PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. “So Journalists are gathering information in new ways. That means PR pros need to get used to our new normal amid the pandemic.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. And people want choices in their sources of information.

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OnePitch

JULY 6, 2022

Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a brand new blog series where our OnePitch besties and PR fans share their most successful pitches and bring greater transparency to our murky industry. T his week’s pitch resulted in a feature in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) , and we are going in-depth with the reasons why it placed.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Trade publications can be just as important as top outlets like The New York Times or Wall Street Journal. They often break news before anyone else. Dark Reading.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. The Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study provides some very tangible insights into the social media perception and behaviors of journalists. Messengers. Architects. Architects. Hunters” are the reader-leaders of journalists.

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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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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. We write content about the real people our brands affect, pitch emotionally evocative stories to the press, and replace messaging with meaningful conversations that touch the human heart.

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Cision

JUNE 28, 2017

Wondering what Login is, what it’s about and how you can get Ina to cover your pitches? Read our Q+A with her pitching tips below! How do you prefer to receive pitches? I read all the e-mail that I get, and it’s by far the best way to send me pitches. What kind of information do you prefer to receive?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. You’ve drafted the perfect pitch, sent it to relevant targets, and now you’ve secured a media interview. It’s also presumptuous and betrays a lack of understanding of the journalism process.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. The name doubly fits, since our job is to manage TMI (“too much information”). TMI does PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Journalists are very busy, so giving them relevant information is key to PR success. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information.

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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. Relationship building takes time. Internal Communications. Speaking Engagements.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The revenue model for journalism is at best in flux, and at worst, in chaos. What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Serious journalism from unexpected sources. More data journalism.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

We will reveal the following information from the survey: How 2020 has changed newsrooms across America. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.

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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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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Unfortunately, however, the misfire was one in a litany of recent missives based on bad information—a debacle that ultimately prompted me to blacklist dozens of individuals and agencies. The invitation seemed interesting at first. Coverage areas.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 67 percent of journalists spend up to two hours on their social media accounts each day, up from 38 percent just three years ago. While there’s been a slight increase in the amount of journalists accepting pitches via social media, that’s not the way to go, at least not for the time being.

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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. This information may help you segment journalists by behavior, but journalist’s attitudes towards PR professionals are a bit more counterintuitive when it comes to the social media spectrum.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Columnists have a special role in journalism. Columnists focus on specific topics and mix opinion with information to give readers unique insights that might not be covered in standard news reporting. They shape public opinion by sparking thought-provoking conversations on current events, social issues, or cultural trends.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Media professionals cannot sit around waiting for pitches if they expect to have an impact on their audiences. On Wednesday, May 18, editors John Corrigan , Marc Bernardin , Sarah Rodman and Richard Nordwind gathered at the Times’ headquarters to give an in-depth look at the evolving entertainment journalism landscape. Marc agrees.

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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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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. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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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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Landis PR

JUNE 6, 2022

As a PR pro, a decent portion of your job involves pitching the media. Your pitch can say a lot about you and your agency in terms of professionalism, so it’s essential to take the time to get it right. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research. Here are some tips to perfect your pitch: Do your research.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Additionally, every outlet profile offers information about the company, their audience size and awards won. 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.

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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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OnePitch

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pitching can feel like a challenging dance; mastering the right moves takes practice and effort. As we explored in our 5 Forms of Journalism blog, feature writers focus on trending topics and relevant issues, crafting engaging, longer-form content that resonates emotionally with their audience.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Then there are the trends in our own PR and comms industry, so there’s plenty of information to digest. . There’s a good reason for the cross-pollination between journalism and PR, because we produce a great deal of content, from press releases and bylines to pithy email pitches. .

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I’m a Houston native, lifetime restaurant worker and NYU journalism graduate. What kind of information do you like to receive? I like to receive information of national and global interest in the food, drink and travel spaces.

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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this preview Q&A, Welage discusses developing media campaigns, communicating results with senior leaders and improving the success rate of pitches. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. percent of the pitches they receive. Starting on Nov.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

What we call a “data bureau” – the ongoing release of fresh and relevant information as part of a B2B PR program – can generate strong media interest in the absence of hard news. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch.

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

Once the initial shock of ChatGPT wore off in PR community, some of the more nefarious use cases came to light: Generative AI could be used to pump out false information; Legal issues about training data and copyrights emerged; and Generative AI sometimes just “hallucinates” – it make up answers. It makes sense.

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