PR for Anyone
AUGUST 25, 2022
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.
PRSay
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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.
HMA Public Relations
APRIL 8, 2022
While Scott Hanson may be used to pitches as both a PR pro and high school baseball umpire, he had a new experience this week as he threw out the first pitch at a professional baseball game for the first time. Read more on how it happened!
Cision
MAY 13, 2016
It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. Do your homework.
Shift Communications
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.
PRSay
AUGUST 31, 2018
There are still some beats still covered of course — government, tech, sports are some of the obvious ones — but more and more journalists have become generalists. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. Though this statement may be accurate, they’re also looking at it the wrong way.
Cision
JUNE 9, 2016
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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