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Pitching the Local Media – Tips from the Pros

PR for Anyone

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. Don’t pitch me the gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceilings.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story.

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Meet the Media: Alex Keenan, Associate Editor of Fleet Maintenance

Bianchi Biz Blog

Our outlets primarily cover fleet maintenance and management, including tools, technology, repair shop management, and technician training, as well as manufacturer trends, and government policies regarding the transportation industry. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meet the Media: Jennifer Ramsay, Editor-at-Large at Endeavor Business Media’s Market Moves

Bianchi Biz Blog

I mostly look for big news, whether for the company involved, the government, or just in general. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I began in college with an internship at a newspaper local to my school covering local government as well as random features I came across in the area.

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6 Things Cybersecurity PR Pros Should Do To Stand Out

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Does it excel in enterprise data security for the private sector or are government contracts the goal? For example, a company specializing in enterprise IT security probably has no place commenting on data privacy surrounding government contact tracing. React to breaking news.

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Meet the Media: Jerry Hirsch, Technology and Innovation Editor at Automotive News

Bianchi Biz Blog

Being one of the first to report on Elon Musk’s strategy of using government subsidies and support to build is business empire. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have been in journalism all my life starting with interviewing soon-to-be President Jimmy Carter for my high school newspaper.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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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. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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