PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In the PR strategies toolbox, the practice of media relations gives PR practitioners an opportunity to distinguish themselves while also giving their organizations an edge over the competition. As earned media, stories placed through media relations efforts are cost-effective. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We’ve got tips from Lambert on how to pitch a celebrity booker and what to avoid. I studied politics and television at Emerson College and even in high school worked in news with celebrity events and campaigns. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Pitches that are long or oddly formatted really hold them back.

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Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Fashion bloggers generate not only visual and social buzz for a brand but often drive more traffic and attention to what you are promoting than traditional media, due to the organic and personalized voice of a blogger. So how do you capture the attention of a fashion blogger with your pitch? Know Who You Are Pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

PR people make mistakes every day, especially when it comes to pitching stories to the media. But in our line of work, we can risk public humiliation for even a trivial error if a cranky reporter decides to post about a bad pitch. This post outlines six common media relations mistakes and ways to avoid them.

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Presspage

MARCH 18, 2025

The average journalist receives dozens (if not hundreds) of pitches daily, yet the response rate hovers around a paltry 3.15%. So, how do you cut through the inbox clutter and get your pitch picked up? What is a PR Pitch? 7 tips for a killer media pitch 1. 67% of journalists prefer pitches under 200 words.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What do journalists hate most about pitches and releases? Here are three ways to write audience-focused messages — whether it’s for media relations, marketing materials, internal comms, or other audiences or channels: Put the audience first. Write about the impact, not the event. When the St. Covering a: Speech?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Tying media relations activities to key calendar milestones is a time-honored PR tactic, because it works. From Labor Day to New Year’s Eve, fall holidays probably offer the best occasions for media coverage, but the approach needs to be relevant, respectful, and creative. Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Three-quarters (75%) of public relations professionals say media relations is getting harder, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. We added two dedicated questions to the JOTW survey this year to see what communications professionals charged with media relations had to say. >>>

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. c) What makes a great pitch?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! This article is all about best practices for pitching—based on our customers’ collective experience and wisdom. As we mentioned last week, the key to creating a relevant and compelling pitch is knowing your audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They’re often looking for a single point of contact, supported by on-the-ground sales and media relations. . For PR teams, media relations outside North America offers similarities to domestic outreach, but there are key differences beyond language, of course. Learn local media and publications. based publications.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 9, 2022

We’re looking for original speakers for a series of practical events focused on innovation and excellence in media relations. COVID-19 has impacted how public relations practitioners work with journalists. Please check out the sessions we’ve planned and if you’re interested submit a pitch for a speaking slot.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

But for familiar media contacts, knowing their interests and thoughts on major topics can expedite media opportunities. This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch. Interact on social media.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. His solution?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. Can pitching be taught or is it an “on the job” skills you need to develop? What constitutes a slam dunk pitch? On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Media relations is typically a key part of a good technology PR program. One thing entrepreneur-led startups and enterprise technology businesses have in common is a desire to generate positive earned media coverage in widely read publications from TechCrunch to BloombergBusinessWeek. Pitch a story – not your client.

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PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Among them, a clear picture emerges of when, where and how journalists prefer to be pitched. When is the best time to pitch a journalist? When it comes to getting your pitch to stand out in a journalist’s inbox, timing is everything. To that end, most journalists (64 percent) told us that they prefer to be pitched before noon.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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PRSay

JUNE 6, 2019

And something is really standing out to me this spring as I’m traveling to deliver live training events. Just as the FAA changes flight regulations in response to new technology, you should do your best to adapt to the new media landscape. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Stern + Associates

JULY 3, 2024

Independence Day in the United States commemorates an event that entailed jettisoning the old for the new, and declaring a separation from past ideas. That’s a good thing to do if you’re in media relations in 2024 as well.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one. Planning Content.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 30, 2024

PR professionals have a huge opportunity to create videos previewing executive speeches and events. Such segments can reach viewers who might not otherwise be able to attend those events. Connecting with reporters Be part of their conversation and their world before making that pitch to a reporter on LinkedIn, Schweitzer advised.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2019

In tech PR , the story is the cornerstone of every good pitch. Tech reporters, like most journalists, get hundreds of pitches each day. So, let’s face it — media relationships matter. And media are naturally skeptical about thirsty PR and comms people. So how can tech brands build lasting bonds with media today?

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Business Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2019

At our most recent Business Wire Meet the Media event, we brought together Fast Company and Inc. CNET, Digital Trends, Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag, and Refinery29 to share their recommendations on best ways to get their attention, schedule meetings, provide assets and conduct follow-ups during an event as big as CES.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So I wasn’t surprised when I was fielding questions about media relations at a so-called “Ask the Expert” session that this query came up: “Bottom line, how do I get my client in The New York Times ?”. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. In PR, we use it to describe the industries that serve and the media sectors we reach on behalf of client organizations.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 29, 2021

This year’s Earned Media Mastery virtual summit was our biggest event yet. With 31 sessions led by 36 journalists, agency owners, PR pros, and media relations experts, thousands of registrants enjoyed 14 hours of exclusive content over three free days.

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PRSay

JULY 18, 2017

That previous paragraph was hard to write because if you go back to my original pitches, and even to the early days of me blogging about pitching, that’s exactly how I used to express myself. It’s also how most PR pros write pitches and follow-up emails today. I was bleeding insecurity all over the page.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. I’d love to connect.:

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key elements such as understanding the audience, leveraging media relations, managing crises, engaging on social media, fostering employee relations, and giving back to the community help create a strong and enduring reputation for any organization.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

Your panel will be competing with other online events and work responsibilities. This means your companies’ social handles should promote it, all of the panelists’ social handles should promote it, and it should go out to your email distribution list at least two weeks before the event. Start promoting early. Interactivity is key.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By weaving compelling narratives, securing media coverage, and organizing targeted events, PR professionals can generate significant buzz around a new product or service, capturing the interest of potential customers and industry influencers.  Organize events or workshops that bring customers together and foster a sense of community. 

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Now in its 14 th year – and retaining its status as North America’s largest advanced battery event – the show welcomed attendees for the first time at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit, having outgrown its previous location at the Novi Suburban Showplace. Show organizers say more than 19,000 people were expected to attend this year.

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It gives you the power to pitch exactly what journalists want at exactly the right time. Even though many call it by different names, an editorial calendar scour is the process of collecting editorial calendars from media outlets and reviewing them to identify potential opportunities for your client(s). Whooooooooot!

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PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On managing setbacks and embracing mistakes: Benitez recounted a story of losing his iPhone while on a cruise, which he says is an event that helped kickstart his career as a reporter. He realized there was a story there and pitched the idea of recording the story of people waiting in line with the actual iPhone.

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