ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2022

Digital technologies have disrupted both journalism and PR, in ways that often help us work together. Without it, PR professionals not only may fail, but they risk burning bridges by spamming reporters with irrelevant pitches and information. But just as digital tech has created opportunities, it has also raised hurdles and headaches.

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SEO Analysis Meeting Travel 333

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When it comes to pitching, founderPeter has this advice for pitching: The people who do the following when using SOS almost always have successful pitches. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. Two hours is often a lifetime in the journalism industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. Of course, it’s still possible to be published on the opinion page of a prestigious national newspaper, but the topic must have broad national or international relevance. Others require membership fees.

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B2B Company SMB Automotive 319

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

However, I managed to share three big trends along with three new practices for PR professionals in an Expert Express Talk at the PRSA International Conference in Washington, DC ( #PRSAICON ). Understanding diverse environments internally and externally. One of my best examples is from the early days of my career when I was an intern.

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Big Data Data Education Internal 250

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. With the exception of France and Finland, the majority of international survey respondents use at least three social media platforms for publishing and promoting their content.

Journalism 120

Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

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. It’s a primary communications channel both internally and externally.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

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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Pitching How To YouTube Tools 71

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? She is also the social media chair for the NYU International Club and volunteers with the social media team for the PRSA Tri-State events and conferences. Sabrina joined HBO as an intern for her department in 2014 and they haven’t been able to get rid of her since.

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Social Media Pitching Media How To 150

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The media landscape is continuing to change,” says Bob Kerlik, vice president of media relations at Pittsburgh International Airport. Other recurring Blue Sky subjects will range from developments about the Pittsburgh International Airport to updates and insights into the world of aviation. A former resident of Washington, D.C.,

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Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 23, 2019

But that’s not how things work— not when there are dozens of notable deals pitched daily. Key business outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Forbes generally wont touch anything under $20 million. And they receive so many funding pitches, an embargoed story on a small round has little value to them.

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How To B2B Pitching Storytelling 149

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should 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. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. One AI tools surfaces relevant media contacts based on your pitch or press release – and strives to predict how it will be received.

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Survey Software B2B Pitching 179

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 15 Reasons Your PR Pitches Suck January 27th, 2011 Tweet In the genes? I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. And that was it.

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Pitching Facebook Twitter Interviews 111

Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Every PR agency and internal PR function strives to communicate positive stories about the organizations it supports. In packaging what we term one-off storytelling in pursuit of feature coverage, including at least one “negative” in your pitch increases the likelihood of success. The ramifications for PR are counter-intuitive.

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Storytelling Journalism Training Resources 157

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing. I did– and it is epic! ).

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

I did a few internships in Boston – both in journalism and in PR – and was much more strongly drawn to the business-focused side of public relations, especially the different styles of writing and working with journalists on behalf of clients. But within a week or two, I was pitching The New York Times.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

One of the emerging concerns is whether or not to pitch publishers currently suing these AI companies, assuming that their content will ultimately be excluded from appearing in search results. So, in this post, I hope to set aside some fears and clarify why it’s safe (and smart) to continue pitching as usual.

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SEO Journalism Radio Google 62

Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

By Matt Allinson, International Media Relations Manager Earlier this month, six journalists from a variety of Seattle media outlets joined Business Wire for a media speed-dating session. If you’re pitching local, it helps to have a local area code. Include headshots/photos and do your homework before you actually make a pitch.”

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Local Media Pitching Report 150

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to the Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2024 report , almost three-quarters of all stories are produced for the digital medium. Digital PR occurs online , through pitching stories or content via email to journalists at news publications. Last, let’s examine how different digital and traditional PR teams communicate internally.

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Digital PR SEO Radio Guidelines 71

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ). I don’t want to under-emphasize what’s going on in the BEV space because that is significant and it’s important, but the internal combustion engine/diesel is going to be around for a very long time. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Journalism 78

Journalism Meeting Newspapers Media 78

Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

All-in-one PR platforms ,such as Prowly , Cision , or Meltwater , come with a range of tools, including a rich media database, press release writing services, tools to pitch journalists, and much more. Drawbacks: Pricing may be higher than some competitors; detailed package features are not extensively outlined on the website.

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Analytics SEO Engineering Financial 104

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! If your company landed major coverage in a book, peer-reviewed journal or spot on a publication’s annual list, it warrants a press release.

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LinkedIn Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Reporters get pitched – a lot. Knowing what will land is a guessing game purely based on professional experience, labor-intensive research and instinct, with no performance-based data to support or guide a pitch.”. The product aims to help PR with “the ability to test and refine media strategies before pitching.

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Pitching Report Tools Software 97

Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Pitching Advertising Advertising Product Launch 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. There’s no buy-in at the top . It’s underfunded . Look what I did!

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

PR’s job is to pitch and secure stories that align with the brand, as told through third-party endorsement. While your PR team is targeting tech outlets such as Wired and Recode with the same story, they’re also pitching Elle Décor and Real Simple, emphasizing how the fridge makes a décor statement while making home life easier altogether.

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Marketing Measurement Trends Web 170

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? Learn how with our brand journalism white paper! What is the relationship between PR and journalism?

Journalism 120

Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

link] Positional : A tool that offers features for optimizing internal linking structures for SEO (and much more). link] Cyrus Shepard’s Internal Linking Study : An in-depth analysis of internal linking strategies and their impact on SEO. Is this approach harder to pitch to a client? Vince: Yeah.

Digital PR 83

Digital PR SEO Data Report 83

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Finding traditional news media harder and harder to reach in the modern age, OhioHealth saw an opportunity to showcase their internal communications stories alongside their media relations efforts to truly create a one stop shop brand journalism website. Mark : This whole process goes back four years.

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Healthcare Journalism Local System 137

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Send it around internally.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 125

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

With it came cries for corporate journalism. Because content and the incredible amount of social media posts used to promoted suffer from over-messaged sales pitches. Too often campaigns are created to appease an internal stakeholder or a department that believes it needs to deliver a message. Want to create standout content?

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Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. How did you get your start in journalism? How did you get your start in journalism?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Cision

APRIL 29, 2015

Will the references to a company like Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. Follow these 10 do’s and don’ts of media pitching in our free tip sheet! leave me with a favorable or unfavorable impression of the brand? Click to enlarge. Want to win some good coverage?

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Pharmaceuticals Company Comparison Healthcare 120

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

After a two year hiatus an international group of public relations academics and practitioners gathered on the shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia over the past two days to share their research, ideas and thinking at the 29th International Public Relations Symposium. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. 2) SocialChorus has new integrations to Microsoft for internal comms. PR professionals have a wider variety of responsibilities these days, going beyond just pitching to journalists.

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