Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These SMB (small and mid-sized businesses) and mid-market companies are in a unique situation when it comes to brand outreach and consumer attraction. 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.

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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

The great strength of broadcast is its ability to take news consumers directly to the scene and witness events — a wildfire, a debate, a demonstration, a major speech — as they unfold. Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. I really don’t have one.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? I’ve been at Crenshaw for five years and I really love that no two days are alike!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Weather may sound boring, but it’s actually a rich story idea with high local relevance. For example, IoT devices for the home can factor into smart pitches on fall clean-up and prep stories. Some of the best pitches tie a client product or service to pop culture coverage. Strategize for Thanksgiving shopping stories now.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

With so many options available to consumers, it is crucial for businesses to stand out and attract attention. When a reputable publication or influencer endorses a product or menu item, it adds a level of legitimacy and reliability, which can greatly influence consumer perception and purchasing decisions.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. How is your local government benefitting the community?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. Dislikes: Pokemon Go.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Store openings, fundraising rounds, new product launches — consumers and businesses have come to expect these, but our Instagram feed shows us they don’t have to be a yawn. Here are some PR lessons we gleaned from some of our favorite Instagrammers. Find creative ways to make the standard announcement. When possible, mix media.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I worked in sports PR for 18 years; yet as I transitioned into other sectors (consumer, business, fashion, healthcare, technology), I also was able to get to know media from these areas. Personalize pitches to each reporter/editor. . The great thing about PR is that the discipline is always evolving, changing.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

From the perspective of the consumer team in the Boston office the answer is a resounding, NO! 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. Cassandra Faro, Account Executive.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Its UK office announced that it’s starting to cover more local news. Some stories may be particularly suited for a new delivery format. Serious journalism from unexpected sources.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

Oz Show,” BuzzFeed, Parents magazine and NBC’s “Today Show” teach you about successfully pitching a story to the most sought-after media outlets in America? PERSONALIZE your pitch – to the person and publication you’re pitching. What about how many editors and reporters to pitch at any one publication? Get to the point.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This works especially well with items that can be consumed in small amounts, such as food, beverages or health supplements. You can also have physical coupons that are sent out in the mail, included in print ads or posted on bulletin boards. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 6, 2016

By not targeting the right contacts, your perfect pitch can fall on deaf ears. For local news, compile a list of influential outlets in the region; for larger, national stories, think of top outlets across the country and pinpoint their most prominent writers. Consider the importance and impact of the news you’re sharing.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

And since you’re pitching news, doesn’t it make sense to follow the pattern set by the publications you’re targeting? I promise you a press release that sounds like an actual human being will get better results than one that reads like the fine print on your home loan papers. Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. Social media?

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This works especially well with items that can be consumed in small amounts, such as food, beverages or health supplements. You can also have physical coupons that are sent out in the mail, included in print ads or posted on bulletin boards.In Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events.

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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Whether it’s technology, consumer, B2B or any number of other industries, data plays an increasingly powerful role in shaping how businesses and consumers interact with the world. Best days to pitch. Telling stories with stats. And that was in just the first few weeks!

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Barokas

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Post-Mortems : Black Friday and Cyber Monday provide huge PR opportunities, and not just for consumer-facing companies. 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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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Whether it’s technology, consumer, B2B or any number of other industries, data plays an increasingly powerful role in shaping how businesses and consumers interact with the world. Best days to pitch. Telling stories with stats. And that was in just the first few weeks!

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 60

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2016

A brief mention in a local blog, where client SteelHouse’s $2,000 vacation stipend was referenced, immediately struck me as PR gold. While the initial pitch didn’t result in an immediate story, it established a relationship – and sometimes that is what will get clients into some of the highest profile industry stories.

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Strategy Print Insurance Insurance 60

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

This week, we check in with Julie Staadecker , an Account Director on our Boston consumer team. Give us a rundown of what a day in the life is like as the Boston Consumer Team Account Director? No pitch topic is off the table. Among other angles, we are currently pitching “Dog Tees to Turn your Ruff Day Around.”.

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Agency Apparel Pitching Creativity 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It was a good pitch. After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. This new trend some were calling content marketing had the hallmarks of a soft and subtle pitch. It used to be that the salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 This is how you wind up with a press release on a local ABC news affiliate in Buffalo even though your tech client is in San Francisco. Million and Eyes the U.S. Are you kidding?

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The power of sensory traits to affect consumer choice. • Local TV, radio, newspapers, and trade magazines all conducted interviews and ran stories in response to our ideas. #2 Significant earned media coverage across Canada also had a dramatic impact on brand awareness, consumer preference, and brand insistence.

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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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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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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

This news release posing as a pitch was forwarded by a Philadelphia-based reporter to "Trebuchet," a fan of the Bad Pitch blog. Local law enforcement has confirmed numerous reports of sightings of this mysterious naked man have been logged in throughout the Summer months. "It''s After all, this headline got your attention.

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Beyond PR

JULY 26, 2016

Strategies that take into consideration your audience’s preference to consume content across paid, earned, social and owned channels. When you open up your earned media strategy, you’ll find a mix of print, television, radio, digital and other channels. Multichannel strategies, though, are like nesting dolls.

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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. Most of our marketing in the past 50 years has revolved around advertising, or renting space in channels to garner attention and, hopefully, change consumer behavior.

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Marketing Enterprise Print Film 53

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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Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 2, 2007

For years, many COMPANY locations have relied on their local Valpak franchise to create and deliver advertising campaigns to area consumers. In 2006, over 17 million COMPANY savings offers were mailed to consumers through the familiar blue Valpak envelope. In add ition, Valpak.com®, Rolling Thunder, Beaten Chest.

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PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

A volunteer pitch that persuaded. Several groups presented over the morning, but it was The Toronto Fringe’s volunteer coordinator, Natasha Boomer , who provided the most-compelling pitch. For example, the local small- to medium-sized theatres and site-specific locations operating as this year’s 28 Fringe venues.

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Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

You may want to take on a client of your own to start gathering work examples – consider helping out a family or friend with their business, or volunteer for a local non-profit organization or church. You should be able to show examples of stories you pitched and placed, or campaigns you worked on and generated results for.

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