OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I think our obsession with brevity in a pitch often translates to that same obsession with brevity in a response, but those two are very different things.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. . Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Creative and energetic personality! .

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Has digital media – from Huffington Post , Google News and BuzzFeed to Kindle e-books, Twitter and (God help us) more than 8 million blogs – finally vanquished Print? Recent headlines provide brutal evidence: Condé Nast announced last December it was shutting down the print version of Self magazine to go online-only. Long Live Print”!

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. I interviewed our CEO Bahram Akradi a couple times as a reporter and really admired his vision for Life Time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 11, 2018

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Join the interview. Nail it down, fast.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

The company caught my eye when it said it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze a reporter’s pitching preferences. The idea is helping PR understand how reporters prefer to be pitched and improve your chances of coverage. Vetted is like a blend of HARO and ProNet, but it doesn’t allow pitching.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 26, 2022

Media does give you authority and makes you more credible but it won’t necessarily get you instant sales the minute you appear on television or in a print interview. And if you’d like to learn more and you’d really like to uplevel this part of your marketing and what you’re doing, let’s have a call.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

October is typically a time of year with special urgency for many in marketing. To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. 16% on marketing analytics. 16% on marketing analytics. “As of revenue to 10.5%

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Some marketing teams have their own ideas for what will make news. Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it. Lack of preparation for a media interview.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2020

At the same time, live interviews are the most cost-effective approaches to engage with important audiences around the globe. Despite travel restrictions occasioned by COVI-19, PR professionals can organize multiple interviews with brand spokespeople or ambassadors through digital channels. Consider the Importance Of B-Roll Footages.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

Nick Hawley, director of marketing at Visit Seattle, says if you aren’t utilizing assets to their fullest potential, you’re missing out. In this interview, Nick discusses how to approach integrated communication, why print may still have a place in your strategy and how to build relationships with reporters.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Whether you’re speaking to millennials, chief marketing officers or stay-at-home moms, everyone wants to be surprised and delighted in ways that spark the imagination. For PR programs, whether the moment calls for media pitches or creative extensions, it’s best to make sure ideas, language, and core messages are authentic.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. If it’s a company anniversary story, perhaps there’s an employee who’s been with the company since the beginning that you can incorporate through quotes or interviews. Non-promotional Insight with a Reader Takeaway.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

In an interview with PRWeek, the company likened it to a CRM for PR. Around 2010, I worked for a PR software vendor that occasionally rattled the CRM idea, but it never really got traction in the market. The concept of CRM for PR isn’t new. The announcement seemed to me more of a vision statement than a technology product release.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. Paying attention to who owns who helps give us insight into how a company goes to market.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. Priscilla is the marketing coordinator for Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning. Here’s how I could control those slots.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. If caught in a lie to a journalist, particularly about numbers – market share, sales, downloads, or dates – the story will never see the light of day, or a nasty piece may result. Somehow, you’re caught in a lie. The horrible hire.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site.

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. With the exit of former editor Steve Mollman, the MaccaPR blog was pleased to interview the new editor-in-chief of. really care about - the monthly.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. In April, it acquired Klear , an Israeli influencer marketing platform for $17.8 Truescope is an Australian-based startup focused on media monitoring.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

I had to make this interview. My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned. That was the outcome good media relations pitching earned.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

That’s my take on some of the data from the 2018 Chief Marketer B2B lead gen report. Analysis: B2B marketing must develop its market. A different study that Chief Marketer reported found B2B organizations are slow to follow up with leads. As I say in the introduction above, marketing doesn’t work in isolation.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print. Target niche audiences : Identify niche markets or consumer segments that align with your offering. They can pitch your new product or menu item to the media, secure media coverage, and arrange interviews or product reviews.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Each December public relations agencies spend time crafting pitches and byline articles capturing clients’ takeaways for their particular industry. The research continues to reinforce that video is king and smart marketers will continue to find innovative ways to incorporate it into their programming. 2017 PR Takeaways.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Consider the following: Demand for media attention is high: Most top-tier writers now receive 100, 250 or 500 pitches a week for 5 story spots. My pro tip: Write 10 subject lines for each pitch. Pitch early–literally! I’ve had better luck pitching early in the day vs. later in the day. Much, much tougher.

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Mora Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

As we head into the New Year, it’s good to reflect on what is and isn’t working when it comes to your marketing strategy. Take some time reflect this January and consider your campaign(s). Cost-wise PR is the most effective and powerful form of marketing. Prepare for your media interviews. Media begets media.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

While collaboration isn’t unusual in the engineering space, it’s still fascinating to see it in action and the fruits of those labors – many interesting solutions were developed, some of which have even made it to market. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What story or stories are you most proud of?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. A well-researched speakers’ bureau can vault a little-known company into the media (and influencer) spotlight and help turn an established company into a market leader. But be sure to adhere to best byline practices. Seize the stage at conferences.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Editors are busy and flooded with emails and PR pitches all the time. And, please, keep it relevant and know who you are pitching to. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. Maybe you’re wondering what your pitch should include. Or are you struggling to figure out how best to structure your pitch? What is a Media Pitch?

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Cision

JULY 14, 2016

recommends keeping a close eye on the industry and market to ensure your brand is always current in its strategies. In this interview, Lauren discusses how to multitask effectively, her exciting plans for the Harley-Davidson Museum and the challenges brands face today. Lauren Kaufman, senior vice president at Spring, O’Brien & Co.,

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Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Event marketers must provide a map where “x” marks the spot call-to-action to help audiences dive deeper. When it comes to amplifying your trade show presence, an online press kit is one of the best ways to house your content riches , and a multichannel marketing strategy will provide your audience with plenty of paths to this jackpot.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

While many marketers and owners typically ask for one, a news release is neither essential nor needed … although it’s often helpful. Yet sometimes these elements are difficult to find in brand marketing—or even non-existent. Several years ago, they launched two new products into the Canadian market. Consider Crayola.

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Mora Communications

MAY 7, 2015

They are both forms of marketing and they can (and actually should) overlap, but they are not the same animal. I knew he had interviewed quite a few PR firms before he signed with us and I asked him what steered him in our direction. Don’t pitch ideas, pitch stories. If you don’t have a story, don’t pitch.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I say “unique” because it was pitched as a red carpet event where Verizon would show off its latest holiday technologies and gadgets. When Verizon pitched me initially on this event, I was kinda perplexed. I’m a PR/marketing blogger. Now that’s a different approach, I thought.

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