ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Marketwired

MARCH 1, 2016

This is post 3 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. When pitching media and other influencers – whether on traditional or social channels – we tend to gravitate to: “How can I make my pitch stand out so it’s compelling to journalists, bloggers and other target audiences?” In other words, you don’t pitch.

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Pitching Media Conference Storytelling 153

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

As organizations strive to establish positive reputations, engage with their target audiences, and navigate the ever-changing media landscape, skilled PR professionals are in high demand. In addition, PR professionals often collaborate with journalists and media outlets to secure coverage for their clients or organizations.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2021

Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. Here’s how edcals can boost earned media outcomes, track goals, and keep all the moving parts of a PR plan aligned.

Pitching 308

Pitching Content Marketing Measurement Social Media 308

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Rather than pitching a tech-centric journalist, I approached a Fast Co.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. Our work includes not just press releases, but pitches to journalists, bylines, blogs posts, op-Ed pieces, and more. And whose voice do you use?

Writing 294

Writing Journalism Pitching Guidelines 294

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 3, 2020

Agency teams are working on their pitches for the Skidz account. This blog got exclusive access to a brainstorm in one of London’s leading creative shops. I’m following a team as it prepares its pitch response. The media mix should favour low-cost reach. ACCOUNT TEAM: love this creative idea.

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Pitching Agency Creativity Guidelines 79

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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Pitching Television Trends YouTube 130

PRSay

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

We conduct rich, high-visibility conversations, share informative content and engage media to share narratives about Black history, culture and experiences throughout the month. Placing stories in the media using connections to cultural or health celebrations or observances is a commonly used strategy by communicators.

Media 157

Media Policies System Pitching 157

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. It can serve as a strong foundation for the creativity and individuality that human writing creates.

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

Change may be constant in the PR world, but traditional pitching methods are alive and well. In fact, while reporters’ presence on social media platforms has risen over the past few years, email still remains their preferred pitching method. Revisit traditional PR tactics to build a better, tighter email pitch.

Pitching 120

Pitching Policies Guidelines Report 120

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How can PR agencies keep their clients top-of-mind in a 24-hour media environment? This is particularly useful when an organization doesn’t have hard news to share, or when the product roadmap doesn’t contain any new launches or innovations to generate media coverage. How Newsjacking Works. Are you fast enough?

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. And believe me: you’re far from the only business that has clamored for media coverage, so you’ve got some stiff competition when it comes to getting a journalist’s attention. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com.

Pitching 120

Pitching Newspapers Writing Local 120

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Welcome back to our blog series about data-driven PR campaign planning! To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? How do you go about surfacing the current trends across the media universe? Set your messaging, write the story. How will it break through the noise?

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Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Sometimes writing fabulous blog posts on your business blog isn’t enough to drive the traffic you really want. One of my favorite content marketing strategies is guest blogging. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market.

Blogging 120

Blogging Pitching Writing Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. There are several tools and creative ways to get your post read by the audience you’re targeting.

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Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

They interview people who already have big followings, either via social media or email lists, because they know the thought leader will push the link out to their contacts and say, “Hey, I was on this podcast the other day, check it out.” What audience can you deliver to the influencers you pitch? Now back to you. Do some research.

Pitching 87

Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. An earned media opportunity early in an engagement – even during week one! Reactive media opportunities can also help drive that first story. Go for “quick wins”. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. An earned media opportunity early in an engagement – even during week one! Reactive media opportunities can also help drive that first story. Go for “quick wins”. Pay attention to details.

How To 203

How To Case Study Meeting Pitching 203

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SXSW 2024 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural vortex taking everyone into a whirlwind of film, tech, and interactive media. Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. What is SXSW?

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Brand Branding How To Film 78

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. We thrive on identifying opportunities – for positioning, for media coverage or for competitive advantage.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Over the past decade, social media has dramatically changed the way we find, access and read the news. Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Want to score more media hits?

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Pitching Media Training 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo makes journalist database generally available BuzzSumo, a tool best known for analyzing content and social media, has moved its new journalist database out of beta and into general availability. The database also has built-in features for list-building and a generative AI feature for pitching. Pitch podcasts by noon.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyday journalists are inundated with pitches from business owners and PR professionals looking to get their products and services features in an article. They are fighting for a spot in the limelight because media exposure is a great way to introduce your product or service to the public. Understand what the journalist writes about.

Pitching 60

Pitching Sports Writing Examples 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Popular media representations often paint an oversimplified picture of what a career in PR entails. Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media.

Pitching 54

Pitching Media Film Enterprise 54

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

You’ve spent weeks or months pitching a key reporter. The Media Reference Challenge. In some cases, it might be apathy, fear or even distrust of the media. It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them. Then your heart sinks.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas. Be curious.

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Agency Meeting B2B Conference 310

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. This usually involves coming up with creative ideas to sell the city of Richfield and promote tourism (i.e.,

Social Media 157

Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Agencies, PR and marketing professionals, bloggers and anyone doing social media (who doesn’t?) And… at work, when you use a photograph of Angelina Jolie in a blog post on breast cancer. (It Be sure to check out her blog and grab a copy of her $3.99 Right where it counts! are unwittingly putting themselves at risk.

Blogging 194

Blogging Agency Social Media Content Marketing 194

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. Our plan is to think outside the box for earned media. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Popular media representations often paint an oversimplified picture of what a career in PR entails. Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media.

Pitching 48

Pitching Media Film Enterprise 48

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

It can include social media, tip sheets, and emails, as well as paid promotions like native advertising and promoted posts on social platforms. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From press kits to media contacts to online reputation management, small businesses are hiring public relations specialists and adopting communications strategies to help tell their stories, boost their visibility, and meaningfully engage with consumers local stores and online. Defining a Target Audience and Goals.

Small Business 158

Small Business Publicity Social Media Web 158