PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is what you use to attract and pitch the media. Getting local media coverage makes you a star in your community. Getting national media coverage gives you tremendous credibility with potential clients and customers. 2) Niche what you do and pitch around that. It’s all about finding the right person to pitch.

Real Estate 130

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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. AirPR: You started your career in journalism.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

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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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2021

There are certainly exceptions to the rule but, in most cases, you want to begin with owned media, which is the cornerstone of your efforts. Without it, you have nothing to share on social media, nothing to amplify with paid and nothing to gain credibility for with earned. Just like in school, gold stars are good!

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Media Newspapers Google Energy 197

Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The rapid evolution of the internet and social media has transformed the communications industry—and PR professionals must adapt. Social media, blogs, podcasts, and other online channels presented new opportunities for communication. Digital PR is not link-building for SEO. But this is SEO, not digital PR.

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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

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What is Social Media Monitoring?

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Cision

JANUARY 19, 2017

Today, media is fragmented and competitive. To make your voice heard, use strategic, targeted pitching techniques and broadcast authentic stories that will resonate with your audience. You are known for helping entrepreneurs develop effective PR and social media strategies to become a recognized influencer in their field.

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Social Media Newspapers Pitching Reputation 120

Mora Communications

MAY 7, 2015

Whereas you don’t approach a blogger in the same way you would the editor of a newspaper, your presentation still needs to include the same basic compelling elements. And while we’re on the topic, do not confuse social media outreach with a public relations campaign. First and foremost, remember to meet the media’s needs.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2017

the number of pitches they send out) with working hard at their jobs. Here’s the thing—most of the pitches I receive for Spin Sucks are ice cold. If you’re sending cold pitches to journalists without building relationships with them first, you’re wasting your time. If only it were that simple!

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The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2017

newspaper industry into a tailspin and the pressures facing America’s newsrooms have intensified to nothing less than a reorganization of the industry itself, one that impacts the experiences of even those news consumers unaware of the tectonic shifts taking place.” ” Pew Stateo f the Media 2016. Fo llow me on Twitter.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

So, instead of us trying to pitch reporters on our time, which is normally what happens, what's happening now is we are getting in front of them on their time. You may consider writing blogs that are relevant to worldwide happenings so that more people can find you online, or you can use social media platforms like Twitter.

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Real Estate Video Report Twitter 214

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2011

This is the exact email exchange between a PR “pro&# who pitched me on a food-related product that took place beginning last week and culminating yesterday. If you’re not interested in following up, please don’t keep pitching me the same thing over and over again. We never share contact info of our media contacts.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

Many of the open-ended comments from the survey point to underlying causes such as the rise of social media and self-publishing, disruption of the advertising-heavy business model in news, subsequent cuts to editorial staff, growth among the ranks of PR, and the deluge of pitches reporters receive. Media relations isn’t sales.

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Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 110

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

As blockchain technology continues to gain popularity across different industries, journalists are becoming overwhelmed by the number of pitches they get from companies in this space. In fact, research shows that people have more trust in news that they read in magazines and newspapers than in social media ads.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Media outlets. Newspapers, magazines, television stations, and online media companies may have entry-level positions in their PR or communications departments. Digital marketing- and social media agencies. Digital marketing- and social media agencies. Marketing agencies. Event planning companies.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Forming relationships with the people at your local radio, newspaper, and TV station can really help promote your business! Making connections with local bloggers in your community can also help potential customers learn more about your business through social media postings and word of mouth. Create a Social Media Plan.

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Small Business Community Local Social Media 88

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

But what of its future asks Jessica Pardoe in this guest blog. Jessica Pardoe When did you last read a newspaper? We consume news through TV, mobile apps, PC and social media. In fact, it’s becoming unusual to pick up a newspaper. Charging for news content takes newspapers back their traditional business model.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 22, 2022

Explore media outlets outside of newspapers, too. For example, you can also look at social media influencers, radio programs, magazines, and blogs. You can use social media platforms, Google, LinkedIn, and online directories to build your list. Create the Pitch.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Over the past several decades some of the major players have changed with the evolution of the Internet and most-recently social media, but the concept is still the same — reach out to your audiences with the material they want through avenues they trust. — can be daunting to research for just one contact.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Notifying media members about an upcoming event. Promoting your company’s presence on the web via social media, websites, and blogs. Knowing when and how to pitch media members is key to securing coverage. Create a Media List. This includes magazines, newspapers, TV channels, and their websites.

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Product Launch Social Media Newspapers Writing 97

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning. I think it helps me see patterns in the media overall, which is useful to me since most of my work is in media relations.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2016

Could it be on a news site or in the newspaper? Or is it more of something that should live on your blog? You can also send a press release to a journalist, but do so as part of a carefully-written pitch. Additionally, you can post your press release on your owned media channels like a company newsroom. Amplification.

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Newspapers Writing Strategy Pitching 144

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches.

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PRSay

JUNE 18, 2019

How has social media and content moving online changed the idea of hard-and-fast style (with more people tweeting, texting, messaging, blogging, etc.)? Of course, many of those texting, tweeting, messaging, blogging, etc., Writing in AP style means they’re speaking the language of the people they are pitching.

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Guidelines Writing Social Media Newspapers 153

5W PR

APRIL 8, 2021

Communication has been dramatically changed by social media. With companies still trying to figure out the best way to utilize the power of social media platforms, one of the most well-known marketing tools has transformed its original purpose. No Sales Pitch. A press release is not a competition in prose writing.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

They’re the main players that make up the journalist line-up that you’ll find in every national newspaper in the UK today. The gig economy as a whole has boomed in the UK in recent years and the media has benefited from this; the number of freelancers contributing to newspapers and magazines feels at an all-time high.

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Media Newspapers Journalism Video 54

Prakkypedia

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I’m in the interesting position of being both a PR consultant and – apparently because of this blog, Prakkypedia – part of the media. Several times a week, I receive emailed media releases or media pitches from a wide variety of firms with a wide variety of topics and “stories to sell”.

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Media Pitching Radio Newspapers 61

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

A blog about careers as told by eight marketing and PR practitioners in a workshop at Newcastle University. Her time creating editorial content for consumer and national media led to a job at Newcastle Airport. Her role ranges from drafting reactive statements to working on campaigns for press and social media.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Cision

APRIL 7, 2016

The New York Times, BuzzFeed, National Geographic, The Washington Post and The Guardian are just a handful of the major media outlets currently publishing to Facebook’s Instant Articles. Per the social media giant’s blog , the program will be available to publishers of any size, located in any country on April 12.

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PRSay

MARCH 30, 2018

Here are some quick reminders of the new techniques that were supposed to “change everything” just during my short career: • 2006 — “Bypass the media” was the watch cry. You could optimize a news release, and Google News indexed it just the same as an article from a real newspaper!

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Facebook Newspapers Google Strategy 66

Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2018

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. What is Media Monitoring? So, what does a modern media monitoring program look like? Online – websites, blogs, online media sites.

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Media Radio Newspapers Print 75

Public Relations Sydney

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Capitalise on holiday themes If appropriate for your business, consider creating articles, images, blog posts or media releases that can capitalise on the holiday season. Discussing a topical issue such as Christmas is likely to increase audience attention as it is front of mind for media and audiences alike.

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eBook Newspapers Social Media Pitching 90

Engage PR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Setting media coverage aside, our engaging LinkedIn posts on the award wins secured more than 55,000 views in total. Our project management and content support offering also helped companies to communicate though media coverage, social media and marketing collateral.

Newspapers 60

Newspapers Engineering Energy Software 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98