ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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Pitching How To Media Privacy 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Every week, I use Evernote for creating blog posts and interview responses; recording the articles and the answers to questions. You can select research on a variety of topics, from understanding consumer behavior and mobile search to research on the new multi-screen world and YouTube insights. I discovered.

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Communications Tools Google Resources 383

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Plan Well and Double-Confirm. Securing media interest is only the first step.

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Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

While we all don’t have such sexy new product announcements, the consumer tech PR space is full of other great news of interest to relevant journalists and bloggers. Reporters cover the consumer tech beat from many angles – software, hardware, strictly product reviews or company profiles. Who’s got the beat?

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Consumer Strategy Print Pitching 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

It’s far better to target the message so that it’s relevant to a specific business or consumer audience, with a plan to broaden or add new components once momentum is generated. Even assuming heavy media coverage, it’s unlikely that consumers would learn or remember the new brand behind the stunt. Bad timing.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Cision

JANUARY 29, 2016

News & World Report ‘s Consumer Advice section and has been with the publication since October 2015. Below, she gives communications professionals insights on pitching, pet peeves and what stories peek her interest. Do you have any advice for PR professionals pitching you?

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Real Estate Pitching Interviews Meeting 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. However, there are online media outlets as well as bloggers and other influential individuals who have the ability to get consumers to act or behave a certain way. Be flexible in your pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. OK, seems simple enough.

Pitching 120

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. What kinds of things do you write?

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Writing Journalism Pitching Report 294

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. Media must deliver new and compelling information to consumers instantly in a hotly competitive environment, and we’re here to help.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo. Making something newsworthy means having a “real person” to interview. It’s more entertaining and less time consuming.

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Pitching How To Branding Brand 120

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her career in the editorial department at InStyle magazine, before transitioning into the world of corporate communications at a leading talent agency, and eventually, consumer PR. Read below for the entire interview with Desiree: 1.) What made this pitch successful is simple: 1.) It depends on the pitch.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Approximately 79% of American consumers interact with brands on social media at least once a day, and nearly a third use social media to browse for new products to purchase.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“[The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I So just the fact that we have this all-consuming story has been a big change.”. So just the fact that we have this all-consuming story has been a big change.”.

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

“Personalize Pitches” – Adriana Stan. This might have been the biggest theme from 2016 interviews — if you want a journalist to respond to your PR pitches, you need to explain why the news is important and relevant. “Never assume you have all the answers” – Nick Gourevitch.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point. Thanks, @Cision !

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Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

You distributed a press release, landed a byline and pitched your heart out last month, but THIS month is looking pretty grim when it comes to landing fresh press. Move past real estate trade pubs and consumer media. Pitch some fast blog post ideas related to their audience and their needs. You’re stressing about it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2020

Any good PR person knows that we consume news very differently than we did a decade ago, thanks to social media. Most earned media specialists want that coveted booking for their client and every PR person is pitching. Here are eight tips to help get your pitch heard by TV bookers and producers. . So how can one break through?

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Print Pitching Television Newspapers 245

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Simply put, earned media is trusted media , and with 88 percent of consumers stating that ads have little to no impact on their purchase decisions, paid media placements are not likely to win your target audience over. Getting Started with Earned Media is Simple.

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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. Award entries are expensive, time consuming, and challenging, so check out these tips for winning in our earlier post.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

During my time in PR, I’ve worked on many different accounts in all different industries – ad tech, retail, cybersecurity, consumer tech, the list goes on. You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event.

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Creativity Retail Groups Media Training 243

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Let’s face it, an agency search is arduous and time-consuming for both sides. We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. Yet this isn’t always the case.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

A highly technical martech piece would be placed where a savvy mid-level executive would see it, not a consumer with no technical or martech experience. Keeping the audience in mind makes for an easier drafting process and a seamless pitch effort — or performance. It’s showtime, so expect the unexpected.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

However, like media industries worldwide, the French media landscape faces challenges such as declining advertising revenue, digital disruption, and changes in consumer behavior. Regarding consumer media, TV is still a strong medium, especially TV Channel M6. Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to build relationships with journalists Cold pitching is a media relations strategy that many PR pros swear by. However, research has shown that out of 500,000 pitches, only 3.15% received a response, while the average cost of a single successful media placement in digital PR is over $1,000.

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How To Media Crisis Pitching 78

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. From B2B to non-profit to consumer technology, I knew I loved PR, but I wasn’t serving the right industry. before sending any pitch.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Between “ fake news ,” Oscar mix-ups , and an adorably blundered BBC interview , it was a roller coaster of entertainment (at least that’s what many of us are choosing to remember over the countless negative stories). It’s hard to believe that 2017 has come and gone. Christine Connolly . Account Manager. Account Manager.

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Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

Email pitches? 2 Personalize your pitches You can input all the recent work your target journalist has done and find a way to capture the recipients attention. We want to ensure that no answers to interview questions or pitches generated by AI will ever be sent to an editor. Attention-worthy subject lines?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the competitive realm of hospitality PR plays a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions. Crafting compelling narratives about a brand’s history, values, and unique selling points connects with consumers on an emotional level. A well-executed PR strategy can elevate a brand from obscurity to a sought-after destination.

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Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Consumers aren’t listening to your brand messages. In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience. The digital age has fundamentally changed the consumer. What are some of the ways brands need to adapt?

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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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MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?".

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 13, 2022

For YouTube you want longer-form content to get your watch hours up but actually, most people prefer to consume short-form video. I want people to watch them, consume them, and take action and when they are short and sweet, that happens. What issues does your ideal consumer have and how can you fix it?

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