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Public Relations Review

PR for Anyone

She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. Be Newsworthy My biggest piece of advice when it comes to publicity is to start locally. Local media loves to cover stories about local businesses. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? New” is the key word.

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PR 101: How to Pitch The New York Times

Cision

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Radio silence is common, and can be a telling response in itself. Don’t call.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

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 When he graduated from the University of Florida, Stu was in the market for a full-time position in radio.

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The Top PR Tips and Tricks for Small Businesses

PR Fuel

Forming relationships with the people at your local radio, newspaper, and TV station can really help promote your business! Making connections with local bloggers in your community can also help potential customers learn more about your business through social media postings and word of mouth.

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#MediaMonday – Ellen O’Brien

HMA Public Relations

Tell us how you got your start in writing? I’ve always loved writing. Growing up, I was usually working on one fantasy novels or another, and when I applied for college, I looked for a major where writing would still be a big part of my life. Tell us about the outlet and types of story pitches you want? Favorite color?

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Increasing Your Media Coverage Through Storytelling

PRSay

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. How is your local government benefitting the community?

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Meet the Media – Warren Thayer

Landis PR

A lifelong journalist, he has been writing about the supermarket business for 40 years. He has been on CNN and national public radio multiple times. Now I’m happiest writing stories that provide new information to my readers and help their businesses. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you?

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