OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Even though we’re a completely integrated agency, our roots have largely been in public relations. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch? This is like picking a favorite child!

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Victorious PR

JANUARY 13, 2023

That is one of the top things we hear as a public relations agency. Public relations has a lot of benefits that ads just can’t provide. With public relations, you are increasing your reach by the masses. You have print, television, radio, AND online. With public relations, it’s all about relationships.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . Several years ago, I attended a conference that was geared to both reporters and public relations professionals. Personalize pitches to each reporter/editor. .

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PR Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways for nearly everyone – and pitching the media in the middle of a pandemic is no exception. COVID-19 dominated so much of the news cycle that, seemingly for months, any pitch that didn’t include a coronavirus angle ended up in some reporter, editor or producer’s deleted file.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Performance isn’t typically an issue in print — using prose to tell a compelling story is. There’s more time to report and (despite the shrinking news hole) more room in print/digital to provide detail and nuance. Wire service news is typically cut-and-dried, just the facts, please, and fast!

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Beyond PR

APRIL 10, 2017

Using Cision’s proprietary research of thousands of travel journalists, we have come up with six tips that will help your travel pitch get noticed in a flooded inbox. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. Pitching travel stories blindly causes an overflown editor’s inbox and an ignored pitch. Think Like a Journalist.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

On the one hand, they can and should be pushing niche interest and audiences in their brand-sphere, as the likelihood of pickup will be stronger with a local connection. Because public relations equals trust in brands. Why Earned Media Value (EMV) And Influencers Over Paid Media? Let that marinate for a moment.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Chinese carmaker BYD sold more electric vehicles than Tesla in Q4 2023 ( Shutterstock ) On the communications front, the definition of what is “local” is undergoing transformation, encompassing cultural and political nuances. This repository should address sensitive topics regarding data storage, local client support and R&D locations.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Maybe they’re under pressure from the chief executive or board members, who want to demonstrate their positions as thought leaders on important subjects or publicize what the organization is doing to make the world a better place. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. If so, how?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

A local newspaper for which I interned, The North Baltimore News (Ohio), assigned me to cover the Dayton Air Show. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Familiarize yourself with our publication and the types of stories we cover. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

If you are planning to launch a new product or business, you need an effective public relations strategy to tell the world about your endeavor. While press releases are an essential foundational PR technique, they should not be relied on completely for publicizing your launch or event.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

After 11 years at a publication focused on the design of heavy-duty equipment, I have recently moved to the publication Power & Motion. Since technology is the main focus for my publication, obviously any new technology is going to be of interest. We like to hike, play board games, visit our local breweries.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Having to switch gears so often was a great prelude to broader agency work where we work on various clients from 3D printing to beer. What are some of the differences in building a communications strategy on a national level compared to a local level? I’ve been at Crenshaw for five years and I really love that no two days are alike!

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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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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. With that great idea pitch, think about something I can use to supplement my story, preferably data. Dislikes: Pokemon Go.

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PR Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

The ROI of publicity isn’t as instant or as cut-and-dried as advertising. If your interview with USA Today just appeared in print and online, you shouldn’t expect your phone to ring incessantly the next morning with people wanting to employ your services. Case closed. PR doesn’t work that way. . Quantity, quality and Google Analytics.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2019

If you are planning to launch a new product or business , you need an effective public relations strategy to tell the world about your endeavor. While press releases are an essential foundational PR technique, they should not be relied on completely for publicizing your launch or event. Press Releases. Giveaways and Product Samples.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As chief editor, I lead all FleetOwner’s content planning efforts for both print and digital. I covered everything from town politics, police, fire, education, town budgets, and local happenings in the community. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Stick to the keep-it-simple principle.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Whether you’re working in public relations or another service business today, things can occasionally get.well, scary. Maybe a pitch contains bad info, or a story is printed with a key fact wrong. The ones below apply mainly to us in the PR trade, but as readers may see, some could apply to anyone. Proceed with caution!

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

The real trick to small business public relations is to tell your business story just like well… a story. And since you’re pitching news, doesn’t it make sense to follow the pattern set by the publications you’re targeting? Every Pitch is a Learning Experience. Of course, not every pitch is going to be successful.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

For PR programs, whether the moment calls for media pitches or creative extensions, it’s best to make sure ideas, language, and core messages are authentic. Words matter, and the phrases and descriptions in your PR pitches or press releases — even on the phone, informally — can have lasting impressions and ramifications.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. This can include product reviews, interviews, or features in food publications, both online and in print. This is where food PR comes in.

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Buzzstream

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For PR pros, these times of the year represent not only a festive season, but more importantly a competitive, short, and oversaturated pitching landscape. Even though the writer over at SimpleMost loved our pitch, she knew her editor wasn’t going to have time to read through the pitch and assign it out.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 16, 2014

I say “unique” because it was pitched as a red carpet event where Verizon would show off its latest holiday technologies and gadgets. When Verizon pitched me initially on this event, I was kinda perplexed. Why not open the list up to all sorts of local “influencers? I’m a PR/marketing blogger.

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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. A trade publication covering cybersecurity often publishes roundups of new products.

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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

1) Charlotte Observer business section pitching tips The Publicity Hound So many editors take the time to give tips like this, have you tried searching for pitch tips on your top outlets and editors? He''s also competing for longest post title in the world. Soak it in, but be smart about it. This podcast will tell you how.

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Mora Communications

JANUARY 3, 2018

An effective PR public relations campaign is a gradual building process. But, for a PR campaign to be successful, you and your public relations team need to be on the same page. Keep in contact with your public relations firm, but don’t try to direct or control the campaign. Once you’ve hired them, let them do their job.

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Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 2, 2019

We work hard to secure national, local, and trade media coverage for our amazing clients – but once that placement goes live, our efforts don’t end there. You or your public relations agency has worked hard to pitch, secure and finalize a story and now it’s live.

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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. Best days to pitch. And that was in just the first few weeks!

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Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

The elephants were in full dress and didn’t disappoint the many local news station cameras that came out to film the event. I seem to remember having both print and broadcast media in attendance. A reporter from a regional paper responded to one my pitches asking if we’d offer complimentary tickets. 6) Media gets in Free.

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Barokas

AUGUST 8, 2017

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. Best days to pitch. The post Data-Driven Storytelling – The PR Gift That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Barokas Public Relations.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. A release is useful in aligning a client team on key messages, spokesperson quotes, and the language the public relations professional should use when talking about the announcement with media. 2 Use Seasonal Opportunities to Your Advantage.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So So what wins when it comes to local coverage? As you update your media lists, don’t just look at whether or not a contact is still at a publication. Don’t count on the publication to get you better,” recommended Aaron.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). As more of us get our news digitally, newspapers have taken the hardest hit; however, the estimated total US daily newspaper circulation (print and digital combined) in 2022 was 20.9

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