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What to Pitch the Media in May

PR for Anyone

It went viral because it looked like big worms. If you want to stay local, things to pitch for July are: Summer vacation/travel – Inflation is high, times are tough. You don’t want to pitch what everyone else is going to pitch. Have some fun. That’s what people like. Things that are different.

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Ahead of the Academy Awards, Marketing Wisdom From the ‘Barbie’ Blockbuster

PRSay

This “Barbie” garners media The film’s PR tactics generated immeasurable earned media coverage across varied outlets, from local TV to national outlets like The New Yorker , The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN and the BBC. Travel media reported on hotels decorated in the style of Barbie. He’s just Ken.”

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2017 Crisis Management That (Mostly) Worked

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Everyone recalls the PR fiasco United Airlines experienced in April when footage of a dazed and bloodied passenger being dragged from his seat went viral. That, too, was captured on other passengers’ cell phones and enjoyed a brief viral moment on social media. Southwest Airlines’ soft landing.

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How Do We Love Hallmark Holidays? Let Me Count The Ways.

Barokas

These annual occasions give companies the opportunity to reinforce key brand attributes, show their personality, create viral buzz—and hopefully have a little fun along the way. The instigator of chuckles, deep belly laughs and viral buzz. Here are a few that have proven to work: Infuse Your Campaign with Comedy.

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Three PR Issues Companies Will Face In 2018

The Stalwart Blog

Doing so successfully will require an expert touch from professionals who understand the anatomy of a story that gives it the best chance of going viral. citizens working and traveling abroad with greater disdain. The American Backlash Will Be Real.

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Discovered by Porsche: the Art of Storytelling

Presspage

The principle categorizes content into three main types: ‘Hero’ content aims to create viral, high-impact (video) content, often tied to significant events or campaigns, to attract a massive audience. Local micro-influencers, like Eva Cleven, were leveraged to engage the target audience through podcasts.

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2016 – A Year in Traditional Media

Shift Communications

“PR people often talk about ideas to make news go viral, but there is no way to predict or plan for when something will be a hit. 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.

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