ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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Pitching Print Survey Local 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Industry events. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. Even if you have past experience hosting media interviews at industry events like Cannes or CES, attending in 2022 and beyond will present new challenges.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

In the world of PR , there are few fields more exciting and terrifying than the cybersecurity industry. One of the biggest misconceptions about the industry is that all cybersecurity media contacts are interested in the same stories. from last year. It’s all in the approach. Different data security reporters cover different verticals.

Privacy 294

Privacy Media Telecommunications Conference 294

5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Rather than pursuing general “brand awareness,” successful startups identify concrete targets like securing coverage in three industry publications per quarter or building relationships with five key journalists in their space. Google Alerts lets you monitor mentions of your brand, competitors, and industry keywords at no cost.

Strategy 78

Strategy Case Study Pitching Measurement 78

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.:

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Pitching Television Media Real Estate 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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Pitching Strategy Banking Examples 149

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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Pitching Media Financial YouTube 130

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? I’d love to connect.:

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Pitching Media Insurance Insurance 130

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are you looking for strategies to pitch the media today? Seeing what new laws are being enacted and how they affect your industry is a great way to position yourself as an expert and make yourself newsworthy. If you are an insurance agent, this is a great time to pitch a story about this. to pitch the media to land in the media.

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Pitching Strategy Publicity Media 130

PR for Anyone

MAY 22, 2020

Having a media pitching tracking system in place is super important for your success. Knowing who you pitched, when, and what the response was will help you in the future in learning what types of pitches resonate with the media. I use a Google doc for tracking pitches and also keeping track of my top journalists.

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Pitching Media Google Case Study 130

PR for Anyone

MAY 14, 2020

How do you pitch the media? You write them a pitch they can actually use. This is important for you to know when pitching the media. You want your pitch to reflect this simplicity. And you have reaped the benefit of being positioned as the expert in your industry. Most news is written on an 8th grade level.

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Pitching How To Media Writing 130

Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today. National appeal is the single most important quality in a successful USA Today pitch. Offer access and exclusives.

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Pitching Newspapers Local Knowledge Base 120

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free. Wikipedia Top 25 Report. Trends on Social Media.

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Trends Industry Wikipedia How To 142

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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Pitching Television Media Interviews 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists. Just like on Tinder, or any dating app, journalists will swipe right if they feel your pitch is a fit for them. It’s an effective content marketing platform for any industry but especially for PR people.

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Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Some companies in the B2B tech space who have just begun to use strategic public relations may not be know the full value that conference speaking engagements and industry awards offer. In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. Young companies need to find ways to earn endorsements from a reputable third-party.

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B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Local groups – often facilitated through platforms like Meetup – are another opportunity. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch. Further, a well-rounded panel discussion focused on industry challenges is a much easier ask. We shifted the conversation to sharing expertise.

B2B 142

B2B Case Study Study Conference 142

5W PR

MARCH 29, 2025

The ski industry faces mounting pressure to address its environmental impact while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction. Water Conservation: Making Every Drop Count Water usage represents one of the ski industry’s greatest environmental challenges and PR opportunities.

Energy 78

Energy Education Employee Training 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Take advantage of its free tutorials to build a compelling profile, post regularly on industry topics and showcase your achievements. If you currently work in retail or food service, then consider pitching customer outreach or social media initiatives to your employer. Maximize LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a primary recruitment tool.

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LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 88

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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Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It’s hard to blink without seeing either local or global news. They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch. The First Impression. It’s critical. .

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

PR for Anyone

APRIL 30, 2020

What does it mean for your industry in your state? And on a whole, industry-wide? We are certainly facing a new “normal” in every industry and this is your opportunity to land media coverage discussing what that is. Stay on the pulse of this and use your expertise on what you think that means for your industry and why.

Publicity 173

Publicity How To Insurance Insurance 173

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting a pitch that landed a print-only placement in Travel + Leisure for a new attraction in the St. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked. Louis area.

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Travel Pitching How To Guidelines 98

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Effectively pitching stories to the media requires identifying relevant news angles and providing compelling content. Encouraging participation in social media campaigns, writing blog posts, or speaking at industry events gives employees a voice.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Funess sat down with us to discuss how the PR industry is changing, how to stand out in the marketplace, and how to uniquely position campaigns to gain traction. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? How did you get your start in PR? How can brands keep up?

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Communications Data Local Survey 253

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I have a local bank client that just started working with me in September. In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. Nothing left to pitch for doctors, dentists or lawyers?

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Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Canadas main media companies are headquartered in Toronto, and the city is home to a vibrant film industry. To secure interest from French language media in Quebec, it is best to have Francophones in Quebec to pitch your story ideas. Media Profile is one of the largest independent firms in Canada. story angles.

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Print Marketing Instagram Newspapers 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2016

” An extremely local approach can support business goals nicely, particularly for national brands with dozens, if not hundreds, of local outlets, or services focused on very specific segments of an industry or demographic. Here are five benefits to the hyper-local PR approach. Need convincing? Lead generation.

Local 136

Local Case Study Consumer Industry 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

According to this handy chart (page 32), the Small Business Administration considers those in the PR industry to be a small business if they earn an annual revenue of $15M or less. The future is built on a foundation already in use in the present, and for the past century, by the PR industry — building influencer lists.

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Small Business Media SMB Pitching 245

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I made so many mistakes when I first started pitching. I didn’t realize there was a system and a calendar to pitch the media. I was pitching national magazines a few weeks before I wanted to appear in them. I pitched holiday gift guides in November. Lots of pitching failures led me to figure out the system.

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Pitching System Google Local 130

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Pitching on Twitter can absolutely be done — but there’s a right way to do it. Here, we’ll offer some pointers on making a connection, building a rapport, and sending over a pitch that gets read. If you want to pitch on Twitter, your personal brand matters. Send over your pitch. I have a great story idea on X.

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Twitter Pitching Report Local 100

Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? THE PITCH It comes from a very well-known floral brand. If not, download it right here !

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Pitching eBook Blogging Engineering 100

Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

The session allowed attendees the opportunity to engage in small group discussions with journalists and learn more about how the media works; current challenges facing the industry; how journalists like to be pitched; and other useful information about interacting with the press. Keep it straightforward and full of useful information.

Local 150

Local Media Pitching Report 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

Industry-specific publications, whether healthcare, retail, or financial services, may lack the overall readership numbers and broad reach of a national news site, but they resonate with a given target audience and engage decision-makers that can impact an organization’s growth. The audiences are fundamentally different.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

Even in our industry. Consider: Commenting on local professional super networkers posts. Could you also develop a creative banner featuring a Target step-and-repeat (or your local Target store). ” Create a Pitch Deck about yourself for LinkedIn. Many agencies have asked employees to take pay cuts. And, it worked.

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LinkedIn Local Creativity Pitching 179

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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Agency Television Radio Pitching 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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Agency Television Radio Pitching 227