ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

But for familiar media contacts, knowing their interests and thoughts on major topics can expedite media opportunities. This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch. Understand and manage deadlines.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Feedback on pitches. Who doesn’t love a news cycle that invites timely story ideas? Tech tools for staying connected .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans. Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “thought leaders”. Creative and energetic personality!

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. 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. . Why bother?

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Media leads are a powerful tool, and the key to earning coverage is learning how to really capture people’s interest. What you need to be successful is a guidebook to improve your media relations efforts. Because more earned media can help build your brand recognition, improve SEO and sell more. They’re only human.

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How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation.

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Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Allow the agency creative freedom. One of the greatest accomplishments of a PR partnership is when a client trusts a PR team enough to let them pitch story angles free from oversight and micromanaging. But the last thing any brand wants to do is beat media over the head with non-news. Know that not everything is news.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What are your secrets for media relations success?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message. Bad timing.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

He realized there was a story there and pitched the idea of recording the story of people waiting in line with the actual iPhone. On managing setbacks and embracing mistakes: Benitez recounted a story of losing his iPhone while on a cruise, which he says is an event that helped kickstart his career as a reporter.

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Storytelling Local Transportation Television 138

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. social media, content, etc.). The media relations struggle is real.

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Publicity Survey Pitching Creativity 174

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We can’t rely on having “new” news to entice the media. Those sluggish times—albeit frustrating—provide a perfect opportunity, however, to get scrappy and creative for your clients. Here are a few of the ways our team keeps a steady media relations drumbeat all year long. Not pitching reporters: Seems counterintuitive?

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Media Relations How To Media Pitching 107

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

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Publicity How To Product Launch Agency 334

PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? One time I was working with a media relations pro from a nonprofit at my media relations workshop. Then find some ideas or content that have performed well with that audience, and use that to validate your pitch. Would you like to share them?”.

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Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 107

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). PR places a premium on creativity in Covid era.

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Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 99

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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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

With more and more people pitching reporters every day, your pitches may be falling under the radar. You need to adjust your tactics and learn “ The New Rules of Media Pitching.” ” Want to get all of Michael Smart’s pitching tips? How do you recommend pitching a service like an app?

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Pitching Twitter Report Analytics 120

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

As B2B PR pros, we’re always looking for creative ways to tell a story. When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. Communicate with stakeholders . Our jobs are based around communication.

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How To Media Report Pitching 321

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. You can share whole episodes to social media, clip individual soundbites and create images of quotes. You’d be targeting the right listeners.

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Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 135

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. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Keep up-to-date media lists – Any good PR person knows a media list is essential for strong media relations. 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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Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

This shift represents a fundamental change in how PR professionals work, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity while AI handles time-consuming tactical tasks. Real-Time Media Intelligence Through AI Media monitoring has evolved from manual tracking to sophisticated AI systems that scan millions of online conversations instantly.

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Publicity System Crisis Management Analysis 78

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. ” In it, Woodall shares a few details from the recently-released 2014 BusinessWire Media Survey that are worth noting, mainly because so few online newsrooms actually include many of the items mentioned.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Take the case of social media; what was once a creative space for brands to engage with customers is now so cluttered that making connections is difficult, and paid media strategies are often necessary. Email outreach to media has added efficiency, yet it has also been misused by many PR teams. Getting on the phone.

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SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Presspage

MARCH 18, 2025

The average journalist receives dozens (if not hundreds) of pitches daily, yet the response rate hovers around a paltry 3.15%. So, how do you cut through the inbox clutter and get your pitch picked up? What is a PR Pitch? 7 tips for a killer media pitch 1. 67% of journalists prefer pitches under 200 words.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s easy to relegate media list development to the remedial PR file — things that are too basic to analyze or improve. But for PR and media relations people, a good media database is critical. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities.

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Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

Prowly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Public relations is still fundamentally about media relations and building connections. Where humans win is in emotional intelligence, creative storytelling, and long-term relationship building. While media placements are still important, they are slowly losing the authority that news stories held years ago.

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Digital PR Case Study SEO Measurement 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Based on experience, I’d say that working for a well-recognized brand offers concrete advantages when it comes to media relations. There’s nothing wrong with this, but a case history for a smaller or lesser known client may say more about the agency’s ability to deliver consistent earned media outcomes. (Pro

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

PR pros are very creative and have the skills to take something bland and make it exciting and relevant. We developed a DST-themed survey and pitched the exclusive to women’s health and fitness publications. Through our creativity we secured an exclusive in Women’s Running Magazine that sparked national TV segments.

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Creativity Retail Groups Media Training 243

HMA Public Relations

MARCH 5, 2021

How can you make your story pitch stand out among the thousand of pitches editors and reporters receive every day? But also having a killer subject line followed by an attention-grabbing pitch can ensure your email doesn’t go directly to the trash folder. Sure, it starts with having a good relationship with the editor.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 14, 2024

We’re constantly seeking out ways to further enhance our media relations strategies and build stronger connections with key journalists. AI For Smarter Outreach Identifying relevant journalists: It’s fair to say that one of the most time-consuming aspects of media relations is finding the right journalists to pitch to.

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Media Relations Media Pitching B2C 62

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

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Media Relations Media Social Media International 97

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. One of the most valuable things I learned during the seminar was how to write a pitch that gets attention. Be creative and visual. Be clear and precise.

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Pitching Comparison Writing Radio 89

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

From Being Told He Was “Too Gay to Pitch” to Leading an Award Winning PR Agency: Steve Strickland’s Story We got the chance to talk to Steve Stickland, co-founder with Gary Wheldon of new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker , about starting an agency, standing out, and creating campaigns that have the “wow” factor.

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Agency Pitching Energy Creativity 120