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Simplify Your Life

PR for Anyone

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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Starting a career in PR, why it’s so much more than press releases and media pitching

Prohibition

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Starting a career in PR, why it’s so much more than press releases and media pitching

Prohibition

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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8 Media Interview Mistakes To Avoid

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. Here I’m not talking about live television segments, which obviously must happen on time and for which we routinely build in a generous cushion.

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

PRSay

Are CVBs and other tourism groups pitching you now to come and visit? I’ve told a lot of stories in many formats throughout my career: cable television, YouTube series, podcasts, books, public speaking, social media live events, standup comedy shows. And without the compulsion to document it on social media or stop to check work email?

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Earned Media vs. Media Relations [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

television networks, including Spanish-language networks and original programs from over-the-top streaming providers, and over 2,500 brands and theatrically released movies.” c) What makes a great pitch? Cision announced “ premium visibility reports ” for press release distributions through PR Newswire.

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6 Benefits Of Long-Form PR Content

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Crenshaw client Robert Glazer of Acceleration Partners penned one of the first in-depth books about performance marketing , which led to a national television appearance, podcast guest ops, and keynotes at marketing conferences. And being a best-selling author can’t hurt when pitching bylines or features to the media.