Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. A year later, I became co-editor-in-chief of the paper, where I hired, trained, and managed a 12-person staff for a biweekly print publication.

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 89

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

PITCH submission comes from Lindsay Bell, the fabuloso content director over at Spin Sucks. There is a certain irony that, as PR professionals who earn a living based on our pitching skills, our own industry blogs are smothered with a constant deluge of bad pitches. His pitch worked. His pitch worked.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

I sit down with a notebook and a pen and I write down what’s in my head. Pretty soon the thoughts bouncing around my head are all on paper, and I can mentally relax and write what’s been going well and what I want to accomplish. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. The stuff I feel frantic about.

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PRSay

JUNE 19, 2018

In my writing workshops I’ll interact with gregarious, personable PR professionals who then turn into corporatized automatons when their fingers touch their keyboards. The same principle applies when writing PR materials or crafting statements for media interviews. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

“The pitches you’ve shown have grammar errors, sentence fragments and lots of abbreviations — what’s your take on that?”. And it didn’t surprise me that at least one of them was hung up on what I’ll characterize as the “informal” tone of the example pitches I showed. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Training. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. So, as a blogger for the past seven years and a podcaster more recently, here are my five tips for pitching success and how PR stands for “Personal” Relations: Know about me, but know more about my community.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It goes without saying that no freelancer should need special training beyond project orientation and processes. With training costs being one of the biggest expenses of hiring a traditional entry-level employee, eliminating that time is a benefit. Choose wisely and check references.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2019

Many PR practitioners let uncertainty they are feeling in their gut creep into their language in the emails they write to media. But you convey the same point with much more power, and without any rudeness, when you simply write: Checking in to see if this idea is still alive? It’s the same when you write pitches and follow-up emails.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. The more you do it, the better. .

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PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Most PR pros get to build their own media lists (WHO they pitch) and determine the way to phrase an email (HOW they pitch). To earn the placements you really want, you must seize the authority to choose WHAT you pitch. Who writes/produces those kinds of stories? . Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft. And you want an SME to paint that picture for you.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We’ve been issuing press releases for well over a hundred years — since a train accident in 1906 , to be precise. Without changing how we write, publish or use press releases, expecting ever-increasing returns borders on insanity. Intrado Digital Media was a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct.

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. This, in turn, can lead to better outcomes for clients and organizations.

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Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2019

Thinking back to that first speech I gave to PR pros on boosting media pitching is crazy, because at the time I had no idea what a fork in the road that would be. If that day finished out the way it started, then there’s no way would I be writing you this post. Paid training gigs soon followed, then multiplied.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post. Media training. PR strategy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The practice of public relations has probably evolved more rapidly in the past several years than ever before.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

It’s often a bit s**t, but then it reflects the sum of the data, typically website content, used to train models. They produced two versions of the article: an original with words by Arlen and pictures by Chris , and a second using ChatGPT to write in the style of Christopher Hitchens, Marina Hyde and George Orwell.

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PRSay

JUNE 6, 2019

I’m writing this on a plane to North Carolina. And something is really standing out to me this spring as I’m traveling to deliver live training events. That’s what I’ve been focusing on this year in my trainings. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. Image by Daniel McCullough.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. And this is still true today.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI has assisted practitioners with spelling, grammar, reading level and writing quality in the past ten years. Spelling, grammar, reading level analysis, and writing quality tools have all been incorporated into word processor applications. It enables practitioners to understand stakeholder interests and make better-informed pitches.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

While PR probably isn’t writing public communications about trade secrets, you should be cognizant of obvious dangers. If a training set of words uses a certain phrase more often, that phrase has a higher probability. The company says, “AMIGA offers advanced research and writing capabilities including generating pitches.”

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Software Company Pitching Training 78

PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

Based on the report’s findings, here are ways we can better engage journalists this year and beyond: Pitch on Monday morning. We’re often told that Tuesday or Wednesday are the best days to send out press releases or pitch story ideas to reporters. Just 6 percent said they prefer to receive pitches on Fridays.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you set out to build relevant links , for instance, there should be a clear connection between your pitch and your target. For example, if I write about travel and receive an email pitch, it must be immediately apparent why you are contacting me. Then, prompt them to write your email matching the target style and tone.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. ” Give the media shareable content by using what is already trending somewhere online and make sure you include that in your pitch as well. You could even add that in your pitch when you send it in that “Hey, this is buzzing online. PR FOR ANYONE.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

genAI apps are ultimately owned by private companies that may use information entered into their queries to train future versions. How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. Understand its bias.

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Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

genAI apps are ultimately owned by private companies that may use information entered into their queries to train future versions. How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio. Understand its bias.

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Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Make sure you build relationships with them there, not just pitching. Consider doing this vs. just pitching right out of the gate. I make them short and sweet and start pitching the media.

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Prohibition

APRIL 24, 2020

Be clear and concise when pitching to journalists during the pandemic. If the product that you’re pitching requires people to be outside to use it, involves travelling or requires multiple users it’s probably not appropriate to talk about. Be mindful and sensitive towards the situation.

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

This may include writing, communication, organization, and time management skills. Before starting a PR internship, it’s important to take the time to gather writing samples, media pitches, and other relevant materials that demonstrate the intern’s skills and accomplishments.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2016

Journalists can see right through your mass emails – and they’ll ignore you if they suspect you aren’t tailoring your pitches. Karen Paff, senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, recommends doing your research and learning as much as you can about the journalists you target before you pitch them your story.

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Landis PR

JUNE 26, 2023

From generating press releases and social media posts to crafting personalized pitches, AI-powered tools are reshaping the way PR professionals work. AI-powered tools can automate tasks such as writing press releases, drafting media pitches, and creating social media content. This is relatively common.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

Your brand may have a good story, but if you’re not catching journalists’ attention with your pitch, it won’t get covered. Journalist Sharon Ward Keeble stresses the importance of providing value and detail when pitching your story. What is the most memorable pitch you’ve received? How did you get your start in journalism?

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