Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 6, 2021

Except for formats such as newsmagazines, long-form journalism, and some podcasts, most media interviews—and the articles or news segments that follow—are quick hits. Your TV interview might be boiled down to a seven-second quote. The post 8 tips for a more effective media interview appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. That’s why Bospar sponsored a San Francisco Press Club panel covering the impact of AI in the newsroom, titled “AI + Journalism=?” Each panelist offered perspective on the intersection of AI and journalism. You can stop reading there.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

.” “I need to reschedule [ because of a non-important fluff meeting ] and I’m double-booked; can the reporter reschedule?” ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].” Hmmm, wonder why. C’est la vie!

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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

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. What happens after the reporter says yes? Post-mortem.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Kevin Turpin, president at the National Journal, details his vision for the company with a focus on innovation and creativity. In this interview, Kevin discusses his career with National Journal. National Journal was the perfect fit for that criteria. So how do you ensure that you stand out?

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Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Top-of-mind is reporting realistically and honestly on the state of electric vehicles. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. Words are my life.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Having worked both sides of the desk has given me a better understanding of what reporters want and need. According to Cision’s “ 2022 State of the Media Report ,” which surveyed more than 3,800 journalists at about 2,160 media outlets, 76% of respondents said news releases are the content they want most from brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I became interested in PR because I was looking for fields adjacent to journalism, so I assumed there would be plenty of research involved to go along with writing. And that doesn’t mention studying reporters’ work when making briefing sheets, where we document their histories and interview style. PR is not marketing.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

” That’s a pretty bold statement considering that Google has more than 200 reported ranking factors. 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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

Did you just spend weeks on a huge Wall Street Journal feature article for a new launch and want everyone to see it? Include a link where followers can download the full reports that will hopefully generate more biz leads! . Here are a few ways Instagram can help amplify storytelling for B2B organizations. This is a no-brainer.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In our 2017 State of the Media Report , we learned that 71 percent of journalists “always or often” use multimedia in their stories. Furthermore, a 2016 interview with the Associated Press revealed most major news outlets will not run a text-only story. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. According to the experts, most report problems or abuses to those in charge, and often repeatedly. When culture is a barrier.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. Full report. Having Everybody Writes appear on the Wall Street Journal best-seller list organically was cool, too.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. Kathy Orton, Reporter and Real Estate Web Editor, Washington Post. We don’t have a real estate reporter per se.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

According to the Cision State of the Media Report 59 percent of U.S. The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. A glowing review (or unfortunate video interview) can blow up on social platforms in the time it takes to say, “call the PR firm.”

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

According to Thompson though, the biggest challenge may be overcoming extremely low expectations among editors and reporters about what they see coming through their inboxes. Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism? S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

John, transportation reporter at Business Insider. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space. I’m proud of my reporting for Automotive News on the supply chain production halts and ramp up early in the pandemic in spring 2020.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. A B2B with a new VR (virtual reality) tool for real estate sales should never neglect specialty outlets VR Journal or AR/VR Magazine – as well as real estate trade journals like Realtor Magazine. You get the best of both worlds.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations. Responsible for daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors.

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Medianet Australia

JULY 19, 2023

Darcie McDonald is currently working as an NRL reporter for Fox Sports. Medianet sat down with her to chat about her unique pathway into sports journalism and following her childhood dream. Darcie has led an exciting career so far, where her first look into Rugby League clubs came from her time as a Bulldog Cheerleader.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In addition, relationships with reporters developed through media relations work will eventually become vital to any PR effort, especially in times of crisis communication. For his magazine stories, Smith needs three or four sources to interview, “but for our newsletter, one source is enough,” he says. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. An article in Bloomberg reported that PR workers now outnumber reporters by six to one, mostly due to vanishing newsroom jobs. ” These are the things reporters love that drive or support a story.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

He said to “read stuff, then take it to reporters who like that stuff.” Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. And in reporters respecting the role of PR professionals as managers of that relationship.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … watching the news and spending time with family at home. Tell me how your client’s expertise and knowledge could benefit my reporting. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2018

The PR briefing book is no exception; it’s a simple tool, yet a critical asset for a brand spokesperson to prepare for media interviews. The best briefing books offer a go-to reference and “study guide” so an interviewee has full background on the reporter, the outlet, and the best messaging for the opportunity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. Instead, a significant portion of its resources was dedicated to a public-relations manager who arranged interviews and managed Bankman Fried’s public appearances.

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

To look for insights that might improve the outlook for this year, I turned to Muck Rack’s “ The State of Journalism 2021 ” survey from March. According to the report, more than 60 percent of journalists surveyed agree that the way companies — and by extension, PR pros — share information is outdated.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

wrote in the Journal of Public Relations Research in 2012 that to be an “excellent leader in public relations, one must know the organization’s business and its environment, understand the decision makers and decision-making process in the organization, and be proactive in that decision-making process.”. In support of this view, Meng et al.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’m a senior reporter at The Verge , and I cover the emerging technologies and business side of transportation companies big and small, with a special focus on electric vehicles. That could be revealing a surprising relationship between Apple and Tesla , or reporting Apple’s interest in buying an electric vehicle startup.

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PRSay

MAY 14, 2021

Turk worked professionally in Chicago as a reporter for the Associated Press and in university and corporate public relations before beginning her academic career. In an interview with the Plank Center in August 2013 , she discussed the rewards of serving as a mentor in her role as an educator.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s according to a new paper published in a peer-reviewed journal by two academics Gary L. ” The duo used “multi-method approach that involved interviews, secondary data, and a follow-up survey” to conduct the study. More specifically, they did the study twice to ensure its validity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Don’t be too prepared for that CEO interview. One CEO told us that a PR consultant recommended “winging it” for an important media interview, lest he sound too scripted. For our CEO interviews, we prepare briefing docs, hold a prep session and practice interviews until a level of level is achieved.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I’m the senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch, where I focus on all the ways — present and future — that people and packages travel from Point A to Point B. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing or reading.

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