Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Journalists love to bash PR pros… and some of us give them ample reason, pitching without taking time to manage the due diligence that makes a pitch resonate. If eight out of ten pitches are irrelevant, it’s no wonder that journalists ignore most of their inbox and sleuth out their own resources. This might be why.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Are you a small business owner that wants to create buzz, spread the word and get people hyped up about your business and the services you offer? Just because you own a small business doesn’t mean you can’t create some big waves in the public relations world. The Best PR Tips for Your Small Business.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 30, 2013

CRM, public relations and small business. Which makes a good CRM system for small business a necessity. Because we can only grow our businesses if we have a system that helps we keep track of conversations in play, as well as those we need to initiate. magnum via Flickr, CC 2.0. Which is many, many of us.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. We focus on working with non-profits, small businesses, women CEOs and business owners. One of the ways I have seen PR evolve is pitching used to be only to the assignment desk and now I mainly pitch directly to the reporter. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. TMI does PR.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they are covering that topic, check out editorial calendars.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What are you going to pitch the media in October? National Women’s Small Business Month. Pick one of these and start pitching the media today! what you can pitch your local media for the month of October. Think about what you can pitch in October. It’s almost October. National Stamp Collecting Month.

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2019

A recurring discussion at the annual Smart Cities New York conference was how tech innovations have the capacity to improve both the lives of urban citizens and the work small businesses do — if people are ready to adopt them. “You need people engaged to make the solutions.”

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo. If you really want to stand out, include relevant video in your pitch and subject line.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. Last week I gave you ideas to pitch for the rest of the year. Here’s an example.

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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! NOW is YOUR time to be seen, have your voice heard, and really elevate your business.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

to retail to small business, big business, even Wall Street. For business media, this is really all they are covering right now. Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc. really shocking.

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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? I could go on and on.

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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. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. It’s the start of spring.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 4, 2022

I always like to give my followers ideas for pitching the media. Now that we are into early May I wanted to give you ideas on what to pitch to both national publications and regional publications. It’s important to remember that national publications are 4 months out so in May, we are pitching for October. Have some fun.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

By knowing the types of stories you could pitch the media today, it positions you in a way that you can be that person in the media on a regular basis, be the expert in your industry, and really be seen with more authority and more credibility. So listen to what’s happening online and use that to pitch your stories.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Step 1 – The Hook. Create a Great Hook.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve put together 31 tips to pitch the media! Tailor your pitch to each outlet and journalist. Keep your pitch concise and to the point. Be timely and relevant with your pitch. Make sure your pitch is grammatically correct and well-written. It all comes down to the pitch. Don’t make pitches about you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Take, for example, Small Biz Trends, one of the most popular publications targeted to small- and medium-sized business owners. If your company offers a solution that benefits small businesses, consistent coverage in a SMB-focused trade is obviously valuable. Trade allow more in-depth storytelling.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! So take a look at the whole structure of the deal and think about those fringe stories that you could pitch around that. Having you pitch the media. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 24, 2023

“Google is looking at various signals of brand popularity in their ranking algorithm for SEO and even small improvements can make an exponential difference” CMO Huddle Participants Another email pitched an article in Forbes Advisor with the subject line: PR Agencies named No. 2 recession-proof business by Forbes.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2023

In B2B public relations, we use these to help us understand what a publication plans to cover so we can place stories for clients by pitching the media. But, do … Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? Read More » The post Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? Here’s an example.)

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are you looking for strategies to pitch the media today? If you are an insurance agent, this is a great time to pitch a story about this. Check out the new laws in your state and see what you can pitch to the media TODAY. to pitch the media to land in the media. Happy New Year! Twice a year all states implement new laws.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A question I get asked all the time is “What can I do to land a TV pitch?” When you pitch and offer these things to the producer, you are a) showing you understand how television works and b) making their job easier by giving them what they are going to have to dig up. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. You are hearing it right here from a pro who has been pitched thousands of times. Jen, tell me what makes a good pitch?

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Rock the Status Quo

MAY 4, 2015

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog?

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that. See what’s trending and pitch your expertise around that. And make sure when you pitch the story you mention that this topic has hundreds of thousands or millions of views on TikTok. ” Newsjacking.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. All of this means that public relations experts should be creative in creating and pitch stories to the media outlets and the public.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. That dreaded lull.

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Garrett Public Relations

MAY 4, 2022

With newsrooms shrinking and journalists being asked to do more, getting a pitch to stand out is TOUGH. As anyone in PR can tell you, earning media coverage these days can be a challenge. Each year, the folks at Muck Rack conduct a survey of journalists to ask about their preferences and how they find […].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. Intuit reinvented itself six years ago as a provider of services to small businesses. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work.

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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! .” Like and share their posts. Comment when relevant. Share contacts or resources you have that could help them on future stories. Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Using tools like Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and ProfNet provides PR professionals, brands and industry experts alike the opportunity to access and respond to earned media opportunities pitched by journalists.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 27, 2024

The 2024 Olympics in Paris has begun, and with it comes a golden opportunity for businesses to align their stories with one of the most-watched global events. Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or a PR professional, the excitement and visibility of the Olympics can be a powerful tool for gaining media attention.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Know who you pitch. In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. You might not go with whatever they’re pitching you,” she said, “but it might spark a bigger conversation about that story.” Understand newsworthiness.

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