ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The most rewarding – and maybe the hardest – part of working at a top tech PR agency is pitching stories to media. In addition to proper research and targeting, there are ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read. Here are six ways to customize a media pitch so journalists read it and respond.

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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. You can cross reference your resume for skills and experiences that match closely with the job description and expand on them. Now, let’s dive into the next step.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

The agency’s first step should be to create a consolidated list of deliverables to serve as a central reference point for clients to populate. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Be curious. Use your proposal as a guide.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. One of a handful of journalists!

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a refresher, earned media refers to any site or blog (even social media mention) where a journalist, blogger, or influencer talks about your brand without being paid to. You never know when that media contact might reach out again for an interview or a quote, so be a good social neighbor and share those mentions.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting an exclusive funding announcement that landed coverage in WSJ Pro Venture Capital. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . I have _ at the ready to chat and a few founders in the portfolio, _, ready to interview as well.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2016

The best of the genre provide in-depth looks at a range of people or ideas, and they often include the extra interview questions that you just don’t get on traditional radio shows. So you really, really have to know what a podcast covers and specializes in before you pitch them if you want to have success. ”).

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OnePitch

JULY 28, 2022

If you’re considering pitching Anita refer to these 4 tips you can implement within your media outreach. You can also watch Anita’s videos loaded with information surrounding her pitch tips, relationship-building advice, and more on the OnePitch YouTube channel. Pitches = startups & founders.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Then, there is pitching stories effectively. Compelling pitches that capture journalists’ attention and align with their editorial interests increase the chances of coverage. Tailor pitches to each specific outlet and journalist. When providing any content, it needs to be of high quality.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

I’ve interviewed many journalists and they all tell me the same thing… they don’t read press releases. You should only put logos on when you are interviewed or quoted. Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them. PR FOR ANYONE.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 31, 2017

Anyone considering doing business with your company moves along a particular path, often referred to as the customer journey. expert interviews. A series of interview with users who had amazing success with the product can create that emotional response. We tend to trust information from others “just like us.”.

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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. Reference the episode in which it was discussed and explain what new insights or angle you’d like to talk about.

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 24, 2009

The pitch worked. The interview’s scheduled. We could arguably start “The Bad Interview Blog” with all the gaffes that can occur in this critical phase of media relations. Instead of more this drama, we’ll help you create an interview brief so you, and your source, can steer clear of a bad interview.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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PRSay

MAY 14, 2018

She already knows not to rely on generic pitches blasted to the same list. When you’re crafting your pitch for your target journalist or blogger, you know it’s a best practice to prove in the first sentence that you’ve researched her and her audience. And then get right into your pitch that propels that connection forward.

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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. Where do you find expert sources to reference in your stories? Do you find this to be true?

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. 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.

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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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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2015

I know because the drafts often contain a passing reference to a fax machine and sometimes even call for a press conference. Since she wasn’t part of the pitch team, she never understood what an uphill battle it was to get interest. If you’re not pitching, you’re not relevant. . Here are the questions.”.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 12, 2017

71 percent of consumers are more likely to make a purchase based on a social media reference. The PR department is pitching influencers along with reporters and hoping for coverage on the strength of the content. One blogger was given the opportunity to interview her industry idol. That’s because they see results.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Pitching top publications is rarely easy – you not only need good relationships with reporters, you need a good story to tell. I also wish I knew how to explain to people how “getting a Forbes interview doesn’t happen overnight (unless you are willing to pay a lot of money for it).”

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the past it has taken hours of grinding hard work, combing through surveys, interviews, research, and news material to come up with a guesstimate of what this audience cares about. Audience Analysis Knowing as much as you can about your audience has always been the key to success.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 3, 2016

With so many seasoned subject matter experts available to speak on a given topic or trend, it’s a challenge to distinguish yourself when pitching journalists and other media professionals. Being aware of the push-and-pull of pitching (responding to existing opportunities while also proactively advocating for experts) is only the first step.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What was your most memorable new business pitch experience? “I I could tell the pitch went well, you could feel the chemistry in the room. I remember when we completed a two and a half hour long new business presentation in Iowa for Maytag, which is now owned by Whirlpool.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. I’ve learned that if you don’t authentically love and believe in the product, media professionals aren’t going to believe your pitches. Rapid Fire Round. My hobbies outside of work include…anything outdoors.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Your first contact doesn’t have to be a pitch. When you are pitching the gatekeeper, make sure above all your content will help the reader. While you can reference your product don’t make the entire article self-promotional. Email them the bios of the experts and offer an interview. Utilize Social Media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

They’re useful for story pitching, new product research, and new perspectives from industry leaders. In addition to information on over 100,000 companies from Alibaba to Xiaomi, the site cross-references data to help craft expert commentary, industry reports, interview prep and new business pitches. Crunchbase.

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Garrett Public Relations

JULY 22, 2023

Some might refer to it as publicity or media coverage. Earned media – it’s a focus of many public relations campaigns. What is earned media? It involves working with media outlets to get clients noticed and, in a perfect world, featured. And that, of course, means working with journalists.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

When you reference articles we wrote or praise segments we produced, you warm our hearts and get our attention. When we’re going to interview your client, please resist the urge to ask to see the questions in advance. In that same vein, please don’t ask us who else we’re interviewing for a story. We’ll lose respect for you.

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