PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2017

Did you invent a revolutionary product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication].” By pitching the media in this way, you will be light-years ahead of your competition and journalists will be thrilled to work with you because you’ve just made their job that much easier.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 27, 2018

ET for an in-depth discussion on the mysteries of media pitching. You heard us: Media pitching. Google “media pitching” and you’ll get a slew of results referencing dos and don’ts, tips, tricks, and best practices. So, for the September #PRStudChat, we brought in the media pitching expert: Michael Smart ( @michaelsmartpr ).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. If Edelman had just quietly pitched media their story ideas and sources for how to grow awareness around mental illness in a sensitive fashion, it would have been perfectly appropriate. Go follow her on Twitter.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 19, 2025

As Doug is an expert in all things podcasting, I figured picking his brain about pitching yourself or your clients to get on podcasts would be an excellent opportunity. Ditch the Templates Generic mass-pitching doesnt work. Prioritize Relevance Over Volume Mass pitching might land you spots on low-quality podcasts.

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Cision

MARCH 18, 2016

Fixell focuses on industry trends and includes his own personal experiences in his writing. We asked him to share some advice on how to pitch him, and he’s given some great tips below. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I mostly write about larger trends in the beer/wine/spirit industries (e.g. product announcements).

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. My Twitter profile says I live in Northern California. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. The invitation seemed interesting at first.

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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. So, as a blogger for the past seven years and a podcaster more recently, here are my five tips for pitching success and how PR stands for “Personal” Relations: Know about me, but know more about my community.

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Cision

JANUARY 8, 2016

But do your pitching tactics reflect this shift? Avoid making the following three social media pitching mistakes…and get advice on what to do instead: 1. Then, craft social pitches as you write email subject lines: by captivating attention in a concise, yet unique way. Generalized, Mass Tweets. Long-Winded Messages.

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Cision

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you’re new to the world of DIY public relations, let’s take a look at one of the essential components of your PR strategy: pitching the media. Know this: journalists don’t magically find your company online and decide to write about you. Only then will they write about you. It starts long before the pitch.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

. — to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. I did expect Twitter to rate better than less than two percent. Regarding ideal pitch length —. Reuben didn’t write a book on the topic).

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Cision

MAY 13, 2016

It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. Do your homework.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

She covers topics related to broadcast, cable, SVOD, ad marketplace, content, and TV tech and we chatted with her about her pitching preferences. What advice do you have for PR professionals trying to pitch you? And definitely don’t call my cell phone to pitch. Do you accept pitches via social media? Do not call.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. The more you do it, the better. .

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2015

What I want to share in this piece is how basic social listening using Twitter Trends to earn media placements. It makes some intuitive sense: if people are discussing something in real time, opportunistic writers will write about these “high interest” topics. What was trending on March 12? Can you do the same with Google?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Without it, there’s nothing to track or pitch. We track major media outlets and writers on Twitter, subscribe to scores of newsletters, buy analyst reports, and follow whitepapers on relevant topics. Yet there may still be a skills gap when it comes to quality writing. But making a thought leader goes beyond excellent writing.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Most journalists consider Twitter to be an extension of their own reporting these days and 75% say that they use Twitter to build their own brand.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand. Identify the best journalists to pitch your stories to Social listening allows you to keep up to date with the attitudes of journalists and what content they’re engaging with in real-time.

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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. When a reporter writes about you, it’s an unbiased look at your brand, whereas advertising is heavily slanted in your direction. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. Social Media. TweetChats.

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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.” The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. Fair enough.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Did you pitch a specific story idea, or is this a “get to know you” call for potential future inclusion? If a reporter responded to a pitch, include specific pitch details and any special requests from the reporter. Check out our recent blog “ Which is Better, a Press Release or a Pitch ?”

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Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

With more and more people pitching reporters every day, your pitches may be falling under the radar. You need to adjust your tactics and learn “ The New Rules of Media Pitching.” ” Want to get all of Michael Smart’s pitching tips? How do you recommend pitching a service like an app?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft. And you want an SME to paint that picture for you.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Many assumed that Elon Musk, a celebrity CEO with 43M Twitter followers, no longer wanted to suffer a sometimes unkind media; and thinks he can frame the Tesla narrative on this own. The irony is that pitches from startups often go ignored by major media. He tweeted: I rarely cuss in writing. It doesn’t mean anything.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Conduct thorough research into their readership, editorial focus, and writing style. Actively engage in relevant industry conversations on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and relevant community forums. Craft personalized pitches that demonstrate a genuine understanding of the journalist’s work and their audience.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Getting paid to write about food and lifestyle topics may sound like a dream job, but for scores of bloggers, emphasis is placed on the word “job”. What are some best practices for pitching and working with this community of bloggers? What social media platforms do you find most useful for pitches?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Rock The Pitch #11 “Hey I’m convincing a client to start a weekly chat #hashtagremoved 1PM would love help getting it rolling, if you could show up & help :)” Once I was past the initial urge to correct his appalling grammar, I’ll admit to the twinge of resentment that popped up out of nowhere. ” The hook.

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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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5W PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Newsrooms now operate with smaller teams, tighter deadlines, and an endless stream of pitches flooding journalists’ inboxes. According to Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2023 report, 94% of journalists say they prefer email pitches tailored to their specific beat. Keep initial outreach brief and focused.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. This is by far the most agreeable group to this practice, however.

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Shift Communications

JULY 1, 2015

Ah, Twitter: Land of snarky comments, pithy observations, celebrity smack downs, breaking news, and, if you’re a savvy enough public relations professional, pitching opportunities. If you’ve never pitched on Twitter before, you could be missing out. I’ve included my Twitter profile as an example.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Be sure to connect with them on Twitter and LinkedIn, and engage with them from time to time by interacting with their posts. Maintain a relationship with the reporter.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea. Based on my past career experiences and my current PR-focused projects, here are a few things that will make your pitch more likely to receive a response.

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