PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The easiest way to pitch the media is with a plan in place. Planning ahead with themes and then specific topics will make it so much easier to just get that pitch out. One important thing to note is the media calendar. Here are some pitching ideas: WINTER THEMES. This should spark some pitching ideas.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. From national outlets like CNN, Fox Business or the Today show to local affiliates, a solid broadcast segment can make a lasting impact. Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. Plan Ahead for Earned Media Opportunities. Keep (and Maintain) a Solid Media List.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

One of the biggest misconceptions about the industry is that all cybersecurity media contacts are interested in the same stories. For example, journalists who focus on privacy and data concerns on big tech platforms may be intrigued by a pitch about a data breach on a major social network.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. If you don’t have any prior media, no worries.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Securing media interest is only the first step. Plan Well and Double-Confirm.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. Know who you pitch. According to Cision’s “ 2022 State of the Media Report ,” which surveyed more than 3,800 journalists at about 2,160 media outlets, 76% of respondents said news releases are the content they want most from brands.

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PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. It’s hard to blink without seeing either local or global news. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day. Are You Finding Fake Media Sickening?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! This article is all about best practices for pitching—based on our customers’ collective experience and wisdom. As we mentioned last week, the key to creating a relevant and compelling pitch is knowing your audience.

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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. I use a Google doc for tracking pitches and also keeping track of my top journalists.

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Cision

APRIL 10, 2017

But how do you reach the always-on-the-move travel media? Using Cision’s proprietary research of thousands of travel journalists, we have come up with six tips that will help your travel pitch get noticed in a flooded inbox. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. Is it local, budget friendly travel?

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PR for Anyone

MAY 14, 2020

How do you pitch the media? You write them a pitch they can actually use. This is important for you to know when pitching the media. You want your pitch to reflect this simplicity. You want your pitch to reflect this simplicity. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days and see yourself in the media!

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch? PR FOR ANYONE.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to media, do you have a ‘wish list’?” And we agree that nothing is quite as rewarding as securing that one BIG media placement. . While those outlets are undeniably desirable for B2B PR, the definition of top-tier media Isn’t the same for all programs. The media landscape is cluttered, and it’s always changing.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

On the one hand, they can and should be pushing niche interest and audiences in their brand-sphere, as the likelihood of pickup will be stronger with a local connection. Why Earned Media Value (EMV) And Influencers Over Paid Media? for every $1 spent on earned media coverage. It’s highly trackable.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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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. And you have graduation.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 4, 2022

I always like to give my followers ideas for pitching the media. Now that we are into early May I wanted to give you ideas on what to pitch to both national publications and regional publications. It’s important to remember that national publications are 4 months out so in May, we are pitching for October.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are you looking for strategies to pitch the media today? If you are an insurance agent, this is a great time to pitch a story about this. Check out the new laws in your state and see what you can pitch to the media TODAY. to pitch the media to land in the media. Happy New Year! PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 29, 2020

The best place to start with PR is to get on local media. Many people aspire for national television but starting local is the best place to get your feet wet. Testing the waters on local television is a a smaller audience and allows you start slowly and get comfortable with how a television interview really works.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Tis the season for public relations ‘ best and brightest to wield creative wit and savvy strategy in the name of meaningful holiday media placements. And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea.

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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. What app can you not live without?

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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. Cision’s Media Research team reaches out to thousands of journalists each day in an effort to enhance our knowledge base. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

What information can you provide the media about your industry that will be valuable to an audience? For business media, this is really all they are covering right now. Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc.

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OnePitch

APRIL 11, 2024

In the world of public relations, it’s no secret that tailoring your pitch rather than blasting out something generic is the best way to go. If you’re like us, you’ve probably considered a million ways to ensure your pitch is personalized to your target while also reflecting the value that your source or client can provide them.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or a PR professional, the excitement and visibility of the Olympics can be a powerful tool for gaining media attention. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll show you how to effectively leverage the 2024 Olympics to boost your media presence and connect with a broader audience.

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Cision

MARCH 7, 2017

When pitching a story, reaching the right influencers can be challenging. AKA Media faced a similar challenge when looking to promote its client’s event, All-American Soap Box Derby Championship Race , amidst a busy summer sports season. Below are some tips for achieving results similar to AKA Media. Do they want content?

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Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What you'll learn How to hyper-target journalists and audiences What it means to thoroughly research your story How to get more engagement from each pitch TRY MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE Background Surviving as a media outlet in todays fast-paced, fragmented media world filled with newsertainment is easier said than done.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. The PESO model takes the four media types —paid, earned, shared and owned—and merges them together.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? Watch this segment of a client who landed in the media for this and watch this incredible story of preventing domestic violence. Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! what you can pitch your local media for the month of October.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Make friends with local influencers.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

We conduct rich, high-visibility conversations, share informative content and engage media to share narratives about Black history, culture and experiences throughout the month. Placing stories in the media using connections to cultural or health celebrations or observances is a commonly used strategy by communicators.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Now as the owner of Media Maven , a full-service public relations firm, I’m getting asked that question even more. . So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. This is media relations. It also shows you went above and beyond to send a pitch.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. And believe me: you’re far from the only business that has clamored for media coverage, so you’ve got some stiff competition when it comes to getting a journalist’s attention. Instead, cozy up to reporters who write for your local newspaper.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Media outlets are fragmented and politcized. Today I thought I’d take a look at some of the macro-level trends happening in the media industry and their impact on us, as PR professionals, in the coming years. For PRs, that means supplying more content to our media friends. Trend #4: Local news has a capital shortage.

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