Flack's Revenge

APRIL 16, 2020

Folks, I know I haven’t been writing here as much, Sorry for the interruption. You do want to look and sound your best at virtual meetings, meaning professional, ready for work and to make a good impression. But it is better, if possible to look and sound as if Zoom meetings (or Google Hangouts, or FaceTime) are second nature.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Whether it’s through emails or Slack messages or even listening in on client meetings, there are plenty of terms thrown around. Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Because when you think about it, pitching is a bit like fishing. Exclusive” .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2021

In between client calls, meetings, or drafting content, it’s typical to talk about the day’s current events or pop culture or sports. At a big agency, these meetings usually consist of the same couple of high-ranking folks dominating the conversation. It makes work more fun and less stressful.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. A solid media list is a foundation of any PR strategy and program, and media outreach in the form of pitching journalists and placing articles is one of communications pro’s main responsibilities. It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. .

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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! This week, I want to challenge you to come up with one pitch per month for the rest of the year.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 5, 2022

Asking a colleague to review an email before I send it or to make sure I’m on the right track when writing a pitch is a huge help. Since this is my first PR job, there are many things I didn’t know – from how to use Cision to how to prep for a client meeting. It gives me confidence and comfort with my daily tasks.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

You can do a prep call, but what really helps executives or other spokespeople get ready for these important meetings is a briefing document, aka a briefing sheet. If the meeting is in person, then listing the specific place it will occur is imperative. Why the meeting is taking place. Your recommendations for the meeting.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This can be a little daunting, so here’s a quick guide to preparing for your first client meeting: Make them succeed If you can make your client look good in their role, you are onto a winner. Tip: If it is an important meeting, manually write yourself a script, read it once and throw it away. What pressures are they under?

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Prowly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Looking to contact the Guardian journalist team to pitch them an exciting story about you or your client? Since we already know that we want to email Guardian contacts, that's what we write in the media outlet box. Sure, you could google "the Guardian contact information" and just spray and pray, hoping to reach the right person.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It's difficult to know which platform can truly meet your needs without days of research, comparisons, and tons of demo calls. Media database with 700k+ contacts Pitching tool with AI email writing Podcast outreach tool Broken link building tool Who is it best for? We get it, finding the perfect PR tool can be overwhelming.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. Fair enough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. In PR, publicists generally know how long certain tasks take, like writing press releases or drafting pitches, so it’s smart to ask for check-ins on hours spent or feedback needed.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. A PR content strategy is a documented plan that identifies what content you’re creating, for which audience, to meet which objectives, and with what projected results. Defining Brand Personas.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Some columns are merely Q&A, and a press release or pitch may not be useful.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 15, 2024

I help edit and publish copy, write original content and am currently overseeing the publication of our annual Motorized Vehicle Report. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Please tell me why what you’re pitching would be beneficial to our readers. Please don’t pitch something and then go M.I.A.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … In meetings! What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

If you aren’t already signed up for Help A Reporter Out (HARO), you’re missing a ton of opportunities to pitch top-notch journalists and reporters. How will you know what to include in your pitch when reporters request different information in their source requests? Stand out in the crowd with customized pitches. and 5:35 p.m.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

A successful public relations pitch has the potential to elevate your brand in a way advertising simply can’t. When a reporter writes about you, it’s an unbiased look at your brand, whereas advertising is heavily slanted in your direction. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. Social Media.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 20, 2024

I write with a focus on electric vehicles and other alternative powertrains. Freelancing means you never know what you’ll be writing about on any given day, so my portfolio has broadened in surprising ways. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2021

During my time at Edelman, founder Dan Edelman came to the New York office for a meeting he’d called to update us on new hires in other offices. When you’re speedy, there’s no concern in meeting deadlines; you can capitalize on newsjacking opportunities quickly that result in news and you maintain your client’s relevance.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

So I don’t have a spare 30-40 minutes during the day to sit down and do a meet-and-greet via Zoom. Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. Remember that, although they might be busy, maintaining relationships can allow you to help them do their jobs while meeting your goals. What do you think?’

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

They are powerful, and they direct your reader to what makes your pitch stand out. The latter suggests an ease of use, addresses a specific yet common problem and makes it timely, all which improve the allure of your pitch. I nstead, wait for a reporter to write you back. Focus on meeting their needs. . It’s critical.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I don’t know about my pride, but when my mom learned that I was writing for a magazine she excitedly said, “you’re a published writer!!” What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? If you want word to get out about your event or product, give us the tools we need to write about it. So, I guess any of them.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I also write for Liquor.com. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Followups and calls will be made if there’s interest, but I should be able to tell what your pitch is within seconds of opening your initial email. What is your specialty?

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

Write a business plan and go for it. We were lucky to pick five pieces of work up without a pitch from existing contacts before we officially launched in July. We are now picking up places on pitch lists too. And we’ve tightened up our offering to focus on six core services. Read as much as you can. Check out the competition.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

In my role, I help populate our websites with original content as well as pertinent press releases, and write feature stories for print and the web. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I would advise that they offer pitches that they truly think will interest our audience or will teach them something.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I write a considerable number of cybersecurity stories as well, something I didn’t anticipate when I started working this beat. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

An overwhelming number of the startups I cover have recently gone public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, so I spend a lot of my time now closely following and writing about that transition. They let me write while I did that, and I’ve been with them ever since. Be as clear and concise as possible.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The biggest opportunity to demonstrate this is the annual kick-off meeting – and who you choose to present the information can have a huge impact. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch. They have to see the connection between references and their pipeline.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off. I’ve been covering cars for about a decade, but started out writing about pop culture, because I’m a nerd. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

Based on the report’s findings, here are ways we can better engage journalists this year and beyond: Pitch on Monday morning. We’re often told that Tuesday or Wednesday are the best days to send out press releases or pitch story ideas to reporters. Just 6 percent said they prefer to receive pitches on Fridays.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

In the past, PR professionals pitched the media and threw events with little proof of how PR moved the needle. It will set you apart from the 100 other people who only know how to write a press release,” said Iliff. Watch the Facebook Live event or scan the session’s top takeaways below. PR is no longer a linear process.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Our own account supervisor Erica Schain says it’s the best place to get a summary in real time of what’s trending across the tech blogs, offering a bird’s eye view of what reporters are writing about. This tool is key for sniffing out gaps in the narrative that allow PR pros to find the right story angle to pitch. UberConference.

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