Axia PR

JULY 12, 2022

For some companies, especially those without a strong communication department or team, drafting of news releases is sometimes one of the more difficult things to write. While pitching may be a work of art , writing a news release is like a science project.

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Garrett Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2023

As companies plan content, many use a calendar. In B2B public relations, we use these to help us understand what a publication plans to cover so we can place stories for clients by pitching the media. But, do … Do Editorial Calendars Still Matter When Pitching the Media? And so do publications. Here’s an example.)

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Fast Company Fast Company ‘s Leadership section selectively accepts outside contributions from industry professionals. We appreciate lively, polished writing that balances research or news with fun and memorable anecdotes or examples that help illustrate your point of view. And please no phone calls.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While I still don’t know the secret to getting a reporter to politely reject a pitch (rather than flat out ignore it), I do know what it takes for an editor to say “yes” to a story idea. Based on my past career experiences and my current PR-focused projects, here are a few things that will make your pitch more likely to receive a response.

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Cision

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that journalists continue to prefer email as the primary means of contact, with more than 90 percent indicating it as the best way to directly pitch a story idea. You also may not be surprised that there is a lot of conflicting advice about how to make your email pitches resonate.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Did you pitch a specific story idea, or is this a “get to know you” call for potential future inclusion? If a reporter responded to a pitch, include specific pitch details and any special requests from the reporter. Have they recently covered a topic that matches what your company does?

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

With the public too cynical to buy into ads trumpeting a company’s inherent beliefs, public relations offers that all-important third-party acclaim. If a tech company only uses only renewable energy, then it might partner with an environmental group for an issues awareness campaign about the environmental impact of high-tech products.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches. Even the top 20 percent of PR pitches are a cavalcade of awkward transitions.”. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business?

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Cision

JULY 13, 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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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that introduced a founder and landed an interview and coverage in Forbes. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . She writes often about black culture, diversity and psychology.”. __.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

About 70% of US companies actively invest in content marketing, too. Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience. Household income.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Now, let’s take a look at the anatomy of an effective tech media pitch. She chooses a pitch based on the game situation, the skill of the other team, and weather conditions. A media pitch is not very different. All the research, preparation, and consideration ensure that the correct story will be hand-pitched to the right media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

If you’ve been charged with developing the PR approach and plan for your company, get ready; you’re taking the first step toward a substantive achievement. Write a rock-solid PR plan. It helps to have a handle on your company’s current standing in the marketplace, its differentiators, and key competitive challenges or threats.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Our guest today on Coffee with a Journalist is Max Ufberg from Fast Company. Max is a senior staff editor at Fast Company working on the tech team. During the episode, Max gives us the scoop on his pitching preferences, why it’s better to talk with a reporter or editor before you pitch them, what constitutes embargoed news, and more.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

Bain & Company has signed a services agreement with OpenAI. We looked at how AI tools could be used to help write a press release based on the recent CIPR report about the impact of AI tools on public relations practice researched and written by Andrew Bruce Smith and myself. Let us know how we can help.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

You’re not the only pitch in the inbox, after all. Pitch a story – not your client. Tech journalists don’t want to read a thinly veiled advertisement for your company or product. Your pitch must quickly and concisely show them the value of your story to their audience. Pitch the right media.

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PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

It can also help you communicate your company values. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. What you decide to write about can impact which publications will want your story, too.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Your company newsletter.

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PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you have an upcoming product announcement, interview opportunities with members of your company, or something you think is really captivating that you want the media to write about, a media pitch may be something you want to consider. Members of the media get countless pitches in their inbox every day.

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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. With this in mind, I’m likely not going to write a puff piece about Kayak. One of a handful of journalists!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Tailor the pitch that way, and wonderful things can happen.

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Cision

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you’re new to the world of DIY public relations, let’s take a look at one of the essential components of your PR strategy: pitching the media. Know this: journalists don’t magically find your company online and decide to write about you. Only then will they write about you. It starts long before the pitch.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 11, 2023

While PR probably isn’t writing public communications about trade secrets, you should be cognizant of obvious dangers. The feature seems to be a white label of the company behind Chat GPT. The company says, “AMIGA offers advanced research and writing capabilities including generating pitches.”

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Never underestimate the power of press coverage for your company’s growth. Know Why You Are Writing. Who Are You Writing For?

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. In my own defense, it’s the only one I’ve missed since I started writing the PR Tech Sum roundups 25 months ago. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Step 5: Write the business case. It’s great for strategy setting and industry analysis, as you can quickly and easily review what’s happening beyond your own company. Business case writing best practices. Put all of the information you’ve gathered so far into a written business case document. What to include in a business case.

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PRSay

JULY 18, 2017

That previous paragraph was hard to write because if you go back to my original pitches, and even to the early days of me blogging about pitching, that’s exactly how I used to express myself. It’s also how most PR pros write pitches and follow-up emails today. I was bleeding insecurity all over the page.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Whenever possible, pitches should be about people, not products or programs. I recently reviewed a group of pitches and saw the power of this principle highlighted by two good examples and one that needed some help. His pitch was a profile of an up-and-coming minority woman leader who happened to be in charge of the bid.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out.

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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. Print magazine?

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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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 28, 2016

The day-to-day schedule can include a number of discussions with clients or new business prospects, proactive pitching to media and fielding follow-up questions, managing projects with vendors, overseeing media monitoring and anticipating possible impact for clients, and more. Yet quality writing is vital in PR. Here are some tips.

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