data, or new stories to journalists that tie into a trending topic or news event. Because that is what journalists want from their pitches and sources.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Many of the most successful PR executives were former journalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Because earned media confers credibility, it can be decidedly more powerful than marketing and advertising. When it comes to pitching executive bylines to the media, tech companies naturally tend to focus on topics related to its space and solutions. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Executive content.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. Blogger outreach gets personal.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Beyond goal-setting and drafting a plan, the work involved in writing materials suitable for media, researching and studying appropriate journalists, and shaping a pitch is specialized and demanding. Myth #2: PR is free advertising. Advertising, on the other hand, can be completely controlled in terms of content and placement.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Writing is thinking, but more than that its the application of thinking; it transforms a passive activity into an active one. Paid media and advertising statistics. 9) Even advertisers want to invest in PR. The venerable email pitch. “92% 92% of journalists and influencers prefer email pitches.”.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. it can exercise some control over who chooses to write about and how they portray the brand. What to Include in a Media Kit?

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

And revealing yourself, in the process, to be a very new kind of financial villain — one who pitches not just the prospect of profit but also deliverance from the corrupt speculative system in which you “made” your “billions.”. Kelsey Piper, writing for Vox , got a nice scoop shortly after the story broke. Yeah, I am not so sure.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For example, AI can help you organize notes, draft a pitch, and even generate responses that mirror a personal conversation with a journalist. Why the best digital PR today doesnt look like traditional PR at all Traditional PR specialists are taught to write compelling press releases and then use outreach as a promotional tactic.

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Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

However, like media industries worldwide, the French media landscape faces challenges such as declining advertising revenue, digital disruption, and changes in consumer behavior. French journalists do not talk or write about the same company every other day. Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

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