PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. Before you learn how to write press releases, it’s important to consider what you want to write about. Not sure where to start?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. The event was the following day in Los Angeles. People pitch me constantly with stories for Parenting.com, even though the website stopped publishing new content three years ago.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Here are the six biggest takeaways from Maccabee’s Sharper Angle panel event, “Broadcast Media in the Wake of COVID-19: The Do’s and the Don’ts.” Prepare your spokesperson for virtual interviews. So marketers, be sure to rehearse interviews with your spokesperson so that they can recover mid-conversation if needed.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. ” Give the media shareable content by using what is already trending somewhere online and make sure you include that in your pitch as well. Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Newsletters gain clout.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post. Leadership events. PR strategy. Speaking opportunities.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The 10 Most Common Ways Comms Pros are Measuring PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. Diverse range of clients.

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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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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Now let’s get to the nitty-gritty of writing a killer press release. Know Why You Are Writing. Who Are You Writing For?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. Takeaway: Journalists are checking to see what’s hot with readers and writing more of that.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals. How do I write it so they follow along without getting bored? Use people.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 16, 2022

I spent Tuesday interviewing people for my online business show, More-2-Media on Daily Ad Brief , and what I found in every call was the importance of storytelling. Whether you are sharing a customer journey, a customer experience, writing your about section on your website or LinkedIn, etc., it needs to be based on a story.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

What is the one thing that really gets your attention when a young professional meets with you or interviews with you? You might think that I would focus on writing and speaking skills, or how much a young professional knows about public relations. Similar to a media or business pitch, eventually you will hit a relationship home run.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Engage with them on social media, comment on their content, and attend industry events. Crafting a persuasive pitch When reaching out to editors or guide curators, write a compelling pitch that explains why the product is an excellent fit for their guide. Make it easy for editors to access the information they need.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. So many of my best story ideas are sparked by what I see and experience at industry events. Know your audience.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. At my desk, I just stared at the picture and started writing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to. Know your industry.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Make sure you build relationships with them there, not just pitching. Consider doing this vs. just pitching right out of the gate. I make them short and sweet and start pitching the media.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. I’m working on a legislative story right now that has been fun and challenging to write.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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OnePitch

JULY 5, 2022

During the episode, Melissa shares an example of a real pitch that led to her attending an event, explains how her inbox contributes to the stories she writes, her top 3 pitching preferences, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. I love living in the city and I am always out and about trying new restaurants, going to events (as I write this I am preparing to go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see the cherry blossoms) and people-watching. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. I also work with clients on conference programming and event strategy. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover.

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

But PR is more about getting attention for ideas, whereas sales is about getting the order (I confused the two and blew a job interview for a sales position, earlier in my career – see this post ). I’ll be writing more on this topic, and posting about tools that can support ABM PR. Engage them in other ways.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

In a perfect world, we could place pushpins on calendar dates to plan out days, weeks and months of special events, announcements, contests and news to share. If the date for that TV interview you arranged weeks ago finally arrives just as a major earthquake strikes California, then your big moment might be rescheduled — or axed altogether.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Give them great content in a format they can use on their platform and you will be light years ahead of others when pitching the media. Also, check out our next Get PR Famous upcoming live events at www.GetPRFamous.com and www.SpeakfromYourPowerLive.com. Who writes about your industry for this publication. Be valuable.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

As the saying goes, it’s the little things that kill, and the little things can derail or trip up an interview with the media. Media interviews are more important because they are hard to come by these days. PRs are especially sensitive to what might go awry in an interview and as a result tend to focus on those hard questions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. From the minute you polish your resume, through the interview process and on to the front lines of account work, PR is a business that demands accountability. Be scrupulous.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2019

Of course, just like many facets of social media marketing, vendors have descended on marketers, pitching their tools as the silver bullet for finding the right influencers for your brand. My opinion: The tools are pitched as a faster, easier way to identify and manage influencers. But, I find that hard to believe. Think about it.

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In my introductory journalism classes, my professors made it sound like PR professionals were magical fixtures at every event who could answer all of my questions. At the time, I probably equated the profession to an event planner more than anything else. As a reporter, I was often tasked with writing 1,500 words on a nonsense subject.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I can’t tell you how many pitches I received that were so bloviated, they would have made Alec Baldwin jealous. But many of the pitches I received included words to the effect, “so and so can discuss , let me know if you want to interview them.”. I guess Lady Luck is smiling on me , because the bad pitches continue.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. A very tight and realistic budget at the outset demonstrates good stewardship, but in any event, weekly budget updates are recommended.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. As I write this piece, it’s currently trading at about $6.50 The event for the company’s public debut was held virtually, which was par for the course in 2020. Welcome to 2021!

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting. Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc. Client Turnover — can lead to instability and the need to perform new business pitches constantly.

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Buzzstream

AUGUST 12, 2020

¼ of reporters receive 51-100 pitches a week (Cision , Q2 State of the Media Report, 2020). . With 100 pitches you’re competing against, how do you make sure that your email doesn’t get deleted or worse, marked as spam? Does this person write on the topic you’re pitching? . If so, don’t pitch them your guest post. .

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