ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. From national outlets like CNN, Fox Business or the Today show to local affiliates, a solid broadcast segment can make a lasting impact. Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure.

Local 323

Local Pitching Print Interviews 323

5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In today’s world of social media, media relations is so much broader. What’s Different? Is it casual or more formal?

Media Relations 79

Media Relations Pinterest Media Newspapers 79

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . From a PR perspective, the media can be a terrific way to raise the profile of your company/client company and its products/services. Related articles: .

Media Relations 52

Media Relations Publicity Sports Media 52

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Typically for this time of year, businesses and marketers would be focusing on pitching and marketing things around the holiday season. Although the pandemic changed all of that, plenty of media relations professionals found a way to change their strategies according to the current situation.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. His name was Pip and he won the hearts of visitors and locals. I began in college with an internship at a newspaper local to my school covering local government as well as random features I came across in the area.

Meeting 97

Meeting Energy Local Media 97

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, we will cover many of the fundamentals of media relations, so our program also would be beneficial to those starting out in public relations — including students and new professionals in PR, media and journalism. How was your transition into public relations?

Communications 183

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 183

PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Mondays are best for pitching, the research finds.

Report 131

Report Pitching Media Survey 131

The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 25, 2024

Invest In Media Relations In an already crowded cannabis market, media relations can help you reach new audiences. When working with influencers, consider their: Relevance to your business and target audience Level of engagement on social media platforms Content quality and authenticity 5.

Strategy 104

Strategy Brand Branding SEO 104

Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. This is media relations. If you want earned media, you need to have a newsworthy story to tell. . Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo.

Pitching 120

Pitching How To Brand Branding 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Successful media pitching in public relations has always relied on the combination of a good idea, well-timed and well-packaged to offer up to appropriate journalists. Many times, however, the factor that turns a pitch into a pitch-perfect placement is chutzpah! Don’t discount the last-minute opportunity.

Pitching 149

Pitching Strategy Examples Banking 149

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

Many A-list national outlets understand the need to talk about adult-related topics to make them less taboo and open the door to a broader conversation. However, you will not always pitch to an editor who is aligned with a particular brand, product, or topic. These goals should be reflected in your day-to-day practices.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Relations Media Pitching 52

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PR for Anyone

JUNE 9, 2021

She has gotten quite a bit of media related to her walk but it also mentions her as a real estate agent. She also created an essay contest at the local high school about what it means to be a woman when you can now run for President. How to pitch the media. So that is this week’s PR tip.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Nonprofit Media Pitching 130

PRSay

MAY 23, 2018

An added bonus for you: Trade outlets aren’t inundated with pitches like their high-visibility counterparts, so it’s easier to get your pitch in front of the right eyes. Some podcast audiences are even larger than local broadcast markets. It is estimated that 24 percent of Americans listen to podcasts on a monthly basis.

Media Relations 106

Media Relations Publicity Media Blogging 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, journalists who focus on privacy and data concerns on big tech platforms may be intrigued by a pitch about a data breach on a major social network. But they would not be interested (and may even be annoyed) by an inbound about a ransomware attack on a local energy supplier.

Privacy 294

Privacy Media Telecommunications Conference 294

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. If you pitch something to a reporter and they bite?

Pitching 125

Pitching Newspapers Report Local 125

Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? THE PITCH It comes from a very well-known floral brand. If not, download it right here !

Pitching 100

Pitching eBook Blogging Engineering 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

During my college years I contributed stories to the student newspaper and interned at a couple local news outlets in southwest Ohio before graduating with my bachelor’s in English-Journalism in 2005. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? area locals, A Sound of Thunder. Know your audience.

Transportation 99

Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

Media relations has been getting harder for ages and PR need to think differently about the tools available to get the message across, including sponsored content. They had covered my client before and I was pitching hard news – good stuff that’s useful for the industry. To be sure, it was a good pitch, but so were the others.

Pitching 111

Pitching Media Relations Survey Advertising 111

Business Wire

MARCH 31, 2017

By Matt Allinson, International Media Relations Manager Earlier this month, six journalists from a variety of Seattle media outlets joined Business Wire for a media speed-dating session. If you’re pitching local, it helps to have a local area code. Look for potential partnerships with new media.

Local 150

Local Media Pitching Report 150

Presspage

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Unlocking innovation in Media Relations Elevating media and investor relations for PR and IR teams is one of the major missions for Presspage. We believe that standing out from the crowd is crucial when it comes to your relations with the media and your investors. And that was our issue with the old CRM.

System 78

System Software Technology Privacy 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. Consider The Impact on Local Communities.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. It’s hard to blink without seeing either local or global news. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day. Are You Finding Fake Media Sickening?

How To 279

How To Media Pitching Creativity 279

PRSay

MARCH 21, 2022

Eighty percent of journalists said that a quarter or more of their stories originate from pitches, down slightly from 81 percent last year. Similar to last year, bad timing was the top reason journalists rejected pitches (24 percent), followed by lack of personalization (22 percent). Illustration credit: 32 pixels ].

Report 167

Report Survey Pitching Journalism 167

Axia PR

JUNE 20, 2023

In this episode, guest Bob Wiltfong joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how you can build and maintain media relationships. They describe how to use newsjacking to your advantage in creating the right pitch as well as the importance of leveraging local news on behalf of your brand. Tune in to learn more!

Local 71

Local Pitching Brand Branding 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

So, there’s not a one-size fits all approach to PR or media relations. To execute a strong PR program and target the media outlets that will work best for your brand, assess your goals. The migration of news to digital platforms has disrupted the news business, and new outlets are always coming on board.

Media 310

Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Although some PR professionals have seized the opportunity to evolve their public relations strategies, far too many have stayed complacent, keeping their heads down and focusing on media relations and other traditional tactics that have served them well throughout the years. Earned Media.

Media Relations 331

Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

PRSay

DECEMBER 12, 2018

This used to come in the form of commercials on network TV or ads in local papers, but now it’s Facebook ads or YouTube ads. Coming up with great content or story angles is the minimum standards these days; the battle is won or lost by the expertise and commitment of the people who pitch that content to gatekeepers.

Strategy 98

Strategy Pitching Film Advertising 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Related read: The Power of Great Storytelling and Why it’s Crucial to PR Pros Local relevance and community engagement benefits Broadcast media, particularly local television and radio stations, maintain a strong connection to their communities.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your pitch is the stimulus driving an editor to Google the subject of your pitch. From supporting creative briefs to fueling message tracks, reasons to believe are a critical part of any campaign or plan, down to an individual pitch. Many media relations scenarios start locally or in the trades.

Pitching 67

Pitching Strategy Local Banking 67

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

I understand more about a media company’s ins and outs and the structure and challenges they face. I’ve learned what our journalist’s lives are like so that has helped me with understanding how I pitch external journalists. The post Managing Media Relations for a Publisher; Off Script No.

Media Relations 68

Media Relations Media Insurance Insurance 68

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. Earned media demonstrates credibility, since the organization doesn’t pay for the placement. If so, how?

Storytelling 161

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 161

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. I began to tire of the days spent faxing (yes, I’m old) press releases one at a time to manually created lists of media contacts and 9 p.m.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

My public relations career began with media relations. Although I’d never recommend someone go through the “boot camp” experience I had, it did teach me how to secure media opportunities quickly and make them stick. As you can imagine, I’m a big proponent of media relations. Media relations can be tough.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Measurement Conference 40

PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

Whether you’re a health-care organization wondering about messaging or a brand trying to find a home for an unrelated story during this time, here are some tips for PR pros to successfully navigate this current news cycle: Know that this isn’t pitching as usual.

Resources 195

Resources Pitching Television Radio 195