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Back to School Media Pitches

PR for Anyone

Whether you are a psychologist, social worker, attorney, insurance agent, doctor, dentist, attorney, contractor, really anything. So for the next thirty days, in terms of your local media, newspaper, radio, television, you have a great opportunity to pitch back-to-school stories. If you’re in insurance, talk about that.

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Would you buy a car from that man? Reputation is personal

Prakkypedia

The rankings – particularly those top-ranked and those lowest-ranked – are highlighted across newspaper headlines, and discussed on TV and radio talkshows. Real estate agents and insurance brokers are the closest related-occupation in the list, in terms of their occupational drive to make a ‘sale’. It’s an annual reinforcement.

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Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

I spent the first third of my career working for newspapers. In the newspaper business, I did have one, and I really thought I’d lose my job over it. The publisher of the newspaper wanted me to do one story that just crossed a line for me. Listen to the full interview, with bonus content, here.

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5 Business Press Hits & The PR Strategy Behind Them

Shift Communications

Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk? , An interview took place, and the client was quoted in a story on a very strategic topic to Benefitfocus’ business. Once our client was on her radar, we followed up diligently, offering numerous hooks, and ultimately secured an interview around their most strategic topic. .

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How to Write a Media Pitch (That Will Get Coverage)

Buzzstream

later paragraphs in the story would be removed to make space for breaking news stories right before the newspaper went to press). For example, suppose I were pitching a client to be interviewed for a feature article or to appear on a podcast, TV, or radio segment. In that case, I’d advocate for high levels of personalisation.

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Credit Union Times: CU Crisis Planning Essential

Reputation Us

The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.” A local newspaper reporter picked up the incident from a police report and then two TV news stations did follow-up stories.

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The transition from media to PR: Four former journalists talk about the surprises, struggles and wins

Communications Conversations

Newspapers are cutting staff. It’s alot like buying life insurance or putting money into an emergency savings account. In the course of a day I could be talking to a TV producer in San Antonio and a newspaper reporter in Minneapolis to line up segments and stories. I know, I know, I’m not breaking news here.

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