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. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. Last week I gave you ideas to pitch for the rest of the year.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! And that’s what we call evergreen pitches. Create Great Hooks.

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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. Should they rent?

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! The hook is the most important aspect of all of your marketing. Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! Keep these 3 things in mind anytime you plan to pitch the media.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! First and foremost, if you are a marketing or social media person, what does that mean? Having you pitch the media. Read all about it and see how you can insert yourself into the story.

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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?

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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The timeless, endless struggle continues: You, the savvy and realistic PR pro, know it’s better to approach fewer targets with more personalized pitches. To them, it’s quantity over quality, like direct marketing. 1 complaint from media about PR pros. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! There are a lot more videos on my YouTube channel HERE or read the posts on my blog HERE to see how easy it is to land in the media IF you follow a process that I have already created for you. .: Transcript.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

And that’s where media comes in. By knowing the types of stories you could pitch the media today, it positions you in a way that you can be that person in the media on a regular basis, be the expert in your industry, and really be seen with more authority and more credibility. What’s happening on TikTok?

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

While winning media coverage can yield immediate gratification, public relations represents a long-term commitment comprising many activities. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. PR can also provide valuable support for both earned and sponsored event appearances, guiding media outreach and assisting with content.

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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! Thank goodness.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A question I get asked all the time is “What can I do to land a TV pitch?” When you pitch and offer these things to the producer, you are a) showing you understand how television works and b) making their job easier by giving them what they are going to have to dig up. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

By Andie Davis Photo courtesy of Pixabay There are many great benefits that come from media training, and not just for media interviews. If you get media interview requests, you will want experienced media trainers to guide you through the ins and outs (and the dos and don’ts) of being a great interviewee.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

” Said another way (as we teach in media training), in any market, one company will rise to the top, fueled by “story energy” The media will inexplicably latch on and just fawn. It is an old saying in PR: “there is no accounting for taste.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. One of our former clients was an emergency “panic button” marketed to women, college students, and runners. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Air cover – PR pros are not top guns, paratroopers, or bombardiers; air cover refers to media visibility that supplements or helps support more substantial stories — or even other departments’ initiatives. Earned media – Interns need to learn this term first, since it’s among the things clients bring on agencies for.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that. You might think it’s out of your demographic but 13-60 is a pretty wide one and the media is paying attention to what’s going on there. See what’s trending and pitch your expertise around that.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. Most importantly, of course, a media interview will lead to positive coverage – assuming it goes well. Vomiting marketing jargon.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2018

If an early-stage company or startup feels it just doesn’t need a PR agency partner to help develop communication strategy and it has little need for overall reputation management, messaging, thought leadership, media training, or other benefits of a PR services partnership , then a simple pay-to-play publicity package may suffice.

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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! Always be prepared for your media interview. .” Like and share their posts. Comment when relevant. Share contacts or resources you have that could help them on future stories. Know who is interviewing you.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

But this is the approach I see in the early days of a lot of start-up marketing. Unfortunately, most of these ideas fail because they fail to successfully hit their mark in the open market. And the reason they fail to hit their mark in the open market is that they fail to differentiate themselves from the competition.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 19, 2014

“It’s natural for a new CMO to evaluate all marketing spends.”. If you think the media training helped Brad, think again.”. Let’s try pitching the bloggers in this vertical.”. Decrypted. “I I suggest you start preparing for an agency review.”. Client Phrase. You need to be available 24 X 7 starting now!”. Client Phrase.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2019

Depending on the company, the communications team may be relatively small, and corporate peers in marketing, HR, and product development may lack an understanding of PR and corporate communications. There’s also the siloed nature of many organizations.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That being said, I have a great hack for anyone to land in the media today! You’ll reap the benefits of landing in the media so make sure you give them something that will be easy to get the yes. Do you see all the various angles you could do to pitch. If this is your first time pitching, this is a difficult time to pitch.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 22, 2021

When you’re thinking of pitching the media, think about what you do to overcome challenges people face, demystify what’s happening in your industry. Addressing and solving what pains people is #1 in marketing. You want to pitch around that. THAT is what makes a good pitch. And, it’s not about you.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Don’t forget to connect with journalists on social media too. Make sure you build relationships with them there, not just pitching. Consider doing this vs. just pitching right out of the gate. Follow the system above. PR FOR ANYONE.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Misguided media relations strategy. Some marketing teams have their own ideas for what will make news. Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar. It typically sparks a few minutes of discussion where we speak about trends, competitive moves, or good topics for rapid response pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar. It typically sparks a few minutes of discussion where we speak about trends, competitive moves, or good topics for rapid response pitches.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

They aren’t used just for news anymore but have become a marketing tool. Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them. You don’t need to send out an expensive press release to land in the media. And press releases are expensive.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What makes good stories for the media? Pitching things related to the time of year is vital in getting your pitch read, and then covered. In today’s short vide below I go over several sample topics to pitch this month. Remember, these are for local media and national television. What to Pitch When.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I made so many mistakes when I first started pitching. I didn’t realize there was a system and a calendar to pitch the media. I was pitching national magazines a few weeks before I wanted to appear in them. I pitched holiday gift guides in November. Lots of pitching failures led me to figure out the system.

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