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Back to School Media Pitches

PR for Anyone

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. All kinds of things you’ve got sports starting.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

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Zeroing in on the right influencers in a crowded marketplace

Cision

When pitching a story, reaching the right influencers can be challenging. AKA Media faced a similar challenge when looking to promote its client’s event, All-American Soap Box Derby Championship Race , amidst a busy summer sports season. It’s not “one pitch and done.” To read the whole story, check out the case study here.

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How to Pitch Better Brand Stories

Cision

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo. If you really want to stand out, include relevant video in your pitch and subject line. Well I have news for you: it’s not.

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Entertainment & Sports Section New Member Spotlight

PRSay

What we like to remind everybody that we are a very young sport. It went from being a spectacle to being a sport. Using local resources is huge. Whether it’s to tweak your pitch. Unlike all of the other major leagues, be it in the U.S. or globally, this organization is only 23 years old. Your window becomes 10 weeks.

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

Solo PR Pro

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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How to Pitch Consumer PR with Desiree Dozier, Finn Partners

OnePitch

However, a typical day for me often consists of crafting content – from traditional media materials such as press releases and pitches, to sponsored articles, newsletters and even social media calendars. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? It depends on the pitch.