Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Pew Research Center conducted a survey and found that 44% of adults prefer to get their news from TV, while 34% prefer the web, 14% prefer radio, and 7% favor print. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. I coordinate a lot of TV segments and print/online interviews across the country.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unrelenting geopolitical tensions make business and communications even more challenging than usual. In the ever-changing landscape of global business, China remains a strategic hub for multinational tech companies despite challenges on both the business and communications fronts.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 10, 2017

For those of you in the travel communications business there are countless of opportunities to tell yours story to travel journalists, bloggers, influencers – and consumers. Using Cision’s proprietary research of thousands of travel journalists, we have come up with six tips that will help your travel pitch get noticed in a flooded inbox.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. There’s more time to report and (despite the shrinking news hole) more room in print/digital to provide detail and nuance. Wire service news is typically cut-and-dried, just the facts, please, and fast!

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Having worked in communications for a top-tier university, a regional nonprofit foundation and as a consultant, I’ve heard this question myself. As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. We’ve learned to take the time to educate clients and demand scrupulous adherence to the facts, warts and all, before committing to an announcement or other story pitch. The communications “black hole.” Proceed with caution!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. The post 5 PR Lessons From Our Favorite Instagrammers appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your pitch is the stimulus driving an editor to Google the subject of your pitch. From supporting creative briefs to fueling message tracks, reasons to believe are a critical part of any campaign or plan, down to an individual pitch. Many media relations scenarios start locally or in the trades.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? How did you get your start in journalism?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

A working journalist since high school with experience in broadcast, print and digital, George is a terrific reporter and not just because he sums up his personality this way — Likes: Dark chocolate, baseball. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. People are visual.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

On the one hand, they can and should be pushing niche interest and audiences in their brand-sphere, as the likelihood of pickup will be stronger with a local connection. The amount of information you need to contact an influencer — direct phone, email, social handles, pitching preference, outlet information, history and bio, etc.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Robin Carr, Landis Communications, Ann Killion sports journalist and author, Joan Ryan, journalist and author. Last week it was announced that the print editions of Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, EatingWell, Health, Parents and People en Español would be eliminated in favor of online-only brands. By Robin Carr . Related articles: .

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Critical Mention

JULY 22, 2020

We didn’t want to build a new product for the sake of saying we built it – we wanted to provide PR and communications professionals a different kind of tool than is currently available in the marketplace. In other words, PR and communications experts can now use the Critical Mention platform to own the entire earned media lifecycle.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Instead, communicate your story as if you were telling it to close friends. To me, a well-written press release (or anything else for that matter) is one that clearly communicates the message in a way the intended audience can easily understand. Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. It’s that simple. What’s the solution?

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. By effectively communicating the key selling points and value proposition, businesses can capture the attention and interest of potential customers. This is where food PR comes in.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I say “unique” because it was pitched as a red carpet event where Verizon would show off its latest holiday technologies and gadgets. When Verizon pitched me initially on this event, I was kinda perplexed. Why not open the list up to all sorts of local “influencers? I’m a PR/marketing blogger.

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Mora Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

When working with a PR firm, communication is key, but it needs to be free-flowing, effective communication. Remember if you demand that they spend the bulk of their time communicating with you, they’re not going to be able to spend that time developing and implementing your campaign. Prepare for your media interviews.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 4, 2018

From holiday campaigns and year-end recaps to planning and budgeting, there is a lot for the communications team to wrap up before the ball drops on December 31. Work with local broadcast producers, radio personalities and podcasters to understand the types of holiday stories they are looking for, and how your contributions might fit in.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Conflicting interests.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

One hour I might be leading strategic media approach; the next I could be at a local fair handing out product samples to engage directly with consumers. For example, one of my favorite clients is Print Syndicate, owner of sites like LookHuman.com, that sells quirky, sarcastic apparel and home goods based on social media trends.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Initial interviews with their communications team revealed the Centre was up to some interesting things: • How researchers are making plants more tolerant to drought. • Local TV, radio, newspapers, and trade magazines all conducted interviews and ran stories in response to our ideas. #2 2 Use Seasonal Opportunities to Your Advantage.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Sure, the communication landscape has evolved with the rise of self-publishing. Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So So what wins when it comes to local coverage? Regularly assess whether they and the publication are still covering the topics you’re pitching them on. You just have to start with print,” she said.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2011

At six weeks, they claimed to have sent out some pitches and some introductions. Then… upon asking to see the pitch and introduction, the PR pro said, “no problem,&# and promised to send an email along for review, along with a list of whom it would go to. C: Local and national media. Communications.

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. Jesse Ventura’s Communications Office. That kind of PR pitching reveals a shot-gun approach. really care about - the monthly. Star Tribune , and.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

There are countless opportunities in print, digital and broadcast available with a little research, packaging and know-how. And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Look back at learnings. Craft a seasonal survey.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

The elephants were in full dress and didn’t disappoint the many local news station cameras that came out to film the event. I seem to remember having both print and broadcast media in attendance. A reporter from a regional paper responded to one my pitches asking if we’d offer complimentary tickets. 6) Media gets in Free.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. Back then, if you called enough reporters, you would eventually find a couple willing to listen to your pitch – and perhaps one or two that would write a story. This is nirvana for a media relations professional.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 12, 2017

After the success of Graffiti, director George Lucas was in demand, and he started pitching his next venture, a science fiction movie called “Star Wars,” to Hollywood studios. C: COMMUNICATE AND D: DELIVER. It launched what became Red Bulletin in five countries, with 70% international and 30% localized content. V: THE VALUE.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even the most stellar pitch is useless if the wrong people are targeted; a carefully selected list of fewer reporters will yield better results than a spray-and-pray approach. The desired audiences for a story depend on the corporate communications goals involved, whether general visibility, opinion leadership, or product support.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

Working with clients in your local area is a satisfying and viable way to run your independent consultancy. It can deepen your sense of community, reduce your need to travel and allow you to dominate your local market. Knowledge of the local culture and norms can also give you an advantage over out-of-area competitors.

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