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Navigating Media At High-Profile Events

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Industry events. Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting.

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The Difference Between a Press Release and a Pitch

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Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. Pitches should be concise, engaging and grab the attention of the recipient right away.

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6 PR Pitching Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR people make mistakes every day, especially when it comes to pitching stories to the media. But in our line of work, we can risk public humiliation for even a trivial error if a cranky reporter decides to post about a bad pitch. One of the biggest errors a PR person can make is timing their pitches badly.

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Pitch the Media

PR for Anyone

You’ve been ready my posts for years, watching the YouTube videos, and you’re ready to pitch. But the big question I get all the time is, “do I pitch the same story to all the different media outlets at the same time?” He read that entire pitch AND booked her for a segment. ” The answer is no.

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Lockdown Unconference comms event

Stephen Waddington

You’re invited to join a new Unconference learning and development event. Several people suggested one-off events and discussions. Let me know what you think and please pitch in if you’re interested in leading a slot. Please use this form Agenda published a fortnight in advance The first event will be 1pm-2pm GMT, 26 February.

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5 Pitch Ideas For PR Pros When There Is No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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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Pitch the Media Today

PR for Anyone

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. Your pitch is much more likely to be seen easily. If you’ve been following me, you know how to write a good pitch that is more likely to get the YES.

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