PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

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Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

PR Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways for nearly everyone – and pitching the media in the middle of a pandemic is no exception. One is the value of media coverage for building your brand or promoting your business. Try to keep the body of the pitch short and to the point. Keep up with local news.

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Media Pitching Print Interviews 78

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. There’s more time to report and (despite the shrinking news hole) more room in print/digital to provide detail and nuance. Wire service news is typically cut-and-dried, just the facts, please, and fast! Oh, where to start?

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

On the one hand, they can and should be pushing niche interest and audiences in their brand-sphere, as the likelihood of pickup will be stronger with a local connection. Why Earned Media Value (EMV) And Influencers Over Paid Media? for every $1 spent on earned media coverage. It’s highly trackable.

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Small Business Media SMB Pitching 245

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Can you make it happen?” If so, how?

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I’m the editor-in-chief of SAE Media Group’s Truck & Off-Highway Engineering magazine and related digital products (e-newsletters, webinars, special reports, web content, etc.). I’ve been with SAE International’s Media Group for nearly 23 years. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Today, USA Today ranks first in combined print and digital circulation, underlying the importance of this digital transformation for newsrooms around the world.

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Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

Critical Mention

JULY 22, 2020

Last week was one of the most exciting in Critical Mention history, as it marked the launch of our newly launched Media Contact Database. As we try to do with every product or feature we release, Critical Mention built this Media Contact Database with our present and future customers in mind.

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Media Data Local Tools 111

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

FleetOwner , part of Endeavor Business Media’s Commercial Vehicle Group, which serves commercial truck fleet executives and operations managers. As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . From a PR perspective, the media can be a terrific way to raise the profile of your company/client company and its products/services. What else is always changing is the media.

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Media Relations Publicity Sports Media 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

My first article on the project also holds a special place in my memory as it was the first big article I wrote after I started in B2B journalism in which I had come up with the idea and it wound up being the cover story for a print issue. We like to hike, play board games, visit our local breweries. PowerMotionTech.

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Meeting Media Engineering Journalism 74

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Beyond PR

APRIL 10, 2017

But how do you reach the always-on-the-move travel media? Using Cision’s proprietary research of thousands of travel journalists, we have come up with six tips that will help your travel pitch get noticed in a flooded inbox. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. Is it local, budget friendly travel?

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Travel Pitching How To Print 52

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Chinese carmaker BYD sold more electric vehicles than Tesla in Q4 2023 ( Shutterstock ) On the communications front, the definition of what is “local” is undergoing transformation, encompassing cultural and political nuances. This repository should address sensitive topics regarding data storage, local client support and R&D locations.

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Local Government Banking Policies 36

PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Accept that media coverage is most likely to come when you’ve earned it. And since you’re pitching news, doesn’t it make sense to follow the pattern set by the publications you’re targeting? Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. Of course, not every pitch is going to be successful. Social media?

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Pitching Media Small Business Writing 40

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your pitch is the stimulus driving an editor to Google the subject of your pitch. From supporting creative briefs to fueling message tracks, reasons to believe are a critical part of any campaign or plan, down to an individual pitch. Many media relations scenarios start locally or in the trades.

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Pitching Strategy Local Banking 67

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? I’ve been at Crenshaw for five years and I really love that no two days are alike!

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Communications Data Local Survey 253

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. Want to get more media coverage? What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received?

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Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. An incongruous message or delivery only raises suspicion that something is amiss, or is just a media ploy.

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Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

We feel that way about George Jones, digital producer with the Raycom corporate news hub, which provides multimedia content for the websites of about 60 TV stationsthat Raycom Media owns and partners with throughout the country. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data.

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Agency Pitching Print Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. We’ve learned to take the time to educate clients and demand scrupulous adherence to the facts, warts and all, before committing to an announcement or other story pitch. Beware the overpromise when it comes to media coverage.

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Agency Pitching Construction Print 136

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions for your information. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events.

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Strategy Product Launch Brand Branding 88

Victorious PR

JANUARY 13, 2023

You have print, television, radio, AND online. For instance, here at Victorious PR, we pitch you to over 100 different publications because of the great relationships that we have formed. With PR, you can clearly choose the right media outlet to hone in on your exact target audience. And that means more reach!!

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Real Estate Publicity Television Radio 52

PR Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

If your interview with USA Today just appeared in print and online, you shouldn’t expect your phone to ring incessantly the next morning with people wanting to employ your services. Instead, the value is in being seen as a go-to-expert in your field, someone the media turns to when they need a voice of authority. Social media.

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Data Newspapers Analytics Measurement 78

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed. Be sure to include rich media and as much context in your releases to gain the most SEO value and impressions to your information. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events. Conclusion.

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Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Influencer partnerships : Collaborate with influential food bloggers, vloggers, or social media personalities to create buzz around your new product or menu item. Media coverage : Reach out to food journalists and writers to secure media coverage for your launch.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

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. Why not open the list up to all sorts of local “influencers? I’m a PR/marketing blogger.

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Case Study Wireless Company Local 131

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For PR pros, these times of the year represent not only a festive season, but more importantly a competitive, short, and oversaturated pitching landscape. Even though the writer over at SimpleMost loved our pitch, she knew her editor wasn’t going to have time to read through the pitch and assign it out.

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Pitching Viral Data Content Marketing 106

Barokas

DECEMBER 4, 2018

During the chaos, it can be easy to lose track of time and miss key media opportunities, leaving teams looking back on the season feeling that more could have been done. Even if you missed out on a proactive initiative this year, it’s still not too late to conduct media outreach or marketing activities.

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Survey Enterprise Radio Print 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

That’s where traditional media comes in. We dug into some of the latest research to uncover seven compelling reasons traditional media continues to profoundly influence your target audience. 7 Reasons Traditional Media is Still Relevant in PR 1. Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs.

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Media Radio Print Newspapers 102

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

When the worlds of PR and media are discussed, it’s impossible to avoid parallels. Don’t make the mistake, though, of viewing PR and media simply as two lines running parallel with one another. DC Reporters Discuss How Social Media Has Changed the Game on PR Newswire’s media blog Beyond Bylines.

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Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. Best days to pitch. But there’s no denying that hard data carries significant weight with reporters and media outlets.

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Storytelling Data Data-Driven PR Print 74

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

1) Charlotte Observer business section pitching tips The Publicity Hound So many editors take the time to give tips like this, have you tried searching for pitch tips on your top outlets and editors? But I’ve seen people panic when asked questions by the media and honesty is sadly not always top of mind.

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Trade Shows Pitching Local Web 40