Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I’m a Houston native, lifetime restaurant worker and NYU journalism graduate. I also write for Liquor.com. How do you prefer to receive pitches? It’s also very apparent when someone is pitching something they don’t understand or care about.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. Where you are communicates who you are.

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The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

As a recent college journalism student, I spent a lot of time thinking about finding a job and became petrified of the lack of opportunities available for new graduates to break into the newspaper business. A few weeks later, I was cruising down the freeway, commuting to my first day with Stalwart Communications. Persistency.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. New PR statistics Below are some PR statistics I’ve seen stemming from the PR tech vendor community this month.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Will humans have to re-write AI’s draft of history?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. Before joining AN, I covered the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) communities of New York. 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?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. Messengers. Architects. Conclusion.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Jessica shared her career path that led to her role at Ad Age, a publication focused on the marketing and media community. Her journey began in college when a professor inspired her to pursue a career in journalism. Don’t reference other publications when writing about your news; it’s not enticing.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. And with that, what was once a community service of sorts, with some editorial oversight, has become an advertisement. In other words, the stories he writes must appeal to as many people as possible.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

With media organizations consolidating across the country and former journalists finding themselves in a PR or corporate communications position, it’s important not to forget the difference between these two roles. And in an ideal world, journalism and public relations have a balanced relationship benefitting both parties.

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HMA Public Relations

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Jewish News covers news of interest to and about the Jewish community throughout the Valley. Tell us how you got your start in writing? I’ve always loved writing. It matters a lot to me that I write stories my readers actually care about, and in community journalism, the readers are very invested in what you write.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

That was my first experience really using social media and the publication’s website to break news and keep residents in the community informed. In my role today, the most fun stories I get to write come from test-driving trucks. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

I am also responsible for writing and leading the “Daily Money” newsletter – our M-F roundup of the day’s personal finance, business and tech news. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? So I guess that means I’ve been in journalism for about 20 years now! I love stories on business trends.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. Anne Isenhower, Anne Isenhower Communications. if I can help it.

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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. Better Writing Blogs. A great example is this post on “engagement journalism.” The Cision Blog. Authentic Storytelling Project.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

Things are definitely picking up though and from where I sit, there’s a renewed sense of optimism across the PR and marketing community. The grid that G2 produces, “G2 scores products and sellers based on reviews gathered from our user community, as well as data aggregated from online sources and social networks.”. PR tech mentions.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In my introductory journalism classes, my professors made it sound like PR professionals were magical fixtures at every event who could answer all of my questions. My professors assumed every journalism student knew what PR was, so I never sought clarity on the job description, because I didn’t want to discredit my reporter title.

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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

I always enjoy writing about up-and-coming people who are doing great things in Bakersfield. and introduced them and their work to the community. It’s always so special to recognize someone and then see other community members reach out to them as well. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you?

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

During the episode, Mia talks about deceptive subject lines, pitches she receives from The Verge tip line, a recent scoop about Etsy sellers, and more. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:02:47] You’ve also then even come from a government publication and Wisconsin journalism, all this stuff. There were pitches waiting.

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Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I manage the day-to-day operations of WardAuto.com, writing and editing articles for the publication that traces its roots to 1924 as a source of automotive industry news, data and insight. 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?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

While an embargo is a must-have tool that is often used by the medical and research community to release published studies and new discoveries, adding one won’t make a substandard story newsworthy. Just ask Reed Pence, host and producer of the award-winning national radio magazine Radio Health Journal. “An Only embargo actual news.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I started writing in eighth grade for my middle school newspaper in 1999 and was hooked from there. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources. The biggest thing for me is timeliness.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The key is to strengthen your basic PR skills, including writing press releases, engaging with journalists and influencers and interacting with your audience on social media. Pitch reporters and influencers. When pitching, it’s important to be clear and concise. Write a press release. Get to the point straight away.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. These lay out a pretty good picture of the PR landscape. . >>>

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Have a reason.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Much like journalism, you must let the viewer/reader know straight away how this affects them and what types of solutions you can share. Building a brand community and/or family on social media is now just as important as obtaining an interview in national magazine. Articles will get shorter and video will remain king. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Some time ago I pitched a reporter, who was looking for sources, on social media for a client. The pitch was about a study they had done. She did review it and ended up writing about it too. The interesting thing is, I had pitched her on that study by email already. Myth 3: You can’t pitch reporters with content.

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Prakkypedia

MARCH 31, 2019

Or in other words: “What can I pitch to the media?”. given back to the community in a heart-warming way. Community newspapers and websites often seek profiles of people that live in the area. You can even consider what they do outside of work; have they made an extraordinary contribution to their community?

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 6, 2015

After decades of media relations and pitching, everything is suddenly changing. Today’s stronger focus on social media and content marketing is also bridging the gap between digital experts and traditionalists, link builders and content creators, community managers and customer service. I think of HOW FUN our job has become.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Growth of independent journalism. “We

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

And several of our success stories now compete against us at world-class news organizations such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News, among others. This event serves as an excellent way for automakers, suppliers, dealers and others to give back to the community. I have been in journalism my entire life. E-mail is best.

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MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

Now that I’ve morphed from journalist to public relations guy, I’m aware of how vital it is to target precisely the right reporter – so you avoid becoming the PR pro who pitches the launch of a new Caramel Coconut Cherry ice cream flavor to a reporter who is dedicated to covering Islamic fundamentalism in Qatar. For your reference, here’s a.

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001. The challenge is to communicate that gaming is a mainstream entertainment business that is responsible for 1.7 Also, know what has and hasn’t been published.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I’ll never forget working shoulder to shoulder with the Minnesota Somali community to raise money and pack meals for their people during the East African famine. I was attracted by FMSC’s need for a solid communication infrastructure. But journalism does addict you to quick results and to working alone. Be sure to circulate.

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