Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning. west coast time, meaning I’d have to be at the office by 6 a.m.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Every time financial news broke, I’d ask him a question or two in reaction. His responses were usually pretty insightful, concise, and often became a source of a trend pitch we’d send to media covering the story – the components proactive media relations. In the financial media at that time, frothy was one of those words.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recent earnings Separately, Meltwater (Oslo Børs: MWTR) also recently announced financial results for the third quarter ending, September 30, 2022. Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. There are several that pitch generative AI to marketers for creating blog posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

We’ve also worked with financial writers to conduct a series of seminars designed to teach personal finance skills for a credit union client. ” A former colleague of mine made a smooth transition to print journalism years ago and has remained a great source for story pitches and interviews. Social media mining.

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Despite denials and indignation from journalists, money does talk at many prints, electronic, and online media sources; often in direct relation to the financial health and business prospects of its corporate owners. Paid stories disguised as editorial.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 22, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. Many have paid financial penalties. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content. We create and market our own content.

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Critical Mention

JUNE 21, 2017

We pitch traditional media and social media influencers to create content favorable to our names, brands, and reputations. Think about how print, online and broadcast media operate their businesses. Many have paid financial penalties. As PR pros, our jobs revolve around content. We create and market our own content.

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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. A "story idea" that defies everything you have ever known about what actually gets written in a print publication? I write from the corporate side, in-store marketing, promotions, advertising, financial results.

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Beyond PR

MAY 2, 2016

Li will be in charge of the print magazine and the website. He also previously worked for Reuters, The Financial Times and The New York Daily News. Check it out to learn more about Weeks’ career as a health reporter and her PR tip for balancing the amount of time you spend working on your pitch’s story vs time pitching.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 11, 2013

For example, Kasturi and Sons Ltd, publisher of The Hindu , has recently launched iPad and mobile apps for its general and financial newspapers. Pitching journalists via phone calls, e-mails, and SMS’ are not the only ways of securing media coverage anymore. Holding events both online and offline is now part of media management.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). As more of us get our news digitally, newspapers have taken the hardest hit; however, the estimated total US daily newspaper circulation (print and digital combined) in 2022 was 20.9

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Perhaps they’re struggling financially? See also How to write a PR pitch. These lists are highly relevant for classic business press pitches; new clients, new hires, new awards, new testimonials, new milestones, new contracts, innovations, new launches etc. Cover photo by Jerry Silfwer ( Prints / Instagram ).

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 12, 2017

After the success of Graffiti, director George Lucas was in demand, and he started pitching his next venture, a science fiction movie called “Star Wars,” to Hollywood studios. They had a simple goal for one of the races: to deliver a printed guide to exiting fans with the race results immediately following the race.

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Bad Pitch Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

We’ve been so busy beating up bad pitches, we forgot to warn you about the “so-called media.” Business Review and American Executive on the print side. 1) No Focus: An article about shipping and logistics will run next to an article about medical technology and financial services. Some call them pay-for-play media. Who Are They?

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PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

These experiences were all good ones, including meeting new people and the commonality of working in teams towards specific business and financial goals towards betterment. A volunteer pitch that persuaded. Plus many Fringe play print programs had a volunteer-specific thank you in the show notes. The social Fringe community.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The deluge of PR pitches. According to a survey of journalists by Muck Rack, 48% of journalists responding to this survey said they get between 1-5 pitches a day; 18% get between 5-10; 12% get upwards of 10-20; and 13% get 20 plus pitches a day. Pitch proof points with claims. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

It’s hard to believe, the company’s roots can be traced back to those old Bacon’s books printed in Chicago, or even a press clipping service out of Sweden, before that. While that’s arguably true, depending on when you start the timeline, the reality is there were several more involved in the formation of the company as it stands today.

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Cision

OCTOBER 14, 2015

What does it mean for PR: Consider a publisher’s revenue and publishing models, as well as your need for exposure, when pitching a story. The immersive aspect of VR could dramatically change how we respond to news coverage, as it can activate empathy in ways that print and video may not.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. 9/mo for Individual plan. The free version has a limited dataset.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This information helps digital PR teams understand the media landscape and craft targeted pitches or campaigns. Or a food journalist for print media. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. 9/mo for Individual plan. The free version has a limited dataset.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 13, 2023

All in all, maximizing the potential of social media platforms is a surefire way to achieve great PR results that are financially feasible while not compromising on brand-building objectives. Tip 8: Measure your results Even with financial constraints at play, gauging success in PR is paramount.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JULY 8, 2008

After seeing him out a bad pitch this morning, I sent him a note asking for his help in reducing PR spam. BPB: What in your opinion is the difference between a pitch and PR spam? BPB: As digital editor at a print magazine, we have to ask, what''s your opinion on the future of print media? I’m here to tell you he doesn’t.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

News brands that uphold high editorial standards such as The Associated Press, Reuters, and publications such as The Economist , and The Financial Times , thrive. In this article I explore how smart public relations practitioners are putting search at the heart of their campaigns and seeking followed links from the media sites they pitch.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The New York Times printed the article in full. The industry has a wholly unrealistic expectation that graduates should be oven ready, and able to immediately undertake a stakeholder audit, write a blog, or pitch media. That may be financial, marketing or some form of benefit in kind. Entry level roles demand work experience.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2015

The Zimbabwe native received her bachelor’s in print journalism from Claflin University, and later received her master’s in communication from Johns Hopkins University. ​​ How do you innovate PR? What would’ve been a cold call or cold email becomes much warmer because I can refine my pitch through my social media research.

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