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. Some jobs involve more writing, others involve more research. You need excellent research skills.

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Conference Pitching Writing Agency 368

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

I was a journalism major in college and had dreams of reporting before I shifted to PR, so I know all about wanting to get that big scoop. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Because when you think about it, pitching is a bit like fishing.

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Journalism International Internal Pitching 344

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?”

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Pitching Storytelling Media Writing 192

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 147

Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

While fake news is indeed the bane of journalism, everyone in business has, at some level, fabricated something. We write content about the real people our brands affect, pitch emotionally evocative stories to the press, and replace messaging with meaningful conversations that touch the human heart.

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Brand Branding Pitching Journalism 364

Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?”

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Pitching Storytelling Media Writing 166

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. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Data Journalism.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tip: As of writing, many journalists are leaving X and heading to BlueSky. 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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Case Study Pitching B2B Tools 116

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I sit down with a notebook and a pen and I write down what’s in my head. This all spills onto the page while I journal for a little while. Pretty soon the thoughts bouncing around my head are all on paper, and I can mentally relax and write what’s been going well and what I want to accomplish. The stuff I feel frantic about.

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Exercises Writing Journalism Advertising 156

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. AirPR: You started your career in journalism. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. 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.”

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Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

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. With this in mind, I’m likely not going to write a puff piece about Kayak. One of a handful of journalists!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. Messengers. Architects. Conclusion.

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Social Media How To Media Journalism 247

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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Pitching Report Writing Energy 139

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. . Yet there may still be a skills gap when it comes to quality writing. They’re always up-to-date.

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

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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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 158

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. Go to Social for Small Talk. Want more media coverage?

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Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

OnePitch

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pitching can feel like a challenging dance; mastering the right moves takes practice and effort. As we explored in our 5 Forms of Journalism blog, feature writers focus on trending topics and relevant issues, crafting engaging, longer-form content that resonates emotionally with their audience.

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Pitching Storytelling Journalism Community 102

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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Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Newsletters gain clout.

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Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 196

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 may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution.

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Pitching Newspapers How To Knowledge Base 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. Details like that make a byline more than just another pitch.

Interviews 296

Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization. Shared Media. Shared media is also known as social media.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Cision

JUNE 6, 2016

Recently, my team at Communications@Syracuse asked 25 communication professionals for their takes on the most crucial elements of a PR pitch. Responses included qualities such as relevance, personalization and brevity, but one of the key themes that emerged was the importance of making sure your pitch is timely and on topic. .

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Pitching Trends Data Industry 120

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.” The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. Fair enough.

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Software Pitching Ethics Technology 145

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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Pitching How To YouTube Tools 62

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.” Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Study Communications Survey Pitching 179

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them.

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Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

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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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I’m a Houston native, lifetime restaurant worker and NYU journalism graduate. I also write for Liquor.com. How do you prefer to receive pitches? It’s also very apparent when someone is pitching something they don’t understand or care about.

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Pitching Travel Trends Print 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My hope is that companies will take a step back to consider how focusing on using their unique voice in their PR and marketing efforts will help them stand out from those utilizing generic AI-generated content and pitches. Audiences know the difference. ” ~ Khaner Walker , Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Syneos Health 16. .”

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Cision

JULY 7, 2016

After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have been offered the opportunity to broaden my communication skills to other areas, such as speech writing and internal communications. Second, don’t major in PR.

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Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. The worst pitches are those that are pushy or ignorant.

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Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

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Writing Pitching Survey Digital PR 62

PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

To look for insights that might improve the outlook for this year, I turned to Muck Rack’s “ The State of Journalism 2021 ” survey from March. Based on the report’s findings, here are ways we can better engage journalists this year and beyond: Pitch on Monday morning. Just 6 percent said they prefer to receive pitches on Fridays.

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Pitching Survey Report Social Media 192

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. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203