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. Don’t write this long stuff. Make it short.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Meanwhile, small businesses with blogs generate 126% higher lead growth than others. 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. Write for Your Audience.

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Writing SEO Pitching Engineering 105

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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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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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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Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

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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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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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Make sure you build relationships with them there, not just pitching. Consider doing this vs. just pitching right out of the gate. Most small business owners cannot afford a PR firm.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

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Cision

JULY 15, 2015

Usually a Tweetchat is held around a theme, like public relations or small business. Each session has a more specific topic, like “pitching the media your news” or “starting a tech company.”. Her topics center around — you guessed it — small business topics, and attract thousands of participants.

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PR Fuel

MAY 5, 2022

To have your news release reach the right people, you must write for your target audience. You may want to make a news release for your small business if your business was recently involved with a local event, such as a charity run. A press release typically takes the form of a short statement in writing.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Jared Lindzon is a freelance journalist writing about the future of work for publications such as The Globe and Mail and Fast Company's work-life section. Occasionally, he'll also cover personal finance, tech, entrepreneurship, ESG, and small businesses.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them. You just need to follow the Get PR Famous Formula and be newsworthy, create great hooks, and find the right journalist to pitch. So that is this week’s free publicity tip.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The last thing they want—or expect—to see in their news feed is a blatant sales pitch from your brand. But if you’re a digital marketing company selling to small businesses, your job on Facebook is a lot tougher. Practical, business-oriented brands must work harder to make themselves appear inviting and generate engagement.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2018

To build a productive relationship with an influencer you first have to cut through the clutter so that your pitch is heard. You need to write a compelling message that’s probably an email that can get through this influencers defenses and encourage them to work with you. What do you write and why? What is your role?

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Did you know about 83% of small businesses believe in the effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign? If press releases are not part of your online marketing strategy, you could be missing out on many business opportunities. Read on to learn why PR writing in the way to go. Achieve Instant Exposure. Target Audience.

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Writing SEO Local Advertising 66

Garrett Public Relations

APRIL 22, 2018

The post You May Not NEED a Press Release – But Here’s Why You May Want to Write One Anyway appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. My first guest post ever was for PR Daily on this very subject (Enough with the death of the press release already). So, when I […].

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. ” Give the media shareable content by using what is already trending somewhere online and make sure you include that in your pitch as well. You could even add that in your pitch when you send it in that “Hey, this is buzzing online. PR FOR ANYONE.

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Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

PR’s job is to pitch and secure stories that align with the brand, as told through third-party endorsement. Jason Riggs, senior director of communications for micro-loans platform Kiva, gained an understanding of the effectiveness of sharing the inspiring stories of the small business owners Kiva’s loans benefit.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Keep in mind that many global firms require writing samples, scenario-based assessments and other prescreening, so research these expectations and plan ahead. If you currently work in retail or food service, then consider pitching customer outreach or social media initiatives to your employer. Maximize LinkedIn.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. Finally, about 40% either have no plans to use it, or simply aren’t sure. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 17, 2015

For the first ten years of my career, I thought noisy posts from journalists complaining about PR pitches were merely self-aggrandizement. I’ve always worked hard at understanding a reporter’s coverage and sending good pitches. As a result, I chalked up bad pitches to one or two lazy PR people (or worse, intentionally manipulative ).

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Give them great content in a format they can use on their platform and you will be light years ahead of others when pitching the media. Evergreen is something you can kind of pitch anytime and you want those in your back pocket, too, when you don’t have a trending story that you can pitch those. Be valuable. Use Google.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 19, 2021

The best journalists to contact are ones that cover topics about your industry or are relevant to your business. It ensures that you only pitch your story to reporters with high chances of being interested. Go for bloggers or reporters who focus on your business size, sector, or city. A pitch is, in most cases, sent via email.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I found myself covered with social media calendars, PR pitches, blog posts, website projects, advertisement assignments, and what felt like a million clients to call. The thrill of hunting new business, executing existing projects and partnering with others in my field gave me the will to go out and make things happen. I loved it.

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Buzzstream

JULY 16, 2024

For instance, if you want to rank for certain keywords in a specific region, such as “Memphis art galleries,” you could create and pitch a city study around the “Best Art Galleries in Tennessee” and include internal links to your Memphis art galleries page. Let’s start with ideation. Others do both the post and the press release.

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

That would be a tremendous outcome both for your business and website. A press release just might get your business out into the public at no cost to you. Before Writing a Press Release. Once you know your purpose and the 5 W’s, you are ready to write. How to Write the Best Press Release? Newsworthy.

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Engineering Writing Social Media Report 128

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

We even write emails with more thought. Forget everything you’ve heard about latex” was the subject line of her March 19 pitch to journalists. We even have new words and phrases to reflect these times: We “doomscroll,” poring over bad headlines. We protect meetings from “Zoom-bombings” and give “elbow bumps.” She wasn’t.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 16, 2022

Whether you are sharing a customer journey, a customer experience, writing your about section on your website or LinkedIn, etc., So, really think about before you post, before you pitch, before you do anything. The best way to do this is through the power of storytelling. it needs to be based on a story. Everything has a story.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 17, 2014

The Hidden Side of Your Small Business. Ken Mueller discusses why it’s important to tell your business’ story both in sum and in whole. Using Pinterest & Secret Pinboards For Media Pitching. Why: How can you make your pitches stand out from the crowd?

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Bad Pitch Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2006

When we did the Yarn Bus for Flying Fingers, we were already in a massive pitch mode for the previous six months, having landed everything from local TV to morning shows, about edible yarn, only at Flying Fingers. If one person learns how not to be a dumb ass when dealing with a reporter or a client, it was worth writing the book.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Your small business may feel like a tiny sapling under a canopy of tall trees. How do you bring attention to your business? There are so many other businesses out there, and people only have so much attention to give. PR helps small businesses build brand awareness and credibility.

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Publicity Small Business Advertising Advertising 82

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Write bullets, not novels. When preparing for an interview, write down the raw data point and find a way to make it more relatable. A common question that trips executives up, Brad says, is “What does your business do?” To handle this successfully, discuss the problem the business solves first. Sound bites.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

The success of your PR campaign largely depends on your press release writing talents. Write your press release with a strong news angle to make it more eye-catching. If you run a small business, local media can help you reach your target audience. Your pitch has to stand out since journalists get many of them.

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