Ronn Torossian

APRIL 9, 2024

In the ever-changing PR arena, traditional press releases and media pitches don’t always cut it. Every day, people all swamped with info, making it crucial for brands to shine brightly and position themselves as trusted voices.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Since they need to get Board approval of the sale, you’ll still have time to pitch around this topic. Happy pitching! NOW is your time to be seen as THE go-to expert, an A-Lister in your industry! So take a look at the whole structure of the deal and think about those fringe stories that you could pitch around that.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Onclusive’s new human-verified media database is a noteworthy addition to our powerful Author Intelligence tool for discovery of the most impactful journalists for your brand. 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. Request Demo.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. You can make their lives so much easier by providing them a pitch that is short and sweet, gets to the point, is easy to read and lets them do a quick scan and know exactly what your story idea is. PR FOR ANYONE.

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Cision

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. Personalize the Approach.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 18, 2023

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed an exclusive in TechCrunch for an impressive seed funding round. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Want more tips for pitching TechCrunch? Any interest in covering this news exclusively?

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 21, 2020

Announcing a new PR award scheme because it’s an area in which the industry is undeserved. The PR industry doesn’t do enough to celebrate the excellence it delivers to the clients and organisations it serves. The industry is awash with unsung heros that deserve recognition. You’ll undoubtedly have suggestions for categories.

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Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Fashion bloggers generate not only visual and social buzz for a brand but often drive more traffic and attention to what you are promoting than traditional media, due to the organic and personalized voice of a blogger. So how do you capture the attention of a fashion blogger with your pitch? Know Who You Are Pitching.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 22, 2020

Having a media pitching tracking system in place is super important for your success. Knowing who you pitched, when, and what the response was will help you in the future in learning what types of pitches resonate with the media. I use a Google doc for tracking pitches and also keeping track of my top journalists.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 25, 2024

The liberalization of cannabis under state laws for medicinal and recreational use has led to a significant increase in the number of businesses operating in this industry. The cannabis industry is expected to attain an annual growth rate of 14.06% between 2024 and 2028. This means the market volume will reach $102.90bn by 2028!

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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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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting a pitch that placed in Insider due to their intro to a CEO as a future resource for stories. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . The pitch body was well-crafted. Timing was perfect. Email us at info@onepitch.co

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PR for Anyone

MAY 14, 2020

How do you pitch the media? You write them a pitch they can actually use. This is important for you to know when pitching the media. You want your pitch to reflect this simplicity. And you have reaped the benefit of being positioned as the expert in your industry. Most news is written on an 8th grade level.

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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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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The industry of public relations is constantly evolving. It has become one of the most essential tools for building and promoting a successful brand. But press releases and pitching are not the only PR strategies that can help get a business recognized and talked about.

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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

In other words, we can hide behind the brands we represent and even our own personal brands at times with formal messaging, over-edited tweets, and, on the customer end, imaginary buyer personas like “mid-level Melissa” that take real humans out of the mix and replace them with dictionary definitions. And there’s no doubt as to why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

But it’s downright disturbing when it happens to one that presumes to lead our industry. When news of its decision hit, some industry-watchers praised it, in part because it came in response to staff objections. But as the agency that has tried to align its brand with public trust, one hopes it has learned from its mistakes.

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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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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Our professional brands are not dissimilar from the brands of companies or products. Like brand managers, time, thought and energy must be carefully invested in establishing a professional brand that reflects the career path we have chosen to walk. Call it a professional brand strategy if you will.

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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? After that it’s positioning yourself as an industry expert. Do you look like an expert in your industry?

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Industry Social Media Google Training 130

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. Remember, it’s always about people.

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Social Media How To Brand Branding 130

OnePitch

JULY 6, 2022

Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a brand new blog series where our OnePitch besties and PR fans share their most successful pitches and bring greater transparency to our murky industry. T his week’s pitch resulted in a feature in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) , and we are going in-depth with the reasons why it placed.

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PRSay

APRIL 16, 2020

However, PR pros can still pitch relevant stories to travel media, according to an April 14 webinar hosted by Kellie Jelencovich , PR manager at Travel Leaders Group and president of PRSA’s New York Chapter. Like many parts of the American economy, the travel and tourism sector has been hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown.

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Travel Pitching Airlines Media 208

OnePitch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Kicking us off for August on Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a case study that landed a placement in Modern Retail. ” Let’s take a closer look at how (and why) this pitch placed: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . .” with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked.

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Retail Pitching How To Case Study 52

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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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2022

With the help of strategic relationship building and influencing, companies in the cannabis industry can reach a lot more consumers and generate conversions. Most cannabis brands make the mistake of not honing in on their PR efforts and simply hoping that they’ll be good enough to generate positive results.

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Brand Branding Consumer Pitching 88

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As businesses become more digitized, paying attention to current trends, like the ever-growing importance of social media and data analytics, helps to promote and protect brand image. Knowing what the industry is predicting for the coming months will help you stay ahead of the curve.

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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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Pitching Media Product Launch Agency 170

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In the B2B tech PR and communications industry, there are several ways that generative AI could revolutionise how we work. As an experiment, I asked ChatGPT: ‘’What are the top four ways that generative AI will change the PR and communications industry for the better?’’ The post How will ChatGPT impact the communications industry?

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Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

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

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! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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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

MARCH 11, 2021

That starts with planning earned and branded content around the schedules of target publications, as well as key dates, milestone events, and industry happenings. Planning is vital to successful pitching and one essential component is the humble editorial calendar. A successful PR campaign is a strategic one. Align the Team.

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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. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

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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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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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