Cision

MAY 13, 2016

It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. Do your homework.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

Top PR agencies know the value of a well-crafted PR pitch to get the attention of an overworked and cynical media contact. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of the type of PR pitches to avoid at all costs. The overly commercial pitch. The long pitch. The “too creative” pitch.

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Landis PR

MARCH 27, 2023

As Major League Baseball opens the season this week, we invited award-winning journalist, Susan Slusser to be interviewed for “Meet the Media.” Covering baseball, it’s all about the new rules right now, especially adding the pitch clock to a sport that is famous for having no clock. Susan Slusser Happy Opening Day!

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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. It also shows you went above and beyond to send a pitch.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

However, over the years we’ve had quite a few clients who did not want us to lead with negativity or fear in our PR pitches. It’s all shootings, riots and political arguments (and sports and weather). The news business understands these factors and their role in attracting audiences. Is it full of happy news?

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NewsWhip

APRIL 29, 2021

The Super League was pitched as a midweek European club competition, separate from UEFA’s Champions League and Europa League. Indignation wasn’t limited to just fans of the sport, but commentators, coaches, and current players themselves. The Daily Mail and Sky Sports followed behind with 657.9k The people protest.

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Prohibition

MAY 4, 2017

There’s no doubt that the impact of social media on the sporting industry has been huge, with sponsors clambering to strike a deal with the latest hot property from all sporting professions. But how influential are these sporting heroes? 10) Zlatan Ibrahimović (@ibra_official) – Twitter: 4.44m /Instagram: 24.7m.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

My first job was an assistant editor/web for a magazine called Transportation & Logistics from Penton Media in Cleveland. I worked for other firms like Grandview Media, Babcox Media and other trade organizations before arriving at Transport Topics. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I think the most important thing is to keep pitches simple but most importantly relevant. The amount of completely irrelevant pitches I get in my email drives me insane. Probably the biggest thing about me is my Irish heritage and my passion for Gaelic sports.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. 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.

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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. Use it as an opportunity.

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Cision

MARCH 7, 2017

When pitching a story, reaching the right influencers can be challenging. AKA Media faced a similar challenge when looking to promote its client’s event, All-American Soap Box Derby Championship Race , amidst a busy summer sports season. Below are some tips for achieving results similar to AKA Media. Do they want content?

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OnePitch

JUNE 27, 2023

Kevin Dugan is a finance reporter for Intelligencer; a New York Magazine site covering news and analysis about politics, business and finance, technology, sports, and media.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are part of the Endeavor Business Media Commercial Vehicle Group covering trucking and fleet industries. Covering Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was an adventure that included a lot of adrenaline and little sleep in the “early days” of using social media for good. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

For her clients, she routinely develops holistic, personalized communications strategies, secures top-tier media placements, and crafts custom content that furthers their brand objectives. What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? What made this pitch successful is simple: 1.)

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Robin Carr, Landis Communications, Ann Killion sports journalist and author, Joan Ryan, journalist and author. Publishing company Pressbooks defines media relations as “the mutually beneficial relationship between journalists and public relations professionals.” . What else is always changing is the media. By Robin Carr .

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Shift Communications

MARCH 2, 2017

Whether it is analyzing the statistics of players, going through those “in the trenches” moments where it just wasn’t your year but picking back up with positivity for the next year, or that healthy rivalry you have with friends of the opposing team – sports is a place of learning. Analytics is Gold. “If Does it come from a reliable source?

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You’ll see many examples of how people landed in the media. Read through these to get inspired on what you can pitch the media, today! In fact, the pitch was “Yes! Again, this appealed to the news anchor as she was trying to get some predictions of her own figured out as well as her favorite sports team.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

After about six years of covering town council and school board meetings, local business and sports, I accepted a position at Transport Topics in 2011 and relocated to the greater Washington, D.C. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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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. Understand what the journalist writes about.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This is a great way to get featured in the same media more than once. Why is this PR story relevant : Media begets media. Why this pitch appealed to the media : Steve Harvey gave an update on CastMedic Designs after Diana Ross was seen wearing the product. Media outlet that was pitched: The Steve Harvey Show.

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OnePitch

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2024 has not been kind to the media industry. Two months into the new year and we’ve seen the loss of entire publications ( The Messenger ) and multiple layoff and newsroom restructuring announcements from outlets like Sports Illustrated , TechCrunch , Wall Street Journal , TIME , Business Insider , and the Los Angeles Times.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2021

It’s also something the media can use in their story – your story. I taught myself a system on how to land in the media because every time my product was featured somewhere, I sold more and got more recognition and visibility. Your story is so important when it comes to landing in the media. Your story matters!

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Axia PR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Earn more news media coverage by pitching stories with conflict. Look at the news — story after story includes some sort of physical or emotional conflict, from sports rivalries to company comparisons to celebrity face-offs. Everyone loves drama. Yes, even you.

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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. However, make sure your face is clear and recognizable and the picture is welcoming.

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HMA Public Relations

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Today's feature comes to us from sports reporter at the Arizona Republic and AZ Central. Find out more on Jose's journey and discover the types of pitches he is looking for in this post. Happy #MediaMonday!

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Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

In an ever-growing digital news industry, it’s critical for media professionals to have the ability to track media mentions from top online news sources. However, trying to access various paywalled sources can be a troublesome task since many of the world’s top media companies have monetized their content. Until next time!

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A couple of decades ago, the word “media” had a much more limited meaning than it possesses today. A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. You should already have a media kit. What’s Different?

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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. Chances are the more you send them, the less they’ll pay attention. Develop a story, not a sales pitch. More tips to keep in mind: Study the media.

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. With that in mind, here are five of our top pro tips for a successful media relations program in 2022: . Why is that?

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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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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Media outlets. Newspapers, magazines, television stations, and online media companies may have entry-level positions in their PR or communications departments. Digital marketing- and social media agencies. Digital marketing- and social media agencies. Sports teams and organisations. Marketing agencies.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 3, 2018

Usually, it’s a handful of eye-catching photos and click-bait style headlines that pitch insurance, credit cards and indoor antennas. What Exactly was Outbrain Pitching? It’s a rent-to-own approach to marketing and really, the same strategy to take with paid social media. bring creative ideas and execute on them ? Talk to Us !

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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. “I I saw that the media could be a lot more exciting than typing on a laptop,” he says.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2021

In between client calls, meetings, or drafting content, it’s typical to talk about the day’s current events or pop culture or sports. We know a lot about one another’s personal lives, and it’s not hard to develop almost familial bonds at work. It makes work more fun and less stressful.

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