Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 27, 2018

ET for an in-depth discussion on the mysteries of media pitching. You heard us: Media pitching. Google “media pitching” and you’ll get a slew of results referencing dos and don’ts, tips, tricks, and best practices. So, for the September #PRStudChat, we brought in the media pitching expert: Michael Smart ( @michaelsmartpr ).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. When GDPR was approaching, tech PR teams were sure to pitch their data privacy experts for bylines and expert commentary. Additionally, always make room in the plan for reactive pitching.

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PRSay

JUNE 19, 2018

In my writing workshops I’ll interact with gregarious, personable PR professionals who then turn into corporatized automatons when their fingers touch their keyboards. The same principle applies when writing PR materials or crafting statements for media interviews. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

“The pitches you’ve shown have grammar errors, sentence fragments and lots of abbreviations — what’s your take on that?”. And it didn’t surprise me that at least one of them was hung up on what I’ll characterize as the “informal” tone of the example pitches I showed. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Honors awarded by media outlets.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2019

Here’s the staccato of thoughts that coursed through my head, all in a split second: Where is it? Many PR practitioners let uncertainty they are feeling in their gut creep into their language in the emails they write to media. It’s the same when you write pitches and follow-up emails. But it wasn’t there!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership.

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PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Most PR pros get to build their own media lists (WHO they pitch) and determine the way to phrase an email (HOW they pitch). To earn the placements you really want, you must seize the authority to choose WHAT you pitch. Who writes/produces those kinds of stories? . Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. Keeping the audience in mind makes for an easier drafting process and a seamless pitch effort — or performance. What’s more, I’ve been able to use the experience from each role to enhance the other. Know your audience.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Some columns are merely Q&A, and a press release or pitch may not be useful.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. During the five-week course, several co-presenters will join them. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2019

When pitching a top publication, it’s important to remember that there’s a person on the other side of the screen. Otherwise, you run the risk of writing pitches that sound robotic and falling into the same bin as the other 200 pitches a writer receives: the trash. . Question #1: What am I pitching?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. The more you do it, the better. .

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Critical Mention

JUNE 14, 2018

In business, there’re amazing, good, bad and terrible product and service pitches. We’re here to show you how you can learn from the best pitches so you can seal the deal with an excellent media placement. The best pitches are simple: they tell a unique story or add a new twist to a familiar one. Why should the editor care?

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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”. EOD means “end of day,” and of course EOW means “end of week.” Usually it’s for big client announcement.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Pitching on Twitter can absolutely be done — but there’s a right way to do it. Here, we’ll offer some pointers on making a connection, building a rapport, and sending over a pitch that gets read. If you want to pitch on Twitter, your personal brand matters. Send over your pitch. I have a great story idea on X.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets Everyone expects PR pros to assist in writing content for the media.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Course-correct if you are not making headway and reaching your milestones.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. There’s a difference.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. The worst pitches are those that are pushy or ignorant.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching. The Christmas/Hanukkah time in particular is so cluttered that a marginal pitch that might slip through on another occasion will probably be tossed out. Solid data-driven PR story pitches are always welcomed by reporters, but especially so during calendar milestones or big breaking stories.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Are you looking to write a press release for your company, but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Before we talk about how to write a press release , let’s talk about what exactly a press release is.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Many reporters aren’t willing to write a story about a technology provider without an advertiser or publisher willing to speak about the value proposition. PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email. Share relevant and timely data. It makes sense.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time. Data Journalism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

You don’t always have to pitch yourself. The reporter writes, edits. If it's for television, they're writing the television copy. Of course, they'll have a camera person with them, but it's really scaled down. And there's a statistic out there that I believe is 70% of all stories that we see in the news come from pitches.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Or pitches with empty phrases like “unparalleled luxury” or “world renowned”? Like, instead of “leading provider of MRI machines …,” write, “We sell more MRI machines than any other company.”. Or, instead of “world renowned textiles,” write, “Our website visitors come from 149 countries.”.

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Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 31, 2022

That’s why they’re discerning about what types of articles they write and the sources they choose. They need to make sure that the topic is of interest to their audience because that means more page views, and of course, more page views mean more advertising dollars. Write them down. Ask your peers for feedback.

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Prohibition

APRIL 24, 2020

Be clear and concise when pitching to journalists during the pandemic. If the product that you’re pitching requires people to be outside to use it, involves travelling or requires multiple users it’s probably not appropriate to talk about. Be mindful and sensitive towards the situation.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I And of course, stay flexible. “I I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us. Well, it is Inc.

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Create actionable steps to achieve these goals, such as enrolling in a course, seeking feedback from colleagues or practicing new skills in your daily work. Seek out relevant courses, workshops, seminars and webinars. Seek out relevant courses, workshops, seminars and webinars. It’s OK to pivot but don’t stray from your course.

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