PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

Why this pitch appealed to the media : Nurse Curry serves a local community, Hampton Roads, Virginia. Media outlet that was pitched: WTKR-3, CBS affiliate in Virginia Beach. Is it newspapers in that piled up on the, on the porch? “Physical Distancing” is what we have to do, not social distance. SPOILER ALERT: YES!

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Eight vacant positions will be left without replacement and 23 “new functions will be created”, according to the newspaper Libération. This includes some improvements to relationship tracking and pitch analytics to evaluate successful pitches.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 10, 2013

We love following up with them after pitching an interview/story idea. I said, “Often PR professionals are heard talking about the ‘elevator pitch’ – a short summary of the story we are trying to sell the media that we can describe in a span of a few seconds. No longer a matter of choice.

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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. You waste your time and the journalist’s time when you pitch a story idea that doesn’t fall within their beat. So, a pitch that arrives on Monday right around 10 a.m.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In my industry analyst role, I’m studying the latest in advanced propulsion with a focus on efficiency and performance advancements in internal-combustion engines and electric-vehicle propulsion systems. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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PRSay

JANUARY 18, 2018

So, I studied Latin in high school and college. In France, I understand the gist of a newspaper story. Journalists often prefer one-paragraph summaries as story pitches, reading less and being swayed by fewer, meaningful words. A shorter version of this response first appeared in the January issue of Strategies & Tactics.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I started writing for my college newspaper and freelancing in 1984 and got my first full-time editorial job in 1988 right out of college, as editor for Installation News (now Mobile Electronics ) at Bobit Publishing. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

So, instead of us trying to pitch reporters on our time, which is normally what happens, what's happening now is we are getting in front of them on their time. Maybe they are a newspaper reporter in the city or the town you live in, and they just wrote a story about COVID-19, and they talked about its effect on the local economy.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

According to a study by Outsell , more than 70 percent of small and large marketing firms rated earned media at least equal to, if not more effective than, paid media. The amount of information you need to contact an influencer — direct phone, email, social handles, pitching preference, outlet information, history and bio, etc.

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The Resolution Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Bring the Story to Life Case studies help people put themselves into a story and showcase real-life results. If you’ve been in the PR world for any length of time, you know that human interest stories really give a pitch a fresh new angle because, let’s face it, everyone loves a heartwarming story. try these 5 suggestions… 1.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 14, 2019

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. In addition to maintaining healthy relationships with the local newspapers and TV stations, it also means opening up and nurturing rapport on so many other fronts.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. Advertising is a distant third.

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PRSay

JANUARY 16, 2018

So, I studied Latin in high school and college. In France, I understand the gist of a newspaper story. Journalists often prefer one-paragraph summaries as story pitches, reading less and being swayed by fewer, meaningful words. A shorter version of this response first appeared in the January issue of Strategies & Tactics.

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Storytelling Tools Newspapers Pitching 113

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You’ve just completed a great new study, and you’re keen to get journalists to cover your findings, but how do you do that? Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. What is a Media Pitch?

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The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

As a recent college journalism student, I spent a lot of time thinking about finding a job and became petrified of the lack of opportunities available for new graduates to break into the newspaper business. So, I did what anyone in my situation would have done; expanded my search parameters and looked into public relations.,

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. And people still faxed pitches! According to recent studies , it’s been proven that consumers feel more loyalty to brands that make a positive social impact.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are five pitch ideas for when there is no news that can work particularly well for B2B PR campaigns. . We do this through a meet-and-greet pitch. In this type of pitch, we introduce the new officer and explain what their new role is at the organization, highlighting their accomplishments in past roles. Meet and greet!

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. I still subscribe to one print newspaper, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and read it every morning. I write a lot of case studies and blog posts for clients, so I usually have a handful of interviews with customers or subject matter experts.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. A public relations 101 course in college really attracted me to the field of study. I was studying acting at the time.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. He described breaking a story about a pornographic video pirating ring.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? It’s Human Nature 101: I’m much more inclined to weigh a pitch — or take a complaint seriously — if it comes from a PR person I’ve gotten to know and trust. It’s one of 5 routes unanimously approved for study.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

We’re pitching a lot of bylines to these kinds of pubs, and in many instances, I’m on the hook to take the first stab at the draft. We get together every other month to discuss trends, professional development and case studies. We made a pitch last week and I’m following up with a few key reporters to gauge reaction.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Backlinks from top-rated domains major newspapers or news sites boost SEO to high levels, and a good content marketing program can amplify glowing earned media like product reviews or feature stories. Never discount earned media. It’s still extremely important for any B2B or consumer content marketing program.

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Public Relations Sydney

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Great content is essential to creating a media pitch but this is not enough for a journalist to take notice. Over time contacting a journalist with a pitch has evolved from a phone call to an email as journalists have limited time and prefer to be contacted via their inbox, but don’t be discouraged you can still follow up with a phone call.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It had a name that sounded like a daily newspaper – the “Herald” or “Courier” or something like that – but the “about us” section was telling. I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. The study suggested that “voices of authority have regained credibility.”

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

There’s no shortage of opinions on how the budget should be allocated – I offer some views on this at the bottom of this post – but what I thought would be really helpful is reviewing some benchmarks from studies. The consulting and tech analyst firm polled 340 marketing executives across the US and UK for its study.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Apart from the usual layoffs, cost reduction, and restructuring, we have seen newspapers and magazines getting thinner, TV stations cutting back on programming, and several publications and channels are on the block. Pitching journalists via phone calls, e-mails, and SMS’ are not the only ways of securing media coverage anymore.

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Shift Communications

JULY 15, 2015

Personally, I transitioned into PR after studying journalism—a seamless move, especially since the skills I developed writing for the university newspaper (Go Hilltoppers!) Growth, change and transitions are a natural part of any career, especially in a quickly moving industry like PR. come in handy when working so closely with media.

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Mora Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Study it, add to it, and brainstorm your own ideas. Use your TV and radio appearances and magazine and newspaper articles to land other media. Actively use your coverage in your pitches and presentations. . Check out the list below. It goes over how to effectively utilize your media in your overall marketing.

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Mora Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Your being featured in a magazine, newspaper, television, or radio positions you as a professional in your field. There you define your stories, your media pitches and what separates you from the others in your field. Try and come up with a number of different pitch and story ideas. . The media loves numbers and studies.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

Getting coverage in the most widely circulated newspaper in the country is no easy feat, but the powerful reach of USA Today makes it a highly desirable target for PR professionals. To cut through the clamor of the thousands of pitches and press releases received by the staff of Gannett’s flagship paper, consider the following tips.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

My first position was at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a foreign policy and international security think tank. For PR professionals, this emerging reality means that we can’t only sell the significance of our pitch. My daily newspaper of choice is…The Washington Post. Is your content driving results?

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

I illustrate this for people with my hands: If you only get your news from newspapers and TV, hold your hands six inches apart – that’s all the news you’re getting. That kind of PR pitching reveals a shot-gun approach. Inside the Mind of a Daily Newspaper Business Editor: Q&A With Thom Kupper of the Star Tribune.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Former pitch man for the President, Jay Carney , came out swinging in a big way for Amazon today. How does this very public knock-down, drag out fight help the Times sell more newspapers or Amazon more books? If you enjoyed this post, you might also like: Avoid the Noid: A Mascot that Became a PR Crisis Case Study.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Highlighting case studies, survey results or new research. However, the type of publication you’re pitching will have an influence on the subject matter of your article and how you choose to angle it. Perfecting the pitch. Be mindful not to commit the following mistakes so you can avoid making a bad pitch : Sending a mass email.

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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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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Source: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

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