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. One of the biggest errors a PR person can make is timing their pitches badly.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 11, 2021

You’ve been ready my posts for years, watching the YouTube videos, and you’re ready to pitch. But the big question I get all the time is, “do I pitch the same story to all the different media outlets at the same time?” He read that entire pitch AND booked her for a segment. ” The answer is no.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The post What Can You Learn From Bad PR Pitches (w/ Bad PR Examples) appeared first on Prowly Magazine. Well, yes, but sometimes, it gets a little difficult to admit that you were wrong. Since it can be a bit embarrassing, why don’t you just learn from other […].

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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. Conversely, a pitch is a personalized message directed toward a specific journalist with the aim of persuading them to cover a story. Pitches should be concise, engaging and grab the attention of the recipient right away.

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Prowly

AUGUST 18, 2020

I remember the toil of spending hours finding prospects and pitching content, often achieving little in return. But the truth is, cold outreach is tough no matter what you’re pitching. The post 5 Ways to Bolster Cold Emails with Social Proof (+ Examples) appeared first on Prowly Magazine. It’s […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

So, B2B PR professionals have a small window to catch their attention, hold it enough for them to actually read a pitch, and find it interesting enough to want to take action. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. For example, “DATA: 42% say AI will not take over.” Keep it short and simple.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. Don’t pitch me the gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceilings.

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PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

You want to make sure you’re representing both your agency and your client well, and a top-notch pitch is the best way to do it. When pitching top tech reporters, like most media, it’s best to be short and sweet. The pitches themselves should ideally be under 100 words and to the point. Pitch the right people .

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 23, 2024

Three reports, including behavioral data from 400,000 pitches and two surveys of thousands of reporters, offer a bunch of pragmatic PR tips for pitching the media Anyone who works in PR and does media relations knows it’s harder than ever to earn coverage. CTRs and response rates to pitches are not a perfect comparison.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On a positive note, if storytelling is done […] The post 5 Elements of Storytelling: A LEGO Campaign Example & Extra Tips appeared first on Prowly Magazine. It’s a shared struggle, a common pain point for many PR professionals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A B2B PR firm looking to promote a specific idea or story might think first about pitching large, mainstream media outlets. By understanding what compels an outlet’s audience to keep returning for new stories, we can better shape a pitch to hook a writer’s attention. But not every story is national news. Go narrow, but go deep.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 25, 2023

A major part of any PR strategy is pitching interesting stories to the right reporters. Without sending pitches, your story likely won’t get noticed, covered, or shared. It can be tricky, however, to write a media pitch that will pique a reporter’s interest in your story and compel them to cover it.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?”

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 1, 2023

SaaS Link Building: Tips and Examples Building links has benefits outside of just helping you rank for keywords. Use these SaaS link-building tips, ideas, and real-life examples to learn how to put space between yourself and your competitors. Here are some real-life examples from SaaS brands. The direct approach is more common.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If you did something similar in a previous position, include a specific example and how it could work for the new company as well. Showcase your PR and Communication Skills To elevate your PR or Communications cover letter, bring your experiences to life by sharing specific, impactful examples that showcase your unique blend of skills!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. For example, news around Apple launching a new iPhone or Tesla bringing on a new CEO will typically drive widespread coverage across all types of media. . Why PRs should consider embargos. Plan in advance.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

I’ve listened to this podcast for years and twice successfully pitched clients as guests. For example, I’ve begun reading blog posts – turning them into a podcast. Perhaps the ultimate example of creating a category is “inbound marketing” by HubSpot. The team has produced 1,000 episodes to date. It has an amazing 4.9

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Onclusive

MAY 4, 2020

Here are two practical examples of using real-time data to react and pivot to media trends. The second example of using real-time media insights to adapt is to closely monitor the ways your competition is being mentioned in the news and optimizing your own communication strategy accordingly.

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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”. It refers to a situation where the PR team offers first-crack at a story to one reporter and one reporter only.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

How to pitch media. Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it? Business knowledge is important .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. When pitching broadcast outlets it’s important to note the main differences between the medium and print, and to offer producers the information the need for potential segments. Are you pitching local news or national?

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here’s an example. 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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

In PR, we of course want to get as many quality stories as possible, and we typically have a good idea of what will result when we’re managing a news announcement, for example. To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. Do you have any news for us to pitch? Why bother?

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Axia PR

JUNE 11, 2024

When pitching, find the balance between consistent and irritating to appeal to busy reporters. The frustration you feel receiving these calls is comparable to how a news reporter may feel receiving pitches that don’t always pertain to their beat, for example.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters. Clearly, there are benefits to pitching local media. for example, or simply not respond. Don’t pitch too many reporters at the same publication.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Here are a few shortcuts that can help B2B PR pros spiff up their pitches, think creatively, and drive media coverage. By looking to leverage diverse knowledge, PR pros and internal comms teams can dramatically raise the thought leadership profile of an entire organization and also generate new ideas for content and pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Many B2B tech companies with digital offerings, for example, market products and services worldwide, and they don’t always want to bring on multiple PR firms. Here are five areas to consider when pitching international media. . media and a data resource to keep track of whom to pitch. Language isn’t just about translation.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2023

In B2B public relations, we use these to help us understand what a publication plans to cover so we can place stories for clients by pitching the media. Here’s an example.) But, do … Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? appeared first on Garrett Public Relations.

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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! I gave a bunch of examples in the video above (and the transcript below). This is the perfect example of newsjacking. What can you pitch? Watch this week’s PR Tip here.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Feedback on pitches. Who doesn’t love a news cycle that invites timely story ideas?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. By laying out what content to create, when to pitch and whom to pitch, editorial calendars make PR both easier and more effective. Repurposed content: Refresh previous content and select successful pitch ideas and posts.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

A solid media list is a foundation of any PR strategy and program, and media outreach in the form of pitching journalists and placing articles is one of communications pro’s main responsibilities. What do you want people to do differently as a result of your PR campaign?

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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. It’s the start of spring.

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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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