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. CNET is a multi-faceted consumer technology site featuring some of the most knowledgeable journalists in their niche.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this episode, Greg Galant, CEO and co-founder of Muck Rack, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the origin of Muck Rack, the current state of journalism and PR reports, best practices for pitching media, and what journalists need from PR professionals. Tune in to learn more!

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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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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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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Here are the THREE big trends that communications professionals need to pay attention to closely, as they sharpen their skills to handle 21st century communications: Embracing Disruptive Technologies: Social, Mobile, Cloud, and Sensors. It’s not that you want to solely focus on the technology. The disruption is never-ending.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Using tools like Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet provides PR professionals, brands and industry experts alike the opportunity to access and respond to earned media opportunities pitched by journalists. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. Since many B2B agencies work in the tech space, they’re also fans of clients’ technology, and sometimes their best critics. Here’s our nominations for desirable traits of a PR person who is focused in the B2B sector. They’re always up-to-date.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. 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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 21, 2018

For many B2B technology brands, data is not only a business asset, but a PR tool. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. Data-driven pitches win points with journalists. Data-driven journalism is the future.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Their public relations experience spans various industries including entertainment, nonprofit, healthcare, technology, sports, and higher education. What’s your social media elevator pitch? Previously she was a freelance reporter at the Staten Island Advance.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 20, 2024

The future of journalism in the age of AI. Jane also talked about the organic uptake of GenAI, how early adopters at Reuters experiment with the technology, critique it, and listen to others’ fears and concerns. Adaptation to change: The organic uptake of AI-enhanced journalism at Reuters shows a culture of experimentation.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Yet most journalists (69%) say only a quarter (or less) of the pitches they receive are relevant to their audiences.” 30% said, “new technologies that are helping businesses and consumers.”. TechCrunch 85%.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Covering topics from finance and leadership to technology and innovation, Forbes delivers expert insights, rankings, and inspiring success stories. 5 ABC News Visits per month: 57M Influence score: 91 Contributing journalists: 29 ABC News is a trusted source for breaking news, investigative journalism, and human-interest stories.

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I think it’s essential to make clear that technology initiatives are not the exclusive purview of huge companies with matching budgets.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

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Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Never assume you have all the answers” – Nick Gourevitch.

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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.” Meltwater’s generative AI capabilities are built on OpenAI technology, though the company has made it’s own investments in AI. The multi-pitch generator is only available for enterprise customers ( see pricing ).

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Cision

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In the 1890s, it was called yellow journalism and was a tactic designed by greedy newspaper publishers to sell more newspapers using scandalous (and not necessarily true) headlines. Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Common Sense. These internet companies have become successful because of their mighty technological innovations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. Everything about advanced transportation technology for light vehicles, commercial vehicles and heavy-duty Class 4-8 trucks, VTOL aircraft, drones, and micromobility such as scooters and e-bikes. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

These shifts include everything from the implications of brand journalism on the PR function to the dwindling number of journalists filling established newsrooms. It’s a great listening tool to ensure your pitches are targeted.” 1– Technological Curiosity. ” This is a PR boon.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

I am the finance and technology reporter at Crain’s Detroit Business , covering the startup sector in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as well as the region’s banks and lenders, such as Rocket Mortgage and UWM. That’s also true in the startup technology reporting I do. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 23, 2019

But that’s not how things work— not when there are dozens of notable deals pitched daily. Key business outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Forbes generally wont touch anything under $20 million. And they receive so many funding pitches, an embargoed story on a small round has little value to them.

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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. If so, this could drive a pitch that lands. The client can help with a quick and incisive response that the agency can shop around, based on the client’s savvy and front row view of the technology and industry.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 15 Reasons Your PR Pitches Suck January 27th, 2011 Tweet In the genes? I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. And that was it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. From business to technology to media, Axios delivers the news in a way that’s quick and painless for PR pros to take in. The best are succinct, informed, and tailored to deliver the freshest content.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. Here’s the list of PR technology companies I’m watching. PR pros “sent an average of 16 pitches per day to journalists, as compared to 14 in March.” Probably not.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations.

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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. Every piece of information you receive after pitching serves a purpose. Verify information before you press send.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

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Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? Focus on Relationships, Not Pitching. Every day there’s a PR pro who is tasked with getting their client or organization into The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

More recently, and since I started doing these monthly summaries of PR technology news nineteen months ago, I’ve seen this story at least twice. The minimum viable product (MVP) approach doesn’t cut it in a mature technology space where the buyers have budgets under constant pressure. Reporters get pitched – a lot.

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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. We have used keyboards and touch screens to interface with technology ever since the Graphical User Interface (GUI) was created.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

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