PRSay

JULY 10, 2019

You know the feeling when a sudden crisis hits. Many PR practitioners let uncertainty they are feeling in their gut creep into their language in the emails they write to media. But you convey the same point with much more power, and without any rudeness, when you simply write: Checking in to see if this idea is still alive?

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches. Audiences know the difference. ” ~ Mark Schaefer , Executive Director, Schaefer Marketing Solutions 18. .”

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Newsrooms now operate with smaller teams, tighter deadlines, and an endless stream of pitches flooding journalists’ inboxes. According to Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2023 report, 94% of journalists say they prefer email pitches tailored to their specific beat. Keep initial outreach brief and focused.

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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. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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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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Prowly

APRIL 2, 2025

The CEO wants to track a thought leadership campaign Youve pitched your CEOs expert comments to various publications in the industry. Want to save time on personalizing pitches? Read this pitch personalization playbook Improving efficiency helps score points with execs at your company. Crisis prevention.

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Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. Crisis situations are inevitable and always seem to pop up when you least expect it.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Content Creation and Personalization AI writing tools can now assist in drafting press releases, social media posts, and other PR materials. Agencies can integrate AI writing assistants into their content workflows, using them to create initial drafts that creative teams then refine and perfect.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This gives you an advantage and the ability to keep always one step ahead as well as nip any potential crisis in the bud. Thanks to it you have the possibility to put down a crisis before it gains momentum. Prezly Prezly focuses on contact management and email pitching while providing a dedicated online newsroom feature.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

So, instead of us trying to pitch reporters on our time, which is normally what happens, what's happening now is we are getting in front of them on their time. You may consider writing blogs that are relevant to worldwide happenings so that more people can find you online, or you can use social media platforms like Twitter.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

Our clients are trying to make change in a moment of real crisis. Send the extra couple of pitches. We shouldn’t lose the art of the pitch or an appreciation for great writing. If we are a strong partner, the rest will take care of itself. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?

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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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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. French journalists do not talk or write about the same company every other day. Be patient.

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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. All of this means that public relations experts should be creative in creating and pitch stories to the media outlets and the public.

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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? Better Writing Blogs. The Cision Blog. Authentic Storytelling Project.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More crisis work. “A A lot more crisis work in addition to more duties usually shared between departments. Actual and perceived crisis 24/7. “A COVID, labor issues, economic issues, and crisis issues piled on top of each other.”. Crisis after crisis. Crisis interrupted. Proven business value.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The MoneyBeat blog writes: Most famously, it was central to testimony he delivered to Congress after he stepped in as chairman of a floundering Salomon Brothers in 1991. I read it of course and as it turns out it’s a blatant sales pitch for his two companies in portfolio: You probably know that I don’t make stock recommendations.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

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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. Choose your publications wisely.

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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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The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Maintain Reputation in Crisis: Respond quickly and transparently to negative publicity or errors. Helpful primer: How to Write a Press Release That Gets Noticed 2. Develop Core Messages Craft a concise elevator pitch that answers: What problem are we solving? Relevant: Align with broader organizational goals (e.g.,

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. In recent years, especially in 2023, all the talk has been about generative artificial intelligence (AI).

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I joined the journalism classes writing news articles for the college news website and began studying public relations for my degree.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I often write about marketing surveys on these pages. On the other, IT projects have historically been pitched as yielding long-term savings. It’s a good time for B2B marketing and PR to dust off that crisis plan and think about where the supply chain messaging fits. Security ought to be part of your messaging.

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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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Prohibition

JULY 23, 2024

By inputting the target audience, a brief synopsis and alluding to a specific writing style, we can ask Gemini to draft a plan, which would include word counts and what to talk about in each paragraph- a great starting point before drafting those long form pieces of content. Example: Use this prompt to help you with your sentiment analysis.

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PRSay

MAY 4, 2017

Though this seems to pinpoint an overall media literacy crisis for our country, there’s an even scarier implication in this statistic: average people appear to be highly skeptical, in general, of communications sources. Work with conservative-leaning publications. Use caution when posting news on Facebook.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. Which resources will help you address the challenges that you have?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

FleishmanHillard Executive Creative Director Dan Margulis had a rather perceptive quote on the findings: “Creativity has always been the way out of crisis…Crisis forced us to act but also freed us to evolve. Journalists respond to just 3.27% of pitches. A majority 82% open a pitch within the first four hours.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. We constantly find horrid examples committed by journalists.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. With today’s media being so fragmented and competitive, what works better is strategic, targeted pitching of interesting media angles to select journalists. How do you measure that success?

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Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Strong Writing Skills PR professionals are tasked with creating persuasive content that engages target audiences and effectively conveys key messages. Analytical thinking also plays a vital role in crisis management. From strategic thinking to adaptability, there are several key skills that set exceptional PR practitioners apart.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 15, 2021

One of the best ways to promote your brand is by writing a press release. It can also defend your brand’s reputation during a crisis. Writing a press release is an invaluable skill you’ll need for your business. Writing a press release is an invaluable skill you’ll need for your business. Quotations.

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

When you are working with different cultures, different languages and different platforms, it’s essential to communicate with the appropriate tone and verbiage for each client and each target audience, whether you are captioning an Instagram post, crafting an email to a journalist, or writing press conference scripts for your client.

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