ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. Most agencies rely on a small number of trusted freelancers in whom they place their confidence, so they should feel comfortable with full transparency. Pay promptly.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It is once again de rigueur to slam PR agencies. I learned this from a prospect who clued me in to a podcast and Forbes article (the former by uber influencers who should know better; the latter was generally negative on agencies but had some great points). This just tells me you are not as smart as you think you are. Udi Ledergor.

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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

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

MARCH 23, 2022

Any good PR agency team wants to get a new engagement up and running as quickly and as well as possible. The first 90 days of an engagement can be the most hectic time of an entire client-agency experience. Understanding how they work is essential for an agency to jumpstart a PR relationship and build trust. Do a deep dive.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

After discussing multiple names, taglines and pop culture reference our weekly Facebook Live show, SocialLIVE, was born. Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency. Grow Our Creative Capabilities As An Agency.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. What does that really entail, though? Internal Communications.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. AirPR: With PR as a focus, you have included marketing and advertising into your agency. We keep things simple.

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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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5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Many journalists now prefer to be pitched through social media rather than email. Building Media Relationships Without a PR Firm Personal outreach beats mass pitching every time. When you do pitch, keep it brief and relevant. Journalists receive hundreds of pitches weekly.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Unfortunately, however, the misfire was one in a litany of recent missives based on bad information—a debacle that ultimately prompted me to blacklist dozens of individuals and agencies. The invitation seemed interesting at first. Coverage areas.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

It’s cool that you’re pitching me a product that’s going to save the world, but don’t be afraid to put something whimsical in the pipeline. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. And don’t forget the cat videos!

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Journalists are being bombarded with pitches, both related and unrelated to the COVID-19 crisis, so now is not the time to be mass-pitching anything. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch. Share some positivity. That doesn’t mean that you should be sitting on the sidelines either.

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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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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Finding the right agency partner can begin with an online search to narrow the field to a short list of agencies invited to share capabilities. Note PR agency “red flags” A poorly designed website. Note PR agency “red flags” A poorly designed website. Staff turnover. Scheduling difficulties.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Spend some time researching your target and their recent articles to confirm he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching. Plan your pitch in advance. Timing is key. What’s next?

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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. Referring to other media interviews. It signals that the overall public relations strategy is on the right track.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2016

Q: Do you find that PR people understand how to work well with a podcast producer and what would you say are the differences between “pitching ” an interview on a traditional radio broadcast vs a podcast? . I often get sprayed with food pitches from people who have clearly never listened to a single episode of The Sporkful.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. So, he sold his agency and started Propel. click any image for higher resolution) 1.

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MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. Not agreeing on what success looks like.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

At Konnect Agency , we proudly take a unique approach to media and influencer relations – PERSONALIZATION. I say unique because not everyone takes the time to personalize each and every pitch, and in a world where there are six publicists for every one reporter , a little personalization goes a long way to help you stand out.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 7, 2012

Because there is no such thing as the “perfect pitch.” ” There are terrible pitches, there are so-so pitches, and there are very good pitches. But to me, a perfect pitch would be one that secured every single story it was aiming for. You can , however, write a very good pitch. ” See?

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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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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff. It was great!

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. As the saying goes, one-half of strategy is deciding what not to do.

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Buzzstream

APRIL 2, 2025

” But Jane Hunt from digital PR agency JBH literally wrote the book on Digital PR. The journalists are most likely getting inundated with pitches. But the term digital PR traditionally refers to link building. So we’re covering off a lot of the activity that traditional PR agencies do too.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2025

Through a lot of hard work and strategic pitching, the post really took off. Adapt your pitch based on how the news is covering you Start with a strong hook but be ready to pivot. If they understand the campaign deeply, theyll pitch it more effectively (and tell you what to include to make it more effective.) ” 6.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Pitching top publications is rarely easy – you not only need good relationships with reporters, you need a good story to tell. Johnson: I wished I had done more internships at PR agencies in public relations. Then I will take a look or research more journalists who might be interested in the story and rework the pitch letter.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Before making the call, spend plenty of time researching the target and their recent articles to ensure he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching. Plan your pitch in advance.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With that in mind, we took to the podcast to discuss the challenges of ideating, designing, and pitching digital PR campaigns from an in-house. Clearlink used to pay a panel of journalists for feedback on pitches and ideas. Today, I’d like to discuss in-house versus agency life. Victoria: Yeah. It’s crazy.

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Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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Buzzstream

MAY 9, 2018

Groups that reference past promotion get a further boost of +2.3%. I should point out that this data covers the breadth of BuzzStream customers, which includes agencies and independent companies across a wide range of industries. Reference to past promotion. Refer to Past Promotion. Reply rates are decreased by -1.3%

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