ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Why limit yourself to PR blogs when there’s a whole world of interesting stuff that can offer important information as well as increase specific skill sets? The Cision Blog.

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

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Journalism Brand Branding Publicity 150

HMA Public Relations

APRIL 25, 2024

The newly released State of Journalism 2024 report from Muck Rack provides a comprehensive look at today's media landscape. Justin Liggin shares key trends and statistics on media pitching, AI, the value of PR, and more in a new blog post.

Journalism 111

Journalism Trends Pitching Report 111

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 147

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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. Data Journalism. Relationship building takes time. Media Measurement.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

NRPR Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PRfect Pitch focuses on interviewing media people and event managers who PR agencies pitch regularly on behalf of clients. The post Four Takeaways from PRfect Pitch Interview with Author, Publicist & Journalism Expert, Howard Bloom appeared first on NRPR Group. We also […].

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Journalism Interviews Pitching Groups 98

PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. Wall Street Journal – Reduce Stress at Work. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. facets) together and pitch away!

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Pitching Media YouTube Interviews 130

OnePitch

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pitching can feel like a challenging dance; mastering the right moves takes practice and effort. As we explored in our 5 Forms of Journalism blog, feature writers focus on trending topics and relevant issues, crafting engaging, longer-form content that resonates emotionally with their audience.

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Pitching Storytelling Journalism Community 103

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Blogs were raging. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. In 2023, the 14 th year of publishing, I published 50 blog posts. Social media was blossoming.

Blogging 144

Blogging Software B2B Survey 144

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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Pitching How To YouTube Tools 71

Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

As a PR pro, a decent portion of your job involves pitching the media. Your pitch can say a lot about you and your agency in terms of professionalism, so it’s essential to take the time to get it right. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research.

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Pitching Journalism Media Relations Report 105

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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Pitching Report Writing Energy 140

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2012

I’ve pitched and been pitched. For as long as journalism and public relations have existed, there’s been rivalry between them. He also blogs. PR vs. Journalism: Why Rivalry Hurts Both. Journalists are tasked with defending the best interests of the public. It’s just that simple.

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Journalism Newspapers Pitching Groups 100

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization. Owned media, aka content, is content you produce that lives on your website or blog.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. Many journalists in this category believe that social undermined journalism and express concern about copyright infringement issues related to using social platforms. ” Meet the Architects.

Social Media 202

Social Media How To Media Journalism 202

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting an exclusive funding announcement that landed coverage in WSJ Pro Venture Capital. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Do you have a pitch that landed your client exceptional coverage that you want to highlight?

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Pitching How To Journalism Interviews 95

Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, in 2025, its on pace to surpass Walmart in sales , which would make it the largest retailer by that measure, according to The Wall Street Journal. They want a pitch, press release and story that effectively says, Our company is awesome and now its even more awesome. The reality is thats not a story.

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Film Retail Course Pitching 93

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It gives you the power to pitch exactly what journalists want at exactly the right time. I take it a step further, actually scheduling alerts in Outlook that remind me when/where to pitch, so the opportunity isn’t forgotten when I’m juggling a dozen balls in the air. Whooooooooot! It is a lot of work.

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Wikipedia Pitching Fashion Journalism 205

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

For example, if you are in the public relations industry you would be better off having a site like PRWeek to link to you than a small agency blog that’s only been around for a couple of years. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. So, how can you ensure that happens?

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

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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Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point. Thanks, @Cision !

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Pitching Report Insurance Insurance 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Yet most journalists (69%) say only a quarter (or less) of the pitches they receive are relevant to their audiences.” Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Data-driven journalism is the future. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Infographics 189

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. 3 Ways to Integrate Inbound Marketing Tactics into Traditional PR The Impact of Social Media on Journalism & Newsrooms This post appeared first on Rock The Status Quo | Carrie Morgan and is written by Carrie Morgan.

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How To Survey Resources Social Media 242

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

I blogged about pros and cons here: [link] pic.twitter.com/vb5G86OHbC — Carilu Dietrich (@clu007) May 22, 2024 2. I’ve listened to this podcast for years and twice successfully pitched clients as guests. For example, I’ve begun reading blog posts – turning them into a podcast. Ads made $$. It has an amazing 4.9

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Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

With more and more people pitching reporters every day, your pitches may be falling under the radar. You need to adjust your tactics and learn “ The New Rules of Media Pitching.” ” Want to get all of Michael Smart’s pitching tips? How do you recommend pitching a service like an app?

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Pitching Twitter Report Analytics 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? She recently received her master of science in public relations from New York University’s School of Professional Studies and received her bachelor of science in journalism from Boston University. A follow up blog post by PR 2.0 Is PR Right for me?”

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching Media How To 150

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 15 Reasons Your PR Pitches Suck January 27th, 2011 Tweet In the genes? I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. And that was it.

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Pitching Facebook Twitter Interviews 111

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

I’d do a considerable amount of blogging. Occasionally, I’ll use the service Help a Reporter Out (HARO) to field responses for a blog post. 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 3) Best medium for PR pitches. 93% of journalists want pitches by emails; 69% do not want phone calls; this has been fairly constant for years now.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 173

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

Compared to ten years ago there is now a seemingly infinite number of blogs, influencers, and niche content sites. When the time came to get my story out, I hit speed-dial to get one of these journalists on the phone and gave them the pitch. The fragmentation of media and journalism that we are witnessing will likely only continue.

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Media Data Google Report 268

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 this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Newsrooms now operate with smaller teams, tighter deadlines, and an endless stream of pitches flooding journalists’ inboxes. According to Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2023 report, 94% of journalists say they prefer email pitches tailored to their specific beat. Keep initial outreach brief and focused.

Media 78

Media Crisis Pitching Twitter 78

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Blogging is a strange beast.

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 98

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

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Pitching Survey Journalism System 92

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. Reporters receive hundreds of pitches. And, contrary to popular belief, a sizeable percentage say they like receiving pitches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”. Reporters respond to just 3% of pitches.

Publicity 175

Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 175

Buzzstream

MARCH 4, 2025

Personalization makes or breaks your email pitch. The CHAMP method ensures your pitch is effective. So, I need to build a list of blogs to pitch that cater to PRs and SEOs. Im use a Google Search for seo blogs to find blogs that have written about similar content. Follow-ups should be strategic, not spammy.

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