Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Last night, Help A Reporter Out (HARO ) brought four major USA Today leaders – Jeff Dionise, Beryl Love , Patty Michalski and Susan Page – together at an invite-only event in downtown Washington, D.C. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. The worst pitches are those that are pushy or ignorant.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

We are a business-to-business weekly newspaper covering the trucking and logistics industries. From there, I joined any school newspaper or group that allowed me to write, eventually found my passion for reading, pursued a career, and now, I’m a happy man. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 23, 2020

Journalists are pitched…. Don’t pitch what everyone else is pitching. Use that expertise, not to pitch a story around your expertise but pitch something going on in the world that you can then position yourself as the expert to talk about it. Our latest pitch is relating to coronavirus. Be different.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’m Seth Clevenger, managing editor for features at Transport Topics , a weekly newspaper and multimedia outlet dedicated to covering trucking and the freight transportation industry. So many of my best story ideas are sparked by what I see and experience at industry events. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

As EIC on FPW, I guide the content and direction of websites, webinars/events, and magazine. As the face of our brand, I am responsible for traveling to industry events and networking with our readers, advertisers and others. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

On April 27, Bloomberg published an inaccurate, one-sided piece titled “Public Relations Jobs Boom as Buffet Sees Newspapers Dying.”. As the article noted, billionaire investor Warren Buffet sees the traditional newspaper slipping away. We all do, but it’s wrong to link the entire change in the media industry to the PR profession.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Newspapers, magazines, television stations, and online media companies may have entry-level positions in their PR or communications departments. Event planning companies. Event planning firms may hire entry-level PR professionals to assist with public relations efforts for events and promotions. Media outlets.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I come from a creative writing background; I’m great at writing and editing, but before I took my job at Microwave Journal journalism hadn’t crossed my mind since working with my high school newspaper. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? Use people. You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn here.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. Crisis communication planning involves preparing for unexpected events that could harm an organization’s reputation. How Do You Pitch the Media ?

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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. You waste your time and the journalist’s time when you pitch a story idea that doesn’t fall within their beat. So, a pitch that arrives on Monday right around 10 a.m.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I then worked as an investigative reporter at the Forward, a Jewish newspaper, and went back to school for business journalism and data journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.” I did some freelancing and eventually started at AN!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Big events like that are a great opportunity for teamwork, which have led to some of the most gratifying moments in my career. I had my first staff byline at a small Connecticut newspaper in 2001. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I love watching and attending big sporting events.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. Once I graduated, I had to make the choice: newspapers or trade pubs. Have a reason.

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PR Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2021

Once you’ve sent a pitch, a press release, or an article to a journalist, should you follow up if you don’t receive a response? Your pitch could have become lost in their clutter of email. Cision’s survey found that many journalists want at least two to three days to look over a pitch before you follow up with them.

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PRSay

JANUARY 18, 2018

In France, I understand the gist of a newspaper story. Our jobs require us to use language to tell stories, describe events and provide perspectives to help people understand the world around them. Journalists often prefer one-paragraph summaries as story pitches, reading less and being swayed by fewer, meaningful words.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? 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. Dan Rosenheim is the Director of Business Development at Bay City News.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Forming relationships with the people at your local radio, newspaper, and TV station can really help promote your business! It’s also important to pitch stories and ideas to the media whenever your business is having a special sale, event, or advertising campaign. Hold a Special Event for Your Customers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I also work with clients on conference programming and event strategy. I started writing for my college newspaper and freelancing in 1984 and got my first full-time editorial job in 1988 right out of college, as editor for Installation News (now Mobile Electronics ) at Bobit Publishing. Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 20, 2017

We at Crenshaw pride ourselves on nurturing real relationships with journalists, beyond mere constant pitching. As well, exposure in these key verticals often leads to increased conference consideration and other industry event inclusion. Personalize a pitch. Can you cite a few traits of the ideal public relations person?

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PRSay

JANUARY 16, 2018

In France, I understand the gist of a newspaper story. Our jobs require us to use language to tell stories, describe events and provide perspectives to help people understand the world around them. Journalists often prefer one-paragraph summaries as story pitches, reading less and being swayed by fewer, meaningful words.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. And people still faxed pitches! Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. If that doesn’t take your breath away for a minute, I don’t know what will.

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Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. Both journalists and communication professionals must respond swiftly and accurately to unpredictable events. . What are some of the biggest pitching mistakes communication professionals make? How many pitches is he likely to read?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

I love this basic test because it’s not based on whether an event, announcement or action is positive or negative. Since then, I have worked in weekly and then daily newspapers, online media outlets and magazines. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? But that’s not my job.

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In my introductory journalism classes, my professors made it sound like PR professionals were magical fixtures at every event who could answer all of my questions. At the time, I probably equated the profession to an event planner more than anything else. You learn to value the art of the pitch (and subject line).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are five pitch ideas for when there is no news that can work particularly well for B2B PR campaigns. . We do this through a meet-and-greet pitch. In this type of pitch, we introduce the new officer and explain what their new role is at the organization, highlighting their accomplishments in past roles. Meet and greet!

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Engage PR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In addition, we communicated the views of one of Scotland’s leading insolvency experts through newspaper and magazine articles, including the prestigious CA magazine. Our project management and content support offering also helped companies to communicate though media coverage, social media and marketing collateral.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

During a session featuring a panel of newspaper editors, one award-winning editor matter-of-factly stated, “PR people and reporters should have an adversarial relationship.” . Personalize pitches to each reporter/editor. . Join professional media or PR groups; attend networking events where media are speaking/ attending. .

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Prakkypedia

JULY 10, 2016

Every day is different and projects can include issues management, event management, web writing, publicity stunts, drafting columns, researching niche publications, organising stakeholder meetings. It might mean a newspaper article for my client; a radio interview; a TV station visiting their worksite; or their guest blog post published.

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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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Action PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We organised a very successful event for our clients Everyone Active and MoreYoga for Mental Health Awareness Week. We put on ‘Ascent and Asana’ a free Climbing and Yoga event at Westway Sports and Fitness Centre. Put on an event to celebrate the day and the healthy credentials of your client. Regional vs National Awareness.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

This event serves as an excellent way for automakers, suppliers, dealers and others to give back to the community. And it’s a fun event coming up on 41 years. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio, where I spent four years working on the student newspaper, The Lance , finishing up as editor-in-chief in 1983.

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Konnect Agency

AUGUST 2, 2022

This can include trade, business, consumer, and regional — whether it’s for a national newspaper or reputable business magazines. These expert interviews can include email/phone interviews, podcast interviews, and even speaking engagements through trade show events. Securing Interviews To Establish Credibility. Final Thoughts.

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PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Start by creating a list of events and accomplishments that have occurred in the past six months. Consider: Newspapers. Maybe you want to add a product demo video or trailer for an upcoming event. Develop Your Pitch. You’ll also need to learn how to write a strong, compelling pitch. Social media influencers.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Do you have a product launch or an upcoming newsworthy event on which you want to get media attention? Notifying media members about an upcoming event. Knowing when and how to pitch media members is key to securing coverage. This includes magazines, newspapers, TV channels, and their websites. Create a Media List.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Backlinks from top-rated domains major newspapers or news sites boost SEO to high levels, and a good content marketing program can amplify glowing earned media like product reviews or feature stories. Start content well head of a key launch or event. In pharmaceutical PR, they call it “conditioning the market.”

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The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

If you’ve been in the PR world for any length of time, you know that human interest stories really give a pitch a fresh new angle because, let’s face it, everyone loves a heartwarming story. And, before you begin, make sure they know what’s involved and what your story will be about before you pitch the story out.

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Presspage

JUNE 26, 2018

With newspapers and TV stations shrinking their staffs these days, how does an organization get attention for its events and accomplishments? Del Mar hosts musical events featuring faculty, students or visiting artists, as well as theatrical productions, art exhibits and other cultural programs.

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