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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” Make the subject comfortable Journalism is about asking people questions, summarizing what they tell you, and knowing enough about the subject to put those answers in context.

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. Many journalists in this category believe that social undermined journalism and express concern about copyright infringement issues related to using social platforms. ” Meet the Architects.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Here are a few themes we’ve compiled for pitching one of the top technology sites: CNET. Familiarize yourself with the specifics of the journalist’s coverage as well as the product or story that you are pitching.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. 3 Ways to Integrate Inbound Marketing Tactics into Traditional PR The Impact of Social Media on Journalism & Newsrooms This post appeared first on Rock The Status Quo | Carrie Morgan and is written by Carrie Morgan.

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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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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. Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code. Propel launches 2.0 of its software with another dose of AI. Let’s talk.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it? 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.

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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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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. Journalists are being bombarded with pitches, both related and unrelated to the COVID-19 crisis, so now is not the time to be mass-pitching anything.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. And the increases aren’t just in how many journalists are using social, but also how many different types of social media they’re using.

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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. Data Journalism. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Executive Thought Leadership.

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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. Wall Street Journal – Reduce Stress at Work. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. PR FOR ANYONE.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting an exclusive funding announcement that landed coverage in WSJ Pro Venture Capital. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Do you have a pitch that landed your client exceptional coverage that you want to highlight?

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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

As public relations professionals, we like to lament over fake news and how it’s misguiding people. While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. We were removed from our work because we didn’t yet know how to think about it in a contextual way.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

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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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, we delve into the art of how to follow up with journalists , exploring best practices , the right channels , and the best PR tools to keep your story at the forefront of journalists’ minds. But as we mentioned, journalists receive numerous pitches every day. Keep in mind, that journalists tend to love data.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts?

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Make a note of who accepted your pitch, where it was used and when.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? Coverage areas.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

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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. Data Journalism. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. They know how to harness research . Knowing how to create, interpret, and communicate research findings is an essential PR skill. Know how to synthesize market data in a single slide? Here’s our nominations for desirable traits of a PR person who is focused in the B2B sector.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 27, 2020

The post How to Build Better Relationships with Journalists appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Bryan Glick, Editor-in-Chief, Computer Weekly In this latest episode of “The Story is Always There,” Computer Weekly’s editor-in-chief Bryan Glick drops some gems, including.more.

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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. It also gives you an opportunity to chat with editors and reporters on the phone, strengthening that relationship and perhaps discovering how you can blend their needs with yours.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. Tell me a little bit about yourself: How did you get your start and whom have you worked with? I’m a Houston native, lifetime restaurant worker and NYU journalism graduate. How do you prefer to receive pitches?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. The worst pitches are those that are pushy or ignorant.

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PRSay

AUGUST 15, 2018

The second-best time of day to pitch media is between 10 a.m. That’s because the actual best time to pitch a given journalist or blogger is unique to each one. like a Wall Street Journal reporter I used to pitch). And of course, the best time of day to pitch varies widely depending on the type of media you’re pitching.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Moving fluidly between the worlds of journalism, business technology writing, marketing and PR, she does everything from writing editorial for C-Level IT publications to providing marketing support for organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 500. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Can you be pitched via these channels?

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 16, 2024

Even though journalists are still getting laid off at a high rate, pitching your story directly to a journalist is still the best way to get media coverage. But the days of mass, bulk pitching are far behind us. Have they already covered the same topic you are pitching them? Do they still cover the same industry/beat?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

With more and more people pitching reporters every day, your pitches may be falling under the radar. So how can you make reporters pay attention and respond? You need to adjust your tactics and learn “ The New Rules of Media Pitching.” ” Want to get all of Michael Smart’s pitching tips?

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 20, 2016

The moderator ( Mickey Graham of Work-Bench ) asked great questions, and the panelists answered – it was all very amiable and informative (I thought there might be more fireworks, given the competition in tech journalism). You should know the reporter and publication, and tailor the pitch. Konrad gets a lot of product pitches.

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