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.
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.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Writing is one of the most important parts of a successful public relations campaign. To quote Malcolm Gladwell, “Good writing does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. And no matter how well you write, there’s always room for improvement. Keep writing. And writing is no exception.
Burrelles Fresh Ideas
JULY 17, 2023
Media relations and PR pros must heed Godin’s advice or suffer the consequences of being ignored, or worse, getting blocked by a journalist when trying to pitch them. Journalists already have to juggle and master information management – especially when you consider that many are receiving over 100 pitches a day. Watch word counts.
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.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JANUARY 21, 2016
Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. The overly commercial pitch. The long pitch. The “too creative” pitch. Print magazine?
PRSay
AUGUST 11, 2021
Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Newsletters gain clout.
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