Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media.

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Pitching Radio Newspapers Print 150

PR 20/20

MAY 19, 2020

Nonmedia companies, who in some cases had robust print custom magazines, began to lay off portions of their content teams. In many cases, the freelancers “used” to be staff, but now only write when there is overflow (which there usually isn’t at a time like this). In it, you’ll find both staff and freelancers.

Writing 72

Writing Brand Branding Construction 72

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. You can even give PR CoPilot a custom prompt, and it will incorporate it into your press release or media pitch email within seconds.

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 95

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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Pitching Writing Film How To 83

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 20, 2017

We at Crenshaw pride ourselves on nurturing real relationships with journalists, beyond mere constant pitching. Personalize a pitch. Recognize that publications often have a “digital first” mindset in addition to thinking about print products. AHF has a print magazine, a website, and a digital newsletter.

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Agency Real Estate Print Pitching 120

Prakkypedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I’ve worked with a lot of clients on getting columns (print and online) published, so they can take part in topical debates and share their views and values with the wider public. Pitching means contacting an editor, producer or journalist and ascertaining if they’re interested in using that content. Again, crickets”.

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Pitching Print Writing Media 98

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

So, publishers are re-imagining their value proposition by broadening their content channel and format strategy in a few main ways, according to the report: They’re not just focusing on print or online articles. They’re investing in audio (ex: podcasts) and video (especially short form) to help fill in their content model.

Strategy 103

Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Timely, authoritative and well-written bylined articles – contributed pieces for business and trade publications – can elevate a B2B public relations effort exponentially, if executed correctly. How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Write for the audience.

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B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

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Writing B2B Analytics Reputation 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I’m not writing as much as I used to, but I’ve been really proud of the work my staff has been doing since I joined IndustryWeek.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It also allows for pitching through the platform, which checks off distribution. It can link news mentions to marketing metrics such as conversions, even if an article doesn’t have a link to your website. based PR tech players that offer a contact database, some level of pitching or distribution, and media monitoring include: Cision.

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Software Tools Print Technology 154

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands.

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Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

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?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

Cision

MARCH 16, 2016

So where do you begin in engaging influencers who could write about your brand or quote you in an article? Who doesn’t love it when someone shares their articles on social media? You should also become a regular reader so you get to know the types of content they write and leave thoughtful comments on their posts.

How To 120

How To Energy Print Mobile 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I also write the occasional story for our Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering magazines. They expect our articles to dive deep into the technical details and the development process. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? and tell their development story is always fun.

Engineering 77

Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

Meeting 81

Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. Along with my duties for BCN, I do a little freelance writing.

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

OnePitch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

During the episode, Bailey sheds light on the importance of keywords in pitches, why embargoes result in better quality stories, the right amount of time one should wait before sending her a follow-up, and more. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:02:37] Or do you folder stuff, pitches specifically? [00:03:16] Good to see.

Pitching 77

Pitching Travel Writing Report 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It may be vanilla, but the healthy aging story just writes itself. It’s also the age range featured in health and medical articles about ailments from arthritis to erectile dysfunction. Cam recently appeared in jungle print courtesy of Versace, while Manning sported a conservative blue Zegna suit. The business pitch.

Sports 149

Sports Fashion Print Pitching 149

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For PR pros, these times of the year represent not only a festive season, but more importantly a competitive, short, and oversaturated pitching landscape. Even though the writer over at SimpleMost loved our pitch, she knew her editor wasn’t going to have time to read through the pitch and assign it out.

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Pitching Viral Data Content Marketing 106

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” The company raised $6.2

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Determine the chronology of your business story before writing it. The language, idioms, and examples you use in your business story will likely vary depending on whether you’re writing for million dollar home buyers or Kindergarten teachers. Simple Advice: Write Like You Speak, Reporters Will Listen. Just write like you speak.

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Pitching Media Small Business Writing 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. In my role today, the most fun stories I get to write come from test-driving trucks. 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.

Meeting 59

Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. Printed and digital materials: sales collateral. You can also garner earned media by pitching targeted journalists, sending out a press release, and securing guest blog postings. How many articles about the branding were published?

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Corporate Brand Branding Guidelines 270

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Keep it relevant!

Meeting 93

Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. I like to write about new campaigns before they break so that the info is still fresh.”. I also look for timeliness.

Automotive 86

Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 86

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I also remind clients it isn’t always about the number of viewers or subscribers but being in the correct outlets can that lead to keynote speaking engagements and becoming a regular TV and/or print contributor or having your own TV talk show. Articles will get shorter and video will remain king. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Journalism 78

Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 4, 2010

People sometimes ask us why we out our own on The Bad Pitch Blog. Our traffic logs show that bad pitches get more traffic than our how-to articles. When a pitch is outed, it’s being cached in Google…multiple times…as people pass these stories around like joints at Woodstock. We''re hoping for a bad pitch intervention.

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Pitching Case Study Print Blogging 68

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. It’s important we not contribute to this problem.

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

Presspage

JULY 25, 2018

Yet ill-considered pitches keep flooding the inboxes of the dwindling number of journalists. Write a snappy subject line for your email, says Elise Copps of Hamilton Health Sciences. Write snappily Use active voice, not passive. This revised article has been published before on PRdaily.com on July 9, 2018.

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Wikipedia Writing Video Report 103

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site. Huffington Post , Elyse Wanshel, Beloved McDonald’s Fry Cook Honored With Huge Retirement Party. “PR

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Everyone hits up the same list and the glamour of it has long since worn off unless you are writing them a check. The social media scheduling platform Buffer “started pitching our best-performing blog posts to other blogs in case they’d be interested in republishing.” 4) Pitch your content for a roundup. How do you find them?

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Content Marketing Pitching Social Media Internal 110

Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2018

“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. You craft the perfect pitch and reach out to the influencers who have served you well in the past — as well as some new ones who cover your space and seem like a good fit for your audience. Maybe you got some decent pick up and had your story featured in an article.

Media 75

Media Radio Newspapers Print 75

Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. They pay journalists, writers and filmmakers to research, write, report, film, and transmit content. For fair use, less is better.

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Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 21, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. They pay journalists, writers and filmmakers to research, write, report, film, and transmit content. For fair use, less is better.

Film 60

Film Print Creativity Internal 60

Shift Communications

MARCH 1, 2016

Reporters will source and interview for the first half of the day and write for the second. So, a junior PR professional’s day would roughly be e-mail and reading for the first hour, pitch until lunch, writing/admin after lunch. You see an interesting Mashable article on Twitter, you click, read, and get out.

How To 60

How To Media Interviews Pitching 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. A 20-minute call with a print reporter still might yield just one or two quotes in the final story. A PR pro that takes copious notes can easily take what was not reported and transform it into blog posts, contributed article, or even a different media pitch.

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Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60