PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Continue crafting pitches around links to the virus, or if you’re working with an unrelated topic altogether, then be sure to give it the best possible angle to break through to the outlets you’re targeting. “So The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. The Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study provides some very tangible insights into the social media perception and behaviors of journalists. Messengers. Architects. Conclusion.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

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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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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. At one end of the spectrum are social media superuser journalists, dubbed “Architects” by the study. At the other end of the spectrum are social media laggards, dubbed, “Skeptics,” by the study.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The revenue model for journalism is at best in flux, and at worst, in chaos. What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Serious journalism from unexpected sources. More data journalism.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2017

Here’s a few tips you can take from the results: Pitch in the morning. Muck Rack found that 37 percent of journalists prefer to be pitched between 9 a.m. with 27 percent preferring their pitches to come between 6 a.m. Personalize your pitches. 1 reason why journalists reject otherwise relevant pitches. and 11 a.m.,

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. Regardless of the topic you’re pitching, O’Connor says it’s important to pitch a journalist an actual story and not simply a person such as your spokesperson or expert.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

15, the live, online series of six modules — moderated by media relations strategist Judy Welage — will feature experts who present case studies and discuss the latest communications trends. Earned media is exactly that — earned — and it’s built on pitching and nurtured relationships. percent of the pitches they receive.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. Wall Street Journal – Reduce Stress at Work. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. facets) together and pitch away!

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Make a note of who accepted your pitch, where it was used and when.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Here are a few themes we’ve compiled for pitching one of the top technology sites: CNET. Familiarize yourself with the specifics of the journalist’s coverage as well as the product or story that you are pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. There’s a good reason for the cross-pollination between journalism and PR, because we produce a great deal of content, from press releases and bylines to pithy email pitches. . Here’s our nominations for desirable traits of a PR person who is focused in the B2B sector.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2015

According to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study , 67 percent of journalists spend up to two hours on their social media accounts each day, up from 38 percent just three years ago. For PR professionals, a clear, concise subject line is key to getting reporters to open and read your pitch. Want more pitching advice?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It serves both to promote the show and to capitalize on interest in it, but it’s clearly a product of good journalism. Here’s how Contently’s Joe Lasauskas portrays the relation between native advertising and sponsored content (with a little dig at the now-outdated term “brand journalism.”). Here are the chief ones. .

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today. National appeal is the single most important quality in a successful USA Today pitch. Offer access and exclusives.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal? For B2B players, this quest presents an additional hurdle in shaping a story that the average Joe will understand, much less care about. For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. Often,more.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. What’s your social media elevator pitch?

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The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

As a recent college journalism student, I spent a lot of time thinking about finding a job and became petrified of the lack of opportunities available for new graduates to break into the newspaper business. Now, in public relations, I find this skill may just be as important as it is in journalism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Journalists look for pitches that are backed up by data in the form of charts, graphs, tables, or interactive infographics. It offers a clear story map and lends credibility to the pitch. Data-driven journalism is the future. 5 reasons to embrace data-driven PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless.

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Cision

JULY 27, 2015

Social media has turned the journalism world upside down, changing the way media outlets reach their audiences, PR professionals pitch their clients and journalists source their stories. Click here to get the free Social Journalism Study now! Here are five of the report’s findings on social media’s role in journalism: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For example, there are multiple contacts at The Wall Street Journal that cover cybersecurity. Approaching any one of them without understanding what they cover will ensure your pitch is ignored. Cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy enough to understand the nuances of media targets’ disciplines within the cybersecurity space.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Undergraduate degree or equivalent ideally in the field of PR, Communications, Marketing, Business or Journalism.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As The Wall Street Journal reported, impromptu pitches, toasts and talks far outnumber planned presentations in the workplace. If your boss asks you to deliver spontaneous remarks at a work event, will you be ready? But new research offers strategies for turning anxiety over unrehearsed public speaking to your advantage.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study notes, email continues to not only be the most common form of contact between journalists and PR professionals, it’s also the most preferred. So master your email pitching skills, but continue to hone your understanding of how journalists use social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. Study the depth of coverage and the tone of their pieces. It’s likely that outdated lists are at least a contributing factor.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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. Two hours is often a lifetime in the journalism industry.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. He cited data from recent studies: “Is the process of media relations getting harder? If so, this could drive a pitch that lands. Ultimately, great stories drive PR and journalism. Newsjacking.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Edelman’s 2015 Trust Barometer Study found that for the first time, online search engines surpassed traditional media as the most trusted news source among the general public. Looking to pitch traditional media outlets? Credibility. Hybrid (third), social (fourth), and owned media (fifth) rounded out the top five. .

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In addition to citing other research studies, I’ve talked to three active journalists who gave their input on various topics. 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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