Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 5, 2021

LinkedIn is the most popular social networking platform for professionals. The platform offers an excellent way to expand your PR network, make connections, and pitch stories. To make the most of the professional networking opportunities on LinkedIn, though, you need a strategy.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 22, 2020

Having a media pitching tracking system in place is super important for your success. Knowing who you pitched, when, and what the response was will help you in the future in learning what types of pitches resonate with the media. You used to be able to easily do this in LinkedIn with tagging but they removed that feature.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Dedicate a few hours each week to researching companies, following “early careers” social media accounts, and setting up LinkedIn and PRSSA alerts. Maximize LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a primary recruitment tool. Don’t be afraid to pitch yourself directly, even if the organization isn’t advertising openings.

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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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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. So, as a blogger for the past seven years and a podcaster more recently, here are my five tips for pitching success and how PR stands for “Personal” Relations: Know about me, but know more about my community.

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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. That’s why podcasts should be on every media pitch list. The best media strategy for promoting a case study is to condense the story to a few pithy lines to pitch it for placement in a trade publication or other vertical media outlet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch. While you certainly want to pitch and focus on the areas of client expertise, it pays to expand the definition of expertise beyond self-serving announcements. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2022

It helps to have contact that you can pitch informally and know you will get a response – either a yes or a pass. Pitches and announcements from last quarter are yesterday’s news and it’s time to plan for the next few months. It will spark ideas for pitches and targets that PR can go out with throughout the quarter. .

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 17, 2014

A funny thing happened on the way to the LinkedIn forum. It explains how former Fortune journalist Dan Roth is now chief editor of a media juggernaut – namely, you guessed it, LinkedIn. Roth and his team scour the pitches, looking to aggregate those most likely to resonate with their own audience of 86 million U.S.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2017

By pitching the media in this way, you will be light-years ahead of your competition and journalists will be thrilled to work with you because you’ve just made their job that much easier. Connect on LinkedIn by saying you’ve read or watched their work and you welcome the opportunity to connect. Do the same on Instagram.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. It’s the start of spring.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

However, Digital Reach sample data relies on sharing activities across social media communities (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+), which increasingly drives web users to the content they choose to view everyday. Tiny Pitch : Tiny Pitch is the latest in news release development, launched by PitchEngine. I discovered.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com. Now that you know who you want to pitch, slow your roll before you send an email. Connect on LinkedIn. The New York Times and the like). Get to Know the Players.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. Short pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more. We might be all AI-ed out.

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PRSay

JANUARY 23, 2020

Yes, a huge majority of journalists dislike getting cold pitches. A tip: You can often calculate a person’s general age range based on their college graduation year on LinkedIn. Pitch during unorthodox times. Try sending out pitches on Friday afternoons, before holidays or at other unusual times. Here are two: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

What’s more, it can be amplified through social platforms like LinkedIn, in prospect newsletters, sales presentations, and customer communications. . Pitching trade press can be easier than getting a story in a large media outlet. Trade stories are foundational. Trade allow more in-depth storytelling.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

LinkedIn’s publishing platform gives founders a free outlet for thought leadership content that can catch media attention. Many journalists now prefer to be pitched through social media rather than email. Building Media Relationships Without a PR Firm Personal outreach beats mass pitching every time.

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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). It will create an executive biography based on a LinkedIn profile.

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Cision

MAY 18, 2017

I know from personal experience that a LinkedIn Group discussion comment which dared those who read it to prove the ROI of social was coming from a marketing consultant who had no experience in social yet had a client who was looking for social media expertise. Favorite a user’s tweet. Retweet a user. Add the user to a list.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What would help you to pitch smarter — to better target your media list and pitch journalists the way they want to be pitched? When Jered and his team first launched OnePitch in 2017, it was set up as a kind of “reverse HARO” where journalists could opt in to receive regular pitches.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Are you comfortable pitching yourself and your skills? Do you have a strong network?

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Cision

AUGUST 31, 2016

The old way of pitching journalists via email or even snail mail is slowly being replaced by social media. This is a good practice in general, but it could cozy you up closer to the reporters you want to pitch. Forget pitching just yet; instead, start a dialogue around an article you really enjoyed. Engage in 1-on-1 Dialogue.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. It may be a good time to ramp up your Twitter or LinkedIn activity or start sharing media coverage or company news. Tweet at a journalist that you liked their recent story or tag a co-worker about an article you saw on LinkedIn.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Don’t stalk them on Facebook, but Twitter, things like that, LinkedIn. .” Like and share their posts. Comment when relevant. Share contacts or resources you have that could help them on future stories.

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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. Connect with her on LinkedIn , Instagram or at katienealconsulting.com. [a

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PR Job Coach

OCTOBER 31, 2013

I have also advised employing your resume as the basis for your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. Include the urls to your Google+, LinkedIn and Facebook profiles at the top of your resume along with your email address. Even if your contribution is a successful pitch to a journalist, provide the link to the actual story.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Actively engage in relevant industry conversations on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and relevant community forums. Craft personalized pitches that demonstrate a genuine understanding of the journalist’s work and their audience. Analyze their recent coverage, areas of interest, and preferred interview formats.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

As a profession, public relations evokes images of media pitching or crisis management. From blog posts to media pitches, we shift gears constantly, adapting to many different kinds of written content. Media pitches and social posts require writers to pack the most punch into the lowest word count. Less is more.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? You can also post your questions in the #PRStudChat LinkedIn Group. How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts? What strategies can help new grads and young professionals stand out to recruiters on social media? Is PR Right for me?”

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

Should we continue to pitch the media and promote our news? My friend Don Leon offered some great advice on LinkedIn: Take a moment to identify some of your favorite clients and customers (folks are tending to stay local so lots of people around/at their desk). Others will want to jump in with ill-advised pitches.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea. Based on my past career experiences and my current PR-focused projects, here are a few things that will make your pitch more likely to receive a response.

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PRSay

JUNE 24, 2024

The best way to secure media placements is to ensure the journalist’s beat includes the topic being pitched, 37% of respondents said. The survey finds that email is still the best way to pitch reporters. About half of PR professionals say the time they spend on internal communications stays the same or increases.

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Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

Email pitches? 2 Personalize your pitches You can input all the recent work your target journalist has done and find a way to capture the recipients attention. We want to ensure that no answers to interview questions or pitches generated by AI will ever be sent to an editor. Attention-worthy subject lines?

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 11, 2014

Creativity counts when it comes to a media pitch, the headline of your press release and share-worthy blog posts. Comments I expanded on this a bit more on LinkedIn –. But what about your online newsroom? An archive of press releases is useful… but investing a few hours to add fresh resources can take it from meh to fantastic.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Be sure to connect with them on Twitter and LinkedIn, and engage with them from time to time by interacting with their posts. Maintain a relationship with the reporter.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thus, we pitch out journalists to “sell” portraits of CEOs, train them and position them as voices that count in their sector and ghost-write for them comments and by-lines on LinkedIn to help them become the experts in their businesses. LinkedIn : 56.4% Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

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