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. How did you get your start in journalism? How did you get your start in journalism?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

With my experience behind the scenes and in front of the camera, I can help Bospar clients navigate broadcast journalism like an insider. What are the benefits of a broadcast placement rather than a digital/print one? Should PRos only be pitching individual journalists? I would only pitch individual journalists.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interviews Pitching Energy 52

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Although the trio’s conversation focused on the state of journalism in the District, the obstacles and opportunities they discussed not only apply to most news markets, they also impact their PR counterparts. Regularly assess whether they and the publication are still covering the topics you’re pitching them on.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

I’ve gotten a couple clients and a former employer into the Wall Street Journal over my career, and that photo in Roll Call is right up there with them in my book. I seem to remember having both print and broadcast media in attendance. The next day, that photo was on the cover of Roll Call. 3) Snakes do Drive Time Radio.

Publicity 84

Publicity Radio Crisis Crisis Communications 84

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. Back then, if you called enough reporters, you would eventually find a couple willing to listen to your pitch – and perhaps one or two that would write a story. I also encourage you to read his books if you haven’t already.

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 Or the Longview Journal in the case of this particular announcement. Notified adds coverage books. Notified by Intrado added “coverage books” to its PR platform.

Software 119

Software Case Study Advertising Advertising 119

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

It helps you understand what a journalist feels like when you start receiving completely off-topic pitches. Last week on BNET, I talked about the two critical elements of the perfect media pitch ; the subject line, and the first paragraph of the email. Once you’ve been blogging for a bit, you’ll start being pitched.

Blogging 90

Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

It’s hard to believe, the company’s roots can be traced back to those old Bacon’s books printed in Chicago, or even a press clipping service out of Sweden, before that. Terms were not disclosed but the Wall Street Journal reported a price tag of about $240 million. 4) October 22, 2014: Gorkana. 5) March 23, 2015: Viralheat.

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

Early on, I worked at a printing technology company where we had a big poster on the wall that said, “Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one.” Trying to tie print ads or direct mail directly to sales, for a high-value, long-sales-cycle B2B product, was a nightmare. PR, marketing, sales and journalism.

Marketing 62

Marketing B2B Print Technology 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 17, 2021

My background in trucking industry publishing stems from work for several publications allied with Commercial Carrier Journal , including Owner Operator and, later on Overdrive and Truckers News. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 65

Meeting Automotive Engineering Media 65

PRSay

JULY 31, 2019

For a reporter who’s made a career out of investigative journalism, it’s clear that Bob Woodward understands what makes a compelling narrative and how to get the “best obtainable version of the truth.”. Journalism is more cerebral than people believe,” he told PRsay via phone from Washington, D.C.

Journalism 120

Journalism Conference Internal International 120

MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

Until recently, our getting a Maccabee PR client interviewed on a podcast was seen as a peripheral “nice to have,” built upon “must-have” interviews with traditional media such as "USA Today" or the "Wall Street Journal." How to Pitch a Podcast Producer with a Potential Guest (Without Driving Them Mad). “I It’s a time waster.”. (

Company 113

Company Interviews Print Pitching 113

Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 27, 2010

You are reading the premier of a regular Bad Pitch Blog post, “Five Stories About The Media!” To say that Apple is releasing products in a cloud of openness … is not responsible journalism, even for an opinion creator. Most CEO and PR types are fearful that both will get mad and say they hate it in print. Game On, Boys!

Media 40

Media Wikipedia Journalism Print 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

Meanwhile, a media company like Hearst might publish a feature article in the print edition of Esquire magazine, and the sole “point” of that article might be “make the reader feel like they really get Chris Evans.” Ideation just means pitching or brainstorming. ” Functionally, it’s fluff.

Content Marketing 85

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 85

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Chris Lynch: My favorite book was, Boys on the Bus , an interesting read about the difference between truth, objectivity and facts. John Avlon: Great book. You’re seeing this at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate and The Daily Beast. Chris Lynch: Is print media dead? Entertain, while we give facts.

Report 225

Report Media Advertising Advertising 225