HMA Public Relations

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tell us how you got your start in writing? I’ve always loved writing. Growing up, I was usually working on one fantasy novels or another, and when I applied for college, I looked for a major where writing would still be a big part of my life. Tell us about the outlet and types of story pitches you want? Favorite color?

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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. In today’s media environment, pitching reporters and editors has become a lost art. How is your local government benefitting the community?

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Landis PR

MAY 17, 2021

A lifelong journalist, he has been writing about the supermarket business for 40 years. He has been on CNN and national public radio multiple times. Now I’m happiest writing stories that provide new information to my readers and help their businesses. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you?

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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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Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2022

As long as it's coming from a genuine place, you can land some solid pitches. With journalism resources stretching thinner and thinner, your pitches need to be laser-focused. Looking into the rest of 2022 and beyond, the focus is set on in-depth strategy, personalized pitches and airtight data. The state of journalism in 2022.

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Determine the chronology of your business story before writing it. The language, idioms, and examples you use in your business story will likely vary depending on whether you’re writing for million dollar home buyers or Kindergarten teachers. Simple Advice: Write Like You Speak, Reporters Will Listen. Just write like you speak.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. SF Mayor Frank Jordan inviting two radio reporters on his doorstep in to interview him while he took a shower. So stories tend to be tight, with an emphasis on video. Oh, where to start?

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 24, 2022

The success of your PR campaign largely depends on your press release writing talents. Write your press release with a strong news angle to make it more eye-catching. You may use media outlets like radio or TV for your campaign. If you run a small business, local media can help you reach your target audience.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Talk Radio + Reddit – Reddit is incredibly influential and the perfect hangout for communicators, particularly when you have expert clients with a presence on talk radio. The combination of outdoor and a local online presence is quite powerful. Commercial radio + Instagram – Commercial radio loves this social network.

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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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Beyond PR

MAY 2, 2017

Start locally. Local media loves to cover stories about local businesses. Did you invent a revolutionary product, write a book, or win an award? Those are all topics that interest local media. An accountant can talk about new tax laws and what that means for local businesses. Make your business newsworthy.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

I started in commercial radio in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2006 at the mighty KEZO, which meant I played a lot of fantastic rock records between the hourly weather and traffic reports! I did more traditional news, weather, sports, and farm reporting during my time in AM radio at KJAN. Paul Stanley of Kiss is also very kind.

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Flatiron Communications

APRIL 13, 2021

He writes: “Substack has captivated an anxious industry because it embodies larger forces and contradictions. While the number of outlets (to pitch) has exploded, long gone are the days when a single news story in a legacy outlet can drive the national news agenda and conversation.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 23, 2016

An SMT can be an ideal way to secure editorially placed media for your campaign and start building broadcast buzz,” writes Stephanie Rittenhouse, Manager, Media Relations at MultiVu, in Beyond Broadcast: Extending the Reach of Your Media Tour & Maximizing Results. Timing is everything!

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. Start your own business and pitch for work. The recruitment market is tough. Seriously.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 20, 2010

We’ve been receiving more than a few pitches from Jennifer on behalf of Retrevo. And for this she’s getting a good pitch seal of approval from the Bad Pitch Blog (we used to call it Glinda the Good Pitch, but how cool is that, really?) Before we post her pitch, we asked Jennifer a few questions.

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Public Relations Sydney

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Read their articles, view their broadcasts or listen to their radio programs to get a sense of what they report on. Identify and reach out to key journalists Developing a relationship with at least one journalist at each major news outlet in your local area is an excellent start.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 21, 2016

Lynch has a wide range of experience in writing about economics and politics and has reported from more than fifty countries. McCain is currently host of the nationally syndicated radio show America Now and is also a regular contributor at Fox News. Financial Times – Washington Bureau: David J.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

KPIs included local media interviews, toolkit downloads, and increased engagement at local chapter levels #measurepr. My degree is in mass comm and I went to school for a career in radio. Universities should teach Writing, Pitching, Attention to Detail, Measurement (of course), and… How to deal with Rejection.

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PR Fuel

MARCH 17, 2020

Television and radio’s quick ads made it fall from favor for a few decades. Depending on your business, this might mean writing in-depth articles that show you’re an authority in your niche. For one thing, your local newspaper might not be the best fit for the story. PR Tips How To Pitch to a Publication.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

She’s a Clark Honors College student and is writing her senior thesis on the lack of women in sports information director roles in the NCAA. Her current project is the promotion of a golf tournament for the USM student radio station, for which she has created sponsorship and player brochures and an advertisement.

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