PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. The system works. Create Great Hooks.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! The producer was keen but booked very far in advance.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. Regarding ideal pitch length —. Yes, journalists deal with jammed schedules and can’t afford to spend half their day reading email pitches. is beyond me.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch. I nstead, wait for a reporter to write you back. In fact, you may want to consider bullet points.

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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. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. With this in mind, I’m likely not going to write a puff piece about Kayak. One of a handful of journalists!

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. PR FOR ANYONE. The system works!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Writing is one of the most important parts of a successful public relations campaign. To quote Malcolm Gladwell, “Good writing does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. And no matter how well you write, there’s always room for improvement. Keep writing. And writing is no exception.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 11, 2017

It plans to create a book as part of a year of anniversary celebrations. It is envisaged that the book will consist of 30 to 50 essays, each of 800 to 1,200 words in length. Share This , Share This Too , and Chartered Public Relations are all examples of book that the CIPR has previously published using this approach.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

Write it all out and pull the key things that really make you different and make you stand out. That’s why I like for you to write them all out and then summarize and pull out your WOW! This week I encourage you to write your “Wow Bio.” Do your one or two sentences, show the book that you've written, show your credibility.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

If several briefings are taking place in a condensed timeframe, such as for a trade show, these sheets might be upsized to a formal briefing book. Did you pitch a specific story idea, or is this a “get to know you” call for potential future inclusion? Why the meeting is taking place. Your recommendations for the meeting.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Some columns are merely Q&A, and a press release or pitch may not be useful.

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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 ). I was, of course, thrilled to be in it and eager to read Lin Pophal’s book.

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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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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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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, VC strategic partner, and bestselling author of 10 books, including "The New Rules of Marketing & PR." His eleven books have sold close to a million copies in 30 languages from Albanian to Vietnamese. Reporters are searching for experts.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While “Generative AI gets much attention” in PR circles, “reductive AI is more interesting and powerful” Stephen Waddington recently published a new book – #PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media and public relations – on the use of generative AI in public relations. The book seeks to readdress the balance.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Business books create long-term opportunity. It takes time for writing and filming — and a strong, informed point of view.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. But many of the pitches I received included words to the effect, “so and so can discuss , let me know if you want to interview them.”. I guess Lady Luck is smiling on me , because the bad pitches continue. Since nos.

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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. Usually delivered via the pitch, the big idea captivated agency clients and brought each episode to a climax. PR is not as well-known as advertising or associated with glitzy pitches or Mad Men style theatrics.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Rock The Pitch #11 “Hey I’m convincing a client to start a weekly chat #hashtagremoved 1PM would love help getting it rolling, if you could show up & help :)” Once I was past the initial urge to correct his appalling grammar, I’ll admit to the twinge of resentment that popped up out of nowhere. ” The hook.

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Buzzstream

APRIL 2, 2025

There aren’t many guests on the podcast who I can say “wrote the book on the topic.” ” But Jane Hunt from digital PR agency JBH literally wrote the book on Digital PR. Their book, the Digital PR Playbook , is an absolute must-read for digital PRs. Can you tell us about your digital PR book?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Byline articles or essays on an issue or topic, carrying an exec’s byline, that are pitched and placed for publication in media are often a core of a thought leadership program. Write the book. Among other advantages, being the author of a new book is a calling card PR can use to create fresh media opportunities.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

This past January, Marian Salzman, CEO of Havas PR North America, published her latest book, Agile PR. The book gives insight into how to craft expert messages for a hyper-connected, always- on world. Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

The authors of these stories can quickly become journalists to target for follow-up stories, additional quote pitches, and more. Between creating content and pitching, I barely had time. If you are a banking client, you could talk about inflation) and pre-write some quotes for those topics. In fact, most isnt.

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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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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

It is much easier to mass blast a pitch than take the time to read their stuff and personalize the approach. That said, sending and praying, optimistically, is not good; or is falling in love with your own ideas and pitches. Results: Pitches that hit home, better PR outcomes, stronger journalist relationships. How to do better?

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? How did you get your start in journalism?

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In software you’ve got to build something before anyone – customer or investor – is writing a check. Reporters get pitched – a lot. Knowing what will land is a guessing game purely based on professional experience, labor-intensive research and instinct, with no performance-based data to support or guide a pitch.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The unprepared spokesperson. . It should be noted that we’ll take a pleasant surprise any day.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s my eighth book. I say my book but it’s not really my book at all nor is it the CIPR’s. It’s their book. More than 80 members submitted almost 100 pitches, and 45 were selected. He writes about the purpose and values of the then IPR when it was founded in 1948. You can buy the book in print for £29.39

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Cision

JANUARY 30, 2016

Preparing a well-crafted pitch is only half of the battle to gaining media coverage. And with journalists slowly, but surely, joining social networks, PR professionals are left wondering where and how to pitch. Follow these tips for pitching reporters on their top four preferred contact methods. Don’t wing your verbal pitches.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is what you use to attract and pitch the media. 2) Niche what you do and pitch around that. It’s how you get the journalist to read your email pitch. This step is vital because you don’t want to send your real estate related story to the book editor (unless you’ve written a real estate book). People upsizing?

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David PR Group

JANUARY 12, 2017

It might surprise you to learn that when I tell people I published a business book, the first question I’m most frequently asked is not “What is the book about?” or “Why did you write it?” When I tell them that my book was published by a traditional publisher that paid me to write it, I generally get an “Oh, really?”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

How to prep and pitch a byline. Make the pitch short and authoritative. For longer B2B bylines, a detailed outline may be necessary, but often a short email pitching the topic and author will do. The executive bylining the piece should be writing about an area where he has clear expertise and a distinct point of view.

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