Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! This article is all about best practices for pitching—based on our customers’ collective experience and wisdom. As we mentioned last week, the key to creating a relevant and compelling pitch is knowing your audience.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 19, 2021

Vendors are giving us reason to be optimistic about public relations technology – from AI that will predict your pitching success to more tangible PR measurement and attribution. About two years ago, I saw an opportunity to use that experience to fill an information void in PR technology. Notified by Intrado gets close.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

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Cision

JUNE 28, 2017

Ina Fried is a veteran technology journalist who has held roles at a multitude of outlets including, CBS Interactive, CNET Networks, All Things Digital, and more. Wondering what Login is, what it’s about and how you can get Ina to cover your pitches? Read our Q+A with her pitching tips below! and the Bay Area.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

And that growth also pertains to the vehicle technology and advanced mobility segment of the annual show. In fact, respected veteran auto journalist and analyst John McElroy calls CES the world’s best auto technology show.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

I am the finance and technology reporter at Crain’s Detroit Business , covering the startup sector in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as well as the region’s banks and lenders, such as Rocket Mortgage and UWM. Particularly within my role as a finance reporter, money is always a good news hook. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

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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.” Meltwater’s generative AI capabilities are built on OpenAI technology, though the company has made it’s own investments in AI. The multi-pitch generator is only available for enterprise customers ( see pricing ).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, most of the journalists attending these events are more consumer-product-oriented, and these receptions tend to lend themselves to smaller, table-top type product displays, rather than active vehicle technology demonstrations. 3,273 exhibitors in 2023, including 1,051 start-ups, attracted reporters from all over the world.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. Everything about advanced transportation technology for light vehicles, commercial vehicles and heavy-duty Class 4-8 trucks, VTOL aircraft, drones, and micromobility such as scooters and e-bikes. Don’t pitch things outside of my interest area.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

As such, it’s important for exhibitors – especially the vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive expectations about media attention you may or may not garner at the show.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. That response rate is consistent with the company’s previous reports. The report also found: “Pitches mentioning AI had a 91% open rate but a 1.96% response rate.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 1, 2020

“PRophet” says it has analyzed millions of stories from thousands of reporters to produce the probability of a journalist covering your story. More recently, and since I started doing these monthly summaries of PR technology news nineteen months ago, I’ve seen this story at least twice. Reporters get pitched – a lot.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

The response rate to media pitches is less than three percent according to the latest Propel Media Barometer analysis of 500,000 pitches. Roxhill suggests that you need to pitch early if you want reach a news desk or business desk. Roxhill suggests that you need to pitch early if you want reach a news desk or business desk.

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PRSay

MAY 22, 2020

Among them, a clear picture emerges of when, where and how journalists prefer to be pitched. When is the best time to pitch a journalist? When it comes to getting your pitch to stand out in a journalist’s inbox, timing is everything. To that end, most journalists (64 percent) told us that they prefer to be pitched before noon.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this episode, Greg Galant, CEO and co-founder of Muck Rack, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the origin of Muck Rack, the current state of journalism and PR reports, best practices for pitching media, and what journalists need from PR professionals. Tune in to learn more!

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Email is the best way to contact reporters, though social media is a close second. In the digital PR world , journalists and reporters promote our content. Some journalists love to get pitched great stories. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. Let’s try to focus on reporters.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I think it’s essential to make clear that technology initiatives are not the exclusive purview of huge companies with matching budgets.

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OnePitch

JULY 13, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are highlighting a pitch consisting of an intro to the company’s founders and a potential story idea that landed a feature in Fast Company. Fast Company’s editorial focus is around “innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, creativity, and design.”

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. Transparent data management and security policies are required before the technology can be deployed in commercial applications.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … riding one of my many bikes.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Plus, bigger outlets like to report on bigger companies.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. Pitching to Canadian media? Plan Ahead for Earned Media Opportunities.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2018

The word is a little misleading, because it sounds like you’re giving the story to only one reporter. Let’s use this model to get the scoop on pitching media exclusives for B2B technology programs. The $ pitches are no-brainers. “Big-name” pitches may also warrant an exclusive. What is the story?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 14, 2019

Hardly anyone thinks it’s useful to follow up, or worse, actually pitch a story by phone. In my experience, more than 90% of the time when I do connect with someone by phone, they end the call requesting the email pitch. Mind you, it’s the same email pitch I already sent. The email pitch they never read.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

These days, I’m a freelance reporter, editor and consultant. I started my career as a crime reporter and put those skills to use in that story. I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. I’ve kind of always been doing this!)

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Now, let’s take a look at the anatomy of an effective tech media pitch. She chooses a pitch based on the game situation, the skill of the other team, and weather conditions. A media pitch is not very different. All the research, preparation, and consideration ensure that the correct story will be hand-pitched to the right media.

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OnePitch

JULY 27, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are spotlighting a product announcement pitch that not only landed a feature in TechCrunch , but was also included in a roundup piece three days later. ” Let’s dive into this pitch and see why it worked. .” Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Technology companies gearing up for a new product launches know full well they’re adding to a crowded marketplace. Increasingly, reporters in the tech, advertising and marketing space are less inclined to do traditional product launch coverage unless the company is a top gun. Save the sales pitch for customers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Media relations is typically a key part of a good technology PR program. One thing entrepreneur-led startups and enterprise technology businesses have in common is a desire to generate positive earned media coverage in widely read publications from TechCrunch to BloombergBusinessWeek. Pitch a story – not your client.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

During work hours when I’m not reporting, I’m usually on the phone checking in with sources, trying to connect with new sources and looking for story ideas and interesting angles on stories. I reported on NASA and crime, local government, League City, the bedroom community close to Mission Control/Johnson Space Center.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since many of our PR clients are high-growth technology businesses, it’s essential to know what’s trending. I feel good about the meeting because our media outreach has gained lots of momentum, and we have a lot to report. 10:00 am I study a report on a client competitor that shows three media mentions for the month.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since many of our PR clients are high-growth technology businesses, it’s essential to know what’s trending. I feel good about the meeting because our media outreach has gained lots of momentum, and we have a lot to report. 10:00 am I study a report on a client competitor that shows three media mentions for the month.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

John, transportation reporter at Business Insider. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Meltwater adds X / Twitter “resyndication rights”; Muck Rack pitches a “hit score” in latest release; mentions and recommended reading When I first started compiling these monthly summaries – back in April of 2019 – it was because no one was covering the PR software community. Coverage was scant and inconsistent.

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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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