PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. What I pitched was that the number one search on Google right now is “how to clean…” People are searching for “cleaning tips” and I’m going to provide it. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Think outside of the box on what value you can provide related to back-to-school and pitch those stories starting today and for about the next 30 days. What can you pitch? I’d love to connect.:

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2021

PITCH IDEAS. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. That being said, isn’t it worth it to have millions of people learn about your product service or brand? By pitching what you know they are already going to cover, it makes it easier to get the yes.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A B2B PR firm looking to promote a specific idea or story might think first about pitching large, mainstream media outlets. The right media strategy hinges on understanding your industry or niche within it. With so many people contacting them, it’s no surprise they ignore pitches that aren’t suitable.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2021

Lucky me to be able to interview a 15+ year media pro in the magazine and television editorial space. Jenn Chan is a rockstar beauty and fashion editor and on-air host and she sat down with me to talk about all things pitching the media! Safe to assume she’s been pitched a time or two of her career. Interview Transcript.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Industry events. Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. The bread and butter of B2B PR ?

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In the world of public relations and communications, one big PR tip is to have a list of potential interview questions for the media to ask you about your industry. You should never read the answers but prepared some that could just help the interview flow. This practice is very common on radio and with podcasts.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Today, Mika runs TMI (The Mas Ink), a boutique PR firm.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Typically they’re articles or broadcast segments that feature a given company or brand in a positive way. But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period. One form of content that works particularly well for B2B brands is the white paper.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 23, 2021

Do you show up as someone who is an expert in your industry? It’s important to position ourself as an expert in your industry. When someone Googles your industry, are you there? Do they see interviews, media, articles featuring you as the expert? After that it’s positioning yourself as an industry expert.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. Just as some celebrities are famous for being famous, big-media notoriety can build the ego without building the brand. Pitching trade press can be easier than nailing a story in a large media outlet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. This approach is commonly used for a big story and/or a well-known brand. That’s one reason why embargo pitching is still relevant in today’s accelerated news environment. Embargoes let reporters plan ahead.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 22, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that is both relevant and valuable to the show’s audience is a a great way to land the media. Using your expertise around a story that will provide value to the audience will give you an edge when pitching to the media. Free PR Interview Transcript.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For brands that are considering jumping in, they should prepare for the ride of their lives. With the right strategies, companies can transform their brand presence from a passive attendee to a vibrant player, riding the Austin vortex to new heights of success. What is SXSW? This event can be a great launchpad for many companies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

As a budding professional at a PR firm , I have been exposed to many different facets of the industry. But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. How to pitch media. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it?

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But how do you pitch a podcast and stand out in a sea of potential guests? In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of how to pitch podcasts and score those sweet guest spots for your clients. Craft a compelling pitch: Next, write a pitch that outlines the value your client can bring to the podcast.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Honors awarded by media outlets.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 7, 2021

Nothing in this world is for sure, and we shouldn’t treat media interviews and articles as such. It’s better to suggest that the team has a goal of a certain number of placements or interviews, but never guarantee anything! . To build trust, and to encourage a response to a solid pitch, even if the answer is no. Why bother?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2024

Yet there are times in any industry when clients or customers don’t need to know how the sausage is made. But few media relations specialists will share their verbatim pitch verbatim to a journalist with a client. And we’ll always spare clients the back-and-forth when negotiating for an interview or story.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 24, 2022

I’ve interviewed many journalists and they all tell me the same thing… they don’t read press releases. You should only put logos on when you are interviewed or quoted. Find who is writing about your industry and reach out, show your value, give them information before you start pitching to them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

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. It’s also helpful to understand the reporter’s perspective on the major topics in the industry. Think outside the brand. Understand and manage deadlines.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you. NOW is your time to by seen as THE go-to expert, an A-Lister in your industry! Do your homework on the journalist and the outlet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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Critical Mention

MAY 15, 2019

It’s a group with thousands of members, all pitching in to answer questions, share strategies, etc. Q: Now that you’re CEO of MobileMonkey, what are your main strategies in generating brand awareness? In the same way, a marketer should stay aware of trends, discussions, and engagement in his or her industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I am an Editor for FleetOwner , a commercial vehicle brand primarily serving executives and maintenance management of commercial truck fleets that operate five or more vehicles. As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2016

Earning coverage in the top-tier tech press is a mainstay for any technology PR program, whether your brand deals in consumer tech or B2B services. Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Learn the coverage and beats. And all tech media are not the same.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Besides, elevating a brand or company’s image by carefully inserting their business or product into the existing conversation is exciting. And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. How Newsjacking Works.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on MuckRack As a PR professional, staying on top of current events and industry trends is a crucial part of the job. When it comes to the news industry, trending topics come and go like the tides. Featuring interviews, analysis and in-depth conversation, the weekly show is hosted by Holmes Report editor Arun Sudhaman.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 13, 2022

93% of businesses gain new customers as a result of branded video content. To me, the biggest statistic that stands out in this is that 93% of businesses gain new customers as a result of branded video content. NOW is your time to be seen as THE go-to expert, an A-Lister in your industry! I’d love to connect.:

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While she’s focused generally on consumer PR over her nearly 20 years in the industry, she’s had deep experience in food and beverage, restaurants, and retail communications while working at everything from boutique to global PR agencies in Chicago and Columbus. Read below for the entire interview with Megan: .

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com. That’s why it’s important to research what journalists are writing about your industry.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 18, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: People understand the value of being in the media but more often than not, people are just trying to “sell” the media by putting in their product, service or brand without thinking of the bigger picture and the bigger impact they can make. We give them their ideal interview.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

It’s a great way of “habit stacking” and making sure I am able to keep up with industry trends and best practices. Pitchin’ and Sippin’ by Lexie Smith Lexie Smith covers PR trends and tips (over “sips”) and also features interviews with journalists and other PR pros, mostly in the consumer lifestyle space.

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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. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.” Respondents noted that offering thought leaders or an interview may be too ambiguous or cumbersome for reporters with limited bandwidth.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There is no easier way to build a brand than with social media. It’s an amazing tool to use to grow your brand. It is important that your brand is consistent across all of your platforms. If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ll realize that pink is a huge part of my brand. PR FOR ANYONE.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. PR strategy. Content and more content . Leadership events.

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