ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. From national outlets like CNN, Fox Business or the Today show to local affiliates, a solid broadcast segment can make a lasting impact. Local vs. national. Are you pitching local news or national?

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting a pitch that landed a print-only placement in Travel + Leisure for a new attraction in the St. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked. Louis area.

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5W PR

APRIL 13, 2022

When companies in the SaaS industry use a sound PR strategy , they benefit from brand awareness, media coverage, and attracting the right consumers. However, companies in the SaaS industry don’t always have the privilege of working with PR professionals and partnering with agencies. Data and Insights. Familiar Story Angles.

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PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

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. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips. Here’s a few tips we’ve compiled for pitching USA Today. National appeal is the single most important quality in a successful USA Today pitch. Offer access and exclusives.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You pop into the local off licence for a paper. Fighting the urge to look behind you, you arrive at your local station. Especially when it comes to pitching in news. Raise your hand if you’ve considered pre-pitching news weeks before it goes live, and sometimes even before all the details are ironed out? It’s too early.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The insights gained for the survey provided key details on the current earned media environment, highlighting the challenges faced in national, local, and trade media. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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Presspage

AUGUST 5, 2020

Combining the powers of email marketing with an attention-grabbing PR pitch is a winning approach when it comes to major campaigns. A targeted email pitch allows you to reach a wide audience of journalists in an instant, whilst making sure it’s relevant to their ‘beat’ List segmentation done right. Final thoughts.

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Presspage

AUGUST 5, 2020

Combining the powers of email marketing with an attention-grabbing PR pitch is a winning approach when it comes to major campaigns. A targeted email pitch allows you to reach a wide audience of journalists in an instant, whilst making sure it’s relevant to their ‘beat’ List segmentation done right. Final thoughts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, journalists who focus on privacy and data concerns on big tech platforms may be intrigued by a pitch about a data breach on a major social network. But they would not be interested (and may even be annoyed) by an inbound about a ransomware attack on a local energy supplier. Context matters.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But top media outlets may opt for more seasoned companies to feature. Consider starting with trade and local or regional media while you ramp things up with your business. You haven’t increased your visibility on your “owned channels” I’ve seen many well-established companies fail to lay the foundation for media success.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 20, 2024

In 2024, I expect to focus on the technical details of EV powertrains, ADAS and automated driving technologies – including sensors and silicon – as these are the building blocks for our future cars, and companies are absolutely working on them today. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

For real estate companies, reputation management is an essential part of doing business. With the right public relations strategy, a real estate company can protect and enhance its reputation, and ensure that it stands out from the competition. This is why public relations is so important.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I mostly look for big news, whether for the company involved, the government, or just in general. I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. His name was Pip and he won the hearts of visitors and locals. One of the biggest questions I ask myself is “What are the implications?”

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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. Timing is everything with media pitches.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2022

Companies are improving the way they share information, even as the credibility of CEOs and PR representatives has fallen, according to MuckRack’s 2022 “ The State of Journalism ” report. Reporters who agreed said companies are not tech-savvy and/or don’t validate their information. Illustration credit: 32 pixels ].

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Buzzstream

JUNE 5, 2024

There are also asset-less digital PR strategies that include pitching quotes to journalists. How to pitch: This gave me four rankings lists that I could pitch to journalists in the local media outlets in the top-ranking cities. Pinrose is a fragrance company that sells candles, perfumes, and lotions.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

In the past year, I worked on two profiles, one on a local shop owner in Wyoming and another on a president of a vocational school. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I would advise that they offer pitches that they truly think will interest our audience or will teach them something.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Sherry, before your agency career, you worked as a reporter for trade publications as well as in local NYC TV news. Schwartz & Company, which was looking for an account person who knew sports and fashion.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on AgilityPR.com Companies cannot simply purchase a positive reputation and credible image—because they aren’t for sale. After that he adds $250 for each local print and radio placement, $500 for local television coverage, $750 for national print and radio placements and $1,500 for national television placements.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. Ghosted by that nice prospect. The chemistry is good!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. Ghosted by that nice prospect. The chemistry is good!

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: Knowing what not to pitch is just as important as knowing what gets coverage.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

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? I’ve had tons of local outreach through Twitter lately too. We still work with this PR company and they appreciate our work and the quality we produce for their clients.

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OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

However, a typical day for me often consists of crafting content – from traditional media materials such as press releases and pitches, to sponsored articles, newsletters and even social media calendars. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? It depends on the pitch.

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Landis PR

JUNE 3, 2024

That means that I can call my colleague Judy Kuramata at Integrate Communications in Tokyo to ask if she has any background on a journalist I’m pitching at the Wall Street Journal bureau there. This is an association of 50+ agencies around the world that are all independently owned and operated – and experts in their region.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. Consider The Impact on Local Communities. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king.

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One of my core responsibilities is producing TT’s annual Top 100 lists of the industry’s largest trucking and logistics companies. The majority of our readers are decision makers and managers at motor carriers, logistics companies, shippers, manufacturers, suppliers and other industry participants. Know your audience.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

Consider: Commenting on local professional super networkers posts. Could you also develop a creative banner featuring a Target step-and-repeat (or your local Target store). Do it in a fun, narrative-type way instead of writing it like your the CEO of a financial services company. And, it worked. Your story. Just ask them.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

Should we continue to pitch the media and promote our news? My friend Don Leon offered some great advice on LinkedIn: Take a moment to identify some of your favorite clients and customers (folks are tending to stay local so lots of people around/at their desk). Others will want to jump in with ill-advised pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2020

The first Friday of March is National Employee Appreciation Day , when companies thank the everyday heroes who keep their business going. From daily email correspondence with clients to new business pitches, our team members put in the extra effort that helps us stand out as a top PR firm. Organize a company lunch once a month.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Joining student organizations Many student organizations on campus have connections with local businesses and organizations. Dress professionally, prepare an elevator pitch, and bring resume copies. Seeking local opportunities Consider looking for internships with smaller, local businesses or non-profit organizations.

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