Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. That dreaded lull.

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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. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan.

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast. The purpose of the pitch is to make them want to tell the story – with their own clever language, so a straightforward approach is wise.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

Allow the agency creative freedom. One of the greatest accomplishments of a PR partnership is when a client trusts a PR team enough to let them pitch story angles free from oversight and micromanaging. A key component of stellar media relations is knowing what stories to pitch and to whom. Know that not everything is news.

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Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

Till then, they had been managing their media outreach with Excel and Outlook and blogs. Role As a co-founder, my role was broad, mostly focussed on the creative aspects. Step by step, creating a more effective software system to manage contacts, publish stories online, and pitch the right contacts.

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Software Banking Resources Government 78

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Passion is a powerful trait, and it doesn’t require expertise; it fuels creativity and resiliency. As public relations practitioners, we are often tasked with creating media releases, blog posts, pitches, social media programs and much more, all with tight deadlines. Photos courtesy of Pixabay The post Passion Communicates.

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Communications Storytelling Creativity Social Media 52

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients. Many days involve at least one brainstorm (organized by our talented creative and client account teams), and planning media strategy around an upcoming new program or creative concept for our clients. And he did beautifully.

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Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skillsets: data, insights, storytelling and pitching There remains a need for the publicists who can combine creative storytelling, content generation and pitching. Try to keep on top of the competition by blogging and engaging in the sectors where you are looking for work.

Marketing 140

Marketing Travel Storytelling Healthcare 140

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s media pitches, blog posts, and press releases read like the accomplishments section of a resume, they are probably just as fun to read — meaning, not at all. If your PR program is festooned with self-promotional pablum, you’ve missed the point, the value, and the power of great storytelling. No creative spark .

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SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PR Conversations

APRIL 27, 2017

It has taken rather a while to unpack all the boxes, redecorate and invite you round for a house blog-warming party chez PR Conversations*. During our blogging hiatus, Judy Gombita has kept up the PR Conversations action via our hugely successful Twitter micro-blog. We are about being innovative, imaginative and influential.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I’ve been thinking a lot about when a whole is greater than the sum of its parts and I’ve decided to declare that the PR industry’s equivalent to PB&J is data and storytelling. PR pros are very familiar with the deliciousness of storytelling. Don’t be afraid to let data be the peanut butter to your storytelling jelly.

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Storytelling Data Analytics Engineering 40

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 8, 2017

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss how storytelling and content help to build relationships with your community. How do you know the best type of content to share to support your storytelling? A follow-up blog post by PR 2.0 On Wednesday, March 22 nd , at 8:30 p.m. Discuss your approach to content?

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Radio How To Community Storytelling 170

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences. It can quickly scan and analyze multiple media outlets, blogs, and social media platforms to track brand mentions, sentiment, and trending topics.

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Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . It will boost tactics like contextual advertising, email marketing, and social commerce and could even usher in a new era of creative marketing and PR strategies.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Creative PR : According to the #PRStudChat Twitter community , creativity can’t be taught but it can certainly be inspired. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today. On the show, we discussed a Creativity in PR study by The Holmes Report and Now Go Create. You can listen to the full discussion on PR trends here.

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Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Blog about the coverage. Explain more in a blog post and post to your site. Most companies see new press as the end result of pitching, fostering a relationship with a journalist and interviewing. Share with clients.

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LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 6, 2023

When launching a campaign, video has great storytelling potential – showcasing your brand’s campaign findings far and wide. In this blog, we will detail the reasons why video should be an essential component of your public relations strategy, and how it can add real substance to your campaign. Drive Awareness.

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Video Strategy SEO Engineering 62

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 23, 2021

I was often approached and received pitches, emails, press releases from public relations professionals, so it seemed natural to make the leap to PR since my experience as a recovering journalist gives me the leverage to succeed. Now that I am on the other side of the communications equation, my journey as a storyteller continues.

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Storytelling Crisis Management Internal International 69

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2019

When you think of successful set of skills required for a career, the first things that come to mind are research, writing, visual storytelling and analytics. When you’re sending out pitches to journalists, it’s important that your pitch is accurate and error-free. If you make a mistake, people will notice and point it out.

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Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I’ve enjoyed being a part of the social team because it gives me the freedom to be creative and innovative with my social posts. Through these experiences, I’ve learned how journalism and public relations work together to apply the storytelling techniques needed to share a compelling story.

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Storytelling Internal International Instagram 69

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

It’s really all about storytelling, which we communication professionals do every day. There are so many opportunities to write now, whether it’s for your own blog or for the many smaller news outlets that need content. Spend your tuition money learning something which sparks your curiosity and creativity.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Unfortunately, my pitches like “Best Coffee Spots in the City,” weren’t exactly newsworthy enough.) The difficult part was discovering where to apply them.

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Wireless Internal International Software 36

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What information do you always make sure to include in your pitch?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Landis PR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Embrace storytelling. If I think of some crazy pitch or stunt or partnership, I put it in there. When I’m struggling to come up with creative concepts, I open those files and invariably come up with something new. Encourage others to think creatively. Now is the time to experiment. Beta test an app. Forget the others.

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Healthcare Communications Measurement Resources 98

Bad Pitch Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2009

He also teaches creativity, consumer behavior, copywriting and the history of advertising at The Ohio State University and the Columbus College of Art & Design. But there was some wonderful synergy between my presentation on storytelling and Artie’s presentation on social media as a vehicle for creativity.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are eager to learn and absorb all we can about and from our new employer, make new friends, meet new people, visit new places, exercise our creative muscles, and demonstrate our talents and skills. We desire to perform our work excellently with plenty of zest and zeal. We are, by calling, relationship builders.

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Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 18, 2020

Take the test and find out: Learn more about your superhero persona, below: Media Relations Maven: From pitching under pressure to building relationships with key media outlets – the Media Relations Maven exemplifies enhanced interpersonal ability. appeared first on "What's HAppening" Blog. Which PR Superhero are you?

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Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media Storytelling 36

PRSay

MAY 23, 2019

How everything is derivative, nothing creative out there. One of the attendees had just had a great run with a tried-and-true travel destination story angle — you post a job listing for someone to live at a resort for a year while blogging. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. And now this.

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Training Travel Media Relations Creativity 75

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

A blog about careers as told by eight marketing and PR practitioners in a workshop at Newcastle University. That passion drives bravery and pays off in bold creative ideas that make a difference. She urged encouraged students to hone skills in creativity, storytelling and pitching.

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Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Mora Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Coming up with your story ideas, developing your pitches, building your media lists, defining your target market, and writing your initial press release are some of the steps you need to take when launching your public relations campaign. . The media is now being pitched via mail, email, social media, phone, etc. Get creative. .

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PRSay

JUNE 13, 2019

A successful pitch can make all the difference in attracting future investments. Whether a business is making its first successful pitch to venture capitalists or its billionth sale to customers, communicating why the brand matters is the heart of every sale. Visit his blog at stephendupont.co.

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Enterprise Pitching Company Employee 110

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2019

Ultimately, a PR strategy is created through storytelling. By confirming the audience, PR pros can better identify targeted media outlets, which will pave the way for more targeted pitches and interesting stories to share. Get creative. So, how do you create a strategy? Tell a compelling story. the brand’s story.

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Strategy eBook Consumer Fashion 76

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2018

Is it any wonder these opening pitches were barely memorable? By harnessing the power of storytelling, you can break down walls, build affinity and better position yourself, and your organization, for success. I’m often asked if storytelling is harder for B2B companies. Image: rawpixel via Unsplash, Creative Commons CC0.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 20, 2017

If you were to strip the role of the PR consultant to its most basic function, we are the ones whose job it is to offer a creative, engaging and relevant (yes, to currency and timeliness) pitch of our client’s products and/or services. But, try bringing that down one notch. In other words, the PR consultant is a salesperson.

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Publicity Construction Agency Advertising 63

Mora Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

That doesn’t mean the press won’t be interested in their story, but that the pitch needs to be positioned, framed and presented in a way that meets the media’s needs . Effective PR is effective storytelling. Be creative. PR Firm Los Angeles Blog | Copyright © Mora Communications Inc. No one has your angle or your story.

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Mora Communications

JUNE 2, 2015

It takes time, consistency, creativity and work. 3) Effective PR is effective storytelling. That said, before a press release is written or pitches or sent, or the media is called you need to figure out your message, your story and your call to action. 6) Know who you’re pitching and what interests him or her.

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