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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. What are you writing about? You report the facts.

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How to Write a Media Pitch (That Will Get Coverage)

Buzzstream

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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5 Elements That Should be in Every Consumer Product Pitch

OnePitch

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. Know what they write about. Still trying to figure out where to start?

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Best practices for building a perfect pitch

Onclusive

Welcome back to our blog series about building a perfect pitch and nurturing your media relationships! This article is all about best practices for pitching—based on our customers’ collective experience and wisdom. As we mentioned last week, the key to creating a relevant and compelling pitch is knowing your audience.

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How To Write A Pitch For Digital PR In 2021: A Complete Guide

Buzzstream

Pitches can make or break a PR campaign. You could have a contact list brimming with journalists, and a potentially-viral campaign, but if you hit send on a flat pitch don’t be surprised if you fail to get opens or coverage. Getting Pitch Perfect. It’s as simple as that. However, I’ll explain exactly why this is in point 9.

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My Top Do’s & Don’ts For Pitching & Writing Guest Blog Posts

Rock the Status Quo

That being said, here are a few dozen “do’s and don’ts” to help you in your pitching and writing efforts. Remember that most consumers wouldn’t care if 80 percent of brands disappeared tomorrow. Thoroughly understand the audience before you pitch or write. How can you make them care?

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The Importance of a Briefing Doc and How to Write One

Remote PR Jobs

Did you pitch a specific story idea, or is this a “get to know you” call for potential future inclusion? If a reporter responded to a pitch, include specific pitch details and any special requests from the reporter. Check out our recent blog “ Which is Better, a Press Release or a Pitch ?”

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