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! And that’s what we call evergreen pitches. Create Great Hooks. Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Step 1 – The Hook. Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com. Having you pitch the media. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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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 for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch? Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are you looking for strategies to pitch the media today? If you are an insurance agent, this is a great time to pitch a story about this. Check out the new laws in your state and see what you can pitch to the media TODAY. Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live event at www.GetPRFamous.com.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A question I get asked all the time is “What can I do to land a TV pitch?” When you pitch and offer these things to the producer, you are a) showing you understand how television works and b) making their job easier by giving them what they are going to have to dig up. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity! Transcript.

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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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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com. And that’s where media comes in. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories. And that will help you land in the media and help you really go from established to known.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 4, 2022

I always like to give my followers ideas for pitching the media. Now that we are into early May I wanted to give you ideas on what to pitch to both national publications and regional publications. It’s important to remember that national publications are 4 months out so in May, we are pitching for October.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! There are a lot more videos on my YouTube channel HERE or read the posts on my blog HERE to see how easy it is to land in the media IF you follow a process that I have already created for you. Vegetarian Month.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! Identify your target media outlets and journalists. Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Media Relations Cultivating strong relationships with journalists is crucial for securing media coverage. Identifying target media outlets that align with the industry and developing compelling pitches that are newsworthy and relevant to their audience are essential steps.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

” Said another way (as we teach in media training), in any market, one company will rise to the top, fueled by “story energy” The media will inexplicably latch on and just fawn. It is an old saying in PR: “there is no accounting for taste.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. We developed a DST-themed survey and pitched the exclusive to women’s health and fitness publications. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. A very tight and realistic budget at the outset demonstrates good stewardship, but in any event, weekly budget updates are recommended.

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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. I’ve done bad pitches.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that. You might think it’s out of your demographic but 13-60 is a pretty wide one and the media is paying attention to what’s going on there. See what’s trending and pitch your expertise around that.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

There are lasting public relations lessons from large, newsmaking, once-in-a-lifetime events. Long after we dispose of the special viewing glasses and stop listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” we can benefit from a mini-analysis of ways to leverage national events for our own brands and clients…sometimes!

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In between milestone events, when there may not be much to report, you can focus on self-produced content. . When pitching to journalists, focus on customer stories that prove the value of your solution or product. No matter who speaks on behalf of your organization, it’s a good idea to provide some media training and practice.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. Also, get your free Blueprint to learn how to do this >> HERE and check out our next events at www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com and www.GetPRFamous.com.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

That’s a good time to ask about a previous article they’ve written, current events or just how their day is going. Not only do you want your spokesperson to succeed, but creating a friendly relationship with a journalist will pave the way for future pitches. Let the interview play out, but pay attention. Follow up .

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 10, 2022

I had no idea how important mindset was when pitching the media until I really dove deep with myself and now with my clients. I remember the first time I pitched, I was a nervous wreck! But then, as my confidence in what I was doing grew, that confidence came through in my pitches and my follow up and with that, came more yeses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. For news organizations and journalists, we typically craft short, detailed pitch emails to get attention, and with bigger news, press releases.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We can’t use that __ for posting at the event, it’s way too long. Despite intense media training, our spokesperson could not keep the _ __ straight in an interview. media monitoring. pre-pitching. We can’t use that hashtag for posting at the event, it’s way too long. key messages.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

I promise you that the media is paying attention to it too. When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. If the media puts out a story that is already buzzing online, it should continue to buzz through their channel as well. We actually get stuff done at the event. We pitch the media.

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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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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 12, 2019

I’ve been media training executives for about 15 years. The media has an agenda. This statement shapes what most business professionals have in their minds about the slant or the bias of a media outlet. You’re moving from pitching the media to being a regular authority or subject matter expert available for commentary.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Otherwise it comes across as: “Hey stranger, I’m using this weather event as an excuse to reach out to you in hopes of getting something from you in the future.”. So this is not a post advising you to send expressions of concern to your media list the next time a weather event threatens their hometown.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2019

Marijane Funess, who left our agency a year ago to join a nonprofit, says, “I thought it would be easy to brainstorm and get information for story pitches, but, proximity doesn’t always guarantee that I’ll shake loose what I need in a timely fashion!” There’s also the siloed nature of many organizations.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Today, 23 percent accept pitches via social media. Want to score more media hits? Climb the Ladder.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What makes good stories for the media? 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.

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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.

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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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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That being said, I have a great hack for anyone to land in the media today! You’ll reap the benefits of landing in the media so make sure you give them something that will be easy to get the yes. Do you see all the various angles you could do to pitch. If this is your first time pitching, this is a difficult time to pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training.

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