ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Pitching trade press can be easier than nailing a story in a large media outlet. How trade coverage wins. Trades placements yield good returns.

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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. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Plan Well and Double-Confirm. Prepare a Briefing Book.

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Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc. As a speaker and trainer, with almost all events and conferences cancelled for the foreseeable future, I’m going back to virtual training and webinars. really shocking.

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Real Estate Skype Radio Pitching 290

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

Holden presented some of the highlights from the campaign at a conference, which Carilu Dietrich shared in a LinkedIn post. Instead, the company rolled it out at one of the biggest security conferences (RSAC). In turn that left a trail right back to the conference booth and the movie premiere. Hate doing expenses?

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Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Analyze their recent coverage, areas of interest, and preferred interview formats. Craft personalized pitches that demonstrate a genuine understanding of the journalist’s work and their audience. Offer exclusive insights, data, or interviews with relevant experts. Share relevant industry news and insights.

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How To Media Case Study Technology 78

5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PR teams can pitch intriguing stories that emphasize the distinct features, advantages, and market potential of a new product.  Contributing articles, participating in webinars, and speaking at conferences can enhance the company’s profile and establish it as a trusted authority. 

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Product Launch B2B Industry Case Study 78

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just as you would prepare for any media interview or new business pitch, taking time to reflect before your review will help you take control of the narrative, highlight your impact and demonstrate your potential for growth. Consider where you want to be next year. Think ahead about resources.

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Measurement Resources Examples Conference 141

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2016

This expert has also served as a speaker for the World Bank and OECD conferences in Washington, Paris and Hawaii, as well as being the recipient of the Scripps-Howard Edward J. So how do you impress this veteran when you send a pitch to his inbox? I prefer to receive pitches which relate directly to this energy focus.

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Pitching Agriculture Report Energy 120

Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

It’s a group with thousands of members, all pitching in to answer questions, share strategies, etc. We’re hosting webinars, courses, summits, and conferences. The post Interview with Larry Kim appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring. One primary goal is to help marketing agencies. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Below are a few things we should keep in mind when staffing an interview: Kick things off. Most journalists will do their own research ahead of an interview, but a verbal summary is a good conversation-starter. Let the interview play out, but pay attention. Let the interview play out, but pay attention. Be personable.

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Interviews Media Construction B2B 208

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Be curious.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. Industry conferences are vital venues for lead generation and networking, as well as for for building authority. PR strategy.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This could include gameplay tips, developer interviews, or in-depth analyses of game mechanics. Reach out to gaming journalists, bloggers, and influencers to pitch the game and secure interviews or reviews. Content Marketing Content marketing is another effective way to engage an audience and generate interest in a game.

Video 78

Video Community Social Media Interviews 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Whether it’s a podcast, presentation, press conference, event, radio or television interview; vocal abilities matter in PR – though not many of us were born with a sonorous NPR-ready sound. A Guest Post by Jessica McClanahan, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner.

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Engineering Hotels System Television 383

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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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Conference organizers want your insights but don’t want any talk that can be construed as an advertisement or sales pitch, which if why it’s better to prioritize your people as experts rather than your organization’s brand. you need to eventually pitch the high-profile and events.

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Conference Resources Pitching Video 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

And if you do decide on an announcement press conference, always book a smaller room than necessary, and be sure to manage client and stakeholder expectations about media attendance. One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

And if you do decide on an announcement press conference, always book a smaller room than necessary, and be sure to manage client and stakeholder expectations about media attendance. One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another.

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Agency Television Radio Pitching 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Join the interview. Nail it down, fast.

Report 136

Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

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How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. The hard part is over, or is it? Briefing document framework.

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

Whether you’re a healthcare marketer or not, here’s an inside look at what any communicator could take away from the Conference: Breaking Down the Complex. Attendees at the Health Academy conference had the chance to engage with a panel discussion led by three influential health care reporters, Kimberly Leonard from U.S.

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Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

A quick glance at Techmeme.com or its e-newsletter brings you up to speed on trending conversations from outlets like The Verge, ArsTechnica, and Financial Times – as well as a list of upcoming tech conferences and events. This tool is key for sniffing out gaps in the narrative that allow PR pros to find the right story angle to pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. Bad Pitch Blog. To improve writing.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2015

I know because the drafts often contain a passing reference to a fax machine and sometimes even call for a press conference. I’m not sure an announcement about online survey results warrants a press conference,” I once suggested to my manager. If you’re not pitching, you’re not relevant. . Here are the questions.”.

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Print Interviews Pitching Conference 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The minute a profile appears on your CEO, or a brand spokesperson kills it on a live broadcast interview, it’s time for the social media team to get involved. Don’t use a lifestyle magazine interview to interest another lifestyle pub, as that will likely backfire. But do use it in a pitch to a morning talk show.

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Interviews Pitching Infographics Print 136

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

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. If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. Attend conferences. Use accurate subject lines, not clickbait.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 147

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post. Ditto for interviews and features—pitch the journalist on linking to a specific (measurable) page on your site to provide more depth to the piece they’re creating.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

So, if your company is trying to do interviews or demonstrations with journalists on the show floor amidst the massive number of attendees, the show traffic and noise can easily impact on your results … and most likely not in a positive way. In addition to the 3,185 media, CES 2022 attracted 84,600 industry attendees (44.5K in person and 40.1K

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Mobile Technology Automotive Interviews 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. Seize the stage at conferences. Until the conferences start contacting you, your company will need a team member dedicated to submitting to strategically targeted annual conferences. But be sure to adhere to best byline practices.

Leadership 149

Leadership B2B Tools Conference 149

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Challenge: If your company is trying to do interviews or demonstrations with journalists on the show floor amidst this massive number of attendees from around the globe, the show traffic and noise can easily impact your results and, unfortunately, not in a positive way.

Technology 92

Technology Automotive Interviews Mobile 92

Sword and the Script

APRIL 25, 2017

In person events like trade shows and conferences usually rank high on the list of priorities for B2B marketing organizations. This makes it really important to get the most out of these events — adn there is a lot you can do before, during and after the show to better leverage your existing investments in conferences and trade shows.

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Trade Shows B2B Conference Marketing 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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Interviews B2B Media Report 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I’m also the host of AutoSens and InCabin Insights, an interview series that coincides with our yearly AutoSens and InCabin conferences in Europe, China, and the United States. If memory serves me correctly, we did 10 interviews over two days, including three students from Wayne State as part of the Students@MBS program.

Radio 97

Radio Automotive Meeting Interviews 97

PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Although Election Day is fast approaching, the lessons from 2016 have yet to sink in, said Nina Jankowicz during her General Session at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference today. Make every piece of copy you write and every campaign you pitch embody the truth well told. approach on disinformation — especially when it comes to Russia.

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