The Proactive Report

JUNE 20, 2015

Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn’t get your media coverage anymore. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Most journalists consider Twitter to be an extension of their own reporting these days and 75% say that they use Twitter to build their own brand.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

And revealing yourself, in the process, to be a very new kind of financial villain — one who pitches not just the prospect of profit but also deliverance from the corrupt speculative system in which you “made” your “billions.”. Kelsey Piper, writing for Vox , got a nice scoop shortly after the story broke.

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Banking Employee Financial System 177

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? Blogs were raging.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. So, as a blogger for the past seven years and a podcaster more recently, here are my five tips for pitching success and how PR stands for “Personal” Relations: Know about me, but know more about my community.

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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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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

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”. The answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

Do you want to have an interview with her?” It means you spend a lot of time researching publications, figuring out their editorial point of view, drafting pitches, getting rejections or no response at all, and all potentially with no reward. Now, start crafting your pitches. Make your pitch as personalized as possible.

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Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 170

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Media Travel Journalism 104

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. 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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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. If Edelman had just quietly pitched media their story ideas and sources for how to grow awareness around mental illness in a sensitive fashion, it would have been perfectly appropriate. Go follow her on Twitter.

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Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

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. Be sure to connect with them on Twitter and LinkedIn, and engage with them from time to time by interacting with their posts. Include it on your website or blog.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Click to the right to follow Bailey Schulz on Twitter and LinkedIn. 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. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:02:37] Good topics.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Click below to follow Lisa Martine Jenkins on Twitter and LinkedIn. During the episode, Lisa breaks down her beat at Protocol, talks about the change in climate news coverage over the last 10 years, her process for reviewing & saving pitches, and more. . Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:07:18] I think I read a pitch about that.”

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Agriculture Pitching Interviews Technology 76

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Click below to follow Ben Bergman on Twitter and LinkedIn. During the episode, Ben talks about why he’s working with familiar sources, the correlation between subject lines and headlines, advice for tying your pitch to recent stories, and more. His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:47] His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:47]

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. At my desk, I just stared at the picture and started writing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to. Know your industry.

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Transportation Meeting Media Newspapers 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. I love living in the city and I am always out and about trying new restaurants, going to events (as I write this I am preparing to go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see the cherry blossoms) and people-watching. I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. I’ve also been fortunate to interview a lot of celebrities – Carrie Fisher, Tony Hawk, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Gibbons, Nikki Sixx and more – which was always fun. Fun assignment!

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Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2019

Of course, just like many facets of social media marketing, vendors have descended on marketers, pitching their tools as the silver bullet for finding the right influencers for your brand. My opinion: The tools are pitched as a faster, easier way to identify and manage influencers. 4: Check out Twitter, and Twitter lists.

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Tools Twitter Local Pitching 111

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Click below to follow Mia Sato on Twitter and LinkedIn. During the episode, Mia talks about deceptive subject lines, pitches she receives from The Verge tip line, a recent scoop about Etsy sellers, 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 Writing Interviews Policies 82

Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2019

Without exposure to this industry, it is easy to assume that a PR fledging, like myself, devotes their time to traditional and tangible tasks such as drafting press releases and pitching them to the media. Of course, writing press releases and pitching stories to media outlets is an important part of any PR role.

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Pitching Media Film Enterprise 48

OnePitch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn more from him about technology, investing, and Silicon Valley through his Twitter and LinkedIn. During this episode, Eric talks about simplicity, straightforwardness, and personalization in pitches, interest as a key component of a successful pitch, and his preferences when it comes to approaches to sending relevant pitches.

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Pitching Financial Video Product Launch 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am… preparing for hosting my weekly TV show or writing my weekly Truck Tech newsletter. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

PR Fuel

AUGUST 19, 2021

It ensures that you only pitch your story to reporters with high chances of being interested. Be ready to answer critical questions such as what your business does and why you want media coverage in your pitch. For instance, most media reporters are active on Twitter. Keep Your Pitch Clear and Straight to the Point.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I get a lot of “Write about this startup! I get a lot of “Write about this startup!” Do those even work?

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

OnePitch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Click below to follow Emma Kershaw on Twitter and Instagram. During the episode, Emma starts by talking about what it’s like to pitch articles as a contributor, weeding through trend pitches in her inbox, why it’s important to share all the details about new products before they launch, and more. Her Inbox & Pitches. [0:01:46]

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Click below to follow Max Ufberg on Twitter and LinkedIn. During the episode, Max gives us the scoop on his pitching preferences, why it’s better to talk with a reporter or editor before you pitch them, what constitutes embargoed news, and more. His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:13] His Inbox & Pitches. [00:03:13]

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Company Pitching Report YouTube 83

OnePitch

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Click below to follow Nate DiCamillo on Twitter and LinkedIn. During the episode, Nate talks about his shift in coverage for Quartz vs CoinDesk, the specifics and importance of data that he looks for in pitches, the proper timeline for embargoes, and more. His Inbox & Pitches. [00:02:30] So it’s been a year.

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OnePitch

AUGUST 9, 2022

During the episode, Eli talks about the many NFT pitches he receives (spoiler: 300-400 per day), what he looks for in pitches, the types of sources he enjoys speaking with, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. 00:03:16] BB: Wait.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Alerts for topics relevant to a client’s business can make a big difference in securing quick wins and nailing ideas for proactive pitching.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is it interesting to get pitches? What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

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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

MAY 3, 2016

Journalists can see right through your mass emails – and they’ll ignore you if they suspect you aren’t tailoring your pitches. Karen Paff, senior vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, recommends doing your research and learning as much as you can about the journalists you target before you pitch them your story.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Write a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Follow her on Twitter: @jenlawhead. Before you share coverage, you need to get coverage.

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