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The Power Of Creativity In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

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How to Write a Media Pitch (That Will Get Coverage)

Buzzstream

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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The Essential Elements of an Effective Pitch

Shift Communications

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. One of the most valuable things I learned during the seminar was how to write a pitch that gets attention. Be creative and visual. Be clear and precise.

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6 Smart Ideas For Fall PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Fall is a terrific time for creative public relations teams to dream up seasonal ideas that score with media now and through the rest of the year. For example, IoT devices for the home can factor into smart pitches on fall clean-up and prep stories. Some of the best pitches tie a client product or service to pop culture coverage.

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Treat Your Communications Counselors Like Your Lawyers

Solo PR Pro

The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. The same comparison is true of a big PR/Communications agency vs a boutique or solo practitioner. If it’s about earned media, then it might be about how pitching your position on a specific trend is unique and powerful and can draw additional attention.

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The 8 Digital PR Tools You Need in 2021 (According to the Experts)

Buzzstream

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. It’s one of the most crucial and time-consuming parts of the pitching process, but a necessary evil nonetheless.

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What is Digital PR? Read Before Starting Your First Campaign

Buzzstream

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Hero Content Hero content, or content-led digital PR, is typically standalone content on a site or blog pitched for coverage.