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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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? One that immediately comes to mind is one I secured recently in Eat This, Not That for a local client that provides cancer support resources for employers to offer as part of their employee benefits package.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I made so many mistakes when I first started pitching. I didn’t realize there was a system and a calendar to pitch the media. I was pitching national magazines a few weeks before I wanted to appear in them. I pitched holiday gift guides in November. Lots of pitching failures led me to figure out the system.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 9, 2021

She also created an essay contest at the local high school about what it means to be a woman when you can now run for President. She was covered in all the local media and even got to share her story in Boston – the closest major city to her. Please download our free blueprint at. How to pitch the media.

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? If not, download it right here ! If not, download it right here !

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Make friends with local influencers. Get more PR tips now.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Local business networking still thrives on personal connections – Join the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant groups. Alignable has local groups you can connect with. Look for local groups on MeetUp. What are some networking tips.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although your executives may get excited when an acquaintance at the gym compliments them on their local business journal profile, they’re going to get a lot more excited when you can show them your PR efforts generated revenue for your organization.

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The whitepaper looks at the future of business in Yorkshire and the challenges that start-ups are currently facing, and our video was geared towards offering some great advice to local businesses to help promote the wider paper and encourage downloads. It’s way more fun than it sounds – we promise!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Provide enough details to give a good idea of what you’re pitching and how it’s relevant.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

By the end of my junior year I was running the paper, and one of my stories got picked up by a local newspaper. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I really appreciate when pitches include a line about why it’s important that your client presents that story. What is the motive behind this pitch?

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! This tactic can be especially effective for garnering local press (Think: Local company earns coveted spot on prestigious Inc. Your shares will help build a reputation as a future source who drives results for them.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? The size and diversity of your audience is going to dictate how you approach local vs. national PR strategy development. Of course, all the images in the world will only get noticed if your pitches are strong.

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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? Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. With today’s journalist shouldering more responsibility than ever before, it’s essential that you master the art of pitching stories. When did you send the pitch?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting. Client Turnover — can lead to instability and the need to perform new business pitches constantly. Download our free Path to PR Agency Leadership tip sheet. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left.

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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. If caught in a lie to a journalist, particularly about numbers – market share, sales, downloads, or dates – the story will never see the light of day, or a nasty piece may result. But beware the negative consequences.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Recently, a client who met with staff in a remote office heard about a first-of-its-kind study being conducted by the local team in collaboration with a nearby university. This led to a story pitch unlike anything the client had done before, ultimately resulting in interest from the major paper in the community.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Topics discussed on the latest #FuturePRoof podcast include: #PRin2018; Cluetrain Manifesto; local media debate; and more. You can download or stream the podcast via Libsyn or subscribe via iTunes. Is a lack of investment of local media damaging society? We received almost 100 pitches. Here’s what you’ll learn.

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Therefore, it is vital to craft campaigns that engage individuals who have the strongest target audience for each client’s brand and in whatever fashion resonates with them — whether that’s pitching via Twitter, hosting press conferences via Facebook live, or going old school with an SMT.

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Public Relations Sydney

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Identify and reach out to key journalists Developing a relationship with at least one journalist at each major news outlet in your local area is an excellent start. Getting to know the reporters at your local paper or the producer at the local TV news desk are excellent ways to ensure consistent media coverage for your business.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2016

Although you may not have a dedicated PR department, one of the easiest ways to spread the word about your company is by establishing relationships with the local media in your area. Before you can begin pitching the media, though, you have to know who they are. Partner with a charity. Participate in community events.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2018

Executing a campaign pitch, product launch, or new initiative is only the first step in the communications cycle. Or reach out to local or national influencers to help boost campaign visibility? To discover what’s right for your company download The Ultimate Media Monitoring Buyer’s Guide today. Smarter Outreach.

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Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Get local: Most of the media outlets you reach out to are focused on a specific audience. As we showcased in this article about Elections 2016 content , that could mean giving a local angle to something of national importance or tying your message to a particular subtopic of a larger story making headlines.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. If pitching in the U.S. goes “email first, phone second,” pitching in China goes “call first, WeChat second, WeChat moving forward, email may be never.” counterparts. Hoffman Hong Kong.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

KPIs included local media interviews, toolkit downloads, and increased engagement at local chapter levels #measurepr. Universities should teach Writing, Pitching, Attention to Detail, Measurement (of course), and… How to deal with Rejection. A5: It was when I worked remotely for a publishing company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists. Just like on Tinder, or any dating app, journalists will swipe right if they feel your pitch is a fit for them. It has some of the world’s largest publishers, like New York Times, CNN, TechCrunch, and WSJ, to name a few. .

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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 could be overlooking an opportunity.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

serve up a localized CTA for those in your city). A CTA button funnels visitors to a landing page with a strategic offering or download. This information used correctly (be careful not to come across creepy ) can be hugely helpful to customize outreach or even to assist your sales team with targeted pitches.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Take the time to then research your local client base through social media monitoring and industry circles to uncover if any of them will be attending the show. If your organizer does provide it ahead of the event, research the contacts on the list to identify which ones would be the most relevant recipient of your news pitch.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

It can be time-consuming to plan media outreach for local and national networks, cable news, podcasts, streaming television, public radio, and social-only video; however, a satellite media tour (SMT) can help. Your Pitch Team. They receive literally hundreds of pitches a day so it’s a lot harder to grab their attention.”.

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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 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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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. 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. 9/mo for Individual plan.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. 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. 9/mo for Individual plan.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. Hustle and pitch. At Movoto, each team member pitched the target audience using email. Each email pitch included these tactics: How would you describe the article to your mom?

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Cision

MAY 18, 2017

Searching for these types of conversations can be extremely beneficial if we are targeting users in certain locales. While it might be tedious to search geolocation by geolocation for images that can lead us to conversations, the more hyper-local our marketing goals are, the more value this approach will have. Favorite a user’s tweet.

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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So how can you ensure that more journalists read — and accept — your press releases and PR pitches? There are even templates you can purchase and download online. Some of the templates may be blank for you to fill, and some may already be complete with local and national contacts. million businesses nationwide.

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