Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they are covering that topic, check out editorial calendars.

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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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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! Anyone can get publicity! And that’s what we call evergreen pitches.

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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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AUGUST 4, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Everyone knows what advertising is but why should they consider publicity? With publicity, someone else is using you and your expertise as the authority and that gives it more credibility. Want to learn how easy it is to get this valuable publicity? Anyone can get publicity!

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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 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

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

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. Anyone can get publicity!

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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! Anyone can get publicity! Hey everyone, it’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. So, that is this week’s Free Publicity Friday, PR Tip. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There are a lot more videos on my YouTube channel HERE or read the posts on my blog HERE You’ll see how easy it is to land in the media IF you follow a process that I have already created for you. Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. PR FOR ANYONE.

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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. Know the publication’s style and tone. Show that you understand the publication’s audience.

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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. Anyone can get publicity!

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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. Anyone can get publicity!

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yes, you can be a publicist… without being a public relations professional. You just need public relations skills. Give them great content in a format they can use on their platform and you will be light years ahead of others when pitching the media. Land in the media and see what it does for your business.

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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. PR FOR ANYONE.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B tech, effective public relations can be a game-changer. Media Relations Cultivating strong relationships with journalists is crucial for securing media coverage. Media training can also help executives deliver clear, concise, and impactful messages during interviews.

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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. Anyone can get publicity! PR FOR ANYONE.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Despite intense media training, our spokesperson could not keep the _ __ straight in an interview. media monitoring. pre-pitching. The announcement release was under embargo , so we did some pre-pitching and already scored a ton of interest. thought leadership. key messages. background. briefing doc. attribution.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

A question I get asked is what skills does someone need to be a public relations specialist. You also need to be able to do a review of your assets (website and social media) and make sure you check out when the media checks you out. “Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” Publicity Plan.

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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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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. Anyone can get publicity!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It’s the same way in public relations. Similarly, we hold each other up in public relations. You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. They can both be scary as well as fun. Here’s what I mean. Planning is the key to both.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Great for parties and gifts, but not so great for public relations. Our informal poll elicited some interesting – yet undesirable – surprises we all strive to avoid in public relations work. Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Have you ever considered using public relations as a lead generating tool? Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. This week I want to talk to you about how you use the publicity that you get as a lead generation tool. Subscribe HERE. PR FOR ANYONE.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

What do these platforms have to do with public relations? Find the journalists, find the media rooms, and spend a little time in there and see if its valuable for you. Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. audio social media platforms. PR FOR ANYONE.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

You’re about to be thrust into the fascinating world of public relations – where people naturally speak their own private language with various business slang and PR lingo. When a journalist decides to transition to public relations, they say they’re “going over to the dark side.” PR intern’s guide to agency lingo.

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MARCH 30, 2022

It’s the age-old question… what is more impactful to a business – advertising or publicity? You might be surprised to learn that it’s actually publicity. #1 1 – publicity is free – advertising you pay for. #2 3 – publicity is what we call “earned media.”

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Sometimes public relations feels exactly like this piggy’s situation, but without the humor. ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].” I need that fishbowl stuck on MY head! (I A relentless frenzy. C’est la vie!

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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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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

When pitching to journalists, focus on customer stories that prove the value of your solution or product. No matter who speaks on behalf of your organization, it’s a good idea to provide some media training and practice. Understand How Different Publications Engage Different Audiences. Identify When and How to Go Pro.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2018

We may be biased, because we’ve never worked on a pay-for-publicity basis, but it’s fair to ask if it can be a better model for some clients. Just gimme publicity. Maybe the model works for a smaller company whose PR needs are limited to earned media. Can it work? Quantity over quality? You get what you incentivize.

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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. Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. .” Like and share their posts. Comment when relevant.

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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. It signals that the overall public relations strategy is on the right track. Being unprepared . It’s cringeworthy – and easily prevented.

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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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