Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2015

If you want to increase the odds of getting a journalist to write about your company’s news , you’ve got to make it incredibly easy for them to do so. Here’s what journalists want to know that you need to include in your pitch. If the journalist doesn’t think so, you won’t get past him into print (or digital).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

This is an opportunity to work with well-known B2B tech companies in industries like adtech, martech, cyber security, enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence, retail tech, etc. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

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PR 20/20

MAY 19, 2020

Media companies began to lay off droves of journalists and writers in our industry. Nonmedia companies, who in some cases had robust print custom magazines, began to lay off portions of their content teams. You should also check the news of any layoffs for media companies of interest.

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Today, USA Today ranks first in combined print and digital circulation, underlying the importance of this digital transformation for newsrooms around the world.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. Paying attention to who owns who helps give us insight into how a company goes to market.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Has digital media – from Huffington Post , Google News and BuzzFeed to Kindle e-books, Twitter and (God help us) more than 8 million blogs – finally vanquished Print? Recent headlines provide brutal evidence: Condé Nast announced last December it was shutting down the print version of Self magazine to go online-only. Long Live Print”!

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The contact database – and the information it contains – is “human-verified” according to an announcement the company emailed. It also allows for pitching through the platform, which checks off distribution. The company has done a couple of things historically that allow it to stand out in the market. Agility PR Solutions; and.

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Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

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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. When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I’ll add an oddball in there.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 22, 2017

Electronic communications have made writing so easy that we don’t put as much thought or effort into the task anymore. At least not to the degree we did when we had to sit in front of a typewriter or hand write a note with a bottle of white-out nearby. Email has made our writing lazy. 1) Words matter in communication.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again.

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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. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

So, publishers are re-imagining their value proposition by broadening their content channel and format strategy in a few main ways, according to the report: They’re not just focusing on print or online articles. They’re investing in audio (ex: podcasts) and video (especially short form) to help fill in their content model.

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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. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat. Write for the audience.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

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. Our clients and companies are still expecting media coverage. Treat subject lines like you’re a copywriter at a big ad agency and you have to write a killer headline for a new ad.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Determine the chronology of your business story before writing it. The language, idioms, and examples you use in your business story will likely vary depending on whether you’re writing for million dollar home buyers or Kindergarten teachers. Simple Advice: Write Like You Speak, Reporters Will Listen. Just write like you speak.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Whether you’re planning for a brand refresh or an entire overhaul, there are several critical steps that will ensure the successful alignment of company objectives with your audience’s preferences. What do you see for your company a year from now? Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media. Whereas it was once important for a book to be printed and distributed by a traditional publisher, today self-publishing is a perfectly acceptable route. It takes time for writing and filming — and a strong, informed point of view.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Meltwater to become a private company upon completion of the transaction.” the ‘Offeror’) is a newly incorporated private limited company incorporated and registered under the laws of the Netherlands acting as special purpose acquisition vehicle in connection with the Offer and will be indirectly majority owned by Altor and Marlin.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision. For public events, this usually begins with creating and deploying calendar listings for print, online and broadcast media. Write a thorough post-event report. .

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I also write the occasional story for our Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering magazines. Powertrain diversification is a major trend, as companies strive to meet stricter emissions regulations and advance their own net-zero and sustainability initiatives. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. company website, blogs). The Associated Press (AP) style guide provides guidelines for writing press releases, ensuring consistency in language, formatting, and punctuation. sponsored posts).

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Cision

MARCH 16, 2016

So where do you begin in engaging influencers who could write about your brand or quote you in an article? You should also become a regular reader so you get to know the types of content they write and leave thoughtful comments on their posts. Journalists can smell a PR pitch, even if you’re not yet giving it.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Broader remit, more engagement across the company.”. I’ve found that employers expect not just one skill like writing, but design skills as well.”. Importance of companies having a voice on social justice and other policy issues.”. From print to digital. Broader remit. Other duties as required. More internal comms.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. I like to write about new campaigns before they break so that the info is still fresh.”. I also look for timeliness.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Product launches can determine the success of a product, so it’s imperative that companies create a calculated product launch strategy. Always create press releases in the form of an authentic news story rather than writing it like an ad. The media is saturated with press releases, so it can be difficult to get yours noticed.

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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. A few of my Seattle-based public awareness clients targeted mainly the city proper.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As with anyone writing about the transportation industry, the transition to zero emission vehicles, and what it takes to service them, is top of mind. Companies are made of people, and those people have to decide how their new products will not only help customers, but how they will impact the future. I used the G.I.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It may be vanilla, but the healthy aging story just writes itself. Cam recently appeared in jungle print courtesy of Versace, while Manning sported a conservative blue Zegna suit. The business pitch. We aren’t predicting any PR winners here today. The health angle.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It also enlightens brands about specific community pain points that the company can address more actively. Nevertheless, effective community engagement won’t take the same shape for every company. That said, don’t be entirely driven by the company image alone. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Presspage

JULY 25, 2018

Yet ill-considered pitches keep flooding the inboxes of the dwindling number of journalists. Write a snappy subject line for your email, says Elise Copps of Hamilton Health Sciences. Write snappily Use active voice, not passive. How to stand out? Here are a few tips: 1. Avoid Ciceronian sentences and Faulknerian flamboyance.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site. Client: Print Syndicate. Cassandra Faro, Account Executive. Client: Blink. Client: ERA.

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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. Do put important requests/promises and desired outcomes in writing. This, of course, applies to both parties.

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