PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. We all love a good story, and research shows that conducting media relations through the lens of storytelling provides optimal results. To make your storytelling effective, approach it as you would a strategic communications plan.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Instead of “pivoting” like a startup towards new forms of advertising, or new storytelling formats like video, they should be pivoting back to the one thing that really matters — their readers. Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. Please write about them?’

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft. Think beyond the POVs of competitors.

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Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

“The pitches you’ve shown have grammar errors, sentence fragments and lots of abbreviations — what’s your take on that?”. And it didn’t surprise me that at least one of them was hung up on what I’ll characterize as the “informal” tone of the example pitches I showed. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Pitching Media Relations Examples Course 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Now let’s get to the nitty-gritty of writing a killer press release. Know Why You Are Writing. Who Are You Writing For?

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. Thinking like a good journalist is critical for PR; it’s important to be inquisitive, a good storyteller, and yes, often skeptical. .” Groucho Marx. How to do better?

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Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. That dreaded lull.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. Just ask Google.

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. The Cision Blog. Smart Blogger. Media Shift.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 23, 2017

Crafting the Data-Driven Pitch. How do we take this statement, as well as the supporting data, and transform it from a simple sentence to a data-driven pitch? Before we begin the pitch construction, we must understand what the broad story of our hypothesis is in three parts: why , what, and how. We can’t pitch without them.

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5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

One example is a brand that states it created a new product in response to customers interested in resolving a chronic situation. About Us pages that engage visitors, instead of pitching and attempting to persuade consumers, are also more successful. Preach and lead by example. Storytelling is always powerful.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2022

It can be challenging, for example, to draw a story out of a designated subject matter expert who defaults to staying “on message.”. I use a five-step process to gather information that lets me craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. I was a curious kid who loved writing things down.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

I worked with coalitions at the intersection of national security and civil liberties – for example, with the coalition working to close Guantanamo Bay at the end of the Obama administration, working to end government surveillance. What I did as a consultant was not deadline-based pitching.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Determine the chronology of your business story before writing it. 3. Use Tried and True Storytelling Techniques – Establish a clear beginning middle and end, use details to “show” your story and not “tell” it, and build suspense to keep the reader scrolling down or flipping pages. Just write like you speak.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! agency, media and.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? Can you share an example of one that worked? I love this question!

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

For example, if you’re pitching a year-round story about car safety, you can write a tip sheet or create a video on the importance of seat belts. During Autism Awareness Month in April, you can share relevant content or pitch stories throughout the month. The same is true for Valentine’s Day and Halloween.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2019

From “Wayne’s World” to The Lonely Island, “ Saturday Night Live ” has been writing internationally recognizable sketches, songs, jokes and characters for 45 seasons now. Whether it’s a commercial, a news pitch or a marketing push, tying your content to something newsworthy or trendy can be a great way to enhance your material.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. And the answer is probably a bit of both.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Blogger outreach gets personal.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. In addition to learning how to deliver information across all mediums, PR pros must be strong storytellers and know how to navigate and tailor messages to the targeted audiences.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

For example, ask a question to prompt discussion around the article. Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Write a press release. Most companies see new press as the end result of pitching, fostering a relationship with a journalist and interviewing.

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LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I always remind clients it’s about storytelling. Telling a story – sharing your experiences and giving examples- allows viewers to experience emotions, which will make you memorable (think about the Google Ad in Super Bowl LIV). Articles will get shorter and video will remain king. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

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Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. Attaching this multitasking mentality to improving your writing is important. Writing is essential to real success, and you don’t even realize how the lack of writing ability holds you back until you improve. A lot of writing.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 20, 2015

You’re walking into a new business pitch, do you know where your personal brand is? For example, “Are you talking about Kelly Anderson? If your strength is writing, take on as many writing projects that your plate can handle. Find a way to make the room laugh in the first ten minutes of a new business pitch.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

A young boy imagines himself Darth Vader and moves through his home attempting to use “The Force” on various objects – an exercise bike, a doll, and a dog, for example. For example, I was recently perusing a corporate B2B technology blog about an awards program a vendor had established. Too many brands miss this important point.

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Mora Communications

JUNE 2, 2015

3) Effective PR is effective storytelling. That said, before a press release is written or pitches or sent, or the media is called you need to figure out your message, your story and your call to action. You need to strategize and come up with appropriate pitches for the various outlets and markets.

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

However, one task that stands out to me is writing personalized pitches to reporters. I felt a bit like a detective — searching to find the most relevant journalist, learning all about what they have covered in the past, and then crafting a pitch that paints a picture of why they specifically should care about the client.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

For example, she’s one half of a Minneapolis/St. But one thing that ties into so many of my upcoming projects is storytelling. As a former journalist, storytelling is a part of who I am as a communicator and I think hearing directly from staff members is the best way to showcase employer branding.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 26, 2015

It’s the question that all PR pros dread when pitching a reporter about a client or trend: “Sounds interesting. For many reporters we work with, it’s the only way they will write about a new trend, a “disruptive technology” or a client. Since PR is all about storytelling, the customer’s perspective is critical to the narrative.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Some questions to consider as part of this preliminary process include: Why are you writing this article? Writing the article. Once you decide to do a bylined article and have determined its purpose, the next step is to write it. Key questions to first ask yourself before you start writing: Who cares? What is the problem?

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I understand that writing is a chore and doesn’t come easy for some of us, but you can’t have a content marketing strategy without content. This is the easiest way to future proof your content: Write a comprehensive post so that the reader doesn’t need to supplement your information elsewhere. Offer Long-form Content.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2016

Our “thought leader” had made it to the end of the webinar with a couple thousand customers and prospects logged on, only to tactlessly pitch her services in response to a routine question. But age too is affected by automation threatening to replace some jobs, the way a bot writes news reports for the likes of the AP.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2016

If you’re writing about seeing a snake at a picnic, for gosh sake, start with the snake. In a similar fashion, feature a compelling moment in your pitch. Here are some examples: Formation of an Idea – The idea was sparked during the emptying of a filing cabinet. Open with a moment. “If

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