Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

When pitching to journalists, focus on customer stories that prove the value of your solution or product. Initially, a well-known spokesperson (such as a celebrity or influencer) can lend interest and credibility to your brand, but be careful of becoming too reliant on such individuals. Identify When and How to Go Pro.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

One of the reasons partners choose us as their communications agency is that we don’t mass pitch or spam reporters; we already have extensive personal contacts with journalists across topic areas and industries, and we leverage those personal connections to obtain media wins.

Media Relations 106

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

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OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Read below for the entire interview with Jen: . Having this pulse shapes the pitching we’re activating or counsel we’re offering to our clients. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? Rather than pitching a tech-centric journalist, I approached a Fast Co.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. Like many agency types making their way in the industry I pitched her stories. It’s clear that agencies are doing extraordinary work every day that matters to brands, organisations and people.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. In today’s atmosphere of continuous communications from a multitude of channels, PR people (and their marketing peers) must come up with original approaches to storytelling to break through the noise.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2016

Often successful PR begins with the perfect pitch idea. Bloggers can offer “tipping point” brand visibility. Blog storytelling has reach. The most prolific bloggers re-purpose their content as part of TV interviews or contributed articles to other media. Here’s why.

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Blogging Interviews Storytelling Community 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. Be true to your brand. Appeal to the imagination.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firstly, it helps create brand awareness and generate excitement. Food PR Strategies for Launching New Products and Menu Items Storytelling : Every new product or menu item has a story behind it. Utilise the power of storytelling to create a connection with your audience. Clearly define your objectives to guide your strategies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 29, 2018

A business may think it has fully defined its brand voice , but it sometimes has only a narrow view, or one based on technical superiority. Then all need to start the work of transforming a list of product attributes into compelling, media-ready storytelling. Your branding is holding you back.

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Apparel Construction Agency Interviews 160

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. Like many agency types making their way in the industry I pitched her stories. It’s clear that agencies are doing extraordinary work every day that matters to brands, organisations and people.

Interviews 60

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 60

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Overview of Tech PR Tech PR is the strategic use of communications and relationships to build the reputation of a brand or business in the technology industry. Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Authentic Storytelling Project. This awesome blog is a how-to for brands looking to package and distribute the best stories from within their organizations.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2016

Daniel Sieger, senior vice president of brand strategy at Cengage, says instead of explaining all the details, give your audience an idea of what you stand for. In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

After 15 years working on air in the Philadelphia market, I decided to utilize my experience in the media industry to help obtain major media placements for spokespeople and brands. I always remind clients it’s about storytelling. We know now that influencers and brands need to join in the conversation with a true authentic voice.

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Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since before Mark Cuban famously warned tech startups against bringing on a PR agency , there’s been an ongoing debate about public relations for early-stage businesses, and lots of advice for how to build the kind of earned media visibility that rivals well known brands like Uber or Casper. The answer is no. How did the idea come?

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Digital communication makes it easy for anyone to post about your brand. Morgan Givney, account manager at BizCom Associates, says brands need to put in the work to protect their reputation and maintain their online presence. This can also be troubling to brands, since now there isn’t a “gatekeeper” to filter through the noise.

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Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. Rich Oppel, senior advisor for media strategy and management at Crosswind Media & Public Relations, says brands will successfully land media coverage when they can combine their needs with the needs of journalists and their readers.

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Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I was studying acting at the time.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This week, we’re wrapping up our blog series about building a perfect pitch with an overview of how to measure your success, optimize your strategy and nurture your media relationships for the long-term. You’ve done the research, crafted your powerful pitch, and sent your media campaign out into the world.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Whether it’s a commercial, a news pitch or a marketing push, tying your content to something newsworthy or trendy can be a great way to enhance your material. That’s my job: To protect peoples’ distinct voices, but also to get them to work together,” he said in a 2016 interview. “I Just ask producer Lorne Michaels.

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Television Writing Storytelling Video 111

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

However, social media doesn’t assert your brand as an authoritative voice in your industry. Press coverage can also help to strengthen your brand identity and make it more recognizable to a wider audience. You can’t write a press release because you want to promote your brand. Become a Storyteller.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

If you want to connect with your audience and stand out from competitors, you need to focus on your brand’s story, says Neil McAllister, media and content director at Blanc & Otus. In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Those guys preach “data-driven PR” so that PR professionals and brand marketers get smarter about how and what they measure when a campaign comes to a close. Maybe the next time you pitch an exclusive about a new product, you’ll pitch a different publication. Did it drive traffic, engagement, or sales?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A reporter from The Washington Post took an interest on a story pitch about small businesses and the impact on economy. We prepped the client for the interview making sure he understood the story the reporter was pursuing, her background, beat and provided clear guidance to keep his answers relevant to her interests for this story.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I’ve learned that you have to make changes in your thought process and within your organization to make creativity a part of your workflow, moving storytelling to new visual and interactive levels. Brand Champions : There are people that you don’t even know who will become your greatest brand champions.

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Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. Learn how with our brand journalism white paper! What role do you think storytelling plays in PR? What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR?

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Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Crawley (SVC) Strategic Communications for nearly five years and helps clients with everything from storytelling training and message development to speechwriting. Together, they worked in close partnership to identify and pitch newsworthy stories sharing the Conservancy's outstanding work with a broader audience.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Storytelling, while central to PR strategies, is a delicate process. In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. Learn how to build a brand journalism strategy with our free white paper!

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Don’t forget to include them as attachment or links in related news releases, pitches or other media materials. Don’t miss these related posts: Should Brands Take a Stand in Politics? Growista , a site that says it studies data storytelling, recently analyze a whole bunch of infographics: What I Learned Analyzing 1,000 Infographics.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

We are creators, storytellers and writers. And we are influential to our teams, across our organizations and in our communities — demonstrating daily how smart, strategic communications can advance your brand, even in times of crisis. Her storytelling is personal and intimate and gives a glimpse of what she’s feeling at the moment.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It also involves us as PR professionals knowing the particular journalist we’re pitching it to — what’s their passion area and what are they focusing on right now? Securing coverage in top-tier publications is Definitely Not Easy — be it national newspapers, industry-leading trade magazines, technology and lifestyle “super-brands.”

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Publicity How To Agency Pitching 36

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The company’s pitch was a 90-second animated video and a sign-up form. In November 2011, he established Wyzowl , a studio dedicated to animated video for brands. We talked to Byrom about working with big brands, the future of video in general, and how animation can impact marketing. That’s it. Start small.

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