PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Smaller staffs and reduced resources continue to challenge reporters.

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Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

Pitching to trade media requires surgical precision. To strategize better , learn the dos and donts of the quintessential trade media workflow: Task #1: Finding trade media contacts Task #2: Writing pitches to trade media Task #3: Maintaining the relationships See how Prowlys features live up to the challenge of hyper-targeting trade media.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I try and imagine friends sitting around a table talking about a story they heard on the radio that made them think of someone that could learn or benefit from the message and ultimately sharing… so I tend to cast a wide range pitch net! Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. But once you’ve made your interview subject comfortable, it’s not always easy to think of new questions on the fly. Details like that make a byline more than just another pitch. Check relevant trade publications.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Senior PR Engineer Kelly Byrd interviewed her customer Mark Delcorps of Overstock.com on how he and his team and company are using AirPR data to help them drive, maintain and replicate business impact. Read more of the AirPR Interview Series. The post AirPR Interview Series: Mark Delcorps of Overstock.com appeared first on AirPR.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 11, 2021

You’ve been ready my posts for years, watching the YouTube videos, and you’re ready to pitch. 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?” He read that entire pitch AND booked her for a segment. ” The answer is no.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. Pitching to Canadian media? Plan Ahead for Earned Media Opportunities.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For top B2B PR firms , approaching reporters and tech influencers carries a great deal of responsibility. You want to make sure you’re representing both your agency and your client well, and a top-notch pitch is the best way to do it. When pitching top tech reporters, like most media, it’s best to be short and sweet.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The trade publications often focus their reporting on them. For example, program long-form content – ebook, report, white paper – every month, every other month, or every quarter. We put a similar program in place for contributed articles, pitches and press releases too. Award programs usually center on campaigns too.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Three PR software providers are getting a jump on the new year with AI-infused products for professional communicators; Bloomberg reports on more struggles for Cision The challenge with generative AI is probability. 1” of 2024, according to reporting by Bloomberg. High probability means everyone is saying the same things.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. 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. Don’t pitch me the gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceilings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. Occasionally checking a reporter’s recent work is not enough. Working at the convenience of the reporter and the client can be a tightrope walk.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. We always link to the full white paper in the release, in case the reporter wants to dive deeper or include it in their story. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. Customer case studies sell benefits.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I Be sure to ask reporters the ways they would prefer to work together. Now, that dynamic has completely changed.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. 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. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 14, 2021

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. Often your spokesperson will review the briefing document during the interview, so creating an easy-to-scan guide they can review and absorb in real time is critical.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 9, 2024

Media coverage is harder to obtain, but journalists are open and candid about what they need – which can make a difference for those PR pros who are willing to listen A while back, Spin Sucks was kind enough to publish a piece I wrote with tips for better PR pitching. Nobody wants to be duped, but for a reporter, their careers depend on it.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Early on, he worked for Channel 6 News in Miami as a junior broadcaster when he was 13 years old, helping them with reports. “I On the power of ‘yes’: “I always had that itch to want to become a reporter,” Benitez said. It was the first time a reporter had ever shot a TV story entirely with an iPhone. he continued.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. When pitching broadcast outlets it’s important to note the main differences between the medium and print, and to offer producers the information the need for potential segments. Are you pitching local news or national?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

The word is a little misleading, because it sounds like you’re giving the story to only one reporter. But an exclusive typically means offering a key tidbit, news item, or interview to a single journalist with the understanding that he or she will be first. The $ pitches are no-brainers. Whom do you pitch the story to?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Now, let’s take a look at the anatomy of an effective tech media pitch. She chooses a pitch based on the game situation, the skill of the other team, and weather conditions. A media pitch is not very different. All the research, preparation, and consideration ensure that the correct story will be hand-pitched to the right media.

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Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

PR Problem #1: Pitch engagement is lower than ever before Getting journalists to respond to pitches is starting to feel like pushing a boulder uphill. In the PR Trends 2025 report , 32% of respondents say that hyper-personalization will be their priority from this point forward. TRY PROWLY FOR FREE Prowly never stops improving.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

So, B2B PR professionals have a small window to catch their attention, hold it enough for them to actually read a pitch, and find it interesting enough to want to take action. The media pitch should also be short and personalized. Winning pitches are engaging, timely and succinct. Keep it short and simple.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

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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. Know who you pitch. In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. Understand newsworthiness.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Plus, bigger outlets like to report on bigger companies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2022

For PR teams, the most common way to secure media coverage involves announcements, data and proactive pitches. Yet there are always times when proactive pitching doesn’t work, or when announcements and data are relatively light. Waiting means the reporter may have everything they need for the story before they get to your submission.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. Upon receiving the offer, reporters will inform the PR person if they can honor the embargo time and date, or they may opt to pass the story. Embargoes let reporters plan ahead. Embargoes allow a unique POV .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

How to pitch media. Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it? Business knowledge is important .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. Depending on the announcement, we may seek an exclusive, meaning one reporter has access to the news before others. Timing is key. Don’t take it personally .

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Fun fact about me: before getting into PR , I wanted to be a reporter. I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. You report the facts. The initial press release offers only the basics, while the reporting fleshes out a story with real context, both pro and con.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. Not that gimmicks are everything, but it’s important to make the reporters’ time worthwhile.

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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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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It certainly didn’t help that some media outlets were all-too-eager to report intimate details of his death. It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. “ What’s wrong with this pitch? Tacky and tasteless.

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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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Im sure youve read it everywhere: HARO (Help a Reporter Out) is dead. 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.

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