Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

One hour I might be leading strategic media approach; the next I could be at a local fair handing out product samples to engage directly with consumers. On the people front, I’m lucky to work with a strong team of smart, creative, fun colleagues. How we get creative for client campaigns is what I find can be the biggest difference.

Agency 60

Agency Apparel Pitching Creativity 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Local TV, radio, newspapers, and trade magazines all conducted interviews and ran stories in response to our ideas. #2 Instead of pitching media on the products, we distributed a “creativity kit” for spring break, a time of the year when parents, grandparents, and caregivers are searching for projects to entertain their kids.

Agency 100

Agency Newspapers Interviews Radio 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Tis the season for public relations ‘ best and brightest to wield creative wit and savvy strategy in the name of meaningful holiday media placements. There are countless opportunities in print, digital and broadcast available with a little research, packaging and know-how. Seize all holiday PR opportunities.

Pitching 136

Pitching Print Survey Local 136

Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

The elephants were in full dress and didn’t disappoint the many local news station cameras that came out to film the event. I seem to remember having both print and broadcast media in attendance. A reporter from a regional paper responded to one my pitches asking if we’d offer complimentary tickets. 6) Media gets in Free.

Publicity 84

Publicity Radio Crisis Crisis Communications 84

Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Take the time to then research your local client base through social media monitoring and industry circles to uncover if any of them will be attending the show. Be creative when live-tweeting from the event. To create event-specific email lists, start with the clients, prospects, and journalists you connected with at last year’s show.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Marketing How To Real Estate 40

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

A volunteer pitch that persuaded. Several groups presented over the morning, but it was The Toronto Fringe’s volunteer coordinator, Natasha Boomer , who provided the most-compelling pitch. For example, the local small- to medium-sized theatres and site-specific locations operating as this year’s 28 Fringe venues.

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even the most stellar pitch is useless if the wrong people are targeted; a carefully selected list of fewer reporters will yield better results than a spray-and-pray approach. The target audiences will dictate which media to include, but be creative when thinking through the story possibilities. Good media lists improve relations.

Media 136

Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. Its UK office announced that it’s starting to cover more local news. For example, they are more likely to turn to newspapers (print or online) for local news.

Journalism 120

Journalism Trends Local Print 120

Cision

MARCH 24, 2017

I have immensely talented colleagues at Austin & Williams: Madison Avenue veterans and young, inspirational creatives. If you find the compelling human story in what you’re pitching, you’ll be successful. There’s a sense of coming home — of being in the right place at the right time.

Enterprise 227

Enterprise Agency Radio Fashion 227

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The fourth book, Celebrating BAME Talent is published today in digital and print formats. Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. Seriously.

Public Affairs 145

Public Affairs Education Measurement LinkedIn 145

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2016

A brief mention in a local blog, where client SteelHouse’s $2,000 vacation stipend was referenced, immediately struck me as PR gold. While the initial pitch didn’t result in an immediate story, it established a relationship – and sometimes that is what will get clients into some of the highest profile industry stories. Sarah Babbit.

Strategy 60

Strategy Print Insurance Insurance 60

Beyond PR

JULY 26, 2016

When you open up your earned media strategy, you’ll find a mix of print, television, radio, digital and other channels. Fortunately, today’s brands can stay competitive with a creative, multi-tiered approach. DO Get Creative. They receive literally hundreds of pitches a day so it’s a lot harder to grab their attention.”.

Strategy 40

Strategy Media Radio How To 40

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 28, 2007

This blog was created because we got tired of reading one editor after another call out the minority of our hard-working industry for bad taste, poor writing and lazy pitching. So this news article was a welcome find (click on the print version for the full-length version). Push creativity and be open to new ideas.

Pitching 40

Pitching Print Creativity Local 40

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Dare to be different and creative. Try printing out your press releases and slashing through fluff (unnecessary words and info) with a red pen. Think of the last time you pitched to somebody in person. We want that spot on the local news. Remember, reporters and buyers both have seen a lot of press releases. Can’t do it?

Writing 45

Writing Report Education Company 45

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Fall is a terrific time for creative public relations teams to dream up seasonal ideas that score with media now and through the rest of the year. Weather may sound boring, but it’s actually a rich story idea with high local relevance. Some of the best pitches tie a client product or service to pop culture coverage.

Film 180

Film Small Business Pitching Comparison 180

Cision

MAY 12, 2015

Not to mention, engaging reporters and thought leaders on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook has made pitching and relationship building more efficient. PR professionals no longer are in a position where they have to annoy journalists by sending unnecessary pitches they can’t use. Want to see our other innovators? Click here!

Data 120

Data Nonprofit Analytics Instagram 120

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

Pitching 49

Pitching Fashion Report Twitter 49

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

We differentiate ourselves by doing ambitious, memorable stories that people cannot read anywhere else – original pieces that provide insight into the local business scene. Otherwise I try to follow the other local publications and whatever catches my eye.". I remember when Chen May Yee pitched that story to me.

Newspapers 48

Newspapers Journalism Real Estate Healthcare 48

PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

Along the same lines, many brands have chosen to announce their rosters first via social media as a soft launch and have held their campaign creative and activation plans for a bigger, more formal PR play at a later date. First, all PR starts local. Second, only pitch good stories. You know what makes for a good story.

Sports 60

Sports Pitching Print Local 60