PRSay

MARCH 14, 2019

Location is just as important in PR pitches. Overall, it takes about 5 seconds to skim a pitch. Let’s look at the most valuable slices of real estate in your email pitch: Your subject line should grab attention in a crowded and boring inbox. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

It’s a good idea to plan several announcements after the big SPAC splash to keep media excited about the company- anything from partnerships and new hires to data or product news works well here. Start pitching early. But be careful with embargo pitching. Media training is a must. This is the time to pour it on.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. August is the slowest news time as so many people are traveling and don’t want to forego their vacation for a media appearance. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. and read.

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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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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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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Yes, journalists and bloggers are bombarded by more pitches than ever. But the digital revolution also is making pitching easier in some ways, if you know how to adapt to it. Consider this pitch by Ashley, who attended my workshop and was kind enough to send in her success story. It’s too late!”.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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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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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

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

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

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

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Step 1 – The Hook.

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PRSay

AUGUST 23, 2018

Earlier this year I watched and listened as a national morning show producer reviewed 15 pitches out loud, one after the other, in quick succession. I had assembled pitches from members of my monthly coaching program for her to review. Before the program, I sorted through the pitches the members had submitted for her consideration.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! Identify your target media outlets and journalists. Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written.

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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! So take a look at the whole structure of the deal and think about those fringe stories that you could pitch around that. Having you pitch the media. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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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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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. Here’s a decent compromise when they demand you pitch more contacts than you can properly research and customize for: Begin your pitch with “I know you cover _.”.

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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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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2018

Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. Want to dive deeper into Smart’s tips for landing more media coverage?

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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

JULY 28, 2021

Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. You are hearing it right here from a pro who has been pitched thousands of times. I’ve done bad pitches.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2019

It’s the same when you write pitches and follow-up emails. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. I knew I had a good reason for acting as I did.

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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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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Here’s a commonly overlooked opportunity for building relationships with media: Help them with stories you didn’t pitch. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Get more media pitching knowledge from Smart here.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Media Relations Cultivating strong relationships with journalists is crucial for securing media coverage. Identifying target media outlets that align with the industry and developing compelling pitches that are newsworthy and relevant to their audience are essential steps.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. To avoid this scenario, the agency and internal comms team should consider a blanket policy of requiring media prep for every company spokesperson. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. .

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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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PRSay

AUGUST 15, 2018

The second-best time of day to pitch media is between 10 a.m. That’s because the actual best time to pitch a given journalist or blogger is unique to each one. like a Wall Street Journal reporter I used to pitch). And of course, the best time of day to pitch varies widely depending on the type of media you’re pitching.

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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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PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? Then find some ideas or content that have performed well with that audience, and use that to validate your pitch. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Now back to you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. For more on media training and brand messaging, check out this post.

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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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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. We developed a DST-themed survey and pitched the exclusive to women’s health and fitness publications. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Busting our humps day after day to pitch creative stories that go nowhere, then madly celebrating ( even if it’s in the privacy of our own office ) when we finally land one. ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].”

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