OnePitch

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How a pitch turns into a story can sometimes feel like a black box. For PR pros, it can be confusing what the different roles are at each publication and how you need to adjust your strategies for each to create a successful pitch. We break down the differences and how to adjust your pitches for each.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2023

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed an exclusive in TechCrunch for a brand new report on early-to-late-stage startups. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . We are changing that through the __ report.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 29, 2022

When pitching a significant news announcement, perhaps about a new product or VC funding, securing a story ahead of the announcement date is critical to a smooth launch. Depending on the announcement, we may seek an exclusive, meaning one reporter has access to the news before others. Timing is key. Don’t take it personally .

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. Kathy Orton, Reporter and Real Estate Web Editor, Washington Post.

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OnePitch

MARCH 15, 2023

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed coverage in Fast Company for a brand new employee survey report.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 18, 2023

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed an exclusive in TechCrunch for an impressive seed funding round. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Our PR bestie explains why it worked: “Targeted the right reporter.”.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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OnePitch

JULY 13, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are highlighting a pitch consisting of an intro to the company’s founders and a potential story idea that landed a feature in Fast Company. ” Let’s take a closer look and see how this pitch aligned with these goals and editorial direction. .”

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that introduced a founder and landed an interview and coverage in Forbes. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Looking for more tips for pitching Forbes? Email us at info@onepitch.co

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters. Clearly, there are benefits to pitching local media. If there is no local news angle, the reporter will ask, “How is this relevant to Staten Island?”

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OnePitch

APRIL 19, 2023

Learn how this pitch secured an embargo with Fashion Dive for a client's new State of eCommerce report.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

You want to make sure you’re allowing enough time to pitch in advance of a news event, whether it’s something you control or an independent event that offers some borrowed interest to your own story. By knowing and following these timelines (and deadlines), PR folks can pick the perfect time to pitch stories.

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Business Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Therefore, reporting through influential international business media is generally recognized as one of the most effective ways. Many private enterprises are also looking forward to setting up factories and expanding product sales into developing overseas markets.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we are highlighting an exclusive funding announcement that landed coverage in WSJ Pro Venture Capital. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Do you have a pitch that landed your client exceptional coverage that you want to highlight?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Here is our recommended business case outline for communications teams: Executive summary (elevator pitch) The challenge (business need) The solution (objectives, outcomes, supporting data, alternatives, risks) The benefits (for key stakeholders) The cost (budget, resources, one-time / recurring) Timeline, measurement & reporting.

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Cision

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that journalists continue to prefer email as the primary means of contact, with more than 90 percent indicating it as the best way to directly pitch a story idea. You also may not be surprised that there is a lot of conflicting advice about how to make your email pitches resonate.

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OnePitch

JULY 27, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are spotlighting a product announcement pitch that not only landed a feature in TechCrunch , but was also included in a roundup piece three days later. ” Let’s dive into this pitch and see why it worked. Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: .

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How do you get the yes when pitching the media? You pitch them in a way they want to be pitched. In fact, back in the day there were writer and editors for television reporters and anchors and now, it’s quite often that person doing everything. Journalists are busier than they’ve ever been. Transcript.

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Prowly

MAY 10, 2022

The promise of free press from Help a Reporter Out (HARO) has attracted droves of PR practitioners, content marketers, and aspiring thought leaders, where sources pitch answers “Craigslist style”, hoping they’ll be cited by these publications.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. This month’s roundup of PR technology news is a two-fer: there’s two months’ worth of news here.

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OnePitch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Kicking us off for August on Pitches That Placed (PtP) is a case study that landed a placement in Modern Retail. ” Let’s take a closer look at how (and why) this pitch placed: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . with your pitch and 3-5 reasons why you believe it worked.

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Onclusive

MARCH 29, 2022

If you’re going to measure the effectiveness of your interactions with the authors on an ongoing basis, you’ll also need a PR equivalent of a customer relationship management (CRM) system that can keep track of your pitches, who they went to, how journalists engaged with your communications, and whether they picked up and published your stories. .

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? The story was about Signs of Cancer Women Should Never Ignore, and the reporter had a tight deadline. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch? This is like picking a favorite child!

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PRSay

APRIL 9, 2021

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources. Not these winners.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

A POV offers currency for proactive pitching as well as content development. Reporters love data and prospective clients are won by seeing interesting data pulls in the trade and business press. Build strong reporter relationships. There isn’t an infinite list of reporters covering ad tech. Share relevant and timely data.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

As a former TV reporter and anchor, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do I get on TV?” So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 30, 2023

Prior to jumping to the PR side of the fence from the newspaper wall, I was a reporter and editor at New York City dailies and wire services.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

PR agency teams are always strategizing about how to tell stories that elevate a brand’s presence through earned media. Once the exclusive runs at an agreed upon date and time, the story can be pitched widely to the broader media targets. That’s one reason why embargo pitching is still relevant in today’s accelerated news environment.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

Details like that make a byline more than just another pitch. Remember that any byline or report is part of a living discussion that people in a given industry are having. The post How To Interview Experts Like A Journalist: Tips For PR Teams appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. For more pointers about what to ask and how to gather assets, see Cliff’s post about startup protocol. A keen look at reporter requests through HARO can also help move the needle for quick media opportunities.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From understanding the sector or project, to organizing onboardings, media lists and pitches, startup can be a whirlwind. For more pointers about what to ask and how to gather assets, see Cliff’s post about startup protocol. A keen look at reporter requests through HARO can also help move the needle for quick media opportunities.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Cision Help a Reporter Out (HARO), is a free service provided by Cision that enables journalists and PR sources to collaborate. We generally suggest you pitch your expertise or story within an hour of the query going out, as that is the typical time frame journalists make up their minds about sources. and 5:35 p.m.,

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Congratulations, you’ve landed your public relations client a briefing with an important reporter or industry analyst! A calendar invite will take care of simple things like time and date, but more in-depth info is needed on what the reporter or analyst is interested in. Did the reporter find you, or did you find them?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2023

Short PR pitches – 150 words or less – had a better response rate (5.89%) than long pitches (1.46%) – 500 pitches or more, according to data analyzed by Propel. That response rate is consistent with the company’s previous reports. The report also found: “Pitches mentioning AI had a 91% open rate but a 1.96% response rate.

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