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How Has the Pandemic Changed Journalism? I Asked a New York Times Reporter

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Five months into the pandemic, I sat down to talk to New York Times staff reporter Anahad O’Connor. Remember that before you get angry about the length of time it takes to receive a response from a reporter. “I The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways.

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Finding the Inspiration to Pitch

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As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources. A real appeal.

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Finding the Right Time to Send a Pitch

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The second-best time of day to pitch media is between 10 a.m. That’s because the actual best time to pitch a given journalist or blogger is unique to each one. One reporter might check email religiously at 8 a.m. like the USA Today reporter I spoke with). like a Wall Street Journal reporter I used to pitch).

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Meet the Media: Hannah Lutz, Reporter at Automotive News

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I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? General Motors’ mayfly mayhem.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives.

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The 21 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Media Training. PR Reporting. Media Measurement.

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How Should You Change Your Media Relations Approach in the New Journalism Landscape?

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25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.