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8 Media Interview Mistakes To Avoid

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In the PR agency world , after weeks of fine-tuning messaging, crafting stories and pitching reporters, there’s no better feeling than landing a top media interview for a client. Most importantly, of course, a media interview will lead to positive coverage – assuming it goes well. Steamrolling the interviewer .

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Pitch Around Elon Musk and Twitter

PR for Anyone

” If you need a refresher on Newsjacking, watch this interview I did with David Meerman Scott who coined the term. Watch the video and/or read the transcript and you’ll see a bunch including things related to: Social Media. Happy pitching! Having you pitch the media. What does that have to do with PR?

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When To Turn Down A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

When to “Just Say No” to a Media Request. Sometimes a journalist may take a media pitch and go in a completely different direction to suit an agenda. A team pitches new technology product, and the reporter decides to focus on threats to the category without a separate focus on the product’s attributes.

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Pitching Reporters Amid COVID-19 Informs 2020 ‘State of the Media’ Report

PRSay

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

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PR Tips For Announcing A SPAC Transaction

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s a good idea to plan several announcements after the big SPAC splash to keep media excited about the company- anything from partnerships and new hires to data or product news works well here. Start pitching early. But be careful with embargo pitching. Media training is a must. This is the time to pour it on.

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How to Maintain Relationships With Journalists During the Pandemic

PRSay

Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more. If you’re offering an interview, then be prepared to use whichever platform the journalist prefers. And always be ready with a backup plan if the technology fails.

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7 Signs Your Company Is Ready To Step Up Its PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We once worked with a tech company that experienced rapid growth and found itself scrambling when media came calling. Before a PR firm was hired, unfortunately, an assistant to the president gave an interview full of inaccuracies which haunted the company for years. A major outlet is seeking an interview with a key company player.

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