PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I Be sure to ask reporters the ways they would prefer to work together. And of course, stay flexible. “I

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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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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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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. Not that gimmicks are everything, but it’s important to make the reporters’ time worthwhile.

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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. In fact, back in the day there were writer and editors for television reporters and anchors and now, it’s quite often that person doing everything. Journalists are busier than they’ve ever been.

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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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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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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Here’s a commonly overlooked opportunity for building relationships with media: Help them with stories you didn’t pitch. I know one PR pro who did this so well that once she fielded a call from a reporter asking if she knew how to get certain (nonconfidential) financial info from a different company.

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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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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

PR people and reporters work very closely every day, and are very much in the same business of storytelling. 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.

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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. ” “I need to reschedule [ because of a non-important fluff meeting ] and I’m double-booked; can the reporter reschedule?”

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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. If reporters lose perspective and swoon, who can blame them? Why is that? They are people too.

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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. Referring to other media interviews.

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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. One reporter might check email religiously at 8 a.m. like the USA Today reporter I spoke with). like a Wall Street Journal reporter I used to pitch).

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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

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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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges for the news media. Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch.

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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. Find what resource you could provide that helps that reporter reach their target audience. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In between milestone events, when there may not be much to report, you can focus on self-produced content. . 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.

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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. Learn how they report and give them what they love and what they want. Share contacts or resources you have that could help them on future stories.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2017

It goes against all the instincts of a public relations specialist to turn down a media opportunity. Despite the adage that all PR is good PR, there are situations where the disadvantages of speaking to a reporter far outweigh the advantages. When to “Just Say No” to a Media Request. When the outlet is questionable.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Today, 23 percent accept pitches via social media. Want to score more media hits? Climb the Ladder.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Trying a new restaurant!

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2018

Recently I spoke about media pitching at a conference where many of the speakers were journalists. Journalists’ inboxes are full of email pitches with buzzwords and jargon, so naturally they’re going to say — “Just tell me about your product or service. How is this possible? Think about it from their perspective.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. When developing materials, we attend to every aspect of the narrative and its main messages, and when working with reporters on stories, every detail is important.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

And more often than not the people speaking with reporters aren’t properly prepared, says The Media Training Bible author Brad Phillips. At his Cision webinar , Brad, also known as Mr. Media Training , outlined several mistakes that executives often make before and during media interviews and how to correct them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

A couple of fresh data points can add punch to a ho-hum media pitch ― especially if they’re original and up-to-the-minute. Or invest in a paywalled analyst report for trend statistics to enliven an evergreen pitch. Conduct media training early. Collect and cultivate freelancers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

This can include everything from reaching out to reporters to fix errors in a story to arranging an interview with a CEO or other company spokesperson to set the record straight. Intrepid PR strategists pitch an editor a trend piece on new IoT security or other products and voila, a round-up story with five or six brands appears.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Understand that reporters are working from home with limited resources. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Need ideas?

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PRSay

JULY 30, 2018

I was terrified of those reporters and producers at national outlets, even though I had never interacted with a single one. She encouraged me to take on national pitching as a short-term project. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success.

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5W PR

JUNE 11, 2024

Sci-fi stories and media reports on biases and privacy issues have raised concerns about AI. At this crucial moment in time, public relations plays a key role in shaping how the public and media view this technology. Shaping media coverage Media outlets hold a significant sway over public opinion.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all. Throughline “The past is never past.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

ACs spend a great deal of time writing, compiling reports, working with media lists, doing social media and traditional media monitoring, maintaining databases and lists, and generally providing a solid foundation for their team to build on. Account Coordinator. Senior Account Executives.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 5, 2009

Unfortunately, many PR folks don’t take the following three crucial and simple steps to identify press-worthy spokespeople who are willing to talk as happy customers, so when a reporter or a blogger or anyone these days asks for a client testimonial a terrific story often slides down the tubes. It’s “Oh no!” instead of “Yes We Can!”

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