5W PR

MAY 31, 2023

Public relations is a fascinating and diverse field that revolves around managing a company’s reputation, building relationships with its stakeholders, and communicating with the media. Researching the Field Before a person can start pursuing a public relations career, it’s essential to research the industry.

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Publicity How To Social Media Trends 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

Write a rock-solid PR plan. The practice of public relations is about telling stories, and all good stories have compelling themes. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. Additionally, always make room in the plan for reactive pitching. Define your objectives.

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. During the five-week course, several co-presenters will join them.

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership. Research is foundational.

Writing 170

Writing Pitching Meeting Communications 170

PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

In public relations , it’s not always obvious what is and isn’t a story. Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Subsequent pitches went through a more rigorous vetting process.

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Pitching Media Product Launch Agency 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. A bylined article for a tech or business publication, for example, must be written with the right audience and end goal in mind. What’s more, I’ve been able to use the experience from each role to enhance the other.

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Pitching B2B Examples Interviews 193

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 5, 2019

When pitching a top publication, it’s important to remember that there’s a person on the other side of the screen. Otherwise, you run the risk of writing pitches that sound robotic and falling into the same bin as the other 200 pitches a writer receives: the trash. . Question #1: What am I pitching?

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Pitching Examples Social Media Trends 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here are some of the most useful ones for working in public relations. . Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. A useful goal is to keep ‘master’ lists as up-to-date as possible.

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. later as our roles evolve.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Critical Mention

JUNE 14, 2018

In business, there’re amazing, good, bad and terrible product and service pitches. We’re here to show you how you can learn from the best pitches so you can seal the deal with an excellent media placement. The best pitches are simple: they tell a unique story or add a new twist to a familiar one. Choose your publications wisely.

Pitching 70

Pitching Media Employee Privacy 70

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars.

Journalism 116

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before. While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Many reporters aren’t willing to write a story about a technology provider without an advertiser or publisher willing to speak about the value proposition. PR doesn’t just need to be pitching over email. Share relevant and timely data. It makes sense.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Once we secure the right person to cover the story, we don’t pitch it to anyone else until it runs as an exclusive. Another thing I hear a lot on client calls in regards to pitching is how our team will “go wide”. EOD means “end of day,” and of course EOW means “end of week.” Usually it’s for big client announcement.

Journalism 344

Journalism Internal International Pitching 344

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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Pitching Writing Film How To 83

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Course-correct if you are not making headway and reaching your milestones.

Trends 182

Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching. The Christmas/Hanukkah time in particular is so cluttered that a marginal pitch that might slip through on another occasion will probably be tossed out. Solid data-driven PR story pitches are always welcomed by reporters, but especially so during calendar milestones or big breaking stories.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Media Pitching Data-Driven PR 157

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 31, 2022

” it’s important to remember that anyone that wants to be quoted does think they indeed are an expert and have valuable things to say to the audience(s) of their target publications. They know a simple mention or a quote from a popular blog or publication can help companies get a lot of attention from customers and other media.

Insurance 130

Insurance Insurance Pitching LinkedIn 130

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

) We put a lot of money into going to school and getting a degree, and it’s often interesting to look back and see which courses really prepped us for post-grad life. As a student, there are several courses you have to take while in school – but which ones will really benefit you when it comes to entering a communications career?

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Study Publicity Analytics Course 84

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us.

Writing 177

Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. It starts with research.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

If you’re working in public relations , or even if you simply follow companies out of personal or professional interest, you understand the press release — an announcement prepared in a semi-journalistic format for use by media. Quality writing rises to the top. But in our business the role of the press release is up for debate.

SEO 221

SEO Data B2B Writing 221

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I And of course, stay flexible. “I I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

PR Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

But regardless of that ultimate audience, your first audience is always the editors, reporters, TV producers or others who receive your press release or pitch. I’ve always said that in a sense we serve two sets of clients: those who hire us to promote them, of course, but also the media themselves. CISION-State of the Media Report.

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Pitching Government Financial Survey 78

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

For more insights on professional growth, check out the April issue of PRSA’s award-winning publication, Strategies & Tactics. Create actionable steps to achieve these goals, such as enrolling in a course, seeking feedback from colleagues or practicing new skills in your daily work. Always be learning. Build your network.

Strategy 86

Strategy Brand Branding Leadership 86

5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

This may include writing, communication, organization, and time management skills. New interns can practice these skills by taking online courses or participating in workshops that focus on improving these skills. This also allows interns to find mentors and learn tips and advice from public relations professionals.

How To 88

How To Internal International Trends 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

That’s of course what I did. This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

PR is an essential business function for imparting a company’s values and beliefs to the public. With the public too cynical to buy into ads trumpeting a company’s inherent beliefs, public relations offers that all-important third-party acclaim. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Executive content.

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Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

At its core, public relations is about influencing, engaging and building a relationship with key stakeholders across numerous platforms in order to shape and frame the public perception of an organization—in other words, the main goal of PR is to boost the reputation of your brand.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

PR for Anyone

APRIL 17, 2020

You can actually be your own public relations manager just by honing in on your story. I always encourage my clients to write their “Wow Bio.” That’s why I want you to sit down and write it all out. Use that when you pitch the media. Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? It could be a rags to riches.

Television 130

Television Writing Pitching Course 130

Prohibition

APRIL 24, 2020

Be clear and concise when pitching to journalists during the pandemic. If the product that you’re pitching requires people to be outside to use it, involves travelling or requires multiple users it’s probably not appropriate to talk about. Be mindful and sensitive towards the situation.

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Pitching How To B2C Meeting 62

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

During the episode, Ben talks about why he’s working with familiar sources, the correlation between subject lines and headlines, advice for tying your pitch to recent stories, and more. His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:47] BERGMAN: I’m scared to look, but I have to every morning, of course, and I look at it. 00:03:47] B.

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