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Start Collecting Those 2015 Editorial Calendars, PR Peeps

Rock the Status Quo

But even better… fall’s arrival means it’s time to start collecting 2015 editorial calendars , if you haven’t started yet! It gives you the power to pitch exactly what journalists want at exactly the right time. How do you handle your own editorial calendar process and pitch reminders? Whooooooooot!

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USA Today’s Tips for Pitching to Get News Coverage

Cision

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: Knowing what not to pitch is just as important as knowing what gets coverage.

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3 Reasons to Build a Niche Community

Cision

Local members of the media are on the lookout for attention-grabbing area news. While national journalists are frequently inundated with pitches and story ideas, local media contacts often crowdsource or turn to social media to find what is trending in their neighborhoods. Best Practices Featured pitching public relations'

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How to pitch the modern journalist

Communications Conversations

But, how often do you actually think about how those changes that are shaking up their world impacts the way you pitch these “modern journalists?” ” Note: I couldn’t resist using this pic of two of my local favorite reporters/anchors, Jason DeRusha and Jamie Yuccas (courtesy of Jamie Yuccas’ Twitter account).

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Nonprofit PR Kit: Content Creation Doesn’t Need a Big Budget

Cision

In recent years, “giving day” events have built momentum in the nonprofit sector, creating buzz and driving donations for local charities and community organizations through crowdfunding. Cision’s 2015 Nonprofit PR Kit includes tips for sourcing content on a budget. Best Practices Featured nonprofit pitching PR Kit'

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Bob Gritzinger, Editor-in-Chief, Media Sites at WardsAuto & Principal Analyst—Advanced Propulsion at Wards Intelligence

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’ve been a Wards since 2015. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Please take a look at wardauto.com and understand our coverage areas and emphasis before sending me your pitches. Please take a look at wardauto.com and understand our coverage areas and emphasis before sending me your pitches.

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Meet the Media: Cristina Commendatore, Editor in Chief of FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

I covered everything from town politics, police, fire, education, town budgets, and local happenings in the community. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Editors are busy and flooded with emails and PR pitches all the time. And, please, keep it relevant and know who you are pitching to.

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