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. Nail your subject line Your pitch lives or dies in the inbox.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Or, at least her team presented the idea to Coinbase in a pitch meeting back in August, which she helpfully notes in a tweet, complete with dates and deck page numbers. Creative minds can think alike. Every agency person has pitched to a prospective client, only to see their idea executed months later – by another firm.

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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. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 20, 2015

Now, public relations professionals are as likely to be adept at HTML as they are with Photoshop – a far cry from the days when media pitches were the only creativity they were allowed. Creatives are trained in how to look at problems from many different angles to find a solution that is unique and unexpected.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Creative briefs. We put a similar program in place for contributed articles, pitches and press releases too. Campaigns sometimes become the foundation of marketing activity. This is fraught with drawbacks. Campaigns require a lot of setup to get to the execution. It’s heavy lifting. Review and approval. Measurement. And on and on.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 16, 2021

Prepare pitch letters and assist with media outreach on behalf of clients as instructed. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative, collegial and energetic personality! . Creative and collaborative environment that emphasizes your personal growth. Summer Fridays.

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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. Do you have any news for us to pitch? The best PR specialists know how to use creative tactics, research, and data to create newsworthy stories.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 26, 2020

Pitch Good Quality Stories to The Media About What is Happening Right Now and Provide Value.” – Christina Daves (03:33) We may be currently stuck in an unprecedented time, but you should be taking advantage of the situation rather than let it make you feel fearful. Get Creative! These stories will eventually go away.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Those in the creative fields are the most freaked out. If tools like ChatGPT can write pitches, articles and press releases, where does that leave us? But AI like ChatGPT may actually heighten the need for the kinds of human-generated insightful and creative content that breaks through to audiences and journalists.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they are covering that topic, check out editorial calendars.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The code too can be highly probable which is why the creative and design are what differentiates software products he said, rather than word choice. The company is also thinking about reducing off-topic PR pitches, which is a good thing because many PR software companies do not mention this when launching new products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As Mod Op, we offer market research, SEO, data insights, website development, creative services, and a whole lot more. I feel like I learn something new every day, whether it’s about an amazing client campaign, insights from the AI committee, or just chat about the latest new business pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

End-of-year reports, final rounds of prediction pitching, and 2022 planning are all top-of-mind as we prepare for a well deserved holiday break. PR people are considered masters of spin and creativity. For PR pros , December can be both a rewarding and stressful time. Please enjoy “The 12 Days of Christmas: PR Edition.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

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. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. Understand and manage deadlines. Use email well.

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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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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. Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 – 11/30).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues. Feedback on pitches. Who doesn’t love a news cycle that invites timely story ideas?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Participate in/lead brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative and energetic personality! Creative and collaborative environment that emphasizes your personal growth.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

Many larger agencies are also known for the “bait and switch” where senior leaders pitch and sell to the client but then the account is turned over to junior staff to execute on their own. The agency is proactive and creative. When partnering with a big agency, companies forget that it usually means a bigger overhead.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. 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. That way, when you’re ready to pitch, they have an inkling of who you are.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. You can also get creative with “new.” Many are overwhelmed with emails and often forget your pitch came in, even if they loved it. Additionally, you never know where they might end up. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Best suited for those who want to earn media coverage through creative storytelling, personalization, and the latest technology. Media database with 700k+ contacts Pitching tool with AI email writing Podcast outreach tool Broken link building tool Who is it best for? It is currently used by more than 7,000 people in over 70 countries!

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OnePitch

JULY 13, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are highlighting a pitch consisting of an intro to the company’s founders and a potential story idea that landed a feature in Fast Company. Fast Company’s editorial focus is around “innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, creativity, and design.”

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OnePitch

AUGUST 24, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting a pitch incorporating strong data findings around pay cuts that landed a placement in Bloomberg Law. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Be creative and keep an open mind. They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch. They’re only human. Stand Out From The Crowd! The First Impression.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 13, 2020

In order to be successful, it’s important to plan an annual calendar for pitching the media and have an actual strategy in place. Understanding what happens in the media throughout the year will help you lay this out and allow you to have better opportunity for success when pitching the media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists. Just like on Tinder, or any dating app, journalists will swipe right if they feel your pitch is a fit for them. It has some of the world’s largest publishers, like New York Times, CNN, TechCrunch, and WSJ, to name a few. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. We may have what we think is a great idea for an announcement or a media pitch, but if it doesn’t fit with the brand strategy, it’s not a great idea. What kinds of things do you write? And whose voice do you use?

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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. A key component of stellar media relations is knowing what stories to pitch and to whom. Know that not everything is news.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Public relations agencies are expected to pitch for free, follow ambiguous processes, and contracts are frequently awarded on the basis of intangible metrics such as chemistry and creativity. It reported that a typical agency undertakes 27 new business pitches each year at a cost of 1,674 hours and £11,000 of billable time.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter.

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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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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 24, 2024

The job is fast-paced, the environment competitive, and the creative solutions vary from day to day. From writing curiosity-inducing pitches and client reports to networking with influencers on social media, it’s fair to say PR is pretty full-on. Public relations is one of the most socially demanding professions a person can have.

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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. ” 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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” This is the first time I’ve seen a PR software company introduce generative AI focused on creative content, like images. You can instruct the AI to make your customized pitches pithy or “elaborative” as you might need.

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