Cision

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Brands can improve their PR pitching with a variety of tools and changes in approach. A good media relations campaign involves reaching out to those who are already inundated with a variety of pitches in their inboxes, making it essential for your campaign to stand out and be easily digestible. Write a Captivating Subject Line.

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Remote PR Jobs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and media pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. What is a media pitch? Media Pitch vs Press Release - Which is better?

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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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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If tools like ChatGPT can write pitches, articles and press releases, where does that leave us? In other words, it can generate inaccurate information at scale. Even when used by legitimate news outlets to write articles, errors can creep in. Hmmm… ChatGPT, writing PR content …. This is already happening.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2022

Analysis of 400,000 email media pitches has found that brevity is the key to success. The 2022 Propel Media Barometer provides a framework for creating the perfect email pitch. Journalist engagement has decreased from 2021, with journalists only responding to about 3.37% of pitches. Here’s a summary of the findings.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea. Based on my past career experiences and my current PR-focused projects, here are a few things that will make your pitch more likely to receive a response.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Don’t write this long stuff. Make it short.

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The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When making public relations pitches, you need to put across your point and make a connection with someone in less than a minute. That’s why we’ve put together this article on how to build confidence in your PR pitch. Knowing your audience is the first step toward successful preparation for a pitch meeting.

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Prohibition

JULY 23, 2024

Gemini’s natural language processing capabilities allow it to answer complex questions, providing PR teams with instant access to a wealth of information. ChatGPT is extremely useful for compiling first drafts and a starting point for tasks such as content creation, personalised media outreach, ideation and initial writing prompts.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It seems like every few months I see a tweet ripping into a bad PR pitch. The blogger portrayed the pitch as comically superficial. It went against every principle of clear writing that I talk about in my post, trainings and even tweets. So, in summation: What you pitch is secondary to who you pitch.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The New York Times encourages authors to write in their own voice. Writing to “seem smart” often has the opposite effect, and it’s best to focus in detail on something specific from a unique perspective. The goal of the editing process is to make the author’s thinking and writing as clear and orderly as possible.

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Cision

JULY 19, 2017

Mid-summer in public relations means one thing — holiday gift guide pitching season is here. But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift? Pitch the right person. with deadlines, lead times and pitching information. Write a standout pitch.

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PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. Before you learn how to write press releases, it’s important to consider what you want to write about. Your contact information.

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PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you have an upcoming product announcement, interview opportunities with members of your company, or something you think is really captivating that you want the media to write about, a media pitch may be something you want to consider. Members of the media get countless pitches in their inbox every day. What Is a Media Pitch?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. We ask a thousand questions when onboarding a new client, and the answers inform our plan. They’re informed by consideration not only of the PR goals, but the marketing calendar, client feedback, and current industry conversations. Define your objectives. Consider and prioritize your goals.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your proposed solution will emerge from collecting and reviewing this information. Step 5: Write the business case. Put all of the information you’ve gathered so far into a written business case document. Business case writing best practices. What to include in a business case.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. But in truth nothing is being “jacked” or stolen; instead something is being offered — ideally in the form of informed commentary. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches.

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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! the show and very nicely requested the information.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But how do you pitch a podcast and stand out in a sea of potential guests? In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of how to pitch podcasts and score those sweet guest spots for your clients. Craft a compelling pitch: Next, write a pitch that outlines the value your client can bring to the podcast.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

The amount of information in the market is overwhelming and vendors typically oversell solutions. We looked at how AI tools could be used to help write a press release based on the recent CIPR report about the impact of AI tools on public relations practice researched and written by Andrew Bruce Smith and myself.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

“The pitches you’ve shown have grammar errors, sentence fragments and lots of abbreviations — what’s your take on that?”. And it didn’t surprise me that at least one of them was hung up on what I’ll characterize as the “informal” tone of the example pitches I showed. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

There’s an art to headline writing — but it’s not rocket science. It’s possible to write a headline that always captures attention, you just have to remember the fundamentals. When it comes to headline writing, there is no room for long, complicated words, nor is there room for bland, uninspiring language.

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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

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

JUNE 19, 2018

In my writing workshops I’ll interact with gregarious, personable PR professionals who then turn into corporatized automatons when their fingers touch their keyboards. The same principle applies when writing PR materials or crafting statements for media interviews. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Cision

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you’re new to the world of DIY public relations, let’s take a look at one of the essential components of your PR strategy: pitching the media. Know this: journalists don’t magically find your company online and decide to write about you. Only then will they write about you. It starts long before the pitch.

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Cision

MARCH 18, 2016

Fixell focuses on industry trends and includes his own personal experiences in his writing. We asked him to share some advice on how to pitch him, and he’s given some great tips below. How do you prefer to receive pitches? What kind of information do you prefer to receive? Can you be pitched via these channels?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

You’re not the only pitch in the inbox, after all. Pitch a story – not your client. Your pitch must quickly and concisely show them the value of your story to their audience. Your pitch must quickly and concisely show them the value of your story to their audience. Pitch the right media. Give them context.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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Cision

MAY 13, 2016

It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. Do your homework.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Honors awarded by media outlets.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. A press release is also a great way to get all the information in one place. Know Why You Are Writing. Who Are You Writing For?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 5, 2022

As a first-time PR Assistant at a B2B technology PR firm , I knew I had to take in a lot of information, learn new jargon and acronyms, and adjust to real-life work experience within a short time. During my first week as a PR Assistant, I was taking in a lot of new information which led to many questions.

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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 may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Some columns are merely Q&A, and a press release or pitch may not be useful.

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