Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

We had the opportunity to get his insights into being a top influencer, his favorite social media platform and which aspect of marketing will stand the test of time. It’s a group with thousands of members, all pitching in to answer questions, share strategies, etc. More people use messaging apps than social media.

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Interviews Facebook Software Social Media 123

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If you see someone who is regularly in the media as the expert, doesn’t that make you feel more comfortable in hiring them? Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer. Use media to land more media.

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Tools How To Publicity Interviews 130

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. 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 a pitch?

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Prepare your spokesperson for virtual interviews. With the majority of interviews being done virtually, it’s important that your spokesperson is trained to deal with any potential quirks that might result from remote interviews. Do your research before you pitch. Know the show you’re pitching,” says Runck. “We

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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. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

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Pitching Radio Newspapers Print 150

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.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

For her clients, she routinely develops holistic, personalized communications strategies, secures top-tier media placements, and crafts custom content that furthers their brand objectives. Read below for the entire interview with Desiree: 1.) What made this pitch successful is simple: 1.) It depends on the pitch.

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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.

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Pitching Nonprofit Media Relations Social Media 81

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

Prakkypedia

JANUARY 8, 2023

The same article offers a terrific summation of the western world’s most popular social media channels: Facebook still has billions of users, but no one actually likes using it. ’ Zen Media makes another post-pandemic prediction, in that “face-to-face interviews will make a comeback” It makes sense.

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Trends Government Internal International 148

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What are people saying about your brand when discussing CRM systems on social media? Do you show up in Wikipedia, Reddit, X, LinkedIn, ChatGPT, relevant blogs and podcasts when people are looking for words and phrases related to your product or service? Discover your current Brand Visibility Score.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

While Jen’s media background spans a variety of clients and industries, including food, agriculture, consumer, and financial services, Jen is also passionate about sustainability and loves fostering relationships with sustainability and ESG journalists. Read below for the entire interview with Jen: . And he did beautifully.

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Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here is a great way to create great content fast: Most Realtors struggle with what content to post on social media and in blogs. Remember that all of this content can be tweaked to create media pitches as well. Interview your favorite loan officer about various credit topics – What does good credit mean for a loan?

Real Estate 130

Real Estate How To Local Interviews 130

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Content goldmine Capture unique experiences, insightful interviews, and captivating footage, fueling both social media and marketing channels. Think of this as the company’s elevator pitch with some festival flair. Knowing the mission Companies should know why they’re attending SXSW 2024.

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Branding Brand How To Film 78

Buzzstream

MARCH 3, 2020

While your first instinct might be to pitch podcasts that can be found on Spotify’s Top Podcasts page, I recommend reaching out to lesser-known podcasts that discuss a niche topic that’s related to a topic you’d like to discuss. This could be a personal website, LinkedIn page or author bio on an outlet or blog.

Content Marketing 86

Content Marketing Pitching How To Marketing 86

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Using Help a Reporter Out (HARO) is a great way to gain media placements, but it’s important to leverage those placements to maximize your results. Share it on social media.

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How To Media Report Interviews 245

5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They’re published by various media outlets, blogs, influencers, and major online retailers like Amazon. Engage with them on social media, comment on their content, and attend industry events. Leverage social proof Customer reviews and testimonials can enhance the odds of being featured.

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How To Retail Pitching SEO 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

With changing technology and the advent of social media, the way we communicate with the media has also changed to some extent. We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. “Now that we have social media, how about replacing that with a Twitter pitch? .

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Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 88

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. The media relations struggle is real. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too).

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 172

Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

I was pitching four reporters, three of which I knew pretty well. The inaccuracies that the reporter had published were spreading like wildfire on social media. About 50% had trust in the news they got on social media, and about 56%, so a six-point spread, for national news, and then I think closer to 62% for local news.

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Report How To Ethics Nonprofit 83

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. Q: How did the NYPL decide to start a blog program? Are you a nonprofit?

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Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It’s up to you to be your own megaphone when it comes to your media appearances. YOU need to post it on social media. Here’s a short video on how to use media to land clients: Media is powerful so use it to your advantage! So here are some ideas of what to do with your most recent media appearance.

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Media YouTube Video Interviews 130

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Let’s say you blog about cute handbags and you want to attract the attention of a celebrity known for her fashion sense. You could write a blog post about the top 10 best purses the celebrity has ever carried. Then, go ahead and tag the celebrity on social media. Go ahead and pitch a few article ideas to that site.

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Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s a one-way ticket to social media #virality.” It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. If I am shocked by the callous disregard for privacy, I can only imagine how his family feels. Gawker was justified to call it soulless.

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Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

MaccaPR

JUNE 8, 2017

In this interview, Roshini dishes on how PR people can pitch their clients to be in front of her microphone, why radio is still vital in the age of Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest; and how former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is one of her girl crushes. My biggest tip for PR people is: generic pitches never work for me.

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Radio Instagram Pitching Interviews 89

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

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Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Critical Mention

APRIL 6, 2017

In this two-part series, we chatted with the entrepreneur and highly sought-after keynote speaker about the three essentials to pitching media, his unconventional way of preparing for media interviews, his ADHD, love of skydiving and, of course, fake news. What are your top 3 do’s and don’ts when pitching media?

Social Media 60

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Marketing 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

They had covered my client before and I was pitching hard news – good stuff that’s useful for the industry. I’m a fan of using sponsored content strategically – I often recommend taking a high-performing blog post and repurposing it for paid content – and suggested a blog post we had published earlier that might land well with the audience.

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Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2016

Often successful PR begins with the perfect pitch idea. Chances are, blogs are high on the list of media targets. Despite predictions that social networks have surpassed blogs in popularity, blogging isn’t dead. More than 42% of Americans regularly follow at least one blog. Here’s why.

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Blogging Interviews Storytelling Community 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

By now the big changes that have occurred since the days of Walter Cronkite – a 24/7 news cycle, a global and interconnected focus rather than a local one, the reduction of reporting staff by many media organizations in the rush to remain profitable (accelerated in the era of social media platforms) – are well known.

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Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 105

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

E.g. many use social media as part of the PR arsenal, and those who do a good job of it engage one-on-one. But PR is more about getting attention for ideas, whereas sales is about getting the order (I confused the two and blew a job interview for a sales position, earlier in my career – see this post ).

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B2B Case Study Enterprise Resources 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

And, for those who haven’t yet hired an external firm, now may be a good time to interview firms and take the plunge to professionalize your PR. Dream up new twists on seasonal pitches. Every season has its appropriate themed pitches, like holiday in December, back-to-school in fall, and so on. Hit social media refresh.

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Analytics Internal International Pitching 130

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Influencer partnerships : Collaborate with influential food bloggers, vloggers, or social media personalities to create buzz around your new product or menu item. Media coverage : Reach out to food journalists and writers to secure media coverage for your launch.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62