PR for Anyone

MAY 22, 2020

Having a media pitching tracking system in place is super important for your success. Knowing who you pitched, when, and what the response was will help you in the future in learning what types of pitches resonate with the media. I use a Google doc for tracking pitches and also keeping track of my top journalists.

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Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We’ve got tips from Lambert on how to pitch a celebrity booker and what to avoid. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Pitches are best kept clean, simple, to the point with links and “buzz words.” Pitches that are long or oddly formatted really hold them back. Can you be pitched via these channels?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

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Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Sword and the Script

MARCH 30, 2021

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

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Social Media Report Survey Media 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 14, 2022

A big part of PR is having strong media relationships. It helps to have contact that you can pitch informally and know you will get a response – either a yes or a pass. Pitches and announcements from last quarter are yesterday’s news and it’s time to plan for the next few months. Social media audit.

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Pitching LinkedIn Twitter Social Media 296

Cision

MAY 2, 2017

It’s the same thing with social media and PR. Social Media = Peanut Butter. Think of social media as the peanut butter. As a business owner, you must be on social media. If you don’t think you need to be on social media, consider the fact that there are over 2.7 PR = Jelly.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Over the past decade, social media has dramatically changed the way we find, access and read the news. Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too.

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Social Media Media Pitching Media Training 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. You can instruct the AI to make your customized pitches pithy or “elaborative” as you might need. Fair enough.

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Software Pitching Ethics Privacy 121

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Over the last five years, we’ve created a social media playbook document that makes this a lot easier! Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. I review a few to-dos with the students and lecture about social media marketing. 10: 17 a.m.:

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Social Media Media LinkedIn Tourism 157

Cision

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The rules for pitching journalists have changed. Gone are the days of the 30-second elevator sales pitch. So how can you gain the media coverage your brand needs through a digital encounter? A: Social media helps you become a known quantity. Journalists tend to follow one another on social.

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Social Media Media Pitching Privacy 120

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These are the “Big Four” of the social media marketing world. And, they encompass about 90% of all social media marketing for most companies. In fact, according to a recent UMass-Dartmouth study , 91% of Fortune 500 level companies use Twitter, 89% use Facebook, 63% use Instagram and 98% use LinkedIn.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What would help you to pitch smarter — to better target your media list and pitch journalists the way they want to be pitched? How can you build stronger relationships with your media contacts when both you and they are juggling so many projects? What journalists want — straight from the source.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2016

Now, thanks to technology (and restraining orders), we have much easier ways to connect, including social media. Today’s journalist is social media savvy. In fact, two-thirds of journalists use social media daily. Some share their own content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the rest.

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Pitching Strategy Social Media Fashion 120

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

But for familiar media contacts, knowing their interests and thoughts on major topics can expedite media opportunities. This is because you not only know what stories they will cover instantly when a story breaks, but how they’re likely to approach, which enables a more targeted pitch. Interact on social media.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2018

LinkedIn is a platform for building professional relationships. 20 years ago executive profiling meant targeting features in the broadsheet and trade media Today’s modern executive is more likely to seek support in optimising their social networks and content. LinkedIn is a good start point. Here’s how to build a profile.

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LinkedIn How To Privacy Google 115

Prohibition

AUGUST 16, 2021

Video content has become a central component across all social media platforms. Although it’s fair to say that more consumer focused channels, such as Instagram and Facebook, may seem a more obvious channel for video – it’s place on LinkedIn certainly shouldn’t be underestimated.

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Business Wire

MARCH 22, 2017

By Vilan Trub, Business Wire The following is Part II of Business Wire's article providing insight into the top social media trends for 2017. Every organization has issues and every social media manager needs to know these issues and public perceptions before creating their social program. had to offer.

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Social Media Trends LinkedIn Media 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

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. Obviously, the best PR teams began pitching long-lead print outlets back in July, but those publications actually occupy a relatively small and super-select number of opportunities.

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Pitching Print Survey Local 136

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Are you looking to interact with your social media audience, post trending content that’ll boost social engagement and practice top social strategies that’ll increase brand awareness? . Practice Social Media Brand-Consistency. Create a Social Media Posting Schedule. Find your Target Audience.

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Social Media Marketing Media Instagram 75

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 22, 2019

At Konnect Agency , we proudly take a unique approach to media and influencer relations – PERSONALIZATION. I say unique because not everyone takes the time to personalize each and every pitch, and in a world where there are six publicists for every one reporter , a little personalization goes a long way to help you stand out.

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2015

If there is one thing that is constant about social media platforms (besides their URLs), it is that they change fast. There are some recently released social media tools that communication and marketing professionals may find very helpful…or at least find good to know about. LinkedIn New Apps. Conclusion.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Many of the rules for pitching a conventional radio producer also apply to pitching a podcast, but there are some subtle differences. Suggest or use tools to help tell the story on air before the pitch. Can you start a relationship before you pitch? The odds are the pitch will be better written and better received.

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Cision

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you’re new to the world of DIY public relations, let’s take a look at one of the essential components of your PR strategy: pitching the media. It takes carefully cultivating a relationship with the media until you reach a point where they trust and like you. It starts long before the pitch. How do you build that trust?

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Start on social media and be “social.” Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! Always be prepared for your media interview. See what kinds of things they’re posting on social media. Comment when relevant.

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Television Pitching Interviews Radio 221

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

2) Do you have at least one social media platform that you are active on? 3) Are you using the same colors and fonts on your website and your social media header(s)? 5) Do you regularly pitch the media? 6) Have you been featured in the media? 10) Is your LinkedIn profile optimized and up-to-date?

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Real Estate Google LinkedIn Social Media 130

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

You haven’t been in business long enough If your business is newer, your website may lack polish and detail, you may not have a ton of social media content and your product or service may have limited availability. But top media outlets may opt for more seasoned companies to feature. Yes, reporters are human.

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Pitching Newspapers Report Local 127

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

Social Media 60

Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 60

Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. And believe me: you’re far from the only business that has clamored for media coverage, so you’ve got some stiff competition when it comes to getting a journalist’s attention. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? Think Tinder meets pitching. Simply upload your pitch on the app to connect with interested journalists.

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Mobile Content Marketing Pitching Social Media 306

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

It’s clear that LinkedIn is an incredible resource for finding your next job, but what some may not know is that LinkedIn is also one of the most effective tools for PR. In fact, it’s the most used social media platform among Fortune 500 companies. LinkedIn is also an incredible resource for generating leads.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Or offer to take a stab at first drafts of bylines, press releases, or pitches. Branch out on social media – For PR team members who might not be as social media savvy as their colleagues, or who have a favorite platform that they’re most comfortable with, now’s the time to branch out.

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Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. The venerable email pitch. “92% 92% of journalists and influencers prefer email pitches.”. State of Media ). 16) Pitch in the morning. . Social Media Marketing Statistics.

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Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 122

Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

A successful public relations pitch has the potential to elevate your brand in a way advertising simply can’t. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. Social Media. Today’s reporters are social savvy, so the ones you want to reach may be active on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn (or all of these).

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Report Pitching Trade Shows Newspapers 120

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. LinkedIn is perfect for this. It’s the world’s largest job networking social media platform – so your content remains connected to your resume.

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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. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

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