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6 PR Pitching Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

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PR people make mistakes every day, especially when it comes to pitching stories to the media. But in our line of work, we can risk public humiliation for even a trivial error if a cranky reporter decides to post about a bad pitch. One of the biggest errors a PR person can make is timing their pitches badly.

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Building a perfect pitch? The story is in the data

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Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Understanding what to pitch, to whom and what’s working / not working requires access to relevant information. Where do you find impactful journalists?

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Top Newsletters For PR Teams At High-Growth Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For those who work at high-growth PR firms, newsletters are a valuable tool; after all, in a fast-paced industry like PR, we want to be first to see relevant news. They’re in a digestible format for offering ideas for media approaches, or insights that can inform a program or sales pitch. That’s why newsletters are so important.

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How Speaking Opportunities Support B2B Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some companies in the B2B tech space who have just begun to use strategic public relations may not be know the full value that conference speaking engagements and industry awards offer. Young companies need to find ways to earn endorsements from a reputable third-party.

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The Modern PR Approach For B2B Tech Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Over the years, I’ve observed a trend with startling regularity: Many B2B tech companies, regardless of their size or stature, don’t operate with a fixed marketing plan in place. Gone are the days when PR for B2B tech was a simple equation: “Give us an asset, and we’ll pitch it to reporters.”

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In Praise of Trade PR For B2B Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Publications dedicated to a specific industry, whether healthcare, manufacturing, or financial services, may lack the broad reach of a national news site, but they engage the decision-makers critical to a B2B organization’s growth. Many have small staffs and welcome high-quality content from knowledgeable figures in their industry.

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Pitching Multiple Media Outlets

PR for Anyone

Here are 5 stories you could pitch to various media publications, all highlighting your expertise but tailored to the unique media outlet. You can see how I used stress as a topic for every pitch, but it works specifically for that media outlet. Last week I gave you ideas to pitch for the rest of the year. Here’s an example.

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