PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Dedicate a few hours each week to researching companies, following “early careers” social media accounts, and setting up LinkedIn and PRSSA alerts. Maximize LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a primary recruitment tool. Don’t be afraid to pitch yourself directly, even if the organization isn’t advertising openings.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Nonprofit Retail Social Media 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

However, Digital Reach sample data relies on sharing activities across social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+), which increasingly drives web users to the content they choose to view everyday. Tiny Pitch : Tiny Pitch is the latest in news release development, launched by PitchEngine. I discovered.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists.

Mobile 306

Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. So, as a blogger for the past seven years and a podcaster more recently, here are my five tips for pitching success and how PR stands for “Personal” Relations: Know about me, but know more about my community.

Pitching 150

Pitching Radio Newspapers Print 150

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you. Don’t stalk them on Facebook, but Twitter, things like that, LinkedIn. Do your homework on the journalist and the outlet.

Television 221

Television Pitching Interviews Radio 221

5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Actively engage in relevant industry conversations on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and relevant community forums. Analyze their recent coverage, areas of interest, and preferred interview formats. Craft personalized pitches that demonstrate a genuine understanding of the journalist’s work and their audience.

How To 78

How To Media Case Study Technology 78

PRSay

JANUARY 23, 2020

Yes, a huge majority of journalists dislike getting cold pitches. It’s important to remember this is more likely applicable to older journalists, who had to rely on the phone for sources and interviewing early in their careers. Pitch during unorthodox times. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Media Relations 199

Media Relations Media Pitching Report 199

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.

Pitching 136

Pitching Print Survey Local 136

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.

Pitching 71

Pitching How To YouTube Tools 71

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just as you would prepare for any media interview or new business pitch, taking time to reflect before your review will help you take control of the narrative, highlight your impact and demonstrate your potential for growth. Connect with her on LinkedIn , Instagram or at katienealconsulting.com. [a

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Measurement Resources Examples Conference 141

Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

It’s a group with thousands of members, all pitching in to answer questions, share strategies, etc. You can subscribe to Kim’s business growth tips by email, or connect on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook. The post Interview with Larry Kim appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Interviews 123

Interviews Facebook Software Social Media 123

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Be sure to connect with them on Twitter and LinkedIn, and engage with them from time to time by interacting with their posts.

How To 245

How To Media Report Social Media 245

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. It’s the start of spring.

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Media Real Estate 130

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. I said, “Often PR professionals are heard talking about the ‘elevator pitch’ – a short summary of the story we are trying to sell the media that we can describe in a span of a few seconds. Elevator Pitch or Twitter Pitch?

Pitching 97

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thus, we pitch out journalists to “sell” portraits of CEOs, train them and position them as voices that count in their sector and ghost-write for them comments and by-lines on LinkedIn to help them become the experts in their businesses. LinkedIn : 56.4% Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

Marketing 90

Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2024

Holden presented some of the highlights from the campaign at a conference, which Carilu Dietrich shared in a LinkedIn post. Talk to customers and practice what you preach Start a podcast – and then interview people you wish would be your customers. It’s a podcast that interviews B2B marketing leaders about marketing.

Creativity 103

Creativity B2B Examples Marketing 103

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

Email pitches? 2 Personalize your pitches You can input all the recent work your target journalist has done and find a way to capture the recipients attention. We want to ensure that no answers to interview questions or pitches generated by AI will ever be sent to an editor. Attention-worthy subject lines?

Trends 104

Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

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! It gave me valuable experience with daily posting and scheduling on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. The hard part is over, or is it? Briefing document framework.

Writing 130

Writing How To Interviews Pitching 130

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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Pitching Report Writing LinkedIn 100

PR Job Coach

AUGUST 21, 2010

In my early years in public relations, I was constantly reminded by reporters, editors and columnists that the cardinal sin of media relations was trying to pitch without knowing, reading or understanding the reporter’s work and beat. If you see a firm or job that attracts your interest, prepare yourself well to pitch.

Web 139

Web Pitching LinkedIn Interviews 139

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Upload the article to your LinkedIn page. Your shares will help build a reputation as a future source who drives results for them.

LinkedIn 120

LinkedIn Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision. If the event includes boldfaced names, there may be opportunities to pitch them for interviews ahead of time. Have a structured and detailed run-of-show.

Pitching 185

Pitching Survey Video Print 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

This tool is key for sniffing out gaps in the narrative that allow PR pros to find the right story angle to pitch. Remote voice and video communication are critical to PR work, from client meetings to media interviews. Every PR agency needs a versatile solution for meetings.

Tools 108

Tools SMB Survey Software 108

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Interview a customer. Do a Live video on Facebook or LinkedIn. The other thing you can do is use this content as media pitches. Create Content Using Media Pitches. Take a picture of your workspace, office, or co-workers. Introduce your newest employee. Post a #TBT (throwback Thursday). Post a fill-in-the-blank question.

How To 130

How To Video Interviews YouTube 130

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

Pitchin’ and Sippin’ by Lexie Smith Lexie Smith covers PR trends and tips (over “sips”) and also features interviews with journalists and other PR pros, mostly in the consumer lifestyle space. She often interviews small business owners who have found PR success, so you can learn from what they did.

Publicity 146

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 146

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

To build a comprehensive profile of your buyer, talk to your sales team, interview current customers and research people on LinkedIn who match your ideal buyer. Typically, B2B audiences are on LinkedIn, but depending on your industry or location they may prefer Facebook. Online publications.

B2B 190

B2B Company Marketing SEO 190

Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

The authors of these stories can quickly become journalists to target for follow-up stories, additional quote pitches, and more. Between creating content and pitching, I barely had time. Check the trending topics at the beginning of each day and see if there are opportunities to pitch. However, not all links are due to a pitch.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Pitching Study Google 62

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

While your first instinct might be to pitch podcasts that can be found on Spotify’s Top Podcasts page, I recommend reaching out to lesser-known podcasts that discuss a niche topic that’s related to a topic you’d like to discuss. This could be a personal website, LinkedIn page or author bio on an outlet or blog.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Several years ago we interviewed 65 sales people at major computer retailers (Best Buy, Fry’s, etc.) It’s revealing that the LinkedIn profile for Greg Marra, the 26-year-old who leads the programming team for the FB News Feed, never even mentions the word “news” (though blinky lights are apparently the way to his good side).

Facebook 148

Facebook Storytelling Media Retail 148

Business Wire

MARCH 22, 2017

Consider exclusive interviews with these thought leaders as a way to co-opt their audiences to promote your message. Don’t Sleep on LinkedIn When looking to drive sales via social channels, Edmond Jr. pleaded with viewers not to forget the power and reach of LinkedIn. This discussion lead into the concept of “celebrity.”

Social Media 151

Social Media Trends LinkedIn Media 151

MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?".

Company 113

Company Interviews Print Pitching 113

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post. Ditto for interviews and features—pitch the journalist on linking to a specific (measurable) page on your site to provide more depth to the piece they’re creating. I’ll create a Slideshare of my presentation and upload it.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Onclusive

JUNE 3, 2015

As a career professional, can you imagine a world without LinkedIn? LinkedIn has essentially replaced the need for business cards, since you can basically use … Continued. It would be like trying to function without a pencil in a one-room schoolhouse. Ridiculous.

LinkedIn 150

LinkedIn Interviews Pitching Technology 150

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 15, 2024

What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Please tell me why what you’re pitching would be beneficial to our readers. Please don’t pitch something and then go M.I.A. You can follow David on Twitter and LinkedIn. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Meeting 97

Meeting Media Interviews Pitching 97

PR for Anyone

JUNE 22, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that is both relevant and valuable to the show’s audience is a a great way to land the media. Using your expertise around a story that will provide value to the audience will give you an edge when pitching to the media. Free PR Interview Transcript. Welcome to the show, Jeff.

Social Media 130

Social Media How To Branding Brand 130