ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

And the biggest of these events – like the Cannes Advertising Festival, the Consumer Electronics Show, or the E3 Expo, attract equally high-profile media. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Consider The Impact on Local Communities.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. In PR, paid media is social media advertising, sponsored content, and email marketing.

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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. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. And people still faxed pitches! This includes newsletters, closed Facebook groups and social media pages, among other places.

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Business Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2017

by Ai Arakawa, Senior International Media Relations Specialist Many of us in the PR/Communications business spend our days focusing on our work with local media. While we may dream of it, rarely do we imagine our news being picked up and shared by global media.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. If so, how?

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Today, there are a variety of ways to reach journalists, including email, social media, telephone and more. But if you’re pitching a mediocre story, you won’t find any success – no matter which medium you use. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB?

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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 didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. runs to the airport with boxes of physical media kits before the last FedEx flight left.

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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. most of you?),

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Cision

JULY 20, 2016

What are the keys to media relations success? In order to be successful in media relations, you need to start by building trust and an authentic relationship with editors. 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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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. It was pure magic the first time I read an article in print that was the result of a story I pitched. In this post, I’ll share what I believe to be the two most effective media relations tactics for 2013 (hint: it’s all about inbound and real-time).

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The rapid proliferation of social media platforms and the continuous adaptation of traditional media thanks to digital innovations has dramatically shifted the way consumers obtain information about travel companies and destinations. How has the PR industry changed in relation to travel companies over the years?

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

By leveraging various PR tactics such as media relations , influencer partnerships , and event marketing , food and beverage businesses can effectively communicate their brand story, values, and offerings to the right audience. They can develop crisis communication plans, manage media relations, and help protect a brands reputation.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

With so many options available to consumers, it is crucial for businesses to stand out and attract attention. Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. This is where food PR comes in.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So So what wins when it comes to local coverage? As you update your media lists, don’t just look at whether or not a contact is still at a publication. You could be overlooking an opportunity.

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Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Get local: Most of the media outlets you reach out to are focused on a specific audience. Even mainstream media outlets break their coverage into different beats. Media and their audiences operate 24-7-365, creating and consuming content constantly and expecting answers to questions immediately.

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Shift Communications

MAY 19, 2015

As PR pros, it is imperative that we’re always consuming news. Whether it’s monitoring where our clients are being mentioned, or their competitors or general trends – being media savvy makes us great at what we do. This, to me, is the crème de la crème of smart media relations skills. Subscribe to breaking news alerts.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Your Audience is Always Listening How your brand is perceived is how a consumer will trust and buy into you. When a brand has networked enough credibility in the media, and for the public to consume, they will see an overall increase in trust and success for their business.

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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.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2020

Because of this direct connection with consumers, the Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts of prominent journalists generate massive interest. People might only be interested in business, sports or local affairs. Another benefit many journalists bring to the table is niche-specific reporting.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are five pitch ideas for when there is no news that can work particularly well for B2B PR campaigns. . We do this through a meet-and-greet pitch. In this type of pitch, we introduce the new officer and explain what their new role is at the organization, highlighting their accomplishments in past roles. Meet and greet!

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As SHIFT and the entire industry continues to evolve there is always the question… Is traditional media relations dead? 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.

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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. Live reporting is unscripted — it doesn’t go through a copy editor. I really don’t have one.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. How inflation is impacting travel plans A new Bankrate survey confirms that American consumers are more mindful of their budgets due to rising inflation. Popular destinations include Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and water parks.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Working in PR, I love the thrill of the media relations chase. From finding the right reporter to drafting the perfect, creative pitch to securing interest from media and then to finally seeing that beautiful piece of client coverage post – that’s what keeps me excited about PR.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Her time creating editorial content for consumer and national media led to a job at Newcastle Airport. Her role ranges from drafting reactive statements to working on campaigns for press and social media. Christian headed to London to work at an agency called Freuds before heading back north to work for a local agency.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

When I left the media relations agency I cofounded after 16 years, I realized I would need an expanded skillset to attract new clients. That’s because the kind of work I wanted as a sole practitioner was no longer strictly found in pitching and placement. Lynn Harris Medcalf, MA, APR, Lynn Harris Medcalf PR Consulting.

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 24, 2018

The NY Tech Meetup mail list is a great way to keep up with the local tech community and make connections. Blind pitches from companies and DIY services… where I know that the company was either too cheap or green to hire a PR person are immediately disregarded. Bob Geller: It is more than releases, events and media relations.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

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Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

3: Find the local angle. If you work in Toronto and you’re pitching a story to a reporter in Vancouver, find the local angle. Use someone from the Lower Mainland as your spokesperson to pique media’s interest. Many companies use surveys and research to interest the media. Media Relations'

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They’re often looking for a single point of contact, supported by on-the-ground sales and media relations. . For PR teams, media relations outside North America offers similarities to domestic outreach, but there are key differences beyond language, of course. Learn local media and publications.

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Mora Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

And on social media, although people might find posts or photos amusing or interesting, that is not the same as finding them credible. . More than ever, consumers have their defenses up when watching or listening to the media. Audiences are much more media savvy and resistant to traditional forms of marketing and promotion.

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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. The people I work with are constantly on my mind.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. from Chicago to Washington D.C., What’s the most interesting part of your current role?

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

Want to improve your media relations? Read Cision’s free “State of the Media 2016 Report!” Instead, they pitched me on a position they had open. As I mentioned, I’ve done all sorts of things in media. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? And they told a good story.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

(And keeping in mind that a lot of news on social media originated with a reporter or media outlet.) Americans continue to hold local news in higher regard than national news across a variety of metrics regardless of political party affiliations, a 2022 poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation shows.

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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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Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

The NY Time s’ Saul Hansell dropped us a line about bad pitches recently. Of course we had to share: - My biggest problem with pitches is that at least half the ones I get, I can''t understand what the company does or what the pitch is about. And too many pitches use such obscure jargon, that they are impenetrable.

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