ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, journalists who focus on privacy and data concerns on big tech platforms may be intrigued by a pitch about a data breach on a major social network. It’s best to prioritize research into the most appropriate reporters and outlets for a specific cybersecurity pitch. Use cybersecurity conferences and panels.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2019

In tech PR , the story is the cornerstone of every good pitch. Tech reporters, like most journalists, get hundreds of pitches each day. So, let’s face it — media relationships matter. And media are naturally skeptical about thirsty PR and comms people. So how can tech brands build lasting bonds with media today?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. The truth about media relationships is that they’re most valuable in generating a fast answer, not a guarantee of coverage. . Do you have any news for us to pitch? Never ask an executive if they have anything for us to pitch.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2018

Recently I spoke about media pitching at a conference where many of the speakers were journalists. Journalists’ inboxes are full of email pitches with buzzwords and jargon, so naturally they’re going to say — “Just tell me about your product or service. How is this possible? Think about it from their perspective.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. In PR, we use it to describe the industries that serve and the media sectors we reach on behalf of client organizations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here are some examples of times when I broke the PR agency or media relations “rules” and was rewarded. Rule #1: The shorter the pitch, the better. If you’re on the receiving end of thousands of daily pitches, you need to skim fast, or ignore most of your email. The same is true in media relations.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By weaving compelling narratives, securing media coverage, and organizing targeted events, PR professionals can generate significant buzz around a new product or service, capturing the interest of potential customers and industry influencers. 

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

A Guest Post by Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations, Donuts Inc. 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.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

However, navigating the media landscape in niche tech requires a strategic and nuanced approach. Deeply Understand the Niche and Target Audience The foundation of any successful media relations campaign lies in a profound understanding of the company’s niche and target audience. Share relevant industry news and insights.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Established media relationships: Some firms claim that a good story is all you need and knowing reporters doesnt really matter. In our experience, overworked and overloaded reporters get hundreds of pitches every month. So, it helps if your firm has established close relationships with the right reporters.

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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. 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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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

That’s how PR and marketing executives describe trying to conduct media relations at what is arguably the world’s largest and most important trade show – CES ®. The conference explored the future of connected mobility through six sessions that covered key areas of connected-vehicle technology over two days. Overwhelming.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

While there are tools that may help with analysis, manual scrutiny is the only way to correctly approach media. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. Getting on the phone.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. A press conference should give the media something of value.

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Marketwired

JANUARY 8, 2016

This makes media relations that much more important in the 21 st century. Before social media, and in some senses the internet, reaching out to the media by phone and scheduling a press conference could deal with a crisis situation. Even the media use social to share breaking details on stories.

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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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Shift Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

Morgan Healthcare Conference (one of the biggest healthcare industry events), including STAT News’s daily “Read Outs,” which took place just a few blocks away from our office. Here are some ways how to build great media relations with relevant press: Check out Recent Coverage. Don’t Just Reach Out With Pitches.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

A successful public relations pitch has the potential to elevate your brand in a way advertising simply can’t. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. That can happen at a trade show, conference or networking event targeting a particular niche. Don’t underestimate the power of IRL (in real life).

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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.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts? What strategies can help new grads and young professionals stand out to recruiters on social media? What’s your social media elevator pitch? Margaret DeJesus : Margaret DeJesus, M.S.,

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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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 has certainly changed the way business-to-business (B2B) public relations and media relations is now conducted. It is through helping and supporting that we will continue to foster existing relationships with media, as well as develop those important new relationships, too. As always, we welcome your feedback.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Worse, they may let the news trickle out without a proper media strategy. Or, they may bring on a PR team just weeks before a key conference or product launch and expect a full plan rollout. Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

PwC estimates live events, conferences and tradeshows have shrunk 64% as an industry. Source: Content Marketing is the New Conference ). Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years.

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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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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. Relying on Traditional Media Relations Tactics. When you pitch a story, make sure you have a dependable source – which has been media trained – ready for an interview.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Whether it’s paid influencer work, content seeding or media relations for SEO links, they have taken time to up-skill in their area of communications. SEO link building is probably the biggest area for budget growth in Public Relations, ever. I know as I have pitched and won these budgets. They are specialists.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nicole Dye-Anderson, senior vice president and head of media relations, experiential, and influencer strategy at Wells Fargo, brings over 20 years of experience to the conversation. When I look into the future, the key is understanding that the media landscape has changed. The landscape has changed from a media perspective.

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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.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

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.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients. If that doesn’t take your breath away for a minute, I don’t know what will.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2019

Thinking back to that first speech I gave to PR pros on boosting media pitching is crazy, because at the time I had no idea what a fork in the road that would be. I want to help more people achieve more media relations success instead of holding others back by my reticence to grow. But I’ve never liked failing.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post. Step 4: Amplify Your Content with Media Relations. Once you published several months’ worth of content on a topic on your owned site, you’re ready to begin your media relations efforts.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Understanding the nuances of regional differences and having solid relationships with media is critical for securing interest. To secure interest from French language media in Quebec, it is best to have Francophones in Quebec to pitch your story ideas. The most popular social media channels in Canada YouTube : 33.10

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Cision

JANUARY 26, 2016

All brands want media coverage. And that means all of them are sending pitches to reporters – the same reporters you’re pitching. But if your pitch sounds exactly like every other brand’s, it will get ignored. So how can you make your pitch stand out? It’s time to make a change to your pitching style!

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