ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

And if you do decide on an announcement press conference, always book a smaller room than necessary, and be sure to manage client and stakeholder expectations about media attendance. There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. The chemistry is good!

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. A press conference should give the media something of value.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 21, 2020

Kate Rogers of MSNBC posted a tweet that said: Finding the amount of PR pitches coming in that are not related to the stock market, economy, Covid-19, etc. The morning shows like the Today Show , Good Morning America and your local shows like Good Morning Washington still need regular content as well. really shocking.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pitching and placements Building rapport with journalists and media professionals can make the difference between a successful pitch and a rejection. Attending networking events Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and webinars. These insights can be invaluable for refining PR strategies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 15, 2018

In the technology PR sector, it’s our dream to have a client CEO deliver the keynote speech at a major conference, or to appear on a panel with illustrious peers. As a bonus, speeches from conferences can also be recycled as bylined articles or video snippets suitable for social sharing. Look at last year’s conference program.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I really enjoy attending all sorts of industry trade shows and conferences all over the country and even in other parts of the world. During my college years I contributed stories to the student newspaper and interned at a couple local news outlets in southwest Ohio before graduating with my bachelor’s in English-Journalism in 2005.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

Working with clients in your local area is a satisfying and viable way to run your independent consultancy. It can deepen your sense of community, reduce your need to travel and allow you to dominate your local market. Knowledge of the local culture and norms can also give you an advantage over out-of-area competitors.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. I also work with clients on conference programming and event strategy. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Fun assignment!

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2020

At the same time, local news publications have become decentralized , coming to meet the need for depth and comprehensiveness of the audience’s interests. As a takeaway strategy, PR and communication professionals should pitch media outlets that target a specific audience or industry’s needs. Live Streaming.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Networking events and conferences. Attend industry networking events, conferences, and career fairs to meet professionals and discover entry-level job opportunities. Nonprofit organisations.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Event PR: Manages public relations for tech-related events, conferences, and trade shows to maximize exposure and engagement. Community Relations: Involves engaging with local communities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility, and building positive relationships beyond business interests.

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Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

At the #solopr conference , I encouraged attendees to send us good pitches. Send us your successful pitch and a link to the ink for our consideration. Rachel Sutherland sent me this one during the conference. There''s competition for coverage regardless of the pitch. It''s a standing order for our readers as well.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Although Election Day is fast approaching, the lessons from 2016 have yet to sink in, said Nina Jankowicz during her General Session at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference today. Make every piece of copy you write and every campaign you pitch embody the truth well told. Our response, however, exists almost entirely in realms.”.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

It was like “Old Home Week” with panelists I’ve known for many years and shared a stage with at many conferences. That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Alignable has local groups you can connect with. Look for local groups on MeetUp. And we had fun.

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PRSay

JUNE 5, 2023

Thurston is a speaker at PRSA’s Travel and Tourism Conference, held June 20-23, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. Are CVBs and other tourism groups pitching you now to come and visit? Every local PBS affiliate has seemingly been doing marketing for it. How is the show promoted?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We also participate in conferences so I spend some of my time working on presentations and webinars. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Please take a look at wardauto.com and understand our coverage areas and emphasis before sending me your pitches.

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2019

A recurring discussion at the annual Smart Cities New York conference was how tech innovations have the capacity to improve both the lives of urban citizens and the work small businesses do — if people are ready to adopt them. “If local businesses are plugged into new technologies, it can help them grow,” he said.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

In 2021, at the Women in Trucking annual conference as managing editor of HDT. By the end of my junior year I was running the paper, and one of my stories got picked up by a local newspaper. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What is the motive behind this pitch? Have a reason. Provide assets.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. And people still faxed pitches! But hanging a mission statement on your website or conference room wall is no longer enough to deem you socially conscious. Social activism.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

I don’t have hard statistics or success rates, but anecdotally as president of the Publicity Club of New York , I’d be surprised if one in one hundred PR-driven story pitches actually results in a story. The quality of the pitch itself has degraded over the last few years. I’m not, btw.).

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

When you are working with different cultures, different languages and different platforms, it’s essential to communicate with the appropriate tone and verbiage for each client and each target audience, whether you are captioning an Instagram post, crafting an email to a journalist, or writing press conference scripts for your client.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I also speak to all things automotive at conferences and as co-host of the Wheel Bearings podcast. I search out local coffee shops in every town I visit and always bring home a bag or two to enjoy later. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Pitch anything even remotely automotive.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2019

Of course, just like many facets of social media marketing, vendors have descended on marketers, pitching their tools as the silver bullet for finding the right influencers for your brand. My opinion: The tools are pitched as a faster, easier way to identify and manage influencers. But, I find that hard to believe. Think about it.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Several years ago, I attended a conference that was geared to both reporters and public relations professionals. Personalize pitches to each reporter/editor. . Head to a local establishment where reporters and journalists are known to hang out –enjoy a beverage! Pick up the phone or schedule a time to meet in real life. .

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

What could the producers and editors of The Wall Street Journal , “The Dr. Oz Show,” BuzzFeed, Parents magazine and NBC’s “Today Show” teach you about successfully pitching a story to the most sought-after media outlets in America? PERSONALIZE your pitch – to the person and publication you’re pitching. Get to the point.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2015

She also worked promoting the National Collections of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and is a graduate of the DCI War Room. ​​ How do you innovate PR? Not to mention, engaging reporters and thought leaders on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook has made pitching and relationship building more efficient.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Clients have a right to expect that the staff on the pitch team are the same players they’ll be working with once the deal is sealed. This could be anyone from an investor relations pro to someone who can expertly navigate local politics, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Staff turnover. Scheduling difficulties.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. This another reason why content marketing is a useful exercise for PR – the action figuring out what resonates and what doesn’t will help improve your pitching skills. .

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PRSay

MAY 21, 2019

No matter what you end up doing, being aware of what is going on locally, nationally and globally, and getting multiple perspectives on it, will be immensely valuable professionally and personally. — Pam Krebs. Instead of holding a conference call, have an in person meeting. Also, pay attention to the news from multiple sources.

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Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

If you find the compelling human story in what you’re pitching, you’ll be successful. Years ago, at the first Mashable Connect conference, founder Pete Cashmore talked about how important experiences would be to successful social media campaigns. What are the main components of a successful PR strategy?

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Flatiron Communications

JULY 5, 2022

It’s been three years since Web Summit’s sister tech conference, Collision was physically held at Toronto’s Enercare Centre. The first showcased “Impact Startups” selected by conference organizers for their adherence to some of the UN’s 17 Sustainability and Development Goals (SDGs). Impact Startup Stage. ContentMakers Stage,jkl.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Editor’s note: This post is a preview of the PRSA 2016 Strategic Collaboration Conference , May 24-25 in Chicago. To translate this for communications purposes, if the brand is using billboards or other outdoor signage, try finding local bloggers in that neighborhood and pitch them a story or some custom content.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

If you know the reporter, their likes/dislikes, and have the right pitch to share with them, they don’t care that you’re not sitting across the street. Conference call audio delays create awkward exchanges. Let experience and skill sets guide your agency search, not just the local zip code. PR and marketing is following suit.

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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

OK, we have more geographic reach online than off, but Richard and I are out and about spreading the good word about bad pitches and wanted to let you know the details. This morning I’m in Chicago presenting at Ragan’s 10th Annual Strategic Public Relations Conference. Cue the ad. So fire up those iPods and have a listen!

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PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

First, all PR starts local. While it may be tempting (or your client may expect) to pitch national outlets first, building and executing a successful PR plan needs to start with local media. Second, only pitch good stories. Do not push send on a pitch just to say you completed your media outreach.

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PR Fuel

JULY 10, 2018

Because of this job-threatening pressure, it’s tempting to email blast that pitch, press release or fact sheet to every media outlet that seems remotely likely to cover your news. Don’t invite a hundred reporters to a press conference for a “life changing announcement” only to tell them that you’re company is bringing in a new Vice President.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2020

In Shanghai, I got the opportunity to pitch Chinese reporters, coordinate a CEO media roundtable and support a product launch event. If pitching in the U.S. goes “email first, phone second,” pitching in China goes “call first, WeChat second, WeChat moving forward, email may be never.” counterparts. A Day with WeChat.

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