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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Many of the rules for pitching a conventional radio producer also apply to pitching a podcast, but there are some subtle differences. Suggest or use tools to help tell the story on air before the pitch. Can you start a relationship before you pitch? The odds are the pitch will be better written and better received.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Training. Messaging & Positioning.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

While winning media coverage can yield immediate gratification, public relations represents a long-term commitment comprising many activities. The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Media training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is no easier way to build a brand than with social media. Some people are discouraged or stressed by social media but it is a game-changer in terms of access and what you can do to reach a huge audience, quickly. It’s an amazing tool to use to grow your brand. Color is not the only aspect of your brand.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What makes good stories for the media? Pitching things related to the time of year is vital in getting your pitch read, and then covered. In today’s short vide below I go over several sample topics to pitch this month. Remember, these are for local media and national television. What to Pitch When.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Understand that reporters are working from home with limited resources. How about you?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

When pitching to journalists, focus on customer stories that prove the value of your solution or product. Initially, a well-known spokesperson (such as a celebrity or influencer) can lend interest and credibility to your brand, but be careful of becoming too reliant on such individuals. Identify When and How to Go Pro.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Public relations (PR) is essential in promoting a brand and driving sales. It helps build and maintain a brand’s positive image and can influence people’s perception of it. In modern times, public perception of your brand is more critical than any traditional advertising.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So how can PR teams run top-notch calls with the brands and teams they support – whether external or within the same organization? A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So how can PR teams run top-notch calls with the brands and teams they support – whether external or within the same organization? A PR agency is typically brought on to do more than secure media coverage. Often brands are looking for strategic guidance on how the PR or comms plan fits into their marketing calendar.

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Prohibition

APRIL 24, 2020

Be clear and concise when pitching to journalists during the pandemic. For example if you’re a food brand or a restaurant can you share recipe ideas for people to make in their kitchen? Or if you’re a fitness guru or diet brand can you offer at home workouts or advice on how to stay active?

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

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You’ll see many examples of how people landed in the media. Read through these to get inspired on what you can pitch the media, today! In fact, the pitch was “Yes! It’s professionals, service professionals, products, anything and everything – product, service, brand – people got on there.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 22, 2021

When you’re thinking of pitching the media, think about what you do to overcome challenges people face, demystify what’s happening in your industry. You want to pitch around that. THAT is what makes a good pitch. things that you need to be pitching the media. And, it’s not about you.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 4, 2022

Our Pitch Club Cafe client Gene just sent us an email and after pitching a television station using our system heard back right away and said “it’s the first time anyone from a news station has responded to a pitch.” And start pitching the media because it will just elevate your brand.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 18, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: People understand the value of being in the media but more often than not, people are just trying to “sell” the media by putting in their product, service or brand without thinking of the bigger picture and the bigger impact they can make. as an expert.

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Prohibition

APRIL 12, 2023

Following a competitive pitch process, we’re pleased to announce we’ve been awarded a contract with multi-national healthcare organisation, Diaverum, to handle its global social media strategy.

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

To help your team, we’re sharing our approach, which is based on experience and feedback from our long-term media relationships. In our recent conversations with journalists, it is clear that pitching stories as you may have done in the past is not an effective tactic during this news cycle. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Today, 23 percent accept pitches via social media. Want to score more media hits? Climb the Ladder.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Journalists are being bombarded with pitches, both related and unrelated to the COVID-19 crisis, so now is not the time to be mass-pitching anything. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch. Share some positivity. That doesn’t mean that you should be sitting on the sidelines either.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. Regardless of the topic you’re pitching, O’Connor says it’s important to pitch a journalist an actual story and not simply a person such as your spokesperson or expert.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. To avoid this scenario, the agency and internal comms team should consider a blanket policy of requiring media prep for every company spokesperson. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. .

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

” Said another way (as we teach in media training), in any market, one company will rise to the top, fueled by “story energy” The media will inexplicably latch on and just fawn. The answer lies in the story energy, taste, and the intoxicating power that an intangible such as brand can have.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2019

Like everything else in life, a move from agency PR to corporate or brand communications involves trade-offs. The opportunity to work on many clients and brands at an agency is excellent career groundwork for whatever may come next, whether that’s a client-side post or even an entrepreneurial venture. Constant innovation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

Long after we dispose of the special viewing glasses and stop listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” we can benefit from a mini-analysis of ways to leverage national events for our own brands and clients…sometimes! This is where some targeted media training right before interviews is highly recommended.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2018

If an early-stage company or startup feels it just doesn’t need a PR agency partner to help develop communication strategy and it has little need for overall reputation management, messaging, thought leadership, media training, or other benefits of a PR services partnership , then a simple pay-to-play publicity package may suffice.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 26, 2021

I am asked all the time about whether or not to pay for influencers to promote your product, service, and brand. Whose audience will engage and be interested and click through to learn about your product, service or brand? It’s s dicey question. They can be valuable IF you find the right one. It is an option. So, download that.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

And that’s only counting start-ups – established businesses, big brands, political movements, personalities, not-for-profits – everyone needs good PR. 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.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

Within that broad strategy, thought leadership content is one category of content marketing assets most often used to fulfill top-of-funnel (TOF) goals like building brand affinity or awareness. With thought leadership, brands build trust with potential customers and expand reach at the top of that funnel. Define your goals and KPIs.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Coming up with great content or story angles is the minimum standards these days; the battle is won or lost by the expertise and commitment of the people who pitch that content to gatekeepers. Your skill and commitment to pitching your content is the difference. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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