Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

With so many options available to consumers, it is crucial for businesses to stand out and attract attention. When a reputable publication or influencer endorses a product or menu item, it adds a level of legitimacy and reliability, which can greatly influence consumer perception and purchasing decisions.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Store openings, fundraising rounds, new product launches — consumers and businesses have come to expect these, but our Instagram feed shows us they don’t have to be a yawn. Simple sharing on social media is an obvious one, but what about turning the content from your in-depth interview into a Twitter chat?

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Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

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 it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. But it can still provide large returns on investment by generating earned media coverage that doesn’t cost anything but your time and can elevate your client’s profile with one well-placed article or interview. If so, how?

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Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 163

OnePitch

APRIL 5, 2022

She’s held numerous roles with the publication since 2014 and prior to that was an investigative reporter for several local news organizations. 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.

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Pitching Interviews YouTube Journalism 52

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

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. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting. Client Turnover — can lead to instability and the need to perform new business pitches constantly. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

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. Don’t be afraid to try an unexpected pitch angle or tap into a new media outlet. What are the biggest pitching mistakes brands make?

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Leadership Local Pitching Social Media 120

OnePitch

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

She now conducts proactive media strategy and builds thought leadership programs for clients in digital media and consumer tech. Read below for the entire interview with Cassie: . What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What makes a good subject line? .

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Strategy Real Estate Media Pitching 52

Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

But if you’re pitching a mediocre story, you won’t find any success – no matter which medium you use. Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. We truly can run the world without consuming the earth. How does your news affect them?

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

In this interview, Caroline sat down with us to discuss travel and tourism brands and how they must adapt as media rapidly changes. The rapid change in digital media and how consumers gather information has necessitated the largest shift in how publicists craft and execute client plans. What are brands doing differently today?

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Tourism Travel Conference Crisis 120

Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

The agency developed a crisis communication plan, which included timely and transparent communication with the media and consumers. Through effective messaging and proactive media relations, the agency successfully restored the company’s reputation and rebuilt consumer trust. What is your approach to media relations?

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Agency Case Study How To Crisis 62

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Securing broadcast for a client is a unique beast; with thinning newsroom staff and an increasingly faster news cycle, it can be a challenge to get broadcast media to focus on a consumer client. To pitch broadcast, you need to be resilient and smart about how you make your case for coverage. Where can media film?

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How To Film Pitching Guidelines 60

OnePitch

MAY 31, 2022

During the episode, Alcynna shares the types of pitches that grab her attention, her requirements for an embargo, how economists are landing in her inbox, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. And I covered local news. Her Beat. [00:02:04]

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Real Estate Pitching Data LinkedIn 52

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. If I am not reporting, I am….

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Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 86

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

The great strength of broadcast is its ability to take news consumers directly to the scene and witness events — a wildfire, a debate, a demonstration, a major speech — as they unfold. SF Mayor Frank Jordan inviting two radio reporters on his doorstep in to interview him while he took a shower. Oh, where to start?

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

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. I did that for a fair number of years, covering the local music scene and any big national acts making a tour stop in town. I hope the NAIAS organizers do it again!

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

From the perspective of the consumer team in the Boston office the answer is a resounding, NO! So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. Cassandra Faro, Account Executive.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

That’s because the kind of work I wanted as a sole practitioner was no longer strictly found in pitching and placement. Sometimes it might make sense to use your inexperience in an industry (and of course, willingness to learn through research, interviews, etc.) to your advantage to break into a new niche. We want to hear from you!

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How To Fashion Banking Industry 105

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. For a daily beat reporter, our stories had to have a local tie. If you can pack your pitch into 140 characters, do it.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

All the better he came highly recommended, and I’m sure glad he did because this interview doesn’t disappoint. When I looked at his background to develop relevant questions, his experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) was what stood out to me. It’s equal parts learning, networking, sharing and giving back to the community.

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Technology Marketing Retail Interviews 61

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Furthermore, just as technology has made it easier for businesses to create videos, it is now much easier for people to view them through social media and other platforms used on a daily basis – making it one of the most popular ways content is consumed. Google – Year in Search 2020. Always – #LikeAGirl.

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Video Sports Film Employee 62

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Initial interviews with their communications team revealed the Centre was up to some interesting things: • How researchers are making plants more tolerant to drought. • The power of sensory traits to affect consumer choice. • Space technologies: Plants in space: how exploration is driving innovation here on earth. Consider Crayola.

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Agency Newspapers Radio Interviews 100

Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media. Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. What are you most looking forward to in your new position as media and content director at Blanc & Otus? Rapid Fire Round.

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Newspapers Reddit Journalism Technology 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2011

So I was asked to interview six PR pros who would work to expand the brand and product exposure, primarily from a publicity point of view. Here’s what we were looking for and tips on rocking the interview: 1. I interviewed people around the US with only two of the six in Southern California. Is location important?

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Brand Branding Local Interviews 70

Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

This news release posing as a pitch was forwarded by a Philadelphia-based reporter to "Trebuchet," a fan of the Bad Pitch blog. Local law enforcement has confirmed numerous reports of sightings of this mysterious naked man have been logged in throughout the Summer months. "It''s After all, this headline got your attention.

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Pitching Retail Print Report 40

Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I first met him when I pitched him for a client, and we soon discovered we both went to Syracuse around the same time and had friends in common and wanted to talk about ethics. I’ve been going to the Consumer Electronics Show. I’m seeing more and more of the larger business and consumer media are doing it.

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Ethics Travel Writing YouTube 82

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

Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. Back then, if you called enough reporters, you would eventually find a couple willing to listen to your pitch – and perhaps one or two that would write a story. This is nirvana for a media relations professional. So how can you do it?

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Media Relations Media Pitching Writing 52

Flatiron Communications

APRIL 15, 2015

He had recently taped an interview with “60 Minutes,” on a different subject — the program he founded for aspiring inventors. Now that “Ginger” had gone mainstream, should he acquiesce to CBS’s request for a follow-up interview? He chose to do the interview anyway.

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Wikipedia Transportation Interviews Viral 28

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

I stay on top of trends, attend auto shows, and focus on business, as well as consumer-based industry reporting. It is broadcast nationwide online, on the NEWSnet app, on local cable TV, as well as on Apple TV, Roku, etc. The more people I get to interview, the merrier. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Automotive Meeting Report Journalism 92

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

It can be time-consuming to plan media outreach for local and national networks, cable news, podcasts, streaming television, public radio, and social-only video; however, a satellite media tour (SMT) can help. Your Pitch Team. They receive literally hundreds of pitches a day so it’s a lot harder to grab their attention.”.

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Media Television Pharmaceuticals Radio 120

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is especially effective for consumer technology products. Community Relations: Involves engaging with local communities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility, and building positive relationships beyond business interests. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise.

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Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

She’s not only a legend in the solo PR community–she’s an outright institution in the local PR community. Although it was long overdue, the timing seemed right to interview this PR Rock Star. In fact, you’re well-known as THE person to work with if you want to get on TV and you work with a consumer brand!

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Local Course Community Interviews 94

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. I worked there for about 4.5

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Meeting Report Automotive Real Estate 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: see my interview with Tom here – Marketing has Gotten Better as a Profession; Off Script No. Note: see my interview with Sophie here – The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. Note: see my interview with Ted here – Over-reliance on Marketing Automation Depreciates Leads; Off Script No.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

You may have heard experienced business owners talking about the power of PR to bring a business into the light of consumers’ attention. First, it feeds the need for consumable content. Giving an interview about how you won the town’s barbecue competition. Content marketing has three main pros.

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