Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. One of a handful of journalists!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. We focus on a few big general topics — talent, leadership, technology, operations — and a lot of issues are crossing those lines these days. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Offer us an interview with someone with technical expertise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. Even top PR and media relations professionals need to refresh their methods with new tools and technologies. Shortcuts That Fuel Earned Media Results. Use new tools.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. If it’s a company anniversary story, perhaps there’s an employee who’s been with the company since the beginning that you can incorporate through quotes or interviews.

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Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 88

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

An Apple media kit from 1993 even included physical slides showcasing their newest technologies. Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

To guarantee timing of a bylined article placement or published article after an interview? So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? Why are you approaching this as (a pitch, a news release, a social media post, etc.)

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. There are several that pitch generative AI to marketers for creating blog posts. The company raised $6.2

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

On the electrification side, it has been interesting to see how it is being integrated with so-called traditional technologies like hydraulics as well as how those technologies are continuing to advance and remain a vital source of power even as electrification increases. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

His career has spanned the intersection of business, technology, and communications. Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. Read below for the entire interview with Eric Chemi: 1.) Video is powerful.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

With so many platforms and technologies available today, one piece of content can easily be repurposed and reworked in many forms. In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc. If the campaign aims to promote a voiceover platform , PR can create campaigns highlighting the features through media coverages and pitch to voiceover artists for collaborations.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

Thought leadership is part of public relations best practices, and it’s particularly powerful in B2B and technology categories. The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. Consider editorial policies and trending topics, and be strategic when targeting technology media outlets.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It was great watching them at their craft, being so close to crazy stunts and actors, and interviewing the directors between takes. As technology editor at IndustryWeek , my beat largely revolved around how robotics and automation are changing manufacturing, the workforce and society itself. That’s a great message for any leader.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I most enjoy the stories that stem from firsthand experiences with new vehicles and their latest technologies – and the in-depth conversations with the engineers who developed them. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Provide enough details to give a good idea of what you’re pitching and how it’s relevant.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat. It may seem obvious, but study the publication you’re pitching, and read more than one issue. This piece on emerging technologies written for a supply chain trade is a great example. Write for the audience.

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B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site. Finally, three months later, we got the interview on the books. Cassandra Faro, Account Executive.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. In this interview, Brenda shares what she learned from appearing on a reality television show, why you need to work in an environment that motivates you and what skills communication professionals need to be successful.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

That healthy habit came in handy in the first phase of my career as an investor relations professional for newly public technology companies in Silicon Valley during the 80s and early 90s. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. in order to make early morning workouts and then 8 a.m.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

I had to make this interview. My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. It’s great to see how safety technologies and creature comforts have evolved in the vehicles that we ultimately rely on to bring us our goods. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 61

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re into the technology marketing scene, chances are you do too – because he’s everywhere. Each month Off Scripts interviews someone with a fresh perspective on marketing – details on how to get involved are at the bottom of this post. Pre-Internet, that was because print ad space was so costly.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

I test drive new equipment offerings in print and video formats. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I get lots of pitches for stories on the automotive industry, which occasionally cross over, but it’s rare. Please keep the pitches understandable to the untrained eye. Jargon, jargon, jargon.

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Meeting Media Chemicals Radio 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. Technology means continuous learning. 2017 PR Takeaways. More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S. television networks have created in 30 years.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. Keep it ethical.

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Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2015

In the world of PR, landing client coverage in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg Businessweek is the ultimate win — and when that story runs in print, it’s icing on the cake. At this point in the process, they’re going to want executive and customer interviews, hands-on product demos, etc.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I say “unique” because it was pitched as a red carpet event where Verizon would show off its latest holiday technologies and gadgets. When Verizon pitched me initially on this event, I was kinda perplexed. Albert was shooting video for a Midwest Area blog post about the show interviewing some of the attendees. .

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Case Study Wireless Company Local 131

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Keep it relevant! Work Truck magazine.

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Meeting Media Journalism Education 94

Sword and the Script

MARCH 20, 2018

While most of us take conference registrations, badge scanning, and conference apps for granted as attendees, there’s a lot more to the underlying technology. And that’s how G2Planet got started in creating technology platforms to manage marketing events. Nearly two decades later, co-founded Mark Granovsky is still at it.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2016

An interview took place, and the client was quoted in a story on a very strategic topic to Benefitfocus’ business. While the initial pitch didn’t result in an immediate story, it established a relationship – and sometimes that is what will get clients into some of the highest profile industry stories. Because it produces results.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Initial interviews with their communications team revealed the Centre was up to some interesting things: • How researchers are making plants more tolerant to drought. • Space technologies: Plants in space: how exploration is driving innovation here on earth. The power of sensory traits to affect consumer choice. • Consider Crayola.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

over the next year; 40% of budget goes to paid media; 16% of budget goes to print media; 8% of budget goes to paid social media; 6% of budget goes to paid search; 4% of budget goes to display; and. Often B2B marketers will use these to send white papers and pitch webinars but again thought leadership content is a good option here.

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Marketing Survey Study B2B 66

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

The potential to technology may be unlimited, but the human condition is finite. Print it out and mail it out to your ABM targets. Use a link as validation in future PR pitches. The full report is concise, well written, and includes interview and anecdotes that place the data into an important context. 20% social media.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies. Newly combined Vocus-Cision acquires Visible Technologies , a provider of social media analytics.

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Technology Software Company Marketing 13

Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2006

Bad pitches are like snowflakes. And our next pitch is in the danger zone as it represents the second time this person has pitched Canuckflack. As a result, he/she might also become the second person outed on the Bad Pitch blog. We usually fillet consumer pitches here. No two suck alike. from SCHOOL.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

That doesn’t mean there is no good creative, but too many people claim expertise based on some technology when they don’t really know what they’re doing. On the flip side, technology and the ability to analyze data on big scales has opened new possibilities. Know a PR, marketing or sales leader with compelling ideas fit for print?

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