PR for Anyone

MAY 4, 2022

I always like to give my followers ideas for pitching the media. Now that we are into early May I wanted to give you ideas on what to pitch to both national publications and regional publications. It’s important to remember that national publications are 4 months out so in May, we are pitching for October. Have some fun.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Smart, strategic PR doesn’t require a massive budget – it demands creativity, relationship-building, and consistent execution. If you’re entering a new market, prioritize local business press and industry analysts who can validate your expansion. When you do pitch, keep it brief and relevant.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! what you can pitch your local media for the month of October. But get creative. Think about what you can pitch in October. It’s almost October. Vegetarian Month. Workplace Politics Awareness Month.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. Instead, cozy up to reporters who write for your local newspaper. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com. Now that you know who you want to pitch, slow your roll before you send an email. Get on Their Radar.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

But, as people go on the job hunt once again, many will need help brushing up their LinkedIn profile and coming up with creative ways to get their names in front of the right people. Consider: Commenting on local professional super networkers posts. Use your summary to tell a creative story. And, it worked. Your story.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Get creative and be sure the sales team is involved in developing the plays. Local groups – often facilitated through platforms like Meetup – are another opportunity. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch. They are adept at negotiation terms and will have interesting ideas.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I have a local bank client that just started working with me in September. In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. (Photo Credit: Deposit Photos, Canva).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Special and mid-term elections at the local level, like last week’s contests in Virginia and New Jersey offer more relevant lessons for PRs. PR lessons from local and regional elections. ” The spokesperson is untested, the product is in beta, or the pitch hasn’t matured.

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Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

The session allowed attendees the opportunity to engage in small group discussions with journalists and learn more about how the media works; current challenges facing the industry; how journalists like to be pitched; and other useful information about interacting with the press. If you’re pitching local, it helps to have a local area code.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

What is preventing us from looking for and pitching media on these stories year-round? To address that this pitching strategy may lack significance or longevity outside of that cultural observance link, we should be looking for and pitching media on other aspects of these stories.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Find creative ways to make the standard announcement. Yes, real news and announcements merit media coverage on their own, but creative storytelling tactics can make a bigger splash and leave a more lasting impression. Here are some PR lessons we gleaned from some of our favorite Instagrammers. Appeal to the imagination.

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PRSay

MARCH 20, 2019

During the week, Pittsburgh’s Megha Pai works as an assistant account executive at the agency Havas PR , where she creates social media content, pitches journalists and drafts news releases. “I carve out that time for creative writing because I look forward to it.” It’s a great creative outlet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even the most stellar pitch is useless if the wrong people are targeted; a carefully selected list of fewer reporters will yield better results than a spray-and-pray approach. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities. Good media lists improve relations.

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Onclusive

JUNE 7, 2017

If you own a local clothing store, listen to your customers: What do they want more of? Which pitches do they overlook? Fashion writer and media consultant Lorraine Sanders talks content, consulting, and creative collaboration in PR Advice From a Serial Journalist. What inventory do they overlook?

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Busting our humps day after day to pitch creative stories that go nowhere, then madly celebrating ( even if it’s in the privacy of our own office ) when we finally land one. ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].”

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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. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.),

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your pitch is the stimulus driving an editor to Google the subject of your pitch. From supporting creative briefs to fueling message tracks, reasons to believe are a critical part of any campaign or plan, down to an individual pitch. Many media relations scenarios start locally or in the trades.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2020

From daily email correspondence with clients to new business pitches, our team members put in the extra effort that helps us stand out as a top PR firm. Maybe change up your environment and take that session offsite to a local coffee shop, smoothie bar, or park. A change of scenery can sometimes help spark creativity.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Local business networking still thrives on personal connections – Join the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant groups. Alignable has local groups you can connect with. Look for local groups on MeetUp. Get creative and get smart.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

When putting together a media strategy for a new project, creative p ublic relations teams know to look for ways to work with popular local or regional pubs. What is one thing every PR person should know about pitching Westchester Magazine? John Turiano. You just have to know how to communicate effectively.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? One that immediately comes to mind is one I secured recently in Eat This, Not That for a local client that provides cancer support resources for employers to offer as part of their employee benefits package.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

It can be time-consuming to plan media outreach for local and national networks, cable news, podcasts, streaming television, public radio, and social-only video; however, a satellite media tour (SMT) can help. When done right, they can be creative and compelling. “There is a lot of creativity and value to be had in media tours.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. And people still faxed pitches! 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2016

But consumer public relations professionals have their work cut out for them, as media quickly grow weary of endless pitches about “perfect gifts” for the day. Tap into local pride. Consider any and all local angels that could play to these types of opportunities. Here are a few. Turn data into holiday fodder.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

We’re pitching a lot of bylines to these kinds of pubs, and in many instances, I’m on the hook to take the first stab at the draft. This usually involves coming up with creative ideas to sell the city of Richfield and promote tourism (i.e., Fun creative challenge each month! hotel stays) in the city. 11: 44 a.m.:

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Cision

JULY 28, 2016

You need to create a strong, creative press release and put it in front of the right audience. Tailor Your Pitches. If you want your local paper to cover your news, write your release with their style in mind. If you want your local paper to cover your news, write your release with their style in mind.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! This tactic can be especially effective for garnering local press (Think: Local company earns coveted spot on prestigious Inc. Image: Got Credit , Claudia Zimmer ( Creative Commons ). Share with clients. 500|5000 list).

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

I have immensely talented colleagues at Austin & Williams: Madison Avenue veterans and young, inspirational creatives. If you find the compelling human story in what you’re pitching, you’ll be successful. There’s a sense of coming home — of being in the right place at the right time.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

For example, I’d venture MailChimp , a vendor based in my adopted hometown of Atlanta, used email to pitch the New York Times on this feature: MailChimp and the Un-Silicon Valley Way to Make It as a Start-Up. That’s a good pitch that landed a fantastic story about growing a business. Beyond PR 101: 3 Truly Unique Pitching Tips [UML].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Don’t fall for a slick pitch. If the company you’re representing doesn’t have quite as natural a tie-in, it may be wise to do some creative brainstorming at the outset to help determine the right cause. Our local partners knew the “lay of the land” and were cooperative on every level.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2016

I was living in Cleveland, working as a production assistant at one of the news stations and quickly realized I needed a job in a more creative and exciting atmosphere. Don’t be afraid to try an unexpected pitch angle or tap into a new media outlet. What are the biggest pitching mistakes brands make?

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Buzzstream

JULY 16, 2024

For instance, if you want to rank for certain keywords in a specific region, such as “Memphis art galleries,” you could create and pitch a city study around the “Best Art Galleries in Tennessee” and include internal links to your Memphis art galleries page. This approach gives many more cities and publications to pitch.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

An added bonus for you: Trade outlets aren’t inundated with pitches like their high-visibility counterparts, so it’s easier to get your pitch in front of the right eyes. The unique audio format of podcasts provides opportunities to creatively reuse content in ways you couldn’t do with written articles.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. This helps you internally and makes it easy to hire contractors for creative work. Most customers hate being sold to and they would much rather hear a story than another sales pitch.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2015

But, how often do you actually think about how those changes that are shaking up their world impacts the way you pitch these “modern journalists?” ” Note: I couldn’t resist using this pic of two of my local favorite reporters/anchors, Jason DeRusha and Jamie Yuccas (courtesy of Jamie Yuccas’ Twitter account).

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. What must also be kept in mind is that creativity and innovation don’t come in a vacuum. Your aim in all of this activity is to spark your imagination, build a list of creative ideas and then innovate.

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