PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

Lucky me to be able to interview a 15+ year media pro in the magazine and television editorial space. Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. Interview Transcript.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. We call it a background interview because it is just that – an exchange to provide background for a future story. Yet the CMO is disappointed because the interview didn’t immediately produce new business leads.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When it comes to pitching, founderPeter has this advice for pitching: The people who do the following when using SOS almost always have successful pitches. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. When you find a relevant opportunity, pitch quickly.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 15 Reasons Your PR Pitches Suck January 27th, 2011 Tweet In the genes? I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. And that was it.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point. Thanks, @Cision !

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). I definitely think that it is. Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. Nobody wants to be duped, but for a reporter, their careers depend on it.

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OnePitch

JULY 28, 2022

If you’re considering pitching Anita refer to these 4 tips you can implement within your media outreach. You can also watch Anita’s videos loaded with information surrounding her pitch tips, relationship-building advice, and more on the OnePitch YouTube channel. Pitches = startups & founders. Here’s what Anita shared: “??TechCrunch

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

See what reporters are talking about and if you have expertise in that area, pitch your story to them. Why this pitch appealed to the media : The reporter had a hard deadline and needed an expert and a place to film ASAP. Media outlet that was pitched: NBC4 , Washington D.C. Yeah, there’s definitely an Amazon effect.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

We work more effectively together when we share the same definition of success, and open expression of ideas helps build trust. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership. It’s also the underpinning of most successful media story pitches.

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Public Relations Sydney

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

They come in all shapes and sizes, cover all sorts of topics and are definitely worth considering when pitching yourself for interviews. Podcasters constantly need great content to fill their shows and are on the lookout for interesting guests they can interview. What better way to showcase […].

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

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Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

While your first instinct might be to pitch podcasts that can be found on Spotify’s Top Podcasts page, I recommend reaching out to lesser-known podcasts that discuss a niche topic that’s related to a topic you’d like to discuss. This is definitely the best route if you don’t have a lot of on-air experience. Suggest a topic to discuss.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. Bad Pitch Blog. To improve writing.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The definition of public relations is the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person and the definition of marketing is: the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

Because Substack newsletters often feature exclusive content, interviews, and analysis, PR people can identify influential Substack writers, get to know their work, and suggest story ideas or interviews. But we can also leverage it to enhance our work. If so, Substack can open doors and provoke new ideas for PR professionals.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Pitch it to the media! Why this pitch appealed to the media : The news station liked the idea of them being able to help out with this project. Media outlet that was pitched: CBS, WUSA9 , Washington D.C. Media outlet that was pitched: CBS, WUSA9 , Washington D.C. She’s definitely not going to have words.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 22, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that is both relevant and valuable to the show’s audience is a a great way to land the media. Using your expertise around a story that will provide value to the audience will give you an edge when pitching to the media. Free PR Interview Transcript. Definitely, for sure.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 12, 2017

The PR department is pitching influencers along with reporters and hoping for coverage on the strength of the content. And that is the definition of influence!). One blogger was given the opportunity to interview her industry idol. On average, businesses generate $6.50 for every $1 invested in influencer marketing.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 22, 2021

When you’re thinking of pitching the media, think about what you do to overcome challenges people face, demystify what’s happening in your industry. You want to pitch around that. THAT is what makes a good pitch. things that you need to be pitching the media. And I want you to pitch the media today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. Expedia’s vision statement is milquetoast in comparison) Momondo’s daring, creative endeavor was no small project; it involved a heavy lift of DNA tests, interviews, and filmmaking.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With that in mind, we took to the podcast to discuss the challenges of ideating, designing, and pitching digital PR campaigns from an in-house. Clearlink used to pay a panel of journalists for feedback on pitches and ideas. I remember pitching somebody something freelance. How many pairs of shoes are Americans in?

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During the episode, Lisa breaks down her beat at Protocol, talks about the change in climate news coverage over the last 10 years, her process for reviewing & saving pitches, and more. . Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:07:18]

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Shift Communications

APRIL 20, 2018

For PR people, the definition of “relationship” is broad and can include meeting for drinks, discussions on social channels, chit chat about life before an interview, or always delivering on promises, like sources. It’s critical to stand apart from the noise. The conversation was a good reminder about how to do that. Amanda Munroe.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

The authors of these stories can quickly become journalists to target for follow-up stories, additional quote pitches, and more. Between creating content and pitching, I barely had time. Check the trending topics at the beginning of each day and see if there are opportunities to pitch. However, not all links are due to a pitch.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Not only can you go into the rooms and ask questions that position you as an expert in your field, you can also be interviewed in rooms, and… there are tons of journalists hanging out in there too. So Clubhouse is definitely the big one and Twitter Spaces is really starting to take off. We’re all in our sweats.

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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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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 answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 23, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Use your expertise and knowledge of what is happening in the news right now to pitch the perfect story. Sharing her knowledge on trending story that was impacting many made it easy for the pitch to land in the media. Media outlet that was pitched: Great Day Washington , WUSA9 , Washington D.C.

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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. It involves being a strong writer, creative and well-spoken.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This week I want to talk about your virtual interview backgrounds. But I use that for TV interviews when I’m an expert in PR. So you definitely want something behind you. This is new and a lot of people are doing interviews from home and you are limited to the space that you have. Transcript. Hey everyone!

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Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Since we’re in the tail-end of third quarter, I decided to interview the new hire on his area of expertise, diving into specific trends he had noticed during this quarter and their local impact. The trends remained, but the headline became a bit more generic and some of the more definitive statements were removed.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

They had covered my client before and I was pitching hard news – good stuff that’s useful for the industry. A few weeks later that reporter responded to a new pitch I had sent. To be sure, it was a good pitch, but so were the others. That definitely does happen in PR. And it wound up landing some good coverage.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. The definition of brand recognition means that the wider public can differentiate you from your competitors based on nothing but cues. Most customers hate being sold to and they would much rather hear a story than another sales pitch.

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