PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

I just interviewed someone on my PR Champions show and he summed it up so visually. Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

In fact, there may be real opportunities for execs to win last-minute engagements if they’re willing to record talks or participate in Zoom interviews, panels, or roundtables. It could pay to reach out to event programmers and pitch your speaker, because no doubt their speaker rosters and agendas will be shifting.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Another example is the YouTube brand safety crisis. Some call it newsjacking.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Additionally, encouraging executives to participate in speaking engagements, podcasts, and interviews allows them to share insights and expertise with a wider audience. Identifying target media outlets that align with the industry and developing compelling pitches that are newsworthy and relevant to their audience are essential steps.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PR teams can pitch intriguing stories that emphasize the distinct features, advantages, and market potential of a new product.  Crisis Management In times of crisis, PR is crucial in mitigating damage and restoring public trust. Seek out customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and social media monitoring. Use

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed coverage, and a video interview , in Black Enterprise for its introduction to a valuable source. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Looking to pitch stories around diversity and inclusion?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2020

Unlike proactive pitching, where we push out client data or offer a company announcement, reactive pitching leans on the news cycle to maximize coverage. Pitches should be easily digestible and generally limited to 100 words or less. Also make sure that you’re pitching relevant reporters at a relevant outlet, of course.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By knowing the types of stories you could pitch the media today, it positions you in a way that you can be that person in the media on a regular basis, be the expert in your industry, and really be seen with more authority and more credibility. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories.

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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. Think about what you can pitch in October. Follow the Get PR Famous Formula™ so you’re more likely to get the “yes” and start pitching.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. Missed Brad’s webinar? Write bullets, not novels.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

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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. Here are 3 tips to get you started.

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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. Crisis situations are inevitable and always seem to pop up when you least expect it.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch? I could go on and on.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it. Lack of preparation for a media interview. What if the spokesperson or expert still refuses, and an unsatisfactory interview results?

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2022

Many people think of PR as something that is only when you are in crisis… that the PR spin machine has to start when things are spiraling negatively. There are so many ways to position you as an industry expert that you might never have to deal with crisis PR and can just be the go-to person in your industry. I refer that out.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In addition, relationships with reporters developed through media relations work will eventually become vital to any PR effort, especially in times of crisis communication. An up-to-date media relations strategy should include pitching writers of email newsletters, as the medium continues to gain prominence. Newsletters gain clout.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Your pitch worked! The interview! He has specialized in media training and crisis communication planning since for the last twenty years, and is a wonderful source of expertise. What are the most common issues seen with media interviews and, as PR pros, how can we avoid them? So what comes next? ” So true!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Net exports are projected to make no contribution to GDP growth given that imports are set to rise – pushed by strong demand – while exports of goods are only expected to progressively catch up with their pre-crisis level. Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories. of internet users between 16-64 in France.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! I interviewed our CEO Bahram Akradi a couple times as a reporter and really admired his vision for Life Time. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

And we are influential to our teams, across our organizations and in our communities — demonstrating daily how smart, strategic communications can advance your brand, even in times of crisis. Big rewards don’t always follow big risks, but doing the right thing never goes out of style — especially during a time of crisis.

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Leadership Storytelling Viral Banking 188

MaccaPR

JUNE 8, 2017

In this interview, Roshini dishes on how PR people can pitch their clients to be in front of her microphone, why radio is still vital in the age of Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest; and how former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is one of her girl crushes. My biggest tip for PR people is: generic pitches never work for me.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 2, 2020

Unlike proactive pitching, where we push out client data or offer a company announcement, reactive pitching leans on the news cycle to maximize coverage. Pitches should be easily digestible and generally limited to 100 words or less. Also make sure that you’re pitching relevant reporters at a relevant outlet, of course.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2018

An early- stage company may not have a roadmap for reasonable expectations of activities like pitching, content, or earned media coverage. It may want to let a crisis blow over, or just go quiet until the next news cycle, especially if the criticism is undeserved. Everybody’s a critic, including the PR agency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2018

She pitched the story, got a reporter to commit, facilitated the interview, and was promised it would run. Orchestrating media interviews. We don’t like to be on the outside looking in when it comes to media interviews or briefings. What keeps PR people up at night. Media ghosting. The PR pro got a hit for the client.

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B2B Interviews Enterprise Report 159

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The 10 Most Common Ways Comms Pros are Measuring PR.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. I’ve learned that if you don’t authentically love and believe in the product, media professionals aren’t going to believe your pitches. Have you ever encountered a major brand crisis? Rapid Fire Round.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Crisis communications, on its surface, is easy to comprehend and understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis (as it is simply referred to in PR) much like the industries it serves, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What was your most memorable new business pitch experience? “I I could tell the pitch went well, you could feel the chemistry in the room. I remember when we completed a two and a half hour long new business presentation in Iowa for Maytag, which is now owned by Whirlpool. It’s a great profession to be in!”.

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Agency Interviews Film Advertising 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Before a PR firm was hired, unfortunately, an assistant to the president gave an interview full of inaccuracies which haunted the company for years. This can include everything from reaching out to reporters to fix errors in a story to arranging an interview with a CEO or other company spokesperson to set the record straight.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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Cision

JUNE 19, 2015

That’s how long I waited in a conference room for my future boss to arrive for my second interview. “I After all, anyone who was so inconsiderate during the interview process was likely to be a real nightmare on the job – a theory that my new boss confirmed in a matter of weeks. Sometimes mistakes lead to crisis. Forty minutes.

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

But if you’re pitching a mediocre story, you won’t find any success – no matter which medium you use. Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What are some of the biggest pitching mistakes brands make? You need to talk to people.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Does your company have a stake in the current opioid crisis? The Cision Blog. A great example is this post on “engagement journalism.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Beyond goal-setting and drafting a plan, the work involved in writing materials suitable for media, researching and studying appropriate journalists, and shaping a pitch is specialized and demanding. There is even a website journalists have for well-written pitches, BestPitchIEverGot , featuring the cream of the crop.

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