PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Landing in the media is as easy as these three steps to a killer media pitch! Get to your pitch quickly and concisely to make it easier for the journalist or producer to give you the yes! It’s important that your media pitch have something valuable for the audience. Anyone can get publicity! Step 1 – The Hook.

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Cision

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that journalists continue to prefer email as the primary means of contact, with more than 90 percent indicating it as the best way to directly pitch a story idea. You also may not be surprised that there is a lot of conflicting advice about how to make your email pitches resonate.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. Pitching stories to a journalist who has nothing to do with your industry will only harm your employer or your client.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yes, you can be a publicist… without being a public relations professional. You just need public relations skills. Give them great content in a format they can use on their platform and you will be light years ahead of others when pitching the media. Anyone can get publicity! Be valuable. Show them how valuable are.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment. Also good for career PR pros looking to uplevel their knowledge.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. Mika: TMI (The MAS Ink) is the name of my new boutique PR firm. We keep things simple.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In my last post we offered eight tips on maximizing public relations success for tech clients. Now, let’s take a look at the anatomy of an effective tech media pitch. She chooses a pitch based on the game situation, the skill of the other team, and weather conditions. A media pitch is not very different. The Stare Down.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

A startup or early stage company that’s considering a public relations budget may be wondering what PR entails. While winning media coverage can yield immediate gratification, public relations represents a long-term commitment comprising many activities. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. PR strategy. Media training.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

A quarter of public relations leaders say they will never use AI tools according to a Confidence Tracker published by ICCO and the PRCA. Task 4 – Generating a pitch We also used OpenAI to generate a pitch for the press release for pitching journalists. Meanwhile KPMG and JP Morgan have blocked access to AI tools.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A question I get asked is what skills does someone need to be a public relations specialist. “Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” Publicity Plan. Pitch consistently and valuably and you will continue to get the yes. Make sure you build relationships with them there, not just pitching.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The impact of AI on public relations is set to be transformative for public relations practice,­­­­ but it will demand updated practitioner capabilities. We have almost certainly underestimated the medium to long-term impact of AI on public relations. It was rapidly followed by Anthropic Claude 2 and Google Bard.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As a public relations professional, one of the most effective ways to elevate your client’s expertise and visibility is through podcasts. But how do you pitch a podcast and stand out in a sea of potential guests? Craft a compelling pitch: Next, write a pitch that outlines the value your client can bring to the podcast.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

For PR teams, earned media placements are a key deliverable of a strategic public relations campaign. The findings or data from a white paper can also be pitched out to the media. Many publications and companies have their own podcasts, and there’s a show out there for basically any topic under the sun.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 8, 2024

In public relations, pitching journalists is what we spend much of our time on. It’s a delicate alchemical process, a mix of sales, storytelling, writing and psychology. However, there’s no one way to pitch a story, no magic formula. Let’s be honest, this is hard.” More on this later. Is the source qualified?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership. Research is foundational.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars.

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PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you have an upcoming product announcement, interview opportunities with members of your company, or something you think is really captivating that you want the media to write about, a media pitch may be something you want to consider. Members of the media get countless pitches in their inbox every day.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2017

In public relations , it’s not always obvious what is and isn’t a story. Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. Subsequent pitches went through a more rigorous vetting process.

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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. Use email well.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 7, 2018

PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches. Others will also write follow-ups that lean on your SME’s expertise.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

To better understand this evolution, the Public Relations Global Network – our network of more than 50 hand-selected public relations firms servicing key markets around the world – surveyed its 18 U.S. Whereas national media outlets tend to have a larger bandwidth to take on pitched topics.”

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Even my public-facing Facebook page has that info. Freelancers pride themselves on following good stories, but all of us have certain stuff about which we like to write.

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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. Not sure where to start?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance. Consider publications like steps.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? So, I guess any of them.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. A bylined article for a tech or business publication, for example, must be written with the right audience and end goal in mind. What’s more, I’ve been able to use the experience from each role to enhance the other.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We appreciate lively, polished writing that balances research or news with fun and memorable anecdotes or examples that help illustrate your point of view. Please no pitches, abstracts, outlines, press releases, or interview offers. Please no pitches, abstracts, outlines, press releases, or interview offers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 28, 2016

A top public relations agency is a busy, demanding workplace. The day-to-day schedule can include a number of discussions with clients or new business prospects, proactive pitching to media and fielding follow-up questions, managing projects with vendors, overseeing media monitoring and anticipating possible impact for clients, and more.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

According to Bloomberg, in the US, there are six Public Relations professionals for every journalist, and the rest of the world is catching up. That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Personalize your PR pitches.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

The practice of media relations resides at the intersection of what’s important to the organization and what the media and public value. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? You may think your social media platforms are enough to get your name out there in the public eye. If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Know Why You Are Writing.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. Be flexible in your pitch.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2022

I use a five-step process to gather information that lets me craft stories that stand out in internal communications and media pitches. I was a curious kid who loved writing things down. Before interviewing an executive or other subject matter expert, look for clues that will help you formulate your questions. Write your story.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When you can pitch yourself as an expert on a topic that is trending online. ” Give the media shareable content by using what is already trending somewhere online and make sure you include that in your pitch as well. Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip.

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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 I think we’re much more open to (remote interviews) nowadays, of course,” O’Connor said. Get used to competing with COVID.

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