ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post. PR strategy. Leadership events. Speaking opportunities.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content. The content can nearly always be purposed for multiple PR tactics, from media pitching to white paper and blog content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. It opens doors for new forms of content to cover the same subject — like blog posts, white papers, webinars, and social media posts. Here’s why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement. As opposed to paying for advertising, PR pros earn media coverage by pitching stories reporters want to write, and readers want to see.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2017

The elements of a successful panel include the obvious — a worthy subject, compelling participants, and a plan for capturing the terrific content produced for post-event white papers, bylines, videos, and other communications. Avoid a sales pitch. When planning catering, keep in mind format.

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B2B Leadership Trade Shows Insurance 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. And this is still true today.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Nothing fills me with existential dread like sitting down to write a media pitch. Bury me under the gigabyte of bone-dry peer-reviewed research I need to complete an immensely complex white paper. The post The anatomy of successful media pitch appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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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. So, I started tracking the community and publishing three different writing series on PR technology ( PR Tech Sums , PR Tech Briefing s, and Product Reviews ).

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 27, 2024

Marketers typically think about lobbing their pitch at prospective clients, but the same exercise could help you onboard freelancers. Style guide and pitch guide What’s your stance on the Oxford comma? A freelancer can’t pitch you ideas effectively without knowing at a high-level what you’re looking for.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

Fast-forward about a year and the Distinctly team documented all of their learnings about using AI in an agency in an excellent white paper entitled Integrating AI processes into Digital PRHow Distinctly took a phased approach to adopting AI,’ which you can download here. This was a white paper that you guys did.

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Cision

JUNE 18, 2015

If you can write content for that person based on that reason, you will see social engagement increase. Perfect your pitch. You can and should pitch your created, or “owned,” content to the media. Write concise, clear pitches to key media contacts. Want to produce more effective pitches? Put out the signs!

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Content Marketing Marketing Pinterest Pitching 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

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Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Sometimes writing fabulous blog posts on your business blog isn’t enough to drive the traffic you really want. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market. Pitch an antithesis post, like my “ 5 Things You’re Doing Wrong with Press Releases.”.

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Blogging Pitching Writing Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Byline articles or essays on an issue or topic, carrying an exec’s byline, that are pitched and placed for publication in media are often a core of a thought leadership program. Write the book. Here are some essentials worth considering when looking to maximize a thought leadership program. Be strategic with bylines.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2017

For example, look up examples of white papers online and write and share your own on LinkedIn, or try your hand at writing a blog post on Medium. If you’re feeling up to it, then maybe even consider pitching a story to an online publication or website. Be grateful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

How to prep and pitch a byline. Make the pitch short and authoritative. For longer B2B bylines, a detailed outline may be necessary, but often a short email pitching the topic and author will do. The executive bylining the piece should be writing about an area where he has clear expertise and a distinct point of view.

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B2B Leadership Customer Service eBook 147

Cision

JUNE 23, 2015

It’s Easier for Journalists to Write About You. Journalists find press releases useful as part of pitches and they start to write about you. And that makes them more likely to write about you! Click here for a free white paper that shows how! Want to measure your PR’s value?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The key is to strengthen your basic PR skills, including writing press releases, engaging with journalists and influencers and interacting with your audience on social media. Pitch reporters and influencers. When pitching, it’s important to be clear and concise. Write a press release. Get to the point straight away.

Social Media 120

Social Media Pitching Writing Report 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. The survey listed 16 possible formats and here’s how the most valuable format stacked up: 43% said research or survey reports; 40% said case studies; 40% said webinars; 37% said B2B media and news; 34% said white papers; and. 34% said ebooks.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2017

Sometimes it’s helpful to write a press release lead first, to see in black and white what an ideal headline might be. Write questions clearly and consistently, so all respondents will interpret them the same way. Pitch your client to appropriate media to discuss the survey in a greater context.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Additionally, ensure the authenticity of their writing and dedication to consistently engaging their audience. Get our free influencer white paper today! Getting your brand’s name on a blogger’s radar will make your pitch seem friendlier and less like a forced conversation when the time comes.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Write a press release. If you’re proactively pitching the press about your company, note at the end of your pitch that your spokesperson has been quoted in major publications to reinforce credibility. Share with clients.

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Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

Learn how with our brand journalism white paper! Every day I’m researching, writing and communicating with people – much the same way I did as a reporter. Pitching a client’s story to a reporter is often the same as writing one, only on this side of things my clients and I have a vested interest in how the story is told.

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Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI has assisted practitioners with spelling, grammar, reading level and writing quality in the past ten years. Spelling, grammar, reading level analysis, and writing quality tools have all been incorporated into word processor applications. It enables practitioners to understand stakeholder interests and make better-informed pitches.

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PR Fuel

JULY 16, 2017

Don’t forget that you can reuse content you create in multiple ways—write a how-to guide then make a video about it or expand it and turn it into an eBook. And don’t think you have to write a book to publish an eBook, you can also turn a series of related blog posts into an eBook.

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eBook Video YouTube Blogging 70

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

Get our free “2015 Nonprofit PR Kit” filled with content creation tips, pitching tips and more! I encourage people to write whatever inspires them, and often this does have a natural timeliness (“my favorite TV show just ended, I want to write a post about books that are similar in theme.”). Are you a nonprofit?

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Mobile Community Blogging Publicity 120

Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

writes the author of our white paper How to Make Sure the Media Gets Your Story Straight. Here are four tips to consider when researching and pitching journalists. Understanding different journalists’ interests will result in more pitches crafted to their unique needs. Understand their interests and attitudes.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

Here are some easy ways to get involved and make a significant impact: Break sections from existing white papers into guest blog posts. Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles. Get to the latest infographic before it’s published – and pitch it to a media outlet first.

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Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Pitching 60

Cision

AUGUST 10, 2015

Wondering how to get your email pitches read by journalists? This time management technique is designed to get you in an uninterrupted flow and keep you focused for 25-minutes at a time (I’m writing this is in a 25-minute block of time using a Pomodoro app on my phone). For Thunderbird users, here is how to use templates.

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Landis PR

MAY 8, 2023

This can include white papers, speeches, webinars, infographics, videos, blogs or social media posts. Some organizations use in-house experts, while others hire agencies to develop editorial calendars, write and edit original content, pitch guest articles, and schedule social media posts. It takes time to build a brand.

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Leadership Infographics Resources Social Media 52

Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

There are a host of data visualization tools for non-programmers that communication professionals might use to pitch journalists, highlight information for internal stakeholders, or direct to consumers. Get our white paper today! Edit your writing. Measure what’s important (not everything is). And so on and so forth.

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Resources Measurement Technology Examples 120

Buzzstream

JANUARY 8, 2025

Rewrite pitches for clarity and relevance. I mean, I get pitches all the time of “dear Sage, we have this link. It could vary from a survey to a white paper to a map, but the idea is creating content that has proprietary data, maybe two data points merged together to show a different perspective.

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Digital PR Google Comparison SEO 62

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 13, 2018

Get additional mileage from your bylines and guest posts by writing an intro paragraph and hosting on your own blog, posting on LinkedIn or even doing a video on the key parts of the post with the link to the original article. You do not have to maintain a regular blog in order to take advantage of writing as a thought leadership activity.

Leadership 61

Leadership Case Study Video Writing 61

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Case studies, white papers and customer testimonials are all powerful tools in proving the value of your company’s product or service. The same goes for reporters when they’re determining if a source is a good fit for their story – especially for trade publications, an important piece of any successful B2B PR strategy.

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