Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Why Brands Must Account for Trends Now for 2024 PR Success Now more than ever, public relations may feel like a never-ending arms race to dream up the buzziest, most “disruptive“ campaign fueled by the power of celebrity and the elusive, almost mythical viral TikTok post.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing Millions of baseball fans were recently watching televised games when they were unexpectedly hit by a pitch! I threw that question to one of Murray's teammates who pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example. They’re always getting pitched by PR people who say they represent the next Facebook or WeWork or Airbnb. All it takes is a creative team, a willingness to take risks, and serious commitment to PR. Here are some tips based on tech PR experience.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2019

TED Talks espousing the merits of failure have gone viral. Thinking back to that first speech I gave to PR pros on boosting media pitching is crazy, because at the time I had no idea what a fork in the road that would be. Maybe you’ve wanted to block out more creative time during your week. But I’ve never liked failing.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2016

If you aren’t passionate about the product or service you’re pitching, journalists will see right through your pitch. I’m inspired by their creativity and enthusiasm to deliver results. . Brands should seek out communication professionals who are motivated by change and find creative solutions to keep their clients relevant.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2016

But consumer public relations professionals have their work cut out for them, as media quickly grow weary of endless pitches about “perfect gifts” for the day. But of course not every business can be Apple partnering with Taylor Swift to create a commercial that goes viral. Here are a few. Turn data into holiday fodder.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Sure, once in a while, some PR pro gets lucky and scores a quick media hit, creates a viral video or finds a way to put their company at the top of Google search results for a few days. This willprovide you with fresh perspective and ideas for new, creative approaches. You just have to work at it, day in and day out.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 26, 2009

This bad pitch comes from a mobile service provider’s agency. SUBJECT: *T-Mobile l Eco-Friendly Viral Videos. T-Mobile just launched a series of eco-friendly viral videos - the latest rollout under T-Mobile’s recently launched Mobilize sustainability platform, (www.t-mobile.com/mobilize) 3) Pitch Kills Story.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Each member of the team has a particular hit that they are extremely proud of purely based on the fact that good old creativity, industriousness and smarts resulted in a hit that wowed the client and broke through. PR people often talk about ideas to make news go viral, but there is no way to predict or plan for when something will be a hit.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

There’s a reason why Randy Rainbow and Seth Meyers videos go viral. And until you’ve gotten that far do not pitch them anything. Still, encourage the creative types to send you their content, and you’ll be surprised at what will come in. Make people laugh—and don’t be boring. Screw definitions and silos.

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Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fat Pitch —Borrowed from baseball, this concept refers to waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity—a situation where the chances of success are exceptionally high. Continue reading 9 I’ve written about this mental model in How To Build a Viral Loop (Using Mathematics).

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Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

We''ve been wanting to reverse engineer pitches for awhile now -- initially to figure out wtf might posses someone to send us pitches about " Affordable Home Decor " and interview opps with Snooki. This connection is a critical strategy and the answer to a question: "How do we display superhuman abilities in a new and creative way?"

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Smaller newsroom budgets have resulted in more website space being devoted to clickbait, and TV news broadcasts relying on syndicated stories and viral videos. For PR professionals, this emerging reality means that we can’t only sell the significance of our pitch. What advice do you have for those looking to begin a career in PR?

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads.

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Prohibition

MAY 4, 2017

Barcelona star Suarez is as infamous for his culinary habits off the pitch as he is for his impressive soccer skills, but no matter which way you look at it, the forward from Uruguay is social media gold. No wonder it’s well known that he “does what he wants”! 9) Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) Twitter: 9.16m/ Instagram: 21.9m. Instagram: 30.7m.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 31, 2009

Creativity (when a straight product pitch won’t cut it) It’s all about how the story is pitched. Since there are only so many latest, most innovative, sexiest companies or products, creatively positioning a pitch can be the difference between getting coverage and getting a dial tone.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Pitches, interviews and presentations that are humanized are stronger and far more engaging than those that are filled with stats and impersonal soundbites. Song: “Bigger Than the Whole Sky”) Inspire creativity. (Song: “Shake It Off”) Be compelling. Swift’s songs are never formulaic.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. Why Picture List Posts Are The Perfect Viral Content Formula Our clever friends over at Buzzsumo reviewed over 100m Facebook posts recently. Could there be a future standard for article strength? What do you guys think?

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

What must also be kept in mind is that creativity and innovation don’t come in a vacuum. Your aim in all of this activity is to spark your imagination, build a list of creative ideas and then innovate. Hustle and pitch. At Movoto, each team member pitched the target audience using email. ” – Henry Ford.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, creative content surrounding your client’s core areas of expertise should be prioritised, in order to attract coverage on the right sectors and publications.

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Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

Here’s the thing: creating surveys is very expensive, and your success in pitching surveys for links is often heavily influenced by other news events of the day. Like a large firm doing their due diligence on a potential investment, your work starts before gathering survey data or pitching anything for coverage.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It encompasses recognising and composing musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. Fat Pitch —Borrowed from baseball, this concept refers to waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity—a situation where the chances of success are exceptionally high. Viral Loops (or How to Incentivise Social Media Sharing). 2017, February 6).

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

From pitches to landing coverage and everything in between, Digital PR can be done without a single tool. This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. It’s one of the most crucial and time-consuming parts of the pitching process, but a necessary evil nonetheless.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The high touch of creativity, big ideas and market smarts will reign over tech and hacks; we’ll all look to see what comes next after content.”. But I am curious if consumer trust has reached a point where more and more brands will look to intentionally create content that ‘goes viral’ due to its divisive or outrageous nature.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2018

It delivered on all fronts — as an apology to customers and franchise owners, as a creative expression of frustration, and a show of brand personality. It’s a useful reminder that, through creativity and quick decision-making, it’s possible to turn bad publicity into good PR. ABC takes a stand .

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Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

What must also be kept in mind is that creativity and innovation don’t come in a vacuum. “I Your aim in all of this activity is to spark your imagination, build a list of creative ideas and then innovate. Hustle and pitch. At Movoto, each team member pitched the target audience using email. How did Movoto do it?

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Icebreaker: What’s a cool piece of content you’ve seen that’s inspiring or super creative? What’s a really cool piece of content you’ve seen that’s an inspiring or super creative. Don’t send them your, unrelated pitches, but he, he’s very open on email. What have you seen lately?

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Check out the “PR Starter Kit” for pitching tips and more! Think about how many times you’ve seen a text-based article go viral – and compare that to cute kitten photos, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or infographics. Images: martinak15 , Verizon ( Creative Commons ). Images inspire sharing.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We thought we’d come out the other side of things as we headed into a New Year but there was something else at play that was affecting our efforts as a PR and creative team. Now, there’s nothing viral about those numbers but we know that the quality of the sites will have a positive impact on important search metrics.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2016

And it went completely viral – with mentions on radio shows around the country, Good Morning America , lifestyle press like Woman’s Day and other business outlets. It was totally unique – a perfect vehicle for CEO branding and hook for a reporter focused on culture. Is High-Deductible Health Insurance Worth the Risk? Sarah Babbit.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Hero Content Hero content, or content-led digital PR, is typically standalone content on a site or blog pitched for coverage.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

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. Instead, begin with this vital tip: 1.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 26, 2018

Your content is not likely to go viral, so you need to put in the legwork to get it noticed. Don’t focus on the creative details of the campaign. Instead, keep your pitch focused on the pain point you’re solving for your audience and the business outcome you expect. You didn’t optimize for SEO.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 12, 2018

PR pros, who at that time, were still new to a feature that Microsoft introduced around 1995, were sending pitches or releases by email with tracked-changes still on. It’s one of two creative press releases examples that recently crossed my radar and I’m sharing here in this post. A Creative Press Release for B2B Tech.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 24, 2019

In 2018, Forrester reported that “most in-house creative teams are small; 54% of those teams have between one and 10 people. When scaling a content program, you have to be vigilant about consistency and efficiency, otherwise, your creative efforts will get lost or sidetracked in endless email threads. Explore new distribution channels.

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NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

So, we had to move to media channels that are more creative, that are more mobile, that are more dynamic and personalized, and that’s led us to where we are today which is a ripe opportunity for our clients and healthcare to really embrace these new storytelling opportunities and reap the benefits of more modern media strategies.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 25, 2015

While our skills sets are increasingly converging, we can’t expect marketing teams to know the ins and outs of pitching business press or PR pros to know every aspect of data analysis. . This involves spending our days researching, strategizing, writing, pitching and, on occasion, visiting the kegerator.

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