Prowly

OCTOBER 23, 2024

There’s no room for weak pitches. Problem Dawn Jones is the Founder of Pressed Fresh Collective, a PR and brand-building agency working to help independent artists succeed. It really depends on the list and who we're pitching.” Journalists’ inboxes are flooded with press releases and story ideas. Generic, mass-sent emails.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

PR people make mistakes every day, especially when it comes to pitching stories to the media. But in our line of work, we can risk public humiliation for even a trivial error if a cranky reporter decides to post about a bad pitch. One of the biggest errors a PR person can make is timing their pitches badly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any good public relations agency should want to have an open conversation about what clients can expect for their investment. But even the best agencies don’t always spill the tea at the very first meeting. Here are some things to keep in mind for companies looking to bring on an outside PR agency for the first time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Here are some of our scariest PR agency tales. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Here are some of our scariest PR agency tales. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2024

Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever to earn coverage. CTRs and response rates to pitches are not a perfect comparison.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What you'll learn How to hyper-target journalists and audiences What it means to thoroughly research your story How to get more engagement from each pitch TRY MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE Background Surviving as a media outlet in todays fast-paced, fragmented media world filled with newsertainment is easier said than done.

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Prowly

JULY 22, 2020

Enterie – a network of international PR agencies – has asked their partner agencies how sending a press release looks like in their country, and present their answers in this article. The post How to pitch European journalists to get coverage appeared first on Prowly Magazine. A good press […].

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2024

So, when PR agencies in particular are called out for lying or covering up, it makes us all look bad. The agency was busted when the foundation filed its tax forms. The agency was busted when the foundation filed its tax forms. When we tell clients that we have no problem working with other agencies, it may be a white lie.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

There are reporters who will open an email pitch if youve proven to be a historically reliable source. The answer to that question offers real insight into a persons ability, or an agencys ability, to execute. Its also a good question for consultants, agencies and job seekers to be asked.

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PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources. Not these winners.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. Why work with a PR agency, and is it right for your organization?

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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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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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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The all-in-one tool is available starts at $258 per month billed annually , which includes full access to the media database, along with audience insights for outlets, email pitching, online monitoring, the AI assistant, the Prowly newsroom, and more. Cision is also best suited for corporate in-house PR teams or large PR agencies.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Whether you were a PR Freelance professional or part of a larger agency, it was a go-to platform for helping reporters with expert insights. A starting point could be finding journalists' contact information so you can pitch them directly. However, things have changed. PR is evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2023

Crenshaw Communications, an award-winning B2B PR firm representing high-growth technology companies and leading ad tech brands, recently welcomed former ad tech journalist Mez Ambachew and PR agency professional Elana Warshavsky to the team. The agency also welcomed back returning team member Colleen O’Connor.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2021

You have a solid pitch or a compelling announcement, but the feedback from media is that they have too much going on to cover this story. People who move up at PR agencies know the best tips and tricks for persuading media why a story is newsworthy. We know what makes the perfect pitch. Have supporting assets . Be flexible .

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Yet many don’t know what makes an agency a ‘great’ fit. Some companies fall victim to the “big budget, big agency; small budget, small agency” myth. Regardless of whether an agency is big or small, it’s the account team is usually comprised of a few dedicated team members who will deliver on the company’s objectives.

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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 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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Throughout my public relations career, I’ve done the agency-to-in-house and in-house-to-agency dance a few times. My first PR internship was for a small PR agency in my hometown in South Carolina. One day I was pitching the launch of a Manhattan restaurant by one of the biggest commercial real estate firms in the world.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

Are you a college student or recent grad looking to gain experience in a top B2B technology PR agency? Prepare pitch letters and assist with media outreach on behalf of clients as instructed. Prior PR agency internship experience is a plus . Why you’ll love working here: -Top award -winning B2B tech agency.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When it comes to pitching, founderPeter has this advice for pitching: The people who do the following when using SOS almost always have successful pitches. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. When you find a relevant opportunity, pitch quickly. Be ready to go.

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Remote PR Jobs

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether youre pitching stories to the media, managing a remote team, or strategizing PR campaigns for startups, these must-have tools for PR professionals will make your life so much easier. Due to the price point, this is a good option for a mid sized or a large agency.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If tools like ChatGPT can write pitches, articles and press releases, where does that leave us? Meanwhile, content generation is not the only app, and I do think generative AI and large language models have their place in the modern agency tech stack. Sure, it’s fun to mess around with ChatGPT but what next? Will it turn on us?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Being an intern at a top New York PR agency has exposed me to many things I hadn’t experienced before. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The company is also thinking about reducing off-topic PR pitches, which is a good thing because many PR software companies do not mention this when launching new products. The new edition of its all-in-one software uses AI to keep media lists updated, automatically write personalized email pitches and monitor results in real-time.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 20, 2025

This case study is from the people at Tank, a digital PR agency that helps clients to realise their digital ambition by marketing beyond the obvious. This kind of information can be turned into a powerful campaign that will cut through the noise of other PR agencies trying to get journalists to publish their content.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Managing PR Agencies. Relationship building takes time. Internal Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

PR agencies are taking on international communications for businesses as they expand beyond our borders. Here are five areas to consider when pitching international media. . media and a data resource to keep track of whom to pitch. When looking for media to pitch internationally, it’s wise to include foreign bureaus of U.S.-based

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? It could essentially leverage one agency’s capability over another’s when seeking new business opportunities. And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component.

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