PR Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways for nearly everyone – and pitching the media in the middle of a pandemic is no exception. COVID-19 dominated so much of the news cycle that, seemingly for months, any pitch that didn’t include a coronavirus angle ended up in some reporter, editor or producer’s deleted file.

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Media Pitching Print Interviews 78

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

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. 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.

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Television Print Interviews YouTube 130

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. Incorporate A Hook.

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Media Travel Radio Interviews 68

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

So stories tend to be tight, with an emphasis on video. Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

If the date for that TV interview you arranged weeks ago finally arrives just as a major earthquake strikes California, then your big moment might be rescheduled — or axed altogether. For example, if you’re pitching a year-round story about car safety, you can write a tip sheet or create a video on the importance of seat belts.

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Pitching Interviews Video Report 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision. For public events, this usually begins with creating and deploying calendar listings for print, online and broadcast media. Have a structured and detailed run-of-show.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

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. For example, let’s say we filmed a great video for a client. Some brands really lend themselves well to print and out of home advertising.

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Print Tourism Transportation Film 120

OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. Read below for the entire interview with Eric Chemi: 1.) What are the benefits of a broadcast placement rather than a digital/print one? Video is powerful.

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Strategy Interviews Pitching Energy 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Equal parts glamour girl and girl next door, Swift uses a combination of cat videos and world tour shots to reflect her persona — both the pop star we all want to be, and the ordinary girl we believe we are. It’s the perfect example of how different mediums converge. Does your media push translate into a foray into another medium?

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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. Video is never, ever going away. 45% of people watch more than an hour of Facebook or YouTube videos a week. More video content is uploaded in 30 days than the major U.S.

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YouTube Training Video Survey 136

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. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site. However, for a variety of reasons, the process of securing the video stalled as quickly as it had begun.

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Sword and the Script

JULY 7, 2020

In an interview with PRWeek, the company likened it to a CRM for PR. New features the company highlighted is personalization – the ability to add the first name of a contact to an email pitch – and more flexibility to update your media list. The concept of CRM for PR isn’t new.

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Technology Publicity Software Print 125

OnePitch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

During the episode, Bailey sheds light on the importance of keywords in pitches, why embargoes result in better quality stories, the right amount of time one should wait before sending her a follow-up, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription.

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Pitching Travel Writing Report 77

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Pushing products in your pitches won’t gain you any media coverage. If you want journalists to respond to your pitches, you need to explain why your news is important and relevant. Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Building a brand community and/or family on social media is now just as important as obtaining an interview in national magazine. The use of “hyper-focused” pitches will be helpful as well – finding the appropriate media connections and pitch one or two producer/editors at the most you with which you connect.

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Journalism Social Media Radio Fashion 78

Cision

JUNE 17, 2015

Multi-platform news and information company USA Today currently ranks first in combined print and digital circulation as a result of their ability to transform and redesign their newsroom and stay ahead of emerging trends. Jeff Dionise, Beryl Love , Patty Michalski and Susan Page provided attendees insightful pitching tips.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print. Create enticing content , such as behind-the-scenes videos, recipe tutorials, or interactive contests, to generate excitement and encourage shares and likes.

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Product Launch Crisis Management Agency Social Media 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Keep it relevant!

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Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

The PR team should be constantly generating ideas for articles to pitch to journalists. Tech and business media are uniquely receptive to interviews and commentary from executives who are subject-matter experts. Thought leader panels can yield a ton of useful content like white papers, videos, bylines, and blog posts.

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Leadership B2B Tools Conference 149

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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Media Relations Pitching Media Report 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As technical editor of Power & Motion I work with my fellow editors to create content – whether that be written, video or otherwise – focused on modern motion systems and their power sources including pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and hybrid. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

Meeting 74

Meeting Media Engineering Journalism 74

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

As communicators, we have long relied on earned media or public relations — usually in the form of media relations — to place our clients’ names on the internet, on TV, in print and on the radio. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. Now it’s time to make your strategy a reality.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. A video demonstration of the tool says PR pros can enter up to 10 key messages, an optional quote and select options for tone and length. There are several that pitch generative AI to marketers for creating blog posts.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

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 noticed Albert Maruggi there taking video–how do you plan to use the video you captured at the event?

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Case Study Wireless Company Local 131

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

over the next year; 40% of budget goes to paid media; 16% of budget goes to print media; 8% of budget goes to paid social media; 6% of budget goes to paid search; 4% of budget goes to display; and. Often B2B marketers will use these to send white papers and pitch webinars but again thought leadership content is a good option here.

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Marketing Survey Study B2B 66

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 8, 2020

When putting together your Public Relations Plan, preparing for the interview should be on your list. For television segments, see how that host does an interview. If it’s a print interview, read what they write. The more homework you can do to prepare, the better your interview will be. Do your homework.

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Interviews Publicity Television Print 100

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2011

In my last post I discussed the interview process – from the brand side – that brings a PR professional on board for a specific client (upscale gourmet food/dessert B2C). Since then, the person who came in second during our initial interview process now has the work. This is Part 2 of a two-post series.

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How To Pitching Local Interviews 76

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Print it out and mail it out to your ABM targets. Use a link as validation in future PR pitches. The full report is concise, well written, and includes interview and anecdotes that place the data into an important context. According to the study, the top B2B sources of leads by channel are as follows: 53% say email. 18% images.

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B2B Report Marketing Survey 64

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

There are countless opportunities in print, digital and broadcast available with a little research, packaging and know-how. 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. Look back at learnings. Leverage holiday icons.

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Pitching Print Survey Local 136

Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

Targeted email invites for demos or interviews are another place to promote your press kit link. Promote your story on your website with visual cues such as banner imagery, videos, etc. Giveaways and contest details, demo announcements, interview requests and general show commentary are popular choices for trade show tweets.

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Trade Shows Marketing How To Real Estate 40

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

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. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

It helps you understand what a journalist feels like when you start receiving completely off-topic pitches. Last week on BNET, I talked about the two critical elements of the perfect media pitch ; the subject line, and the first paragraph of the email. Once you’ve been blogging for a bit, you’ll start being pitched.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The minute a profile appears on your CEO, or a brand spokesperson kills it on a live broadcast interview, it’s time for the social media team to get involved. Use the photos or video accompanying the piece for other posts, and give a social shout-out to the journalist or the outlet in question. Socialize all coverage. .

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Interviews Pitching Infographics Print 136

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

I test drive new equipment offerings in print and video formats. I also host HDT’s audio and video podcast, HDT Talks Trucking. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I get lots of pitches for stories on the automotive industry, which occasionally cross over, but it’s rare.

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Meeting Media Chemicals Radio 86

Cision

APRIL 1, 2015

You put so much effort into writing press releases and pitching the media , so why wouldn’t you take the extra step to have a single place where you keep all the PR-related content you’ve developed? Get our free “10 Do’s and Don’ts of Media Pitching” tip sheet now! That’s where an online newsroom comes in handy.

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Print Pitching System Video 120