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Pitching Business and Technology Contributors: Q & A with Freelancer Anne R. Gabriel

Cision

Moving fluidly between the worlds of journalism, business technology writing, marketing and PR, she does everything from writing editorial for C-Level IT publications to providing marketing support for organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 500. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Can you be pitched via these channels?

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#HAROConnects With Chicago Tribune: Top 10 Pitching Tips

Cision

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point. Thanks, @Cision !

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6 Things Cybersecurity PR Pros Should Do To Stand Out

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Are the company’s offerings geared toward consumers through products like antivirus and firewall solutions, or toward business and enterprise via security information and event management (SIEM) software suites? For example, there are multiple contacts at The Wall Street Journal that cover cybersecurity.

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Meet the Media, Sarah Kominek, Automotive & Medical Reporter at Plastics News

Bianchi Biz Blog

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve worked professionally in journalism since 2018. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Read my stories first, to make sure your pitch goes well with my niche coverage of the plastics industry. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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The transition from media to PR: Four former journalists talk about the surprises, struggles and wins

Communications Conversations

Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. Teaching people on the PR side about the journalism side. Journalism taught me a lot – including that life isn’t guaranteed to anyone.

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Digital PR Strategy: Industry Insights and The Methods That Secure Coverage in 2021

Buzzstream

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. In terms of preparing pitches, there’s a fine balance between ensuring the client is credited in coverage and making the email too brand-centric.

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5 Business Press Hits & The PR Strategy Behind Them

Shift Communications

But coverage in The Wall Street Journal s, Forbes , Business Insiders and Fortunes of the world are achievable for companies of all sizes – startup or mature, public or private. Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk? , These are the giants that so often demand the attention and set the agendas of business press.