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. The post PR Tips For Reactive Media Pitches appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

In other words, we can hide behind the brands we represent and even our own personal brands at times with formal messaging, over-edited tweets, and, on the customer end, imaginary buyer personas like “mid-level Melissa” that take real humans out of the mix and replace them with dictionary definitions.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. PR people who by definition know something about “spreading the word” can play a role in helping the journalist meet those pesky performance metrics.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

She covers topics related to broadcast, cable, SVOD, ad marketplace, content, and TV tech and we chatted with her about her pitching preferences. What advice do you have for PR professionals trying to pitch you? And definitely don’t call my cell phone to pitch. Do you accept pitches via social media?

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The NYC PR Innovators meetup hosted a session on The Art (and Science) of the PR Pitch at District CoWork last week, where I participated as a panelist. I am new to this meetup but will definitely be coming back, as I am extremely interested in PR innovation. Also, any forum dedicated to improving pitching is a great one, in my book.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. You’ve drafted the perfect pitch, sent it to relevant targets, and now you’ve secured a media interview. Staying in contact with relevant contacts is one of the most important aspects of PR.

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OnePitch

JULY 6, 2022

Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a brand new blog series where our OnePitch besties and PR fans share their most successful pitches and bring greater transparency to our murky industry. T his week’s pitch resulted in a feature in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) , and we are going in-depth with the reasons why it placed. Thanks a lot!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

How do you prefer to receive pitches? We prefer to receive pitches via email, as our schedule is so erratic with working and media events. If you truly feel you are a fit for the aesthetic and the brand of the blog/website, then definitely proceed. What kind of information to you like to receive?

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

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. You are hearing it right here from a pro who has been pitched thousands of times. Jen, tell me what makes a good pitch?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Today’s PR business is definitely not your grandparents’ PR industry. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, PR was evolving, with most of us replacing time-honored tactics with new ones.

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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? Definitely not. Watch the webinar on demand!

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Some columns are merely Q&A, and a press release or pitch may not be useful.

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Onclusive

JULY 18, 2017

Search for the definition of “PR attribution” and you’re unlikely to find much, because quantifying PR through data and analytics is a fairly new practice. If you’re seeing consistently better results when your company is mentioned along with a certain topic, focus more of your pitching efforts there. PR is not just impressions. .

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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.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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Cision

AUGUST 31, 2016

The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. This is a good practice in general, but it could cozy you up closer to the reporters you want to pitch. Forget pitching just yet; instead, start a dialogue around an article you really enjoyed. Engage in 1-on-1 Dialogue.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

But when you’ve pitched a journalist on a topic that you have strong, non-promotional content to support, you’re able to earn links directly to that content, which, in turn, allows you to start tracking the influence your PR efforts have on your lead funnel. During the next few months (assuming Cision will have me back!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They wind up in pitch decks, tech journalists’ inboxes, and in business meetings. The abuse of this term in business meetings, pitches, and press releases has turned it into nothing more than a cliche. Leverage – Did you know that the term leverage actually has technical definitions in science as well as finance?

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 2, 2017

This week Robin Rothberg, Senior Lecturer, Communication Studies at UNC Charlotte, posted a definition of Fake News in the PRSA Open Forum: Fake news is blatantly false or misleadingly exaggerated information presented as true via a purportedly trustworthy media source. Fake news hurts PR by lessening trust in all media.

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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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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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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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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In some cases, it means pitching bylines instead of stories. More consolidation means fewer outlets to pitch, which we have definitely seen in recent years. On the PR front, this could mean a big change in how (and if) we pitch local news. It seems to have plateaued, but newsrooms are thinly staffed at best.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 31, 2020

Good relations with reporters and producers usually means your pitch will get a hearing at the very least. Connecting with journalists on social media is also a less formal — but definitely effective — way to get their attention before sending them a formal pitch on email. For example, I like to keep pitches casual.

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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. No more wasting time on translation.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Similarly, if a buyer’s internet search turns up informative commentary from a tech executive that helps them make a decision, that company’s product will definitely bump up into the higher consideration set. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

She talks about everything from setting up a news monitoring workflow to building content banks to crafting pitch emails. Speed is CriticalBut So is Precision Ensure your pitch, press release, and content update are aligned so journalists see a consistent, timely story. So yeah, that definitely helps. I mean, do you always need.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. Brainstorms are by definition collaborative, so a resolution to participate is a good one. . The more you do it, the better. . Improve client comms – Throughout a PR agency career, no two clients will be the same.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable. Maybe a marketing executive bores a reporter to tears with brand-speak or hits him with a product sales pitch instead of telling a good story. There are huge tech launches, social movements, and hard news stories breaking every day.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Here are some of the top Do’s and Don’ts when pitching the media: Do reach out via email, and follow up if you haven’t received a response. Do know who you are pitching and what could interest them; reference one of their recent publications only if it supports your request.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2025

Through a lot of hard work and strategic pitching, the post really took off. This, to me, is the definition of viral. Adapt your pitch based on how the news is covering you Start with a strong hook but be ready to pivot. Chris talked about personalized pitches on high-value targets (VIPs). ” 6.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

When software companies decide they are going to roll out services, they quickly realize two things: a) services just don’t scale like technology, and b) services definitely don’t have the same margins as SaaS. Reporters get pitched – a lot. Of course, the inverse is true too. It’s still fun to root for the underdog.

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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

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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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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