Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Now as the owner of Media Maven , a full-service public relations firm, I’m getting asked that question even more. . 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. Well I have news for you: it’s not.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

I was able to jump in there with the media relations and publication relations teams at a time the country was on fire with Olympic pride and the Olympic movement was more popular than ever. What we like to remind everybody that we are a very young sport. It went from being a spectacle to being a sport.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scaring folks can be a great attention-getter, particularly if you are promoting solutions in areas like cyebrsecurity, public safety and infrastructure protection. The reasons relate to psychology and business. It’s all shootings, riots and political arguments (and sports and weather). This can involve fear-mongering.

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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. During the pandemic, many media groups dropped paywalls for a time, but we’re now seeing paywalls re-emerge.

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5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2019

Everyday journalists are inundated with pitches from business owners and PR professionals looking to get their products and services features in an article. They are fighting for a spot in the limelight because media exposure is a great way to introduce your product or service to the public.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. What’s your social media elevator pitch?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. Conventional agency route Public relations professionals typically work either in-house or in an agency in close concert with the client organization. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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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. I saw that the media could be a lot more exciting than typing on a laptop,” he says. It’s such an insecure lifestyle, especially working in sports.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. We like to follow bloggers who are superior writers, and straight shooters, and whose posts are free of jargon and sales pitches. Bad Pitch Blog.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fluid power, our biggest event is in March every three years — IFPE — and as we were all preparing to fly out there, my state, Ohio, was shutting events down to the public … and companies started to bail. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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PR Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

But regardless of that ultimate audience, your first audience is always the editors, reporters, TV producers or others who receive your press release or pitch. That could be high school sports, health, the environment, city government, education or a host of others. If that fails, give the publication a call and ask.

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Shift Communications

JULY 1, 2015

Ah, Twitter: Land of snarky comments, pithy observations, celebrity smack downs, breaking news, and, if you’re a savvy enough public relations professional, pitching opportunities. If you’ve never pitched on Twitter before, you could be missing out. your clients’ industries) and including a personal touch.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Talking to you about that weird news item I read the other day, the latest sports scores, music, politics (I do live in the D.C. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to. area) or professional wrestling ad nauseum.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transport Topics is a business-to-business publication that exists to provide our readers with business intelligence and insights that can help them run their organizations more effectively and better plan for the future. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Know your audience. Know your audience.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

While Boeing promises more quality checks, Rory Kennedy, the director of the documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, told NPR , “The additional scrutiny — whether self-imposed or from the FAA — may not be enough to restore public faith in Boeing and the troubled 737 Max, which is now linked to the worst aviation disasters in recent history.”

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Critical Mention

JULY 2, 2020

Many businesses and organizations are progressively integrating their public relations practices with their marketing strategies. Though public relations and marketing have many differences, they both are heavily reliant on expressing effective brand communication. Elevate your Pitch Game.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

After more than 15 years in local news in the New York City area, I grew from working in newspapers to running websites and working in live streaming news and sports, and more before I joined FleetOwner in 2017. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I love watching and attending big sporting events.

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Mora Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2017

While it is tempting, when launching a PR or media relegations campaign, to attempt to pitch everything about you or your business simultaneously – avoid the temptation. Develop a story, not a sales pitch. If you pitch journalists every detail of your business, you’re not going to get far. Keep it simple. Be specific.

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Barokas

JUNE 19, 2017

As PR professionals, the art of media relations is our bread and butter. Research – when it comes down to it, if you do your research into the reporter’s beat and past coverage, and think what you are throwing their way is actually something they would be interested in, it really doesn’t matter how many times you pitch them.

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. Journalism has also influenced my career in terms of the contacts I developed while working in news media.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Success in the PR world translates to knowing how to deliver captivating media pitches, interactive campaigns, detailed press releases and more. PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. Share Tweet Share.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. Can you tell us a little about your background and how you got to where you are now?

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2020

People might only be interested in business, sports or local affairs. That’s a sale waiting to happen – and potentially a new lifelong customer – if the brand gets the pitch right and pairs with the correct influencer. Another benefit many journalists bring to the table is niche-specific reporting.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. Be prepared to address the public.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 8, 2007

Fast Five is a new Bad Pitch Blog feature where we bring you five links or five-question interviews—all of them will probably pertain to our favorite subject—bad pitches and how to avoid them. Non-tech PR folk will also enjoy this blog for insight into smart media relations and the actual application of social media.

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Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 4, 2007

But rather than avoid public appearances for awhile and read up on “Sports for Dummies,” Mayor Mark Mallory is turning a bad pitch into a good pitch. According to Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate, “Mayor Mallory is using the publicity from his misdirected Opening Day pitch to plug the virtues of the City of Cincinnati.”

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MaccaPR

APRIL 18, 2017

public relations people. Mind you, not ALL public relations people. Cision , the King Kong of media relations directories, swells with 1.6 million media contacts (including 300,000 digital influencers) in its searchable database. First, we start with.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., which involves pitching story ideas like back-to-school and holiday shopping, but also handling stories about incidents in our stores. OK, I lied–last question: You seem to be somewhat of a sports fan.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I have been fortunate to have been able to write about many of my past sports-car racing adventures, and by far the best and most memorable of those has been co-driving the 1979 Nurburgring 24-Hour endurance race with pro drivers Jim Downing and Lyn St. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Email please!

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Critical Mention

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Proactively pitch to journalists who cover your industry or area. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family. The post How to Turn Earned Media into Brand Endorsements appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. What I’m reading in the press and hearing on the morning shows tends to back this up.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

I am the managing editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News , two Detroit-based automotive publications. In addition to overseeing our editorial direction and content strategy, I spend a lot of my day working and talking with the people associated with our publications. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Crain publications try to share stories whenever relevant and I work with my friends in Detroit, Chicago, Canada, Europe, China and elsewhere to ensure we don’t miss anything. I also was a sports stringer for the Detroit Free Press and I interned back home at The Toledo Blade. If we are a “second tier” pitch, you are insulting me.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Sure, editors, reporters and columnists continue to be the so-called top jobs in journalism, but there’s been a significant shift in recent years in terms of topics and sectors that are being covered, how the media is responding to changing demand from readers and the critical focus on digital. The freelance dance. The age of social.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Edward Bernays, the father of public relations. After some publicity and targeted lobbying, eggs, ham, and bacon became the quintessential American breakfasts, and hotels worldwide started serving eggs, ham, and bacon for breakfast. See also How to write a PR pitch. Photo: Bettmann / Getty Images.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Kaisha Brown, @mcjkaisha.

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