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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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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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We’ve got tips from Lambert on how to pitch a celebrity booker and what to avoid. Tell me a little about yourself: How did you get your start in talent and celebrity booking? How do you prefer to receive pitches? Pitches are best kept clean, simple, to the point with links and “buzz words.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. Journalists cut their teeth using the famous double trinity: What, When, Where, Why, Where, and How. The $ pitches are no-brainers. Why pitch an exclusive to tech media?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content. And we have an ongoing relationship with a morning show specialist who has a line to the key segment producers and will never give up on cracking the big interview!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. This will be more comfortable for the PR team, and it doesn’t force the new reporter to scramble for an interview and rush to get a good story together. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We call it a background interview because it is just that – an exchange to provide background for a future story. Yet the CMO is disappointed because the interview didn’t immediately produce new business leads. The post How To Set Expectations In Public Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

In fact, there may be real opportunities for execs to win last-minute engagements if they’re willing to record talks or participate in Zoom interviews, panels, or roundtables. It could pay to reach out to event programmers and pitch your speaker, because no doubt their speaker rosters and agendas will be shifting.

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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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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now how do you give a great interview? I spoke in another post about it being ok to say you don’t know in an interview but you don’t want to be completely caught off guard. Interviews go much better when they are conversational. Lastly, see how that journalist conducts interviews, especially on TV.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

We see this most often in the art of media relations, where a PR pitches a story idea to a journalist who’s just posted a similar piece, or when we’re too late offering comment on a hot topic. Insufficient interview prep. It pays to treat each and every interview (and pre-interview) opportunity as an audition.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Analyze their recent coverage, areas of interest, and preferred interview formats. Craft personalized pitches that demonstrate a genuine understanding of the journalist’s work and their audience. Offer exclusive insights, data, or interviews with relevant experts.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Tune in to learn how to appear on podcasts and use them for brand awareness and link generation. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

You never know when that media contact might reach out again for an interview or a quote, so be a good social neighbor and share those mentions. Once you have the final polished version, pitch it to influencers and journalists in your industry and encourage them to use the research in their own content.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. By staying on their radar and keeping up to date with what they’re sharing, you’ll stay top of mind for the next time they need a quote or interview. Include it on your website or blog.

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Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. It’s better to suggest that the team has a goal of a certain number of placements or interviews, but never guarantee anything! . To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. Why bother?

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Using tools like Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet provides PR professionals, brands and industry experts alike the opportunity to access and respond to earned media opportunities pitched by journalists. The post How to Growth Hack a Successful Backlink Strategy appeared first on Cision. Follow him on Twitter @nbell94102.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

What is the one thing that really gets your attention when a young professional meets with you or interviews with you? You might think that I would focus on writing and speaking skills, or how much a young professional knows about public relations. Similar to a media or business pitch, eventually you will hit a relationship home run.

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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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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. How to Give Better Media Answers. Sound bites.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 12, 2019

They also realize the importance of doing due diligence prior to a media interview and reviewing a journalist’s background. I’m going to show you how to take AGENDA to a whole new level … comparing your own AGENDA to the AGENDA of the media professional, blogger, podcaster, show host, who interviews you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

So, how to find the perfect first PR job? Networking isn’t only about getting interviews. Those early “informational interviews” can also be the beginning of an informal professional network. Senior professionals know how fast our industry is changing, and they want to keep up. Consider a PR agency.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

If I am shocked by the callous disregard for privacy, I can only imagine how his family feels. ” Although parts of the Kovitz article were awkward and inappropriate, coming across as a business call-to-action on how to capitalize on newsjacking the Williams tragedy, I understand what Lisa was trying to do.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

I just interviewed someone on my PR Champions show and he summed it up so visually. 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.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed coverage, and a video interview , in Black Enterprise for its introduction to a valuable source. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Looking to pitch stories around diversity and inclusion?

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that introduced a founder and landed an interview and coverage in Forbes. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Here is a link to his recent interview on the ABC show Let’s Talk Live: [link].

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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?” ” People know the power of television and they see me there regularly and they want to know how they can be that expert. Watch and see the visuals they provided for the segment and how it make a simple interview more dynamic.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they are covering that topic, check out editorial calendars.

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Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to ace this process. Here are 3 must-have tips on how to respond to media inquiries during business-as-usual to win media coverage. How to build relationships with journalists Cold pitching is a media relations strategy that many PR pros swear by.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. This isn’t a new problem. Everyone knows it. AI hallucinations still get headlines. Propel launches 2.0 of its software with another dose of AI.

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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. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written.

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