Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Interviewing with the media has changed over the years. However, today the media is different. It’s a very noisy landscape, tensions run high on different topics and taking an interview means being present and ready to navigate questions beyond the messages you want to share. As they say, “Anything goes!”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For PR pros , landing an on-air interview for a C-suite executive is a big deal. Unless they’re accustomed to giving public interviews and speaking to journalists frequently, there’s a good chance that even senior execs will need some coaching in advance of a key interview. Develop the interview’s messaging.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

Mr. Sackur interviewed Mr. Ali about his country’s vast oil reserves and their impact on both the country and the climate. The full exchange is well worth a look, but the two-minute portion that has gone viral is a must-watch example of how to turn the tables in an adversarial media interview.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Any company can benefit from media training , but it’s particularly important for one that is new to public relations. For B2B PR, media training prepares company execs for press interviews and stresses how to make the most out of them. What makes a good media prep session? Pros and cons of virtual media trainings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Securing media interest is only the first step. Don’t take them lightly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In B2B public relations , there are few assets more valuable than a terrific media spokesperson. For some organizations, the CEO or founder is the best spokesperson due to broad-based knowledge and presumed clout with media. Most media briefings are between one client contact and one journalist, but this isn’t always the case.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. That requires thoughtful attention and a strong sense of how media work. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A B2B PR firm looking to promote a specific idea or story might think first about pitching large, mainstream media outlets. The right media strategy hinges on understanding your industry or niche within it. Those views can be parlayed into interviews, bylines articles, op-ed pieces, and other contributed content.

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The Resolution Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Media readership and influence is one of the most important elements of PR planning, but who is responsible for growing that influence? The post Behind the scenes at Hearst UK; the PR team growing the most influential lifestyle media appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

Or we may go with an embargo, which means offering the news to a wider pool of media targets at the same time. . For any type of media outreach, lead time is critical. This will be more comfortable for the PR team, and it doesn’t force the new reporter to scramble for an interview and rush to get a good story together. .

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Talking to the media can seem daunting. Once you master these steps, confidence and comfort will build, allowing you to see the real value of media relations. Make sure any questions you have are asked upfront before agreeing to a reporter’s request for an interview. Be on the Same Page. Focus on key points.

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Prowly

JUNE 9, 2020

If you are a senior manager or spokesperson of an organization there is a high probability you will have followed a media training session at one time in your career. These trainings are typically conducted by external consultants and will always involve a mix of theory and mock interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In B2B public relations , one of the things we do regularly is arrange media briefings on subjects relevant to our clients’ business. A good PR rep should have a role in nearly any media briefing. Below are a few things we should keep in mind when staffing an interview: Kick things off. The answer to these questions is no.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

For most people social media is a great way to follow trending news, post food pictures and, most importantly, share memes. Social media helps us and our clients connect to customers, drive web traffic, and even develop or convert leads. Yet the social media landscape changes constantly. TikTok: Capturing Gen Z and beyond .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The media tour has been around for nearly as long as the PR industry. It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a new book in a blitz of media interviews, or when celebrities push a film to 20 cities in an afternoon of local TV chats via satellite. The term is a little misleading, however.

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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. Most respectable media outlets will be offended by such a request.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 14, 2021

Every experienced PR person has had their share of media opportunities that looked promising but never resulted in coverage. In fact, most can recall a particular occasion where everything went right, whether it was a full interview or a quick comment, and nothing came of it. The interview was too late. The quote lacked color.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

For PR teams, earned media placements are a key deliverable of a strategic public relations campaign. Earned media offers credibility even though we give up perfect control over the message. But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

We can definitely generate XX earned media placements. Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. In the first place, quality usually beats quantity when it comes to earned media. PR is all about building connections, especially with media. Why bother?

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The Resolution Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In this spotlight interview, we chat with Emma Lamberton – Senior Communications Manager at Coram, the first children’s charity, who shares some of the strategies and tactics that underpin their communications work.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 8, 2024

You’ve been asked to participate in a media interview, but this time it’ll be on camera. Prepare for the interview. Also stick to your key messages, revert back to them throughout the course of the interview to help stay on topic. Control the interview. Avoid common media interview pitfalls.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

In B2B PR , we’re always looking for ways to promote client stories, often through interviews with members of their senior leadership team. Listen to a few episodes to get a feel for the themes, see who they’ve interviewed previously, learn the types of questions asked, and study the host’s interview style.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 11, 2021

But the big question I get all the time is, “do I pitch the same story to all the different media outlets at the same time?” The way I’ve shown you how to pitch the media is by NOT using a press release and making your pitches more personal. The post Pitch the Media appeared first on Christina Daves.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Often going beyond a more traditional media interview to dig deeper into trend and issue conversations, being on a podcast requires some unique preparation to maximize effectiveness. Post the link on your social media accounts, embed it on your website if possible / appropriate.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Here are six of the top entrepreneur podcasts for PR teams who want to secure meaningful interviews in the podcast industry. . Mixergy is a podcast that brings interviews with some big names, but mostly interviews with lesser-known companies. Entrepreneurs on Fire.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In the PR strategies toolbox, the practice of media relations gives PR practitioners an opportunity to distinguish themselves while also giving their organizations an edge over the competition. As earned media, stories placed through media relations efforts are cost-effective. Newsletters gain clout.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

There is nothing I love more than seeing the results of agents I’ve worked with when they are featured in the media. The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. Pitch the media the way THEY want to be pitched and you will have success. The question I always get is what makes a good story? Learn More at www.3StepstoPRSuccess.com.

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JULY 10, 2020

On the Media. This weekly podcast hosted by New York Public Radio explores how the media is made, examines threats to free speech and unravels hidden agendas in major news stories. Every week on For Immediate Release, join a conversation that analyzes digital and social media news for PR pros. The NewsWorthy . Women at Work.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the pandemic era, capturing media attention has been tougher than usual. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. With these quick tips, you’ll be well on your way to writing stellar pitches that garner media attention and delight clients. Media should be able to quickly review and understand the takeaway.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Maybe the story idea simply isn’t compelling or timely enough to capture media attention. Stakeholders must understand that if they can’t secure assets to round out a story, media may not be interested. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Distribution and Syndication After you release your press statement, it’s distributed to a network of media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and news agencies. Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The job search can be challenging—first, there’s the resume, then the cover letter, followed by the interview process. Media Relations: Emphasize any relevant experience that involves working with journalists, pitching stories, or securing media coverage. Now, let’s dive into the next step.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sentiment and tone make all the difference We intuitively know if an article or interview is positive, but an analysis of sentiment and tone offers insights into the qualitative impact of PR efforts. Advanced tools like Muck Rack, Critical Mention and Hootsuite can examine articles and social media posts to provide a sentiment score.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the most frustrating parts of working in PR or media relations is getting the “too busy” response. You have a solid pitch or a compelling announcement, but the feedback from media is that they have too much going on to cover this story. Still, we avoid using words like “guarantee” or “definite” when predicting media coverage.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Imagine for a moment what reporters are tasked with daily—the endless pressure of new deadlines, sourcing stories, scheduling interviews and quickly turning around multiple stories.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! One of the sources of this information is media monitoring and social listening technology. How can you be a credible resource for your audience, stakeholders and the media by consistently sharing objective information and advice? Elizabeth Barrett.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

PR pros are trained to negotiate with media to get the best story for a client, and sometimes that carries over into our personal lives. But we do have those days where it may be after hours and we need to be connected in case of an emergency, especially working with international media or companies.

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