PRSay

MARCH 20, 2025

If a client insists on a risky pitch angle, then suggest testing it with a small media list first to evaluate its effectiveness before a broader rollout. Try something like: Ive talked to [reporter name], and they said theyre more focused on industry trends than product launches right now. Try saying, Thats an interesting idea.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Journalists love to take to Twitter to offer up best practices or, more likely, let off steam about the terrible pitches that clog their inboxes on a daily basis. Their style is sometimes brutal, but the advice is priceless. C’mon, PR pros!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. The company has secured funding that will enable a leap forward.

Company 136

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. A new company has very distinct needs and goals. Or, they may bring on a PR team just weeks before a key conference or product launch and expect a full plan rollout. No differentiation.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

Companies issue a news release when they have a job to do: to spread the message of a product launch, an exciting corporate expansion, or the addition of a new executive. Companies have a story to tell, and the media needs to tell a story. Target your audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But there are also initiatives that simply come too early in the life of a brand or company.

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PRSay

AUGUST 5, 2020

We must be smart and intuitive in how we answer that question since this is a particularly challenging time for boutique PR firms and sole practitioners who work with small-to-midsize companies that must sell their goods and services daily or face the threat of going out of business. In 1997, the Kansas City-based Grove launched INK Inc.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

However, when it comes to connecting with a producer or editor who is pitched hundreds of times in a single day, sometimes it pays to break the rules. However, if a brand is already well-known in the space and the product launch or other news has very broad appeal, going out broadly to press may be the best strategy.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

The company said it polled more than 1,000 journalists for the 2020 edition ( cliff notes to the 2019 edition here ). 2) Volume of PR pitches received. 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

1 Define your goals and KPIs Every PR campaign is different and your end goals and KPIs will depend on your target audience, desired results, and how the campaign fits into your overarching company mission and vision. . #1 Because people buy stories, not sales pitches. These are the critical steps you don't want to miss. #1

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Konnect Agency

MARCH 7, 2022

Once a company decides to launch a new product, the first step is to frame the launch holistically. How A PR Agency Can Elevate Your Product Launch. A great way to give significant time back to the company is by leaning on a PR Agency. A PR Agency’s 6 Steps To A Holistic Product Launch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Of course, employee turnover can happen at any company, but when it happens on the agency side, it should be a blip, not a breakdown. Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies.

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Presspage

AUGUST 15, 2024

With inboxes flooded daily, journalists are often overwhelmed with irrelevant or poorly crafted pitches. Heres how to make your PR pitches impossible to ignore: 1. Get to the point Journalists dont have time for long-winded pitches. Read their recent articles and reference them in your pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

Anyone who has represented a business product or service knows that delivering the right message at the right time – or failing to – can make or break the success of a PR campaign. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch. How did you get your start in PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2017

Draw attention to your client’s company via new product or acquisition announcement, stunt or other media grabber. Allow time for lots of demos, if appropriate and make key company spokespeople available at a moment’s notice. You can even pitch media once CES has ended. Your main objective? Master the message.

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Trade Shows Pitching Product Launch Report 147

Konnect Agency

MARCH 7, 2022

Once a company decides to launch a new product, the first step is to frame the launch holistically. How A PR Agency Can Elevate Your Product Launch. A great way to give significant time back to the company is by leaning on a PR Agency. A PR Agency’s 6 Steps To A Holistic Product Launch.

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Product Launch Consumer Agency Film 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

The company polled 3,132 journalists in 17 countries across North America, Europe and Asia for this year’s report. When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. Use accurate subject lines, not clickbait.

Journalism 147

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 147

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. But these pieces pack more punch when timed strategically within a company’s overall PR efforts. Collaborate on ideas for written pieces.

Leadership 149

Leadership Product Launch B2B Software 149

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When done the right way, public relations allows companies to tell as many people as possible about a business in a cost-effective manner. Companies that are good at PR are preferred by journalists and editors because they understand the PR business. All in all, public relations is a marathon, not a sprint.

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Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

As most PR people know, data offers a powerful news hook in a way that even a product launch or partnership often doesn’t. For B2B companies, this presents a massive PR opportunity. To be successful, here are three best practices that B2B tech companies and startups need to keep in mind. Your data only goes so far.

B2B 147

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The PR plan has clear visibility objectives that call for earned media or branded coverage — and there’s news that will help tell the company’s story. But after the initial executive moves, product launch, or funding announcement, then what? How does a PR team keep the momentum going if things get quiet?

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B2B Pitching Case Study Local 147

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 30, 2024

One of my favorite examples is when KFC ran out of chicken in 2018 and published this full-page ad apologizing for it: In digital PR, reactive PR campaigns typically pitch quotes, data, or new stories to journalists that tie into a trending topic or news event. Because that is what journalists want from their pitches and sources.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

If you’ve been charged with developing the PR approach and plan for your company, get ready; you’re taking the first step toward a substantive achievement. Supporting a product launch? The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. Are you trying to attract investors?

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Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a PR team or agency doesn’t work in collaboration with marketing, it may be spinning its wheels — or worse, working in opposition to company business objectives. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Are your company hours of business 9-6? It suggests for every 50 minutes of work, like meetings, pitching or writing, you should take a 10-minute break. These short breaks in your day will help avoid burnout, cut down on distractions, and overall make you more productive. Maintain ‘normal’ hours. Don’t skip Zoom calls.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A strong business case can help your proposal stand out amongst many competing priorities within your company and may be the key to securing your brand’s investment in PR. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Why some companies can get away with just a little bit of marketing while others have to pay bucket loads of cash on ads and PR? Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. You probably know most of the companies below: #1 Logos and symbols Apple The bitten apple icon.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

Your team should be poised to quickly identify and remediate PR issues, negative sentiment or potential pitfalls that could be brewing about your company, product or industry. The right media monitoring solution empowers a company to stay ahead of these events and make sure the proper protocols are in place. Smarter Outreach.

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Company Media Insurance Insurance 73

Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

If your company isn’t leveraging social selling, you’re losing opportunities…and likely handing sales to your competitors. Some people think social selling means tweeting a pitch, or sending a proposal via InMail. Seeking recommendation requests within your product/industry category. Given the name that makes sense.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

The feature “provides real-time notifications on significant news items on the companies you care about, powered by artificial intelligence,” according to an announcement. Let’s say you’re a software company with dozens of competitors in each of your markets globally. Nielsen reported that 5.8

Product Launch 109

Product Launch Banking Survey Pharmaceuticals 109

5W PR

APRIL 14, 2025

Marketing technology companies face unique challenges when building brand awareness and credibility in today’s crowded marketplace. According to a 2023 Cision report, 65% of journalists prefer receiving pitches tailored specifically to their beat and audience. Tools like Muckrack and Cision can help identify relevant contacts.

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

Traditionally, companies pushed for media placement on top-tier media – the likes of Huffington Post, The New York Times and similar publications. As a takeaway strategy, PR and communication professionals should pitch media outlets that target a specific audience or industry’s needs. Three PR and Communication Trends to Watch.

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Trends Communications Big Data B2C 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

B2B PR has endured as a successful part of many a company’s growth strategy, and it can be an exciting field for PR professionals. B2B PR pros strategically work with the publications and influencers who make a difference for their companies — regardless of how well known they might be to the general public.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Product Launch Creativity 120

Garrett Public Relations

MARCH 31, 2019

When considering a public relations approach to get your company in the news, you may focus on newsworthy announcements. Initiatives like product launches, customer wins and new hires have traditionally been popular topics for press releases. But what do you do in between the news peaks? What’s a […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2017

You don’t need a $500,000 budget to launch an effective PR campaign, but it’s important to be realistic about the budget that is available and to match the scope of the program to available resources. Even large companies make the mistake of skimping on funds for internal and external PR, and it sometimes comes back to bite them.

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