The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When making public relations pitches, you need to put across your point and make a connection with someone in less than a minute. That’s why we’ve put together this article on how to build confidence in your PR pitch. It prepares you to present a powerful story that helps your audience understand your brand.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

Of all the media relations insights the best one is this: be relevant. The vast majority of media relations hinges on relevancy. The UML is an occasion roundup of three related ideas that have been vetted, wrapped in insight, and presented here for your perusal. >>> 2) Volume of PR pitches received.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 169

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2020, there are fewer media outlets than ever and seemingly higher standards for stories, so it isn’t a secret that getting media coverage was already becoming more difficult before the pandemic. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. So we’re just adapting.”.

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Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. c) What makes a great pitch?

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Media Relations Media Print Software 147

PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It seems like every few months I see a tweet ripping into a bad PR pitch. The blogger portrayed the pitch as comically superficial. It went against every principle of clear writing that I talk about in my post, trainings and even tweets. They ask: Is the outcome awareness, persuasion, or branding?

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Pitching Training Media Relations Blogging 123

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2023

Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence I’ve started to use ChatGPT to rewrite and suggest alternate headlines. You can also have it re-write it several times over if you wish. I’ll dig into that more in a moment.

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Software Media Relations Pitching Media 85

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence.

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Media Relations Marketing Media Fashion 232

Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

We polled PR and brand experts to get 10 amazing tips you can use to improve your press release headlines. Write as if it Were a Front Page Article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a newspaper article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.” Write the Headline Last.

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Writing Newspapers Retail Groups 258

Cision

JULY 19, 2017

Mid-summer in public relations means one thing — holiday gift guide pitching season is here. But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift? But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different? They can have a huge influence on their followers.

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Media Relations Pinterest Media Newspapers 79

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

Working in media relations is not for the faint of heart or the easily discouraged. “Engaging journalists on Twitter is a great way to stand out from the masses of PR pros clamoring for their attention,” PR pro and media-relations trainer Michael Smart says. Non-pitches.

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Pitching Report Writing Energy 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Another example is the YouTube brand safety crisis.

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Pitching Media Privacy YouTube 136

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

PRSay

JUNE 19, 2018

In my writing workshops I’ll interact with gregarious, personable PR professionals who then turn into corporatized automatons when their fingers touch their keyboards. The same principle applies when writing PR materials or crafting statements for media interviews. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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Writing Pitching Course Conference 95

Onclusive

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While an accurate and comprehensive media database is the first cornerstone to growing your brand presence and reputation, you also need a robust relationship management platform to send targeted pitches, communicate with reporters and track your campaign effectiveness.

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Media Pitching Tools Resources 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

Every PR agency team appreciates the importance of relationships with key media outlets and personnel. This is particularly true in B2B PR, where we tend to approach the same business and trade journalists on behalf of client executives and their brands. Building better media relations means making reporters’ lives easier.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

PRSay

APRIL 13, 2018

Most PR pros get to build their own media lists (WHO they pitch) and determine the way to phrase an email (HOW they pitch). To earn the placements you really want, you must seize the authority to choose WHAT you pitch. Who writes/produces those kinds of stories? . But too often they relinquish control of the WHAT.

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Pitching Nonprofit Software Media Relations 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Don’t accept a bad headline. One example?

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Pitching Strategy Examples Banking 149

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate – not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Pitching Via Twitter.

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Twitter Media Relations How To Media 100

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Journalists get a more well-rounded story and brands get earned media coverage. Through HARO, you or your brand can become the go-to source about a particular topic. You can also use the service to build rapport with journalists and strengthen brand reputation, with the possibility of growing quality backlinks.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key Takeaway: If they haven’t already, brands should adjust their expectations for earned media. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.”

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Report Automotive Media Local 101

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

A while back a reporter I had been pitching threw me what I thought was an unexpected softball. The Sorry State of Media Relations. Mr. Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” The PR Opportunity for Brands as Publishers Tinker with Journalism.

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Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2016

I’ll often use the first draft of a press release for a pitch. My remedy at the end of this process is to re-look at the first draft and see if I can mold that into a pitch. It’s one of my media relations best practices, which is the theme for this week’s Unscripted Marketing links. This works for two reasons.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Pitching Report Software Survey 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

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Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

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. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them.

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Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Media relations is one of the PR team’s essential functions, and having access to a reliable and accurate media contact database is a must in today’s dynamic environment. The next step is to break through the noise to get their attention and put a pitch in front of them that they cannot ignore.

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Industry Media Reputation Report 195

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Brands can improve their PR pitching with a variety of tools and changes in approach. A good media relations campaign involves reaching out to those who are already inundated with a variety of pitches in their inboxes, making it essential for your campaign to stand out and be easily digestible.

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Pitching Software Writing Construction 72

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort.

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B2B Twitter Brand Branding 102

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I also write for Liquor.com. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Followups and calls will be made if there’s interest, but I should be able to tell what your pitch is within seconds of opening your initial email. What is your specialty?

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Pitching Travel Trends Print 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

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Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 127

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Generative AI in PR software Agility PR Solutions , which is owned by parent Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), launched a generative AI feature “to help write press releases and media outreach emails” according to the company. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement. Your marketing team will own the PR activities.”

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Software Pitching Analysis Community 131

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. In addition to that, it is a helpful tool for many journalists who really are asking for more information than a simple, pithy email pitch provides. It is not just us.

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Writing Pitching Report Industry 177

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

I polled PR and brand experts to get 10 amazing tips you can use to improve your press release headlines. Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. Write the headline last.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120