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The Difference Between a Press Release and a Pitch

Remote PR Jobs

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. They are considered resource documents.

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The Difference Between a Press Release and a Media Pitch

Remote PR Jobs

Two of the most common methods used to generate buzz are press releases and media pitches. A press release is a formal written document that provides the necessary information to journalists and media outlets about an upcoming event or development. They are considered resource documents. What is a media pitch?

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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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Talking About the Great Outdoors: Q&A With Acclaimed Storyteller Baratunde Thurston

PRSay

Thurston is an Emmy-nominated storyteller and producer, recognized for his work at the intersection of race, tech, democracy and climate. Are CVBs and other tourism groups pitching you now to come and visit? And without the compulsion to document it on social media or stop to check work email? Experiment.

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6 Quick Tips For PR Writers

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast. The purpose of the pitch is to make them want to tell the story – with their own clever language, so a straightforward approach is wise.

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The 20 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

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. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling. Relationship building takes time. Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

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. Relationship building takes time. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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