ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Avoid the following pitches, and make media contacts look forward to your ideas or contact you when they need an assist. Low-level personnel announcements.

Pitching 170

Pitching Media Product Launch Agency 170

Axia PR

JANUARY 6, 2021

Pitching the media can be daunting, especially if it isn’t something your employees do regularly as part of their job. The dirty little secret that no one in corporate america – no one in your company – wants to talk about is how much corporate marketers hate pitching to the media.

Pitching 100

Pitching Marketing Media Corporate 100

Ishmael's Corner

JULY 10, 2019

When journalist Zack Whittaker accused Check Point of “borrowing” content from a WIRED article for a corporate byliner, Ekram Ahmed, head of.more. The post Bad Things Happen When PR Pitches a Plagiarized Byliner appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

Pitching 103

Pitching Storytelling Corporate Communications 103

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is because many of the queries aren’t from bona fide journalists, but from corporate bloggers. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical. Maybe there are just less pitches submitted [in] total now and landing a link is easier, but I’m skeptical.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Shift Communications

MARCH 24, 2017

I mean, let’s face it, publicists are used to pitching all day, whether a product or corporate byline, it teaches you the value of research and how a well-thought out pitch can be used to tell a story. I’m going to pitch your story!” The pitch received amazing feedbacks and some placements. Kevin Mejia.

Pitching 110

Pitching Television Newspapers Financial 110

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her career in the editorial department at InStyle magazine, before transitioning into the world of corporate communications at a leading talent agency, and eventually, consumer PR. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What made this pitch successful is simple: 1.)

Pitching 63

Pitching Consumer How To Meeting 63

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them. I especially prefer story pitches where an end user of the technology (i.e. “Thought leadership” pitches on emerging technologies in the financial services sector are also welcome.

Technology 120

Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. The post 3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

Pitching 119

Pitching Television Banking Media 119

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Read more: Pithy PR Pitches Get a Better Response Rate Study Says 7. Read more: What does generative AI use in PR look like? [PR

B2B 106

B2B Survey Pitching Software 106

Axia PR

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Forbes caters to business management professionals and those aspiring to a position of corporate leadership. Forbes magazine is one of the most trusted sources for businesspeople and executives and is known for its lists of the world’s richest individuals.

Pitching 62

Pitching Leadership Media Corporate 62

Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. Research for PR Pros on B2B Messaging, Pitches and Clickbait [UML].

Corporate 65

Corporate Reputation Brand Branding 65

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At the time, Equilar was using the Cision media monitoring platform, which was addressing some of their needs but did not meet the standard they required to refine their PR strategy.

Case Study 195

Case Study Communications Study Leadership 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Corporate Communications. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Prowly

APRIL 22, 2020

Public Relations are not meant for large corporations only, small businesses can benefit equally or more from such efforts. 70% of publishers say that they are open to getting pitched, as long as the pitch is up to their beat and PR experts understand this.

Small Business 163

Small Business Pitching Corporate Publicity 163

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. I said, “Often PR professionals are heard talking about the ‘elevator pitch’ – a short summary of the story we are trying to sell the media that we can describe in a span of a few seconds. Elevator Pitch or Twitter Pitch?

Pitching 88

Pitching Twitter Social Media Agency 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2022

It helps to have contact that you can pitch informally and know you will get a response – either a yes or a pass. Pitches and announcements from last quarter are yesterday’s news and it’s time to plan for the next few months. It will spark ideas for pitches and targets that PR can go out with throughout the quarter. .

Pitching 296

Pitching LinkedIn Twitter Social Media 296

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage. They pitch story ideas, manage media inquiries, and organize press events to attract media attention. Corporate communications managers play a vital role in ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I was a good writer, researcher and storyteller, and had been on the other side of both print and broadcast pitches, but I did not fully understand all the nuances of public relations prior to joining the agency. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And there are certain B2B tech sectors, like cybersecurity, where reactive media pitching is often a large and important program component. ” Reactive media pitching should not be the centerpiece of a good PR program; however, it can help capitalize on opportunities that generate tangible results and positive buzz.

Trends 293

Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. This company makes the key cards that many corporations use to give employees office access. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

What’s your social media elevator pitch? Sabrina is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and is in the process of completing an MS degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from the New York University School of Professional Studies.

Social Media 150

Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 17, 2024

A new book will explore the future of Britain through the perspective of corporate communications and public relations practitioners. The deadline for pitch submissions is Friday, 17 May. A call for fresh, bold thinking to reimagine Britain’s future and its role in the world. The project's working title is Renewal.

Public Affairs 69

Public Affairs Policies eBook Healthcare 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. You’ve drafted the perfect pitch, sent it to relevant targets, and now you’ve secured a media interview. Staying in contact with relevant contacts is one of the most important aspects of PR.

Report 310

Report Interviews Pitching Course 310

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 1, 2017

A corporate feature in a mainstream publication is the PR equivalent of a home run. The post PR Insights from Reverse Engineering a New York Times Corporate Feature appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations.

Engineering 60

Engineering Corporate Storytelling Communications 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. Any corporate event attendance or sponsorship should consider its impact on the local town or community, particularly if it’s an international gathering.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2019

Like everything else in life, a move from agency PR to corporate or brand communications involves trade-offs. At an agency, “you have your finger on the pulse” of industry trends, according to Debbie Etchison, head of public affairs and corporate communications at a major pharmaceutical company. Constant innovation.

Agency 200

Agency Corporate Pharmaceuticals Public Affairs 200

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

Should we continue to pitch the media and promote our news? When clients and corporate teams are unsure of how to best proceed, we need to provide clear and confident direction. Others will want to jump in with ill-advised pitches. The post confirms that the waters are safe for media pitches, with certain caveats and exceptions.

Crisis 199

Crisis Pitching Airlines Technology 199

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. This includes some improvements to relationship tracking and pitch analytics to evaluate successful pitches.

Reddit 176

Reddit Software B2B Technology 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

When it comes to pitching executive bylines to the media, tech companies naturally tend to focus on topics related to its space and solutions. If the executive has a strong or contrarian point of view on topics of evergreen interest, then she should write blog entries, LinkedIn posts, and pitch bylines to key outlets.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. We can pitch with social media, but actual editorial coverage is not necessarily predictable, not is the tone or content angle.”. 27) “Corporate communications is a fire marshal and not a fire chief. .” 20) “We do not control the message.”.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2023

For the vast majority of companies, the only announcement that will top a corporate transaction…is another corporate transaction of greater value (or a terrible crisis). They wound up pitching a watered-down funding announcement that several reporters flat-out said they couldn’t cover without a number.

Corporate 95

Corporate B2B Company Marketing 95

Buchanan PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

The work your attorneys are doing for their corporate clients positions them well to be a resource to a business journalist. For example, we pitched a corporate attorney following Elon Musk’s announcement that he planned to take Tesla private. We are often asked how we come up with story ideas to pitch to the media.

Media Relations 66

Media Relations Strategy Marketing Media 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

However, no one can advise PRs better on how and what to pitch reporters than… reporters. Journalists love to take to Twitter to offer up best practices or, more likely, let off steam about the terrible pitches that clog their inboxes on a daily basis. Their style is sometimes brutal, but the advice is priceless.

Twitter 197

Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197