ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. The overly commercial pitch. The long pitch. The “too creative” pitch.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I joined the commercial vehicle space just this February, after working for the same company on water infrastructure brands for just under three years. A year later, I became co-editor-in-chief of the paper, where I hired, trained, and managed a 12-person staff for a biweekly print publication. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 87

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. in order to access HARO queries.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure. No matter what you’re pitching, to gain a producer’s attention, the subject matter must be topical and newsworthy. Make it relevant.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This just in: media relations is getting tougher. Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. Media is outnumbered: PR Pros now outnumber journalists by a factor of 6 to 1. Pitch early–literally!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, and radio coverage. The companies in the study reported an average time to ROI within 14 months, and 72% of our customers see ROI in 12 months or less.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

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Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Jake Mazanke. Communications Manager, Livongo.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned. HARO: Good PR Pitches have a Long Shelf Life.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. What drew you to that company, in particular? It was really neat to hear about the company’s new ventures into coworking at living spaces at the time. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Why Life Time?

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Prohibition

MAY 13, 2022

However, those new to PR, small businesses, or even well-established companies might need a little more support. From traditional consumer coverage, print to digital and even broadcast coverage – it is all a really powerful way to build brand awareness, present key messages and generate sales for your company.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 22, 2015

Last week PR Newser wrote an interesting article on the value of media relations. Patrick Coffee had insightful commentary on the Holmes Report’s 2015 World PR Report , where he “respectfully disagreed” with the report’s claim that “media relations skills are not seen as particularly relevant.”. By Seedepth.

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Media Relations Measurement Report Media 50

Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

It has since been acquired by an SEO software company. Propel is an all-in-one PR platform with media contacts, email distribution and monitoring. The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. It raised a Series A round of funding for $1.1

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Always overprepare. PR leverage and amplification.

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Report Interviews Pitching Construction 136

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. Owned Media : Channels controlled by the organization (e.g., company website, blogs). How Do You Pitch the Media

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Muck Rack focuses on public relations management; Prowly enhances media database; new execs at Meltwater and Signal AI The term “public relations management” sounds like an advanced college class but shaping up for something else. The company says the move was planned as Mr.

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Technology Publicity Software Print 125

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. I really love delving into people’s stories or stories of how companies are born.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am the editor of AftermarketNews at Babcox Media in Akron, Ohio. I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. Have any advice for building a paver patio?

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Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 95

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your pitch is the stimulus driving an editor to Google the subject of your pitch. From supporting creative briefs to fueling message tracks, reasons to believe are a critical part of any campaign or plan, down to an individual pitch. Many media relations scenarios start locally or in the trades.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. Supply chain disruptions and how companies are managing them are another big topic. I left newspapers in 2013 shortly before T he Plain Dealer in Cleveland started cutting back print publication schedules.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

That healthy habit came in handy in the first phase of my career as an investor relations professional for newly public technology companies in Silicon Valley during the 80s and early 90s. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. Jessica Lawlor, Jessica Lawlor & Company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

PR is most effective at: Packaging a company’s story to resonate with reporters. The seasoned PR team knows how to reach media with a pitch that lets them know this subject matter will interest their audience, without reading like an ad. ” Every company has downtime between new product and other announcements.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. Before I get to the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013, let’s agree that the smile and dial approach doesn’t work anymore.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters. Some brands really lend themselves well to print and out of home advertising. What is your secret to media relations success?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. It could be a way to cut through the clutter since reporters are deluged with pitches. Keep in mind, the story you are pitching has to actually be worthy of an exclusive. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Generate a positive brand image In a company, public relations often works alongside sales and marketing teams. They focus on excellent written and visual communication distributed through various media channels. The main objective is to spread a positive image by telling engaging stories and sharing relatable experiences.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We’re still employing the “inverted pyramid” of the printing press to compose them, we’re still using them as corporate equivalent of vanity plates for our websites, and we’re still sending them to journalists’ inboxes with a deep, self-serving hope they will magically turn into detailed coverage of our companies. What have we learned?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. There’s virtually no such thing as a traditional PR company anymore. 2017 PR Takeaways. More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S.

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YouTube Training Video Survey 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Powertrain diversification is a major trend, as companies strive to meet stricter emissions regulations and advance their own net-zero and sustainability initiatives. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Provide enough details to give a good idea of what you’re pitching and how it’s relevant.

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Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

This program is fascinating to me because it provides an opportunity for companies’ engineering teams to come together to research and develop technologies which will help reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? of Energy’s SuperTruck program.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

Do be prepared to bare your (company) soul. For your PR team to both burnish and protect your company reputation, you must have honest conversations about the good, the bad and the ugly. This focus also prevents firms from falling into the trap of “quantity over quality” when setting a media relations strategy.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2020

The timely inclusion of topical news hooks maximizes a brand’s media coverage. Therefore, brands should watch-out for hooks that’ll maximize their media reach. For instance, companies making products that support the fight against COVID-19 should use key trends and news on the pandemic as an SMT news hook.

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Media Travel Radio Interviews 68

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? COMPANY X’s GOODSTUFF is used by the leading blah blah blah.”. Give us solid, meat-and-taters info about your product or service.

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Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. Media coverage : Reach out to food journalists and writers to secure media coverage for your launch. This is where food PR comes in.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62