Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. And believe me: you’re far from the only business that has clamored for media coverage, so you’ve got some stiff competition when it comes to getting a journalist’s attention.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2020

Any good PR person knows that we consume news very differently than we did a decade ago, thanks to social media. A national TV segment typically has a large and high-quality reach in real time, it’s searchable for some time thereafter, and it can be amplified on social media. Cable news, in fact, is booming.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Bloomberg Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is pessimistic on the newspaper industry at a time when public relations specialists are increasingly outnumbering journalists. Census With six public relations workers for every reporter it’s no wonder that some writers say they are bombarded daily by story pitches.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

With changing technology and the advent of social media, the way we communicate with the media has also changed to some extent. We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. “Now that we have social media, how about replacing that with a Twitter pitch? .

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing. Class starts!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Understanding the nuances of regional differences and having solid relationships with media is critical for securing interest. To secure interest from French language media in Quebec, it is best to have Francophones in Quebec to pitch your story ideas. The most popular social media channels in Canada YouTube : 33.10

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Cision

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In the 1890s, it was called yellow journalism and was a tactic designed by greedy newspaper publishers to sell more newspapers using scandalous (and not necessarily true) headlines. Social media and search engines are riddled with conspiracy theories and misinformation presented as news. Why Fake News Exists.

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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. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. You probably are already reading magazines, newspaper columns, blog posts and websites that are good candidates to start with. Social Media.

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Cision

MAY 18, 2017

There is no better story to illustrate the power of social listening to generate business. The fact that this incident happened many years ago—and social media usage has grown exponentially since then—hint at the fact that social conversations that can generate leads are everywhere. Social Conversations Aren’t So Random.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2011

This is the exact email exchange between a PR “pro&# who pitched me on a food-related product that took place beginning last week and culminating yesterday. If you’re not interested in following up, please don’t keep pitching me the same thing over and over again. Here it is.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 16, 2014

So mehow, trends, topics and making connections in social media ( PR Expanded ) sounds like it would take a lot more than 20 minutes to explain. You’d have to go all the way back to the days of my early career when I was behind a typewriter and faxing news releases to newspaper editorial departments. ” What did this mean?

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. Q: What’s the biggest thing you need from PR pros?

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change. Going into college I just knew that I would be a reporter at a newspaper. What are some of the biggest social media mistakes brands make?

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Cision

JUNE 24, 2016

In this recap of the Cision Connects event series, we dig into how The Washington Post, one of the top newspapers in the U.S., is keeping up with the ever-changing media landscape. Social Is Integral. Social media is a useful tool in the newsroom and is integrated into The Washington Post’s newsroom strategy.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Here are some of the most common PR campaign goals: Improving brand awareness Driving new website traffic Increasing the number of media mentions Improving your impressions Increasing social media reach And similar goals Before setting out on your PR campaign, make sure to have a previous track record of similar KPIs for comparison. #2

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Over the past several decades some of the major players have changed with the evolution of the Internet and most-recently social media, but the concept is still the same — reach out to your audiences with the material they want through avenues they trust. — can be daunting to research for just one contact.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

You haven’t been in business long enough If your business is newer, your website may lack polish and detail, you may not have a ton of social media content and your product or service may have limited availability. But top media outlets may opt for more seasoned companies to feature. Yes, reporters are human.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2021

There are certainly exceptions to the rule but, in most cases, you want to begin with owned media, which is the cornerstone of your efforts. Without it, you have nothing to share on social media, nothing to amplify with paid and nothing to gain credibility for with earned. But that will end up hurting you in the long run.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

On April 27, Bloomberg published an inaccurate, one-sided piece titled “Public Relations Jobs Boom as Buffet Sees Newspapers Dying.”. As the article noted, billionaire investor Warren Buffet sees the traditional newspaper slipping away. We all do, but it’s wrong to link the entire change in the media industry to the PR profession.

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NewsWhip

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We talk to Golin about how its Bridge network is paving the way for a social-friendly future. In the shifting digital landscape, no area of media has remained untouched. For PR professionals, public relations has evolved from pitching legacy newspapers to reaching audiences more directly. The […].

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The media marketplace is also changing. Traditional media continues to shrink while job opportunities in public relations, integrated communications, and social media expand and grow. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story. Absolutely!

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Power up your brand recognition strategy by pitching to the right media and measuring key metrics. Keep the tone consistent across your social media, ad copy, website, print media content, and wherever else you're present. And even in "formal" B2B industries, having an online presence on social media is a must.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

2) Crisis Management and Consulting: No company is exempt from crises, which is why a fair relationship with the media, transparency in communication and adequate strategic advice are always the best allies of a company. 3) Executive advocacy: We help our clients build their image and reputation both in traditional media and social media.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? My favorite social media platform is….

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The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

newspaper industry into a tailspin and the pressures facing America’s newsrooms have intensified to nothing less than a reorganization of the industry itself, one that impacts the experiences of even those news consumers unaware of the tectonic shifts taking place.” ” Pew Stateo f the Media 2016. Fo llow me on Twitter.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

Today, media is fragmented and competitive. To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. You are known for helping entrepreneurs develop effective PR and social media strategies to become a recognized influencer in their field.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

So, instead of us trying to pitch reporters on our time, which is normally what happens, what's happening now is we are getting in front of them on their time. You may consider writing blogs that are relevant to worldwide happenings so that more people can find you online, or you can use social media platforms like Twitter.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 23, 2020

Journalists are pitched…. Don’t pitch what everyone else is pitching. Use that expertise, not to pitch a story around your expertise but pitch something going on in the world that you can then position yourself as the expert to talk about it. Our latest pitch is relating to coronavirus. Be different.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 29, 2025

Quick Tips Here are some of the tips I pulled from our chat: Personalize Before You Pitch Connect with journalists on LinkedIn or Twitter/X before sending a pitch. Wait a couple of weeks before sending a pitch to avoid seeming transactional. Cause my first ever job was a paper rounds, like delivering newspapers.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Eight vacant positions will be left without replacement and 23 “new functions will be created”, according to the newspaper Libération. Reddit data.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! This includes newsletters, closed Facebook groups and social media pages, among other places.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

The same thing has happened with newspapers. That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. That means the credibility boost that comes from third-party media placements remains critically important. You often have to help the media do that. And network TV news.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is what you use to attract and pitch the media. Getting local media coverage makes you a star in your community. Getting national media coverage gives you tremendous credibility with potential clients and customers. 2) Niche what you do and pitch around that. It’s all about finding the right person to pitch.

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Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. Rich Oppel, senior advisor for media strategy and management at Crosswind Media & Public Relations, says brands will successfully land media coverage when they can combine their needs with the needs of journalists and their readers.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Other reasons that sow distrust in marketing content include: 33% said content with dated or often-repeated information; 29% said content that leads with a sales pitch; 26% said continued targeting with ads for the same brand’s product after purchase (or decision not to buy); and 22% said phone calls after filling out a form to receive content.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. The deluge of PR pitches. Source: 21 Media Relations Insights from 4,000 Journalists ).

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

If you find the compelling human story in what you’re pitching, you’ll be successful. Years ago, at the first Mashable Connect conference, founder Pete Cashmore talked about how important experiences would be to successful social media campaigns. Today, I think that’s true across all media.

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