5W PR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Media relations remains a powerful tool for driving business success and shaping public perception. The Importance of Media Relations in PR Media relations serves as a powerful tool for brand awareness. Then, there is pitching stories effectively. Tailor pitches to each specific outlet and journalist.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Gearing up for a productive fall means having the most efficient tools in your PR and communications toolbox. There are SO many tools that I’ve “ Tech Tested ” in 2014. Here are nine resources (both free and paid tools) I’ve discovered that have the power to enhance your communications program in a variety of ways.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We will also list some powerful tools and strategies to help you with the task. START MEASURING THE RIGHT METRICS Simple and smart ways to measure brand awareness Track manually If you want to start tracking manually before trying dedicated tools, heres how: You can begin with following brand mentions on social media platforms.

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Presspage

MARCH 18, 2025

The average journalist receives dozens (if not hundreds) of pitches daily, yet the response rate hovers around a paltry 3.15%. So, how do you cut through the inbox clutter and get your pitch picked up? What is a PR Pitch? 7 tips for a killer media pitch 1. Nail your subject line Your pitch lives or dies in the inbox.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. It’s better to suggest that the team has a goal of a certain number of placements or interviews, but never guarantee anything! . To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. Why bother?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. New PR software tool Dazzle launches If a PR firm and a European legaltech company entered a joint venture, Dazzle would be the outcome.

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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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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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Media Requests on Social Media The best, most direct, tool-less alternative to HARO/Connectively is to monitor media requests on social platforms like X or BlueSky by hashtag. The tool may look familiar because it was created by HAROs founder, Peter Shankman. Did I mention its free? Who is it best for? Why might it not be the best fit?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

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. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The $ pitches are no-brainers. Why pitch an exclusive to tech media?

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Busting our humps day after day to pitch creative stories that go nowhere, then madly celebrating ( even if it’s in the privacy of our own office ) when we finally land one. ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

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. Pitching trade press can be easier than nailing a story in a large media outlet. How trade coverage wins. Trades placements yield good returns.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

PR people often plan out pitch calendars months in advance. Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues. Feedback on pitches. Tech tools for staying connected . Hardworking PR team.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Have you ever considered using public relations as a lead generating tool? Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer. Tell them you thought they might be interested in the topic and that you were interviewed on the subject.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Many of the rules for pitching a conventional radio producer also apply to pitching a podcast, but there are some subtle differences. Suggest or use tools to help tell the story on air before the pitch. Can you start a relationship before you pitch? The odds are the pitch will be better written and better received.

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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. While they’re a great tool for PR people, it’s easy for your submission to be overlooked.

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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

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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Pitching How To Media Privacy 156

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! It’s a month’s worth of tips and tools to make it easy for you to just start implementing. Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Don’t make pitches about you.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

I just interviewed someone on my PR Champions show and he summed it up so visually. Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet.

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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.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Public relations and digital marketing have emerged as two powerful tools that can work synergistically to enhance brand visibility, credibility, and reputation. Next, it’s important to pitch to journalists. Tailor pitches to the specific interests and needs of each journalist.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Some call it newsjacking. Combine automation with human monitoring.

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One for the most exciting tools available to PR and marketing pros is audience analytics and tracking. These tools gather data on your audiences – who they are, where they hang out, who they talk to, what trends they follow, what interests them right now, where they get their news and information, and who influences them.

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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. Consider where you want to be next year. Set clear goals. Collaborate with your manager to outline SMART goals.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

LinkedIn is a primary recruitment tool. Schedule informational interviews and job shadows, attend internship info sessions and participate in free networking events. If you currently work in retail or food service, then consider pitching customer outreach or social media initiatives to your employer. Maximize LinkedIn.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By knowing the types of stories you could pitch the media today, it positions you in a way that you can be that person in the media on a regular basis, be the expert in your industry, and really be seen with more authority and more credibility. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! what you can pitch your local media for the month of October. Think about what you can pitch in October. Follow the Get PR Famous Formula™ so you’re more likely to get the “yes” and start pitching.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Step 1 – The Hook. Create a Great Hook.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Utilize media monitoring tools to track publications and journalists covering the brand’s niche. 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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Here are 8 tech PR tools for a B2B thought leadership plan. The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. Tech and business media are uniquely receptive to interviews and commentary from executives who are subject-matter experts. Stellar bylined content. Expert commentary.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2025

How can communicators pitch an LLM? In fact, after this podcast interview, Columbia Journalism Review published this statistic about generative AI : “Collectively, they provided incorrect answers to more than 60 percent of queries.” The catalyst for the conversation stemmed from these two posts I had written earlier (See?

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

” If you need a refresher on Newsjacking, watch this interview I did with David Meerman Scott who coined the term. Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! Having you pitch the media. What does that have to do with PR? EVERYTHING!

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

Lucky me to be able to interview a 15+ year media pro in the magazine and television editorial space. Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. Interview Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

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