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How to Pitch Media Exclusives In Tech PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Journalists cut their teeth using the famous double trinity: What, When, Where, Why, Where, and How. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The $ pitches are no-brainers. “Big-name” pitches may also warrant an exclusive. Whom do you pitch the story to?

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value. Maybe a marketing executive bores a reporter to tears with brand-speak or hits him with a product sales pitch instead of telling a good story.

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8 Common PR Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. For more on classic storytelling motifs and how they translate to winning PR campaigns, check out this post.

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B2B PR Tips For Embargo Pitching In A Crazy News Cycle

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. An organization may have a new product or milestone announcement, relevant research data or a leadership change to announce, and as PR advisors we want to maximize its news value. . Earned media isn’t always simple.

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Newsjacking Tragedy

Rock the Status Quo

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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How To Use Timing For Top B2B PR Results

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Anyone who has represented a business product or service knows that delivering the right message at the right time – or failing to – can make or break the success of a PR campaign. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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Product Launch Lessons from Taylor Swift

Shift Communications

This is exactly what we do in PR as we approach programs for new clients and new product launches. Each product launch you promote in your career will be a learning experience and will help prepare you for the next one. CES, the baby boom of product launches, is just around the corner. Denise Bertrand.