ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch?

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Identifying target media outlets that align with the industry and developing compelling pitches that are newsworthy and relevant to their audience are essential steps. Media training can also help executives deliver clear, concise, and impactful messages during interviews.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! So take a look at the whole structure of the deal and think about those fringe stories that you could pitch around that. Having you pitch the media. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Twitter Pitching Financial Video 130

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

They’ve built a product, service or brand and now they are ready to be known. And that’s where media comes in. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories. And that will help you land in the media and help you really go from established to known. Watch this week’s PR Tip here.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. You are hearing it right here from a pro who has been pitched thousands of times. I’ve done bad pitches.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! Identify your target media outlets and journalists. Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written.

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Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

By Andie Davis Photo courtesy of Pixabay There are many great benefits that come from media training, and not just for media interviews. If you get media interview requests, you will want experienced media trainers to guide you through the ins and outs (and the dos and don’ts) of being a great interviewee.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

” Said another way (as we teach in media training), in any market, one company will rise to the top, fueled by “story energy” The media will inexplicably latch on and just fawn. The answer lies in the story energy, taste, and the intoxicating power that an intangible such as brand can have.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. To avoid this scenario, the agency and internal comms team should consider a blanket policy of requiring media prep for every company spokesperson. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Air cover – PR pros are not top guns, paratroopers, or bombardiers; air cover refers to media visibility that supplements or helps support more substantial stories — or even other departments’ initiatives. Earned media – Interns need to learn this term first, since it’s among the things clients bring on agencies for.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

When pitching to journalists, focus on customer stories that prove the value of your solution or product. Initially, a well-known spokesperson (such as a celebrity or influencer) can lend interest and credibility to your brand, but be careful of becoming too reliant on such individuals. Identify When and How to Go Pro.

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How To Media Training Financial Storytelling 221

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. .” Like and share their posts. Comment when relevant. Share contacts or resources you have that could help them on future stories. Know who is interviewing you.

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Television Pitching Interviews Radio 221

PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

To help your team, we’re sharing our approach, which is based on experience and feedback from our long-term media relationships. In our recent conversations with journalists, it is clear that pitching stories as you may have done in the past is not an effective tactic during this news cycle. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

Long after we dispose of the special viewing glasses and stop listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” we can benefit from a mini-analysis of ways to leverage national events for our own brands and clients…sometimes! This is where some targeted media training right before interviews is highly recommended.

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Hotels Local Interviews Viral 200

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2018

If an early-stage company or startup feels it just doesn’t need a PR agency partner to help develop communication strategy and it has little need for overall reputation management, messaging, thought leadership, media training, or other benefits of a PR services partnership , then a simple pay-to-play publicity package may suffice.

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System Agency Media Training Reputation 220

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is no easier way to build a brand than with social media. Some people are discouraged or stressed by social media but it is a game-changer in terms of access and what you can do to reach a huge audience, quickly. It’s an amazing tool to use to grow your brand. Color is not the only aspect of your brand.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2019

Like everything else in life, a move from agency PR to corporate or brand communications involves trade-offs. The opportunity to work on many clients and brands at an agency is excellent career groundwork for whatever may come next, whether that’s a client-side post or even an entrepreneurial venture. Constant innovation.

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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. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Today, 23 percent accept pitches via social media. Want to score more media hits? Climb the Ladder.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What makes good stories for the media? Pitching things related to the time of year is vital in getting your pitch read, and then covered. In today’s short vide below I go over several sample topics to pitch this month. Remember, these are for local media and national television. What to Pitch When.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 19, 2014

That’s not on brand.”. If you think the media training helped Brad, think again.”. Let’s try pitching the bloggers in this vertical.”. “Even though the budget starts out low, you’ll grow with us.”. Decrypted. “I I was lucky to finagle these dollars out of the founders who view PR as a cost center.”. Client Phrase.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Know who you pitch. According to Cision’s “ 2022 State of the Media Report ,” which surveyed more than 3,800 journalists at about 2,160 media outlets, 76% of respondents said news releases are the content they want most from brands. said his newsroom receives countless email pitches every day.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

And that’s only counting start-ups – established businesses, big brands, political movements, personalities, not-for-profits – everyone needs good PR. We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So how can PR teams run top-notch calls with the brands and teams they support – whether external or within the same organization? A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So how can PR teams run top-notch calls with the brands and teams they support – whether external or within the same organization? A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar.

How To 156

How To Meeting Case Study Survey 156

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 26, 2021

I am asked all the time about whether or not to pay for influencers to promote your product, service, and brand. Whose audience will engage and be interested and click through to learn about your product, service or brand? It’s s dicey question. They can be valuable IF you find the right one. It is an option. So, download that.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. Regardless of the topic you’re pitching, O’Connor says it’s important to pitch a journalist an actual story and not simply a person such as your spokesperson or expert.

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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You’ll see many examples of how people landed in the media. Read through these to get inspired on what you can pitch the media, today! In fact, the pitch was “Yes! It’s professionals, service professionals, products, anything and everything – product, service, brand – people got on there.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 22, 2021

When you’re thinking of pitching the media, think about what you do to overcome challenges people face, demystify what’s happening in your industry. You want to pitch around that. THAT is what makes a good pitch. things that you need to be pitching the media. And, it’s not about you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

But in most cases it’s important for brands to understand what will work with media and what won’t, and firms who don’t counsel clients accordingly fail on two counts – not delivering coverage for their clients and burning bridges with media. Lack of preparation for a media interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

A couple of fresh data points can add punch to a ho-hum media pitch ― especially if they’re original and up-to-the-minute. Or invest in a paywalled analyst report for trend statistics to enliven an evergreen pitch. Conduct media training early. Collect and cultivate freelancers. Jump on foreseeable news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

If B2B is your game, you know you’re not speaking to the public at large in the same way a mass-market brand would. With a little creative thinking and connecting the dots, B2B programs can have the same flair as the sexiest of consumer brands. Social media is just as important, if not more, than in B2C.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. So just the fact that we have this all-consuming story has been a big change.”. We need something that’s better quality.’”.

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