PR for Anyone

JUNE 30, 2022

Many people think of PR as something that is only when you are in crisis… that the PR spin machine has to start when things are spiraling negatively. There are so many ways to position you as an industry expert that you might never have to deal with crisis PR and can just be the go-to person in your industry. I refer that out.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Busting our humps day after day to pitch creative stories that go nowhere, then madly celebrating ( even if it’s in the privacy of our own office ) when we finally land one. ” Even “My lawyer won’t let me talk about it [ said after they approved your pitch and the reporter was hooked on the idea ].”

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges for the news media. Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. You should be extremely selective and strategic with who and what you pitch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Let’s go back to the beginning–how did you get your start in the media world? I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That being said, I have a great hack for anyone to land in the media today! You’ll reap the benefits of landing in the media so make sure you give them something that will be easy to get the yes. Do you see all the various angles you could do to pitch. If this is your first time pitching, this is a difficult time to pitch.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 18, 2022

We give them their ideal interview. But I got a lot of takeaways from it, when I was working with our clients one-on-one, the things that they were struggling with in terms of pitching the media. So she just started pitching, but I know she’s going to have major success with this. It’s just amazing.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Remember to think about what medium you are pitching. That helps when you pitch too, to show them the visuals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We once worked with a tech company that experienced rapid growth and found itself scrambling when media came calling. Before a PR firm was hired, unfortunately, an assistant to the president gave an interview full of inaccuracies which haunted the company for years. A major outlet is seeking an interview with a key company player.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 4, 2022

Our Pitch Club Cafe client Gene just sent us an email and after pitching a television station using our system heard back right away and said “it’s the first time anyone from a news station has responded to a pitch.” And start pitching the media because it will just elevate your brand.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So the more you have out there in the world, on your website site, on social media, the more people that are going to see that. you’ve almost been vetted by the media already, and then they will use you again for a future interview. your power in your interviews so people will pay attention. I hope you like that.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 13, 2022

You can download my guide there that will tell you all about really getting yourself media-ready. ready to speak from your power in your interview. And there’s a bonus video in there from Cindy Ashton, my colleague, and business partner, who will help you get. So that is this week’s PR tip.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

While all three women differed on what they and their respective outlets look for from PR people, these key points stuck out: Get to the Point – Pitches to journalists should be pithy, short, and include links to more information. Communicating During a Crisis. Two key ingredients reporters look for are human voices (e.g.

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Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Did you send the same pitch to everyone? Did you tell your clients not to be prepared for interviews? How: You wrote up an agenda for clients to know what to expect in a media interview; do the same to prepare for a job interview. Look at your agenda for the interview. You''re forgetting the basics.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. August is the slowest news time as so many people are traveling and don’t want to forego their vacation for a media appearance. Pitches are much lower this time of year so it’s a great opportunity for you to start pitching. and read.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. Now, follow the Get PR Famous™ formula and pitch away! And that’s what we call evergreen pitches. Create Great Hooks.

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

HARO , Profnet and JournoRequest allow you to see what stories reporters are currently writing and need sources for, and respond to them with a pitch. So if you’re just starting out and want someone to secure media coverage and maybe a couple of awards, then a consultant is a good option. Crisis communications?

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before. Couple that with an endless to-do list of research, writing, media training and more, and it seems nearly impossible to keep up, let alone make sense of it all. Throughline “The past is never past. Business 24.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Your pitch worked! The interview! The very thought of appearing as a guest on live TV can make even the most seasoned media spokesperson quake in their boots and it’s our job to make sure they are prepared. What are the most common issues seen with media interviews and, as PR pros, how can we avoid them?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. How to Give Better Media Answers.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise.

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