Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 25, 2021

You’re invited to join a new Unconference learning and development event. Several people suggested one-off events and discussions. Let me know what you think and please pitch in if you’re interested in leading a slot. Please use this form Agenda published a fortnight in advance The first event will be 1pm-2pm GMT, 26 February.

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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. Nail your subject line Your pitch lives or dies in the inbox.

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Remote PR Jobs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. Pitches should be concise, engaging and grab the attention of the recipient right away.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

. #8 NBC News Visits per month: 125M Influence score: 89 Contributing journalists: 429 NBC News combines decades of journalistic legacy with cutting-edge reporting on politics, current events, and culture. TRY PROWLY FOR 7 DAYS FREE The post 15 Top Magazines in the US to Pitch in 2025 appeared first on Prowly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. Thought leadership events keep on giving. Another excellent way to generate topical content, particularly for a B2B brand, is through a customized event.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Attend industry events, join relevant associations, and offer to be a source for their stories. Then, there is pitching stories effectively. Compelling pitches that capture journalists’ attention and align with their editorial interests increase the chances of coverage.

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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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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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PRSay

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

What do journalists hate most about pitches and releases? Write about the impact, not the event. Focus on what people will be able to do there — not on when and where the event will be held. Information that’s not relevant to their audience, according to Greentarget. So what’s relevant to journalists’ audience? When the St.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

Even B2B technology companies – normally resistant to many ups and downs – rely on PR from event marketing to drive business development, brand awareness, and thought leadership. Now that all tech and other events have been nixed , what do speakers bureau managers do? Event producers and programmers are scrambling to adapt.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Or, at least her team presented the idea to Coinbase in a pitch meeting back in August, which she helpfully notes in a tweet, complete with dates and deck page numbers. To make matters more interesting, Coinbase CMO Kate Rouch jumped into the feed with her own version of events. Creative minds can think alike.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc. There are no sporting events to watch. They can’t go to any large-scale events or concerts. They can’t go to any large-scale events or concerts. really shocking.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

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. This can be done through close monitoring of important dates like company earnings reports and major tech events where commentary is useful. Interact on social media.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. Last week I gave you ideas to pitch for the rest of the year. Here’s an example.

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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! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

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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”. Because when you think about it, pitching is a bit like fishing. Usually it’s for big client announcement.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Though in-person events have taken a backseat in recent days, we can expect them to return in force one day.

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Presspage

MARCH 25, 2025

Pitching the media is tough. Because too many pitches are generic, irrelevant, or just kind ofbad. But even great pitches wont always land - and thats not failure, its intel. Write pitches that dont suck The average journalist gets bombarded with pitches daily, but only 3.15% of them actually get a response.

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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! Transcript.

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Notified

MARCH 25, 2025

At our recent Meet the Media event, top editors and journalists shared exactly why your pitches might be ignored - and what you, a public relations pro, can do to avoid this.

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Remote PR Jobs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and media pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. What is a media pitch? Media Pitch vs Press Release - Which is better?

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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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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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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.: Transcript.

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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. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories. NOW is your time to be seen as THE go-to expert, an A-Lister in your industry! I’d love to connect.: Transcript. Hi, everyone.

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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. Have some fun.

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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! Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com. what you can pitch your local media for the month of October. It’s almost October. Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! 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. It all comes down to the pitch. Don’t make pitches about you.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here are five areas to consider when pitching international media. . media and a data resource to keep track of whom to pitch. When looking for media to pitch internationally, it’s wise to include foreign bureaus of U.S.-based Further, it’s important to know holiday schedules and local events. based publications.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Similar to a media or business pitch, eventually you will hit a relationship home run. Event Mentoring PR 2.0 However, whether it’s PR and communications or another industry, rejection comes with the territory. My best advice is don’t stop. You need to be confident and continue with different ways to build relationships.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 3, 2020

Unlike proactive pitching, where we push out client data or offer a company announcement, reactive pitching leans on the news cycle to maximize coverage. It’s also helpful to keep up with reporters on Twitter , to see what they are interested in right now and which industry events they plan to cover. Act quickly . Be quotable.

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Notified

MARCH 13, 2025

At our recent Meet the Media event in New York City, top editors and reporters shared exactly what grabs their attention. The main takeaway: you need to be smarter about your pitches.

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