Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. After all, back in the day, working with a newspaper reporter was completely different than coordinating with a radio show producer. Be flexible in your pitch. Customize your approach.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I believe each client begins at a different point on the PR spectrum … some need to start with blogs, online magazines and trades publications to perfect their narrative before moving to mainstream radio and television media outlets. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Sometimes it can be difficult to land pitches, but with ProfNet, the media opportunities present themselves. Along with helping monitor coverage, news and social media, Muck Rack helps provide and share media lists that are always contemporary resulting in stronger pitching success and more media opportunities. . Radio Guest List.

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MaccaPR

JUNE 8, 2017

If you’re a Minnesota public relations professional seeking to boost the presence of your company’s lead executive, is there a more coveted spot on Twin Cities radio than News & Views with Roshini Rajkumar on WCCO Radio? In this age of blogs, podcasts, Instagram and YouTube, are radio talk shows still relevant?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters. Clearly, there are benefits to pitching local media. Don’t pitch too many reporters at the same publication. Lead with the local hook.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. Many are overwhelmed with emails and often forget your pitch came in, even if they loved it. Additionally, you never know where they might end up. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. For more information, go to www.3StepstoPRSuccess.com

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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? It is the end of August.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I am the managing editor of Automoblog and the host and producer of the AutoVision News Radio podcast. It’s also vital that AutoVision News Radio serves as a platform to amplify the work women are doing in the automotive industry. As host of AutoVision News Radio, I’m grateful when someone takes the time to sit with me.

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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. Radio silence is common, and can be a telling response in itself. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It’s no secret, media pitching these days can be a challenge. Here are 5 secrets for a successful automotive media pitch: 1. or attention-grabbing can make your automotive pitch stand out. If you want to learn more about Bianchi PR’s media pitching expertise, give a click here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2016

The best of the genre provide in-depth looks at a range of people or ideas, and they often include the extra interview questions that you just don’t get on traditional radio shows. I think the main difference with podcasts vs. radio is that podcasts are more niche. ” A: Sending a mass email is not a pitch.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 9, 2014

My friend and colleague, Deirdre Breakenridge, CEO of Pure Performance Communications , has launched an amazing initiative in collaboration with The Social Network Station , a radio show broadcasted out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The initiative is to empower women by giving them a voice and a platform via 50 Internet radio shows, called #50Shows.

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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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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Of course, you need a comprehensive, reliable and intelligent media database to make this possible.

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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! By doing this, you will be asked back to television and radio stations and quoted again and again by writers. Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you.

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

Whether you’re a health-care organization wondering about messaging or a brand trying to find a home for an unrelated story during this time, here are some tips for PR pros to successfully navigate this current news cycle: Know that this isn’t pitching as usual. Another said coronavirus stories are all she is working on.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Whether it’s a podcast, presentation, press conference, event, radio or television interview; vocal abilities matter in PR – though not many of us were born with a sonorous NPR-ready sound. A Guest Post by Jessica McClanahan, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. One of the most valuable things I learned during the seminar was how to write a pitch that gets attention. Avoid buzz words. Mairin McCabe.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

In today’s digital age, where streaming platforms and online media dominate the landscape, it’s essential not to overlook traditional broadcast media’s enduring relevance and significance, such as television and radio. The numbers for radio are impressive!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. I reported on just about anything during my time in radio…Breaking news, traffic reports, school board meetings…I even interviewed cats at the humane society one time (look it up; Editor’s Note: Ha! I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 24, 2015

Online Radio on the Rise. When was the last time you pitched online radio? Specifically, 44 percent of Americans age 12 and up listen to online radio on a weekly basis. It’s a quality, not a quantity game, identifying those online radio targets with relevance and influence (or what I call “rinfluence”).

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

ET , the monthly #PRStudChat Twitter Chat Community will gather to discuss how students and PR professionals can build better relationships with the media, from new ways to pitch to dealing with quick media cycles, journalist pressures and building trust by managing expectations and being reliable sources. What constitutes a slam dunk pitch?

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Digital PR occurs online , through pitching stories or content via email to journalists at news publications. Although digital PR can yield TV, radio, and print coverage, it is mainly concerned with digital coverage. Then, when you’re down to pitching the actual content, they might already recognize your name.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

One thing to pinpoint is France’s strong public broadcasting sector, overseen by organizations such as France Télévisions (TV), Radio France (radio), and France Médias Monde (international broadcasting). Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

Nicole is the host of PRfect Pitch, a PR-focused radio show that’s geared towards helping PR, marketing, and media professionals step up their game by incorporating best practices and developing better relationships. She’s developed and executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business such as Yahoo!,

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Prowly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Enhance your pitching strategy Identify the top media outlets and journalists covering your industry trends and competitors. With comprehensive print and broadcast (TV, radio, etc.) What themes or niche audiences are they neglecting? Understand their focus areas to tailor compelling story angles that resonate with them.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, and radio coverage. It allows you to not only develop compelling outreach strategies, but also create more impactful pitch lists and target media lists.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

To secure interest from French language media in Quebec, it is best to have Francophones in Quebec to pitch your story ideas. It has both radio and television in both French and English. Understanding the nuances of regional differences and having solid relationships with media is critical for securing interest. story angles.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 28, 2025

The two most popular tactics digital PRs use are pitching data-led content (95%) and providing expert commentary (93%). Pitching Journalists 32. 73% of journalists say they reject PR pitches because they are irrelevant to their coverage area. 54% of PRs receive 1-5 pitches per day. Tactics for PRs 7. BuzzStream ) 33.

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Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

Not only is paywalled content an issue for the many communications professionals trying to track their earned media, it is also a roadblock for PR pros trying to send pitches to authors at top tier outlets. Looking for a way to monitor, analyze and share your coverage from TV, radio, online news and social media sources?

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 10, 2022

I had no idea how important mindset was when pitching the media until I really dove deep with myself and now with my clients. I remember the first time I pitched, I was a nervous wreck! But then, as my confidence in what I was doing grew, that confidence came through in my pitches and my follow up and with that, came more yeses.

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PR Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Each day, newspaper journalists, as well as hosts and producers of TV and radio talk shows, scroll through a never-ending barrage of email messages, many of which they no doubt delete without reading. […]. Anyone who’s tried their hand at promoting a brand through PR can tell you that grabbing the media’s attention isn’t always easy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Radio Guest List – the HARO of audio! Want to hear from producers and hosts of radio broadcasts and podcasts? PRs can then reach out to pitch “thought leaders,” authors and other spokespeople to any number of shows looking for talent or topic-specific expertise.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 1, 2020

This practice is very common on radio and with podcasts. If you enjoy these posts and tips, make sure you visit our You Tube Channel that is full of 100’s of PR Tips to help you be successful when pitching the media. Really podcasts, radio do a lot of that. Watch the full tip video above and/or read the transcript below.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Saving the best for last, the newly released Nielsen Q3 2023 Total Audience Report shows over-the-air radio as the number one mass media in America , surpassing social media, online video, TV/internet-connected devices, and traditional TV. Content Authenticity Statement: 90% of this blog article was generated by me, a human.

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