ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It’s hard to overstate the importance of quality media-interview preparation to a successful public relations program. But there are some more nuanced tips for preparing for media interviews. Exercise control during the interview. Prepare your spokesperson for different kinds of reporters.

Media Training 282

Media Training Training Media Interviews 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Because a freelance employee will sign an NDA and in most cases a non-compete agreement, the agency team shouldn’t worry that they’ll disclose confidential client information or try to lure the client away. As for clients, it’s best that they know of any freelancer’s status, and in most cases full client contact is a plus.

How To 315

How To Employee Training Interviews 315

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2022

Those companies in the habit of turning down every request for an interview could be missing out on opportunities to raise their profiles, and to establish themselves as organizational leaders. When being interviewed, it is important to focus on one or two key messages, and to weave them into each answer. Enunciate and speak clearly.

Interviews 103

Interviews Media Report Company 103

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. This means it needs to contain both valuable information and be written and edited to professional standards. Add Images. Mention Them.

Strategy 243

Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. Write bullets, not novels. Sound bites.

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Interviews How To Media Media Training 120

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

You never know when that media contact might reach out again for an interview or a quote, so be a good social neighbor and share those mentions. Infographics, reports and research are ideal because they provide real value to anyone writing content on the subject you’re an expert in. We want to establish our expertise in those fields.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “Who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication]?” In the majority of searches for journalists at local media outlets, all their contact information comes up including email address and phone number.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 30, 2020

You always have multiple news outlets open on your browser, especially The Information, TechCrunch and Digiday. You can write a funding announcement press release in your sleep. . When news breaks, you rush to Twitter to join the conversation. You secretly hope you’ve been shadowbanned on Twitter.

Privacy 308

Privacy Conference Advertising Advertising 308

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The job search can be challenging—first, there’s the resume, then the cover letter, followed by the interview process. You can often find their contact information on the company website or LinkedIn. If you’ve secured media placements, dive into how you did it—whether through positioning or coordinating interviews.

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Publicity How To Examples Crisis Management 261

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Healthcare Media Training 120

Landis PR

MAY 10, 2021

Every public relations practitioner has experience writing press releases, but how many fall into the trap of being a bit too formulaic? Here are 15 steps to successful press release writing: Do your research. Don’t just cut and paste information from elsewhere. Verify the information. Ah, yes, the press release.

Writing 98

Writing Video Interviews Report 98

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

They interviewed Kai-Fu Lee, the so-called Oracle of AI who boasts a Ph.D., After all, there already are algorithms writing and editing news stories. Can we expect an army of PR writing and pitching flack-bots any time soon? He painted an awe-inspiring picture of the state and direction of AI.

Insurance 234

Insurance Insurance Privacy Interviews 234

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. By staying on their radar and keeping up to date with what they’re sharing, you’ll stay top of mind for the next time they need a quote or interview. Include it on your website or blog.

How To 245

How To Media Report Social Media 245

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” PR people and the clients they represent may see a return to the good old phone (or Zoom) interview.

Writing 187

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Our informal poll elicited some interesting – yet undesirable – surprises we all strive to avoid in public relations work. The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. Like many client service businesses, ours works best when it’s predictable and reliable.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. It offered data and insights on how to attract talent, interview candidates, onboard employees, and keep staff happy for the long run.

Writing 107

Writing Case Study Study Branding 107

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I Journalists are gathering information in new ways. Get used to competing with COVID. Now, that dynamic has completely changed.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

Public relations has become very specialized, so in addition to core skills like journalistic writing or visual content production, it pays to learn about the various segments you may target in a job search or career plan. Networking isn’t only about getting interviews. Research specialist sectors. Talk to everyone.

How To 189

How To Nonprofit Interviews Privacy 189

Prowly

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Dawn adds notes and tags to each contact card so she always has the information she needs at hand. Best practices for writing Dawn begins by writing a default draft that’s structured as a cold email , relevant to all journalists in the contact list. Since she works with musicians, her tagging system is based on musical genres.

How To 211

How To Pitching Analytics Software 211

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

Where they crossed the line of moral behavior was writing a blog post on how to benefit from a tragedy that still had everyone reeling, then attempting to educate marketers on how to leverage the opportunity. Amy also shared these three tips on pitching: Know what the person you’re pitching actually writes about.

Pitching 272

Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. Before you learn how to write press releases, it’s important to consider what you want to write about. Your contact information.

Writing 96

Writing How To Media Guidelines 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2022

PR folks can sign up for e-newsletters that are usually delivered multiple times a day with more information about the requests, including contact info, story description and deadline. Taking a few minutes to browse these lists is a good practice for identifying story ideas and interview opportunities. Keep responses tight.

Pitching 304

Pitching Report Data Tools 304

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Content Types: Blog Posts : Write about PR strategies, case studies, and industry news on your website or guest blog on popular industry sites. Webinars and Podcasts: Host webinars or podcasts to discuss PR topics, interview industry experts, and provide actionable tips.

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Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 246

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. In an ideal world, within a week or two they are awarded the business or informed that they didn’t make the cut.

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SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As public relations professionals know, there are many different types of media interviews. Here are our best tips for getting quoted in a media interview, and staying in the picture. So if an interview opportunity is important, you’ll need to make an effort to be available on short notice. Be accessible. Be helpful.

Media 168

Media Interviews Report Leadership 168

Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team.

Fashion 227

Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

Cision

JULY 6, 2016

In this interview, Sheila discusses why brands need to clearly define their communication strategies, the importance of keeping your content fresh and why your audience is attracted to good writing and storytelling. I’ve always enjoyed storytelling and writing. Every aspect of our business revolves around writing.

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Storytelling Writing Journalism Creativity 180

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Write stories that readers will not only relate to but also use as a valuable source for their future business endeavors. Write memorable and compelling stories that will captivate reader’s interest. After finishing her Master’s Degree in English studies, she pursued a career in content and technical writing in digital marketing.

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Content Marketing How To Marketing Infographics 240

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In reality, you’re strapped for time, and writing articles and other content falls to the very bottom of a very long list of tasks. A ghostwriter is experienced in writing in other people’s voices so that they get the benefit of having content published under their name, without the hassle of actually writing it.

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Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Photo credit: mclittlestock ].

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Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 197

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 7, 2016

We shared our thoughts on a number of important topics, from preparing for your career and interviewing to working with HR recruiters and making yourself stand out online and through social media (the right way). When interviewing, a Google search uncovers everything on a candidate. Always prepare for the interview.

Communications 120

Communications Interviews Social Media LinkedIn 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether. And don’t neglect the old fashioned “information interview.” Is industry specialist the right path for you? Consider joining PRSA.

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Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

Prowly

JANUARY 14, 2025

Go through a Q&A that mirrors an interview with a journalist and discover smart angles for your story. If youre struggling with crafting compelling emails, write them using the new dynamic AI prompts for: expert comment suggestions, interview opportunities, or sharing survey or research results. Do everything in one tool.

Pitching 104

Pitching Data Analytics Writing 104

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

While a media kit is a collection of information about the brand, not all media kits will look the same. Today, most media kits are pitched via online newsrooms, or a web page attached to a company’s main site that features all of the company’s most relevant news and public relations information. What to Include in a Media Kit?

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. On one occasion, I was given an assignment to write something for the CEO. Research and ask questions.

Communications 149

Communications Employee Leadership Writing 149