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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. More specifically, I wanted to be a sportswriter.

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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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PR 101: How to Pitch The New York Times

Cision

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. There is no other newspaper like The New York Times. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. Email pitches with discretion. Don’t call. Know the paper.

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Meet the Media: Emma Lutjen, Associate Editor at EE World Online

Bianchi Biz Blog

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals. Use people.

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Meet the Media: Mary Gannon, Editor-in-Chief of Fluid Power World & Senior Editor at Design World

Bianchi Biz Blog

We are here to educate fluid power engineers on how to design and maintain efficient, reliable hydraulic and pneumatic systems so getting them the stories that help with that is necessary. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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USA Today’s Tips for Pitching to Get News Coverage

Cision

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. The worst pitches are those that are pushy or ignorant.

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