ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

A working journalist since high school with experience in broadcast, print and digital, George is a terrific reporter and not just because he sums up his personality this way — Likes: Dark chocolate, baseball. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. People are visual.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

You can also have physical coupons that are sent out in the mail, included in print ads or posted on bulletin boards. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events. This works especially well with items that can be consumed in small amounts, such as food, beverages or health supplements.

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Critical Mention

JULY 22, 2020

As we try to do with every product or feature we release, Critical Mention built this Media Contact Database with our present and future customers in mind. Acquire accurate data from millions of local and national outlets, reporters, editors, producers, influencers, bloggers and more. Click here to read the press release announcement).

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

You can also have physical coupons that are sent out in the mail, included in print ads or posted on bulletin boards.In Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events. This works especially well with items that can be consumed in small amounts, such as food, beverages or health supplements.

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Strategy Marketing Trade Shows Video 133

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. Conflicting interests. This is what the trend in content marketing is about.

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Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

One hour I might be leading strategic media approach; the next I could be at a local fair handing out product samples to engage directly with consumers. For example, one of my favorite clients is Print Syndicate, owner of sites like LookHuman.com, that sells quirky, sarcastic apparel and home goods based on social media trends.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Local TV, radio, newspapers, and trade magazines all conducted interviews and ran stories in response to our ideas. #2 Instead of pitching media on the products, we distributed a “creativity kit” for spring break, a time of the year when parents, grandparents, and caregivers are searching for projects to entertain their kids.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 27, 2016

If a company executive is presenting or speaking on a panel, consider a post that features their story. Take the time to then research your local client base through social media monitoring and industry circles to uncover if any of them will be attending the show. Be present where your audience is.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 12, 2017

After the success of Graffiti, director George Lucas was in demand, and he started pitching his next venture, a science fiction movie called “Star Wars,” to Hollywood studios. They had a simple goal for one of the races: to deliver a printed guide to exiting fans with the race results immediately following the race.

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PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

A volunteer pitch that persuaded. Several groups presented over the morning, but it was The Toronto Fringe’s volunteer coordinator, Natasha Boomer , who provided the most-compelling pitch. For example, the local small- to medium-sized theatres and site-specific locations operating as this year’s 28 Fringe venues.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even the most stellar pitch is useless if the wrong people are targeted; a carefully selected list of fewer reporters will yield better results than a spray-and-pray approach. Once you’ve determined the story theme and the audience, you’ll need to consider all the possible angles from which you can present the story to the media.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 6, 2016

By not targeting the right contacts, your perfect pitch can fall on deaf ears. For local news, compile a list of influential outlets in the region; for larger, national stories, think of top outlets across the country and pinpoint their most prominent writers. Consider the importance and impact of the news you’re sharing.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Cision adds sponsored content feature to PR Newswire – pitches it as “guaranteed editorial”; Meltwater Beats Earnings; TrueScope Raises $6.2 This is how you wind up with a press release on a local ABC news affiliate in Buffalo even though your tech client is in San Francisco. Million and Eyes the U.S. Are you kidding?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 17, 2021

I’m presently working on an article relating to the emissions systems that diesel engine makers will utilize to significantly reduce both NOx and particulate for 2024, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Enough said.

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Journalistics

MARCH 2, 2013

You may want to take on a client of your own to start gathering work examples – consider helping out a family or friend with their business, or volunteer for a local non-profit organization or church. You should be able to show examples of stories you pitched and placed, or campaigns you worked on and generated results for.

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Cision

MAY 12, 2015

While some may see that as daunting, many have relished the new opportunities it presents and innovated methods for connecting with target audiences. Not to mention, engaging reporters and thought leaders on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook has made pitching and relationship building more efficient.

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PRSay

MAY 5, 2016

What unique opportunities does an Olympic year present to those of us who work in PR? What unique challenges does an Olympic year present to those of us who work in PR? First, all PR starts local. Second, only pitch good stories. Do not push send on a pitch just to say you completed your media outreach.

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