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Top PR Holiday Pitching Tips

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

And, despite the calendar, digital media seem to publish holiday-themed news until the 11th hour, so it’s almost never too late to pitch a good idea. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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45 Marketing and PR Statistics that Recap the Year We Had in 2020

Sword and the Script

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. Video performs best on Instagram. “A

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How to Create a Media Kit

5W PR

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. Some look like resumes, using bulleted lists, while others use infographics and visuals to convey valuable information about a brand.

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5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2022

Solo PR Pro

As long as it's coming from a genuine place, you can land some solid pitches. With journalism resources stretching thinner and thinner, your pitches need to be laser-focused. Looking into the rest of 2022 and beyond, the focus is set on in-depth strategy, personalized pitches and airtight data. The state of journalism in 2022.

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Behind the Headlines with Kristin Daher

Cision

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. I become a mini-expert on the journalist I’m pitching. before sending any pitch. How did you get your start in PR?

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PR’s Top Tech Tools

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PRs can then reach out to pitch “thought leaders,” authors and other spokespeople to any number of shows looking for talent or topic-specific expertise. Is your brand’s Instagram stalled at a few thousand followers? It was created with Instagram in mind but can be applied to any social platform. Jump on now.

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Digital PR Strategy: Industry Insights and The Methods That Secure Coverage in 2021

Buzzstream

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. In terms of preparing pitches, there’s a fine balance between ensuring the client is credited in coverage and making the email too brand-centric.