Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Make friends with local influencers. Get more PR tips now.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 14, 2018

However, you are struggling getting your company’s news in the local paper. Perhaps you need some tweaking to your press releases or maybe you need a story pitch and not a sales pitch. Ask yourself why the average joe in the local community would care about this story? Instead let’s craft a story around it.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

To secure interest from French language media in Quebec, it is best to have Francophones in Quebec to pitch your story ideas. Online: 6,998,000 Print, Weekday: 1,563,000, Print, Weekend: 1,780,000) CTV : Canadas largest private broadcaster, it owns several local stations, a 24-hours news channel and has a national station as well.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? The size and diversity of your audience is going to dictate how you approach local vs. national PR strategy development. Of course, all the images in the world will only get noticed if your pitches are strong.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Pitching things related to the time of year is vital in getting your pitch read, and then covered. In today’s short vide below I go over several sample topics to pitch this month. Remember, these are for local media and national television. What to Pitch When. Timing is everything with media pitches.

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? If not, download it right here ! If not, download it right here !

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PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Local Connections : Is there a local athlete from your area competing in the Olympics? Highlighting hometown heroes can create a strong local interest story. You might partner with local gyms, schools, or community centers to celebrate and support these athletes. You want to ensure that your story is relevant and timely.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Local business networking still thrives on personal connections – Join the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant groups. Alignable has local groups you can connect with. Look for local groups on MeetUp. What are some networking tips.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I made so many mistakes when I first started pitching. I didn’t realize there was a system and a calendar to pitch the media. I was pitching national magazines a few weeks before I wanted to appear in them. I pitched holiday gift guides in November. Lots of pitching failures led me to figure out the system.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thus, we pitch out journalists to “sell” portraits of CEOs, train them and position them as voices that count in their sector and ghost-write for them comments and by-lines on LinkedIn to help them become the experts in their businesses. Do not copy-paste the global comms strategy: The media will not pick up info that is not local-relevant.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? One that immediately comes to mind is one I secured recently in Eat This, Not That for a local client that provides cancer support resources for employers to offer as part of their employee benefits package.

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Cision

MAY 18, 2017

Searching for these types of conversations can be extremely beneficial if we are targeting users in certain locales. While it might be tedious to search geolocation by geolocation for images that can lead us to conversations, the more hyper-local our marketing goals are, the more value this approach will have. Favorite a user’s tweet.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 9, 2021

She also created an essay contest at the local high school about what it means to be a woman when you can now run for President. She was covered in all the local media and even got to share her story in Boston – the closest major city to her. Please download our free blueprint at. How to pitch the media.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! This tactic can be especially effective for garnering local press (Think: Local company earns coveted spot on prestigious Inc. Your shares will help build a reputation as a future source who drives results for them.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

It can be time-consuming to plan media outreach for local and national networks, cable news, podcasts, streaming television, public radio, and social-only video; however, a satellite media tour (SMT) can help. Your Pitch Team. They receive literally hundreds of pitches a day so it’s a lot harder to grab their attention.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Recently, a client who met with staff in a remote office heard about a first-of-its-kind study being conducted by the local team in collaboration with a nearby university. This led to a story pitch unlike anything the client had done before, ultimately resulting in interest from the major paper in the community.

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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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Buzzstream

JULY 16, 2024

For instance, if you want to rank for certain keywords in a specific region, such as “Memphis art galleries,” you could create and pitch a city study around the “Best Art Galleries in Tennessee” and include internal links to your Memphis art galleries page. This approach gives many more cities and publications to pitch.

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Therefore, it is vital to craft campaigns that engage individuals who have the strongest target audience for each client’s brand and in whatever fashion resonates with them — whether that’s pitching via Twitter, hosting press conferences via Facebook live, or going old school with an SMT.

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Public Relations Sydney

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Identify and reach out to key journalists Developing a relationship with at least one journalist at each major news outlet in your local area is an excellent start. Getting to know the reporters at your local paper or the producer at the local TV news desk are excellent ways to ensure consistent media coverage for your business.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

By the end of my junior year I was running the paper, and one of my stories got picked up by a local newspaper. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I really appreciate when pitches include a line about why it’s important that your client presents that story. What is the motive behind this pitch?

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The whitepaper looks at the future of business in Yorkshire and the challenges that start-ups are currently facing, and our video was geared towards offering some great advice to local businesses to help promote the wider paper and encourage downloads. It’s way more fun than it sounds – we promise!

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Topics discussed on the latest #FuturePRoof podcast include: #PRin2018; Cluetrain Manifesto; local media debate; and more. You can download or stream the podcast via Libsyn or subscribe via iTunes. Is a lack of investment of local media damaging society? We received almost 100 pitches. Here’s what you’ll learn.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 6, 2016

By not targeting the right contacts, your perfect pitch can fall on deaf ears. For local news, compile a list of influential outlets in the region; for larger, national stories, think of top outlets across the country and pinpoint their most prominent writers. Consider the importance and impact of the news you’re sharing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Provide enough details to give a good idea of what you’re pitching and how it’s relevant.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

And since you’re pitching news, doesn’t it make sense to follow the pattern set by the publications you’re targeting? Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. With today’s journalist shouldering more responsibility than ever before, it’s essential that you master the art of pitching stories. When did you send the pitch?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Diverse and Regionally Nuanced Media Landscape: Italy boasts a diverse media landscape, with a wide array of local and international news outlets. It’s important to note that these local publications are particularly keen on news that has a direct impact on the local industrial, social, and cultural fabric.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting. Client Turnover — can lead to instability and the need to perform new business pitches constantly. Download our free Path to PR Agency Leadership tip sheet. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

Executing a campaign pitch, product launch, or new initiative is only the first step in the communications cycle. Or reach out to local or national influencers to help boost campaign visibility? To discover what’s right for your company download The Ultimate Media Monitoring Buyer’s Guide today. Smarter Outreach.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

KPIs included local media interviews, toolkit downloads, and increased engagement at local chapter levels #measurepr. Universities should teach Writing, Pitching, Attention to Detail, Measurement (of course), and… How to deal with Rejection. A5: It was when I worked remotely for a publishing company.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2016

A brief mention in a local blog, where client SteelHouse’s $2,000 vacation stipend was referenced, immediately struck me as PR gold. While the initial pitch didn’t result in an immediate story, it established a relationship – and sometimes that is what will get clients into some of the highest profile industry stories.

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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So how can you ensure that more journalists read — and accept — your press releases and PR pitches? There are even templates you can purchase and download online. Some of the templates may be blank for you to fill, and some may already be complete with local and national contacts. million businesses nationwide.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2016

Although you may not have a dedicated PR department, one of the easiest ways to spread the word about your company is by establishing relationships with the local media in your area. Before you can begin pitching the media, though, you have to know who they are. Partner with a charity. Participate in community events.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 23, 2016

In addition to pitching TV and radio producers, adding blogs and websites to your SMT schedule is a great idea and an effective way to hyper-target your target audience. If the campaign is targeting specific local markets and they are not all secured for your SMT, strategic placements will guarantee airings in those markets.”.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

Fast-forward about a year and the Distinctly team documented all of their learnings about using AI in an agency in an excellent white paper entitled Integrating AI processes into Digital PRHow Distinctly took a phased approach to adopting AI,’ which you can download here. Is that something that I get right? Matt: Yeah.

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Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Get local: Most of the media outlets you reach out to are focused on a specific audience. As we showcased in this article about Elections 2016 content , that could mean giving a local angle to something of national importance or tying your message to a particular subtopic of a larger story making headlines.

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