ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Here are some of our scariest PR agency tales. One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying.

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NRPR Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways from PRfect Pitch Interview with Former USA Today Columnist, Jefferson Graham appeared first on NRPR Group. As the […].

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NRPR Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing journalists and other media people who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Editor & Publisher of Stacey on IoT, Stacey Higginbotham appeared first on NRPR Group. As the […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. Most importantly, of course, a media interview will lead to positive coverage – assuming it goes well. Referring to other media interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. they’re work.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Partnering with a public relations (PR) agency can be a game changer for doctors, and healthcare practices, providing strategic support in managing patient outreach, brand positioning, and media relations. A PR agency can help doctors and healthcare providers communicate preventive tips and best practices for managing cold and flu symptoms.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A new research paper spotlights flaws in the how agencies win business. Public relations agencies are expected to pitch for free, follow ambiguous processes, and contracts are frequently awarded on the basis of intangible metrics such as chemistry and creativity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

You want to make sure you’re representing both your agency and your client well, and a top-notch pitch is the best way to do it. When pitching top tech reporters, like most media, it’s best to be short and sweet. The pitches themselves should ideally be under 100 words and to the point. Pitch the right people .

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NRPR Group

JULY 6, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Celebrity Correspondent at Get Out Magazine, Eileen Shapiro appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. A PR agency can conduct a brand perception audit to establish a baseline on which to build or change reputation. PR strategy. Brand perception audit. Media training.

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NRPR Group

AUGUST 24, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Splash Magazine Writer, David Rabadi appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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NRPR Group

MAY 14, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers whom PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with TechSesh Founder, Jessica Naziri appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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NRPR Group

JULY 13, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Editor at PRNews, Seth Arenstein appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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NRPR Group

MAY 19, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Fast Company Contributor Susan Karlin appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. PR agency life can be gratifying and exciting, just as it can be fast-paced and stress-inducing. Agencies are usually structured as teams specializing in specific industries, outlets or channels. And that’s okay!

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NRPR Group

JUNE 29, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Senior Editor at Threatpost, Tara Seals appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea. Based on my past career experiences and my current PR-focused projects, here are a few things that will make your pitch more likely to receive a response.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I try and imagine friends sitting around a table talking about a story they heard on the radio that made them think of someone that could learn or benefit from the message and ultimately sharing… so I tend to cast a wide range pitch net! Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. Pitching to Canadian media? For example, Nardi Media, a boutique agency located in Washington D.C.,

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NRPR Group

JUNE 22, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Author and Host of Influencer Entrepreneurs Podcast, Jenny Melrose appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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NRPR Group

MAY 27, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media and key event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways From PRfect Pitch Interview with Editor-In-Chief of Green Entrepreneur Magazine, Jonathan Small appeared first on NRPR Group. As […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The $ pitches are no-brainers. Why pitch an exclusive to tech media?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. That’s one reason why embargo pitching is still relevant in today’s accelerated news environment.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A new research paper spotlights flaws in the how agencies win business. Public relations agencies are expected to pitch for free, follow ambiguous processes, and contracts are frequently awarded on the basis of intangible metrics such as chemistry and creativity.

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The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

From Being Told He Was “Too Gay to Pitch” to Leading an Award Winning PR Agency: Steve Strickland’s Story We got the chance to talk to Steve Stickland, co-founder with Gary Wheldon of new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker , about starting an agency, standing out, and creating campaigns that have the “wow” factor.

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Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

It’s a group with thousands of members, all pitching in to answer questions, share strategies, etc. One primary goal is to help marketing agencies. Our software, MobileMonkey, is useful for any marketer, but we have a s pecial agency plan that provides an enormous amount of value to marketing agencies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Honors awarded by media outlets.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Understand and manage deadlines. Interact on social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. The post PR Tips For Reactive Media Pitches appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. How to pitch media. I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 8, 2024

In public relations, pitching journalists is what we spend much of our time on. However, there’s no one way to pitch a story, no magic formula. But there are things you can do to maximize your chances that your target opens and reads your pitch. Is this idea from a client or did it come from the agency?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. OK, seems simple enough.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Then, there is pitching stories effectively. Compelling pitches that capture journalists’ attention and align with their editorial interests increase the chances of coverage. Tailor pitches to each specific outlet and journalist. When providing any content, it needs to be of high quality.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Creating Timely Pitches Timing is crucial when it comes to media pitches. Here’s how you can plan your pitches around the Olympics: Pre-Olympics : Focus on preparations and anticipation. Align your pitches with these trends to stay relevant and capture the audience’s attention.

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