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Pitching the Local Media – Tips from the Pros

PR for Anyone

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. Every locality has its own story.

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How To Score A Great Local News Story: 5 PR Tips

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It’s also important to determine whether a story has its best chance of being published as a local media item, or if it warrants a full national media outreach. For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters.

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Pitch the Media

PR for Anyone

You’ve been ready my posts for years, watching the YouTube videos, and you’re ready to pitch. But the big question I get all the time is, “do I pitch the same story to all the different media outlets at the same time?” He read that entire pitch AND booked her for a segment. ” The answer is no.

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How to Pitch Media in Canada: Best Practices and Local Insights | Business Wire Blog

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After spending months trying to land a client, another handful of weeks preparing and presenting the perfect plan, an additional month wading through approval processes to create an incredibly compelling story that’s accompanied by award-worthy graphics, you send this treasure trove off to the wrong journalist. Media relations is an artform.

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Pitches That Placed: How to Pitch Local News

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On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting a pitch that landed an on-air segment for Let’s Talk LIVE! Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Courtney & Leah?! “The timeliness of the pitch as it was wedding season.”. “It on News Channel 8.

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How to Pitch Editors – Creating an Annual Pitching Calendar for Real Estate Agents

PR for Anyone

The easiest way to pitch the media is with a plan in place. Planning ahead with themes and then specific topics will make it so much easier to just get that pitch out. Here are some pitching ideas: WINTER THEMES. This should spark some pitching ideas. Remember that pitching consistency is the key for success.

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Getting on Local TV

PR for Anyone

The best place to start with PR is to get on local media. Many people aspire for national television but starting local is the best place to get your feet wet. Testing the waters on local television is a a smaller audience and allows you start slowly and get comfortable with how a television interview really works.

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