PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Many of the rules for pitching a conventional radio producer also apply to pitching a podcast, but there are some subtle differences. Suggest or use tools to help tell the story on air before the pitch. Can you start a relationship before you pitch? The odds are the pitch will be better written and better received.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Start on social media and be “social.” Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you. Know who is interviewing you. PR FOR ANYONE.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve shared posts about newsjacking before where you take what’s trending online and pitch around that. Watch this great interview I did with David Meerman Scott who coined the phrase “neswjacking.” I want you to look at TikTok because that is one of the fastest growing social media platforms.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If you see someone who is regularly in the media as the expert, doesn’t that make you feel more comfortable in hiring them? Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer. Another thing to consider is that media begets media.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 10, 2022

I had no idea how important mindset was when pitching the media until I really dove deep with myself and now with my clients. I remember the first time I pitched, I was a nervous wreck! By helping them with mindset and confidence, their pitches were stronger and they started getting yeses. The pitches were unbelievable.

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PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

They interview people who already have big followings, either via social media or email lists, because they know the thought leader will push the link out to their contacts and say, “Hey, I was on this podcast the other day, check it out.” What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? Now back to you.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What most people forget about with social media is the “social” part. Are you socially listening to the online conversation? I promise you that the media is paying attention to it too. When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. We pitch the media.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I’m sure by now you’ve heard of Clubhouse, the new, hot social media platform that is strictly audio. Not only can you go into the rooms and ask questions that position you as an expert in your field, you can also be interviewed in rooms, and… there are tons of journalists hanging out in there too. Transcript.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

You also need to be able to do a review of your assets (website and social media) and make sure you check out when the media checks you out. Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Don’t forget to connect with journalists on social media too. Follow the system above.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 16, 2022

I spent Tuesday interviewing people for my online business show, More-2-Media on Daily Ad Brief , and what I found in every call was the importance of storytelling. Instead of just posting on social media , incorporate a story, give your insight, your feedback, an example. it needs to be based on a story. What is yours?

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It’s up to you to be your own megaphone when it comes to your media appearances. YOU need to post it on social media. So here are some ideas of what to do with your most recent media appearance. Obviously, you want to put it on social media. And remember, media begets media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The negative media story. . The unprepared spokesperson. . The “parting of the ways.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

This is where some targeted media training right before interviews is highly recommended. We also commend brands who prepped tips for watching and photographing, and experts giving smart interviews on the subject. Make social media job #1. neglected to mention the mattress company sponsoring the tour.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 18, 2022

I pitch the same media people different stories every month. If you have an opportunity to attend a media event, do that! Your messaging needs to be on point so that not only the media but also any potential clients or customers know what you do for them right away. Do you make a good interview?

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 23, 2021

Do they see interviews, media, articles featuring you as the expert? It’s important to put out regular content, to be featured in the media. Social Media and Influence. Does your social media reflect who you are and what you do? When someone Googles your industry, are you there?

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 13, 2022

By using media, social media, influencer marketing, and video, you can establish your expertise and go to the next level of being known! Imagine having the media reach out to you because you are seen as THE go-to expert in the industry. ready to speak from your power in your interview. They run great businesses.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

These include videos, webinars, podcasts, articles, and social media posts. Cigna VP Uses Social Media to Discuss Affordable Healthcare Katya Andresen is Cigna’s Chief Digital and Analytics officer. Depending on who you pick, be prepared to train your thought leaders. Measure your results.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. From the minute you polish your resume, through the interview process and on to the front lines of account work, PR is a business that demands accountability. Be scrupulous.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This week I want to talk about your virtual interview backgrounds. But I use that for TV interviews when I’m an expert in PR. This is new and a lot of people are doing interviews from home and you are limited to the space that you have. Transcript. Hey everyone! But what do you want to do for a background?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2016

Offering him as a spokesperson typically drives more trade media interviews than any other pitch, because of his depth of knowledge and sheer passion. B2B companies are full of such characters — learn to identify them, media train them, and use them well.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 26, 2022

Media does give you authority and makes you more credible but it won’t necessarily get you instant sales the minute you appear on television or in a print interview. Sales is a process and it takes time and just because you land in the media doesn’t mean you’ll get instant sales.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

An embargo can be very helpful if I get the release early and have the opportunity to do interviews well in advance of the embargo date,” he said. Being able to anticipate a story helps put me on equal footing with media that have much quicker turnaround times and allows me to be more current.”.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

ACs spend a great deal of time writing, compiling reports, working with media lists, doing social media and traditional media monitoring, maintaining databases and lists, and generally providing a solid foundation for their team to build on. Senior Account Executives.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 16, 2021

And now, start to use that in your content, your social media, your media appearances and turn yourself into someone who is captivating to an audience! This week I want to give you the number one thing that’s going to make you stand out with the media and that is by being captivating. You want to draw the media in.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 26, 2021

Make sure that if you make that investment, you see the return in products sold, people coming to your site or social media, or growing your list with potential clients or customers. Ask for their results, click through rates, engagement, etc. Watch the video I did for you below and learn more. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Did you send the same pitch to everyone? Did you tell your clients not to be prepared for interviews? How: You wrote up an agenda for clients to know what to expect in a media interview; do the same to prepare for a job interview. Look at your agenda for the interview. You''re forgetting the basics.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

The current business environment is enormously challenging for those in healthcare due to constantly-changing federal health policies, medical research breakthroughs and new products, but social media has become an invaluable tool to help get your messages to the right audiences at the right time. VaxWithMe #VT Here's why: https://t.co/s9qrOsiJew

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

I’ve interviewed many journalists and they all tell me the same thing… they don’t read press releases. You should only put logos on when you are interviewed or quoted. Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them. PR FOR ANYONE.

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Norton's Notes

JULY 12, 2016

I myself have picked people up for interview in this manner. There should be a strong correlation between what your LinkedIn profile is saying and what the rest of your professional social media is saying. Immediately pitching to connections. Tell the truth, chances are there will be a suitor for your current situation.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This field involves a combination of media relations, content creation, event planning, and social media management to effectively communicate a company’s innovations, milestones, and values to the target audience. Social Media Engagement: Leveraging social media platforms for technology brands is a fantastic idea.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

A couple of fresh data points can add punch to a ho-hum media pitch ― especially if they’re original and up-to-the-minute. Or invest in a paywalled analyst report for trend statistics to enliven an evergreen pitch. A great example is Excedrin’s recent social hashtag campaign tied to the third and final presidential debate.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Public Relations can come in many forms but for this post, let’s focus on media relations, community relations, online and social media. Media Relations. Do your homework on which media outlet is best for your product, service or brand and find the journalist(s) who cover your topic. Online and Social Media.

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