ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 29, 2022

That may sound easy enough, but check out any reporter’s Twitter feed and you’ll probably see complaints about agencies who reach out to irrelevant or outdated contacts, or target their pitches in clumsy ways. Every piece of information you receive after pitching serves a purpose. Update and delete bouncebacks.

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Agency Media Software Pitching 170

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 173

PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Beyond words: adding multimedia to story pitches. According to Cision’s 2022 Global State of the Media Report , nearly half of all journalists receive up to 50 story pitches per week. If possible, link your pitch to audio soundbites of the written quotes or to video of the interview (including B-roll footage).

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Trends Pitching Twitter Nonprofit 127

Cision

JULY 25, 2017

Simply put, earned media is trusted media , and with 88 percent of consumers stating that ads have little to no impact on their purchase decisions, paid media placements are not likely to win your target audience over. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Strategy How To SEO Engineering 257

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. As soon as you start presuming you have every answer, you start failing your clients, consumers and audiences.

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

MaccaPR

MAY 3, 2019

How can marketers like you get your CEO or brand spokesperson interviewed on a podcast that’s heard by tens of thousands, or even millions, of listeners? And, just as challenging, how can you convince your CEO that securing a podcast interview could be as valuable for your company as an interview in "Bloomberg Businessweek?".

Company 113

Company Interviews Print Pitching 113

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? A summer internship at Forbes in 2016 introduced me to actual, fact-based journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? So if an ordinary consumer can’t access why some piece of news is important, I’m going to pass.

Meeting 86

Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’ve also been fortunate to interview a lot of celebrities – Carrie Fisher, Tony Hawk, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Gibbons, Nikki Sixx and more – which was always fun. But I’m proud of any story that helps people learn and understand the topic I’m writing about or is if helps a consumer make a better purchase. Fun assignment!

Automotive 85

Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Some journalists love to get pitched great stories. But they are so bombarded with irrelevant stories and weak pitches that they don’t put their email addresses front and center. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. In the digital PR world , journalists and reporters promote our content.

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Digital PR Report How To Pitching 62

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I try to focus on stories and angles that are aimed directly at ordinary consumers (or car enthusiasts.) How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? A great PR pitch needs to tell me why I care so I can help tell readers why they care, too.

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. Does your business spawn data that can be mined for newsworthy info about trends, or consumer or business behavior? If so, this could drive a pitch that lands. Ultimately, great stories drive PR and journalism.

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Being Lazy with List Prep Creating your target media list for CES pitching comes with more levels of pre-planning and research than creating lists for other news announcements does. While buried in a deluge of pre-show CES pitches, a journalist’s response to you might not be immediate. And maybe you will!

Automotive 76

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

The industry is undergoing one of its most significant evolutions in history, so we are producing lots of coverage about what that means in terms of new vehicles , investments, and profits, but also how this transition stands to affect consumers as well as the workers and communities that power the industry.

Meeting 95

Meeting Report Automotive Real Estate 95

Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Consumers aren’t listening to your brand messages. In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience. You’ve earned clients coverage in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, CNBC and more.

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Financial Infographics Pitching Consumer 168

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

We are primarily focused on stories that affect the consumer. We’re looking for fresh angles on stories that affect the average consumer. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? So I guess that means I’ve been in journalism for about 20 years now! I love stories on business trends.

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Report Meeting Automotive Media 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Recently, the Consumer Technology Association announced that not only will CES2022 mark a return to an in-person format after last year’s digital-only event, but also that the automotive sector is on pace for record growth at the 2022 show. While buried in CES pitches, a journalist’s response to you might not be immediate.

Automotive 107

Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 107

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

They now include the use of sophisticated consumer data sets to inform messaging and media channels, tapping social influencers to drive brand esteem and consumer behavior, and even getting into bed with the Facebook-Google advertising duopoly to deliver impressions, engagement and conversion.

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Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. In this interview, Rich shares the similarities between journalists and communication professionals, the steps to developing a successful media strategy and how to build strong relationships with journalists. We have a lot in common.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Journalism Pitching Report 120

Shift Communications

AUGUST 9, 2017

Thus, we often find ourselves speaking with clients on what we’ll need to secure a hit in Fortune, Wall Street Journal , the New York Times, USA Today or any other top-tier outlet. Because you’ll need to act fast, it’s always helpful to have the data and consumer messaging that aligns with your client’s point of view on hand for fast action.

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Media Data B2B Pitching 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Starting with the lede, and crafting a story out of it isn’t usually journalism, but stopping to consider it while you’re still at the research stage is smart journalism. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 75

Meeting Report Automotive Media 75

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

It’s exciting to think about being featured on a tech segment on CNN or landing feature coverage in The Wall Street Journal , Wired or Automotive News. You’re not only competing with the big dogs in your own industry but also with all the consumer electronic product announcements, which can often create the loudest buzz.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 74

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

While this might normally consume a small percentage of my time, it takes a far higher percentage of my time when positions open. And several of our success stories now compete against us at world-class news organizations such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News, among others. What are we are we not consumed by?

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Automotive Web Meeting Media 65

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

I recently drove the first retail consumer Ultium platform product — the Hummer EV — and it’ll be great to look back on it from a historical context and and be able to say “I was there, and this what it was like.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Target the pitch to me.

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Groups Meeting Automotive Media 97

OnePitch

APRIL 5, 2022

During the episode, Adrienne starts off by telling us about her role as executive editor, her thoughts on cold pitches, her advice for sources approaching journalists, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. . Her Work Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:19]

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Pitching Interviews YouTube Journalism 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Automoblog is a consumer-focused website that helps readers understand more about cars and driving. Along this same line of thinking is consumer education. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Music and cars; I suppose that sums up my journalism career! I hope the NAIAS organizers do it again!

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

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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Pitching Print Journalism Local 82

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Here, she discusses Kiip’s tremendous growth over the past year, her approach to PR in the tech industry and the evolution of consumers in today’s digitally-focused world. I studied journalism with a few PR courses sprinkled in between at St. We define moments as a period of time when the consumer has completed an action.

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Pinterest Mobile Pitching Social Media 120

Cision

MARCH 23, 2016

Every day, journalists receive tons of pitches from communication professionals just like you. Brooks Wallace, account manager and media specialist at Hollywood Public Relations and part of the PRSA Boston Leadership Team, says continuing to follow up after sending a pitch, even if it’s a no, is how she finds success for her clients.

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Pitching Media Relations LinkedIn Social Media 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I want a story that makes sense to the consumer, that shows them how their minivan is going to make the crazy of family life easier or how the four-wheel-drive on their SUV is going to help them make the most out of off-roading. I want a story that lets me relate a car to the consumer who might buy it. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Automotive 86

Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 86

OnePitch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

During the episode, Samantha talks about the timeliness of pitches, her interest in specific health companies and the people involved with them, how to connect with her without asking for coverage, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. I have 16.

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Pitching Healthcare Company YouTube 71

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Improving the charging experience is going to go a long way in improving the consumer EV adoption rate. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? My best advice for pitches via email is to Include a photo.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 75

Cision

JULY 20, 2016

In this interview, Rachel discusses why you need to build trust with the media, how to create a global communications campaign and how to drive conversations on social media. You’ve helped clients land coverage in major publications, such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and more. How did you get your start in PR?

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Leadership Local Pitching Social Media 120

OnePitch

JULY 19, 2022

During the episode, Mark shares his thought on a real pitch he received, how you can make your pitch relevant to The Information’s coverage, his thoughts & timelines for embargoes, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. Did you save it?

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Pitching Writing Report YouTube 80