Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

To guarantee timing of a bylined article placement or published article after an interview? So why expect your PR person to talk with a reporter and tell them to not print that statement you made to them in an interview? Why are you approaching this as (a pitch, a news release, a social media post, etc.)

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

Pitching 136

Pitching Writing Journalism Guidelines 136

MaccaPR

JUNE 28, 2016

Use bridging techniques to get the interview back on track.” All good advice for media interviews, backed by PR best practices. It can help them focus, recall important corporate information to relay during the interview, and even make better decisions about how to respond to unexpected questions. We advise, “Tell the truth.

Interviews 59

Interviews Media Training Media Training 59

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. You don’t need it for this exercise.). While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post. Step 1: Identify Keywords You Can Own.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. I could write a book on this topic.

Television 120

Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s definitely worth pitching case studies to trade publications – and preferably before they go live on the website. Anyone that helps marketing with interviews, content, press, or in this case, a case study, gets a $100 gift card. This raises the point that incentivizing customers is largely an exercise in relationship management.

Case Study 124

Case Study Study Company B2B 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2016

We always want to improve the intern experience, so we interviewed some of our best and brightest and we’re already using the following takeaways to enhance next summer’s program. The experience gained by collaborating and exercising creative and strategic muscles was important for the interns and the work product was useful.

Internal 120

Internal International Exercises Ethics 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 14, 2016

After checking out the links, I was still unsure, so I sent her and a few other contacts the following details: Starting from a 6 month PR plan that sets goals and deliverables that might include numbers for: Interviews in various categories, like by media type. Other variables, such as awards submitted, events pitched. Conclusions.

Measurement 120

Measurement Exercises Interviews Tools 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. If you write a newsworthy press release and pitch it to the right people at the right time, your chances of coverage go up.

Survey 102

Survey Report Media B2B 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat. It may seem obvious, but study the publication you’re pitching, and read more than one issue. A well-timed publication will build on other PR efforts – press release, interviews and product reviews, etc.

B2B 136

B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients. Expedia’s vision statement is milquetoast in comparison) Momondo’s daring, creative endeavor was no small project; it involved a heavy lift of DNA tests, interviews, and filmmaking.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2019

Read the full interview below! Always exercise your creative muscles whether through reading, cooking or drawing. You never know what is going to inspire a new pitch angle; it might just be Cake Week on The Great British Bake Off. Her advice for young PR professionals? Look for news in unexpected places.”

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Exercises Fashion Travel 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. This brain exercise is touted as “a foolproof way to come up with new solutions and original ideas.” The Cision Blog. ” Learn to play here.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Exercising, often reading newspapers and satire, playing guitar and curating my Spotify playlists. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I’m happy to chat about story ideas and pitches of all sorts. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am …. Golfing, when there isn’t snow on the ground.

Meeting 74

Meeting Report Automotive Media 74

Sword and the Script

JULY 20, 2021

The buyer personas exercise helps you get into the minds of your buyers and understand their background, challenges, motivations and objections. To build a comprehensive profile of your buyer, talk to your sales team, interview current customers and research people on LinkedIn who match your ideal buyer. Online publications.

B2B 177

B2B Company Marketing SEO 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 28, 2016

The day-to-day schedule can include a number of discussions with clients or new business prospects, proactive pitching to media and fielding follow-up questions, managing projects with vendors, overseeing media monitoring and anticipating possible impact for clients, and more. Commit to the writing — like an exercise regimen!

Writing 120

Writing Exercises System Interviews 120

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? What is a Media Pitch?

Pitching 83

Pitching Writing Film How To 83

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

In contrast, the President of FedEx in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Kawal Preet, speaks to a business audience about the big tech trends shaping tomorrow’s supply chain in a third-party interview. Contently has a feature to solicit ideas from your freelance team called pitch requests. Define your goals and KPIs.

Leadership 145

Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 145

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

With magazines, you can relax readers into the story and exercise your muscles of narrative storytelling. What advice do you have for public relations pros who might want to pitch their client’s story to Star Tribune Magazine ? “We With a daily newspaper, journalists have to hook readers high in the story in the first few sentences.

Print 48

Print Newspapers Interviews Journalism 48

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. If you can pack your pitch into 140 characters, do it. What drew you to the field of public relations? Don’t waste their time.

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. Pitching a client’s story to a reporter is often the same as writing one, only on this side of things my clients and I have a vested interest in how the story is told.

Journalism 120

Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

Mark My Words

MARCH 9, 2021

Looking at the headlines after last night’s interview, Meghan and Harry are currently the most famous couple on the planet right now,” says James Herring, CEO of branding consultancy Taylor Herring, whose clients have included the BBC and Disney. In the US, just be famous, wear some labels, do some interviews, we’ll be so happy to have you.

Interviews 60

Interviews Pinterest Privacy Film 60

PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

The phrase went viral back in May when a doctored video appeared to show US politician Nancy Pelosi drunk in a TV interview. A core pillar of our day-to-day activity is news hijacking, whereby we jump on news by pitching responses and additional information on behalf of the companies we represent. There is hope, however.

Media 74

Media Viral Video Newspapers 74

Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 23, 2007

An editor at Home Channel News (think distribution channel, not TV channel) has asked the Bad Pitch Blog to voice her plea. One Size Fits All: A core pitch should change on the fly based on the person, the outlet and the day’s events. With one click of the send button, mass blast pitches can p**s off a good number of media.

Pitching 40

Pitching Construction Exercises Retail 40

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

All the better he came highly recommended, and I’m sure glad he did because this interview doesn’t disappoint. He is Frank Pollock and he’s my guest in this excellent edition of this interview series. Recently I was talking with a startup founder and I was explaining how to structure interview questions for customer discovery.

Technology 61

Technology Marketing Retail Interviews 61

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It was a great exercise very early in my career. Part of that was interviewing people at a metro stop and getting their takes on this. What are some other things we can do beyond if the media pitches aren’t landing? And years later I’m like, it was fascinating. We agreed to do a market research project with them.

Ethics 105

Ethics Data Training Agency 105

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2017

Unfortunately, a lot of content marketing has become plain marketing as an only slightly veiled pitch. If you say you’re doing that and then use the exercise as an excuse for ‘marketing as usual,’ you only make everything less believable and effective. . The point is to create trust and demonstrate expertise.

Journalism 61

Journalism Content Marketing Creativity Leadership 61

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

Journalists are bombarded with email pitches, many which stink, and there seems to be less opportunity to build an actual relationship with journalists.”. For many, media relations is just an exercise in exporting a spreadsheet of contacts and hitting the send button. This isn’t just a tactical application.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Team USA notched the best written test score in their division and Team Japan – a six-time winner of the Grand Prix – needed a win in the practical exercise to squeak out first place overall. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What story or stories are you most proud of?

Journalism 79

Journalism Meeting Newspapers Automotive 79

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits used to be presented following a pitch at a press conference or other large event, but starting in the early 2000s, the best practice shifted to individualized pitches via email. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2017

Messaging ought to be an exhausting mental exercise – and one that needs refreshing from time-to-time. 2) Best to Pitch in the Morning says Reporter Survey. The best time of day to pitch reporters is in the morning, according to a Business Wire survey covered by the MediaPost. > The word photo offers a big boost. >

B2B 60

B2B Pitching Survey Study 60

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 15, 2019

Marketers typically think about lobbing their pitch at prospective clients, but the same exercise could help you here. A couple simply forward me press releases and offers for interviews, and I can choose whether to bite or not. Style guide and pitch guide. In some cases, brands give full Slack privileges to freelancers.

Company 111

Company Pitching System Interviews 111

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2019

With the ad criticized as “tone deaf,” “sexist” and “a dystopian hellscape,” consumers noted that the model-slim “ Peloton Wife” exercised as if her life (or marriage) depended upon her losing the few pounds she still retained. The good news (if there was any) for Peloton’s ad agency, Mekanism, was that their ad generated more than 878.3k

Marketing 107

Marketing Exercises YouTube Consumer 107

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Taking my three-year-old and my five-year-old to school, parks, museums, play dates and teaching them how to ride a bike, What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Pitch news instead of promotional material. Getting pitches that have nothing to do with what I cover. I like exclusives.

Automotive 75

Automotive Meeting Report Real Estate 75

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

It helps you understand what a journalist feels like when you start receiving completely off-topic pitches. Last week on BNET, I talked about the two critical elements of the perfect media pitch ; the subject line, and the first paragraph of the email. Once you’ve been blogging for a bit, you’ll start being pitched.

Blogging 90

Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Whereas second screen devices distract from television shows or even conversations, listening is one of the few consumption activities we can do while engaged in another: commuting, exercising or doing chores. Many podcasts interview authors, but Roger Dooley tends to find authors that are generally more cerebral – literally and figuratively.

Marketing 86

Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 86

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 5, 2019

The purpose of the exercise is to improve the outcome of an initiative or campaign. Creating personas, therefore, might seem like a “been there, done that” exercise. Interviewing, assessing, identifying key points—these are a few of the steps in creating personas that are common to many PR activities. And for good reason.

Exercises 45

Exercises Writing Interviews Pitching 45