the number of pitches they send out) with working hard at their jobs. Here’s the thing—most of the pitches I receive for Spin Sucks are ice cold. If you’re sending cold pitches to journalists without building relationships with them first, you’re wasting your time. MORE

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. MORE

But as journalists begin to feel comfortable using these tools for help with sourcing stories, the social media giants unveil one new feature after another, complicating matters more – especially for PR professionals wanting to know the best way to pitch their clients. Pitches should be short. MORE

Today’s Rock The Pitch submission comes from a beauty blogger in Phoenix, AZ, and she makes a great point when she says, “ I recieve a ton of bad pitches, unfortunately. Did you get my FREE eBOOK on pitching media? Rock The Pitch MORE

Moderated by social media strategist Nichole Kelly , the panelists discussed ongoing transformations in the journalism world, the innovation process that sets USA Today apart from other digital newsrooms and pitching tips for PR pros to better work with outlets like USA Today. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: Knowing what not to pitch is just as important as knowing what gets coverage. Featured Influencers HARO pitching USA Today MORE

Change may be constant in the PR world, but traditional pitching methods are alive and well. In fact, while reporters’ presence on social media platforms has risen over the past few years, email still remains their preferred pitching method. Research Pitching Policies. MORE

As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. There have been times that I’ve been pitched and people know my background and even how much I love my dogs and that I have grown up kids. MORE

So many entrepreneurs and small business owners think just pitching their product or service is enough because it’s that good. Around Father’s Day, I pitched his story to Entrepreneur – not the Beebo. It also shows you went above and beyond to send a pitch. MORE

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. ” Building those relationships is fruitless, however, if you send a journalist a pitch they couldn’t care less about. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1. Non-pitches. MORE

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: A solid pitch trumps a lukewarm relationship. Anyone can throw together a generic pitch, send it to a handful of reporters and see what happens. This “blanket” approach to pitching doesn’t fly at Geben. MORE

Ninety-three percent of journalists prefer to receive pitches by email, according to Cision’s State of the Media 2016 Report. To get their stories covered, communication professionals need to make their brand, their pitches and themselves stand out. Pitch interesting content. MORE

A media pitch effectively sells a story idea to a journalist and is often in the form of an email, though it can be pitched over the phone as well. The key is to know how to draft a winning media pitch. This is just as important as writing the media pitch itself. MORE

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. Here are a few ways you can streamline your pitching process. Pitching to Canadian media? MORE

Universal pitching rules apply here, but a few twists are in order when it comes to getting out technology news. Here are our Tech Practice Director Chris Harihar’s best tips for generating better tech PR in day-to-day media pitching. MORE

If you’re new to the world of DIY public relations, let’s take a look at one of the essential components of your PR strategy: pitching the media. It starts long before the pitch. Step 3: Make the Pitch at the Right Time. Best Practices Featured pitching MORE

Based on our experience, we’ve identified examples of when NOT to pitch that will help make clearer the line between self-serving nonsense and the stories journalists need. The agency backed it up with current newsy facts and set about pitching it. MORE

Subsequently, you will be pitched everything from Smucker’s new line of technologically-enhanced jams to book releases from a no-name author living in town you’ve never heard of either. Musings PR Education bad pitches how to pitch journalists media database Pitching Pitching Tips PR advice PR education public relationsOne of the downsides to be a content creating machine is that, inevitably, you will be added to every media database on the planet. MORE

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. MORE

Pitching on Twitter can absolutely be done — but there’s a right way to do it. Here, we’ll offer some pointers on making a connection, building a rapport, and sending over a pitch that gets read. If you want to pitch on Twitter, your personal brand matters. MORE

But do your pitching tactics reflect this shift? Avoid making the following three social media pitching mistakes…and get advice on what to do instead: 1. Then, craft social pitches as you write email subject lines: by captivating attention in a concise, yet unique way. MORE

That previous paragraph was hard to write because if you go back to my original pitches, and even to the early days of me blogging about pitching, that’s exactly how I used to express myself. It’s also how most PR pros write pitches and follow-up emails today. For a cold pitch, the status quo is to start with something like this: Just wanted to reach out, hoping you can take just a minute to see if there’s something that might interest you here. MORE

Millennials know when they are being pitched and teens are identifying more with top YouTubers than conventional celebrities ( Variety ). It ’ s 2016 (Almost) and thankfully you don ’ t have to convince your boss that social media is a good idea. You now have a different, more exciting challenge. Why should your company or agency use social influencers and native content in your PR strategy? Changing Habits. TV viewerships is down 17 percent among millennials ( Nielsen ). MORE

Here’s what journalists want to know that you need to include in your pitch. Why’d You Pitch Me and Not Another Journalist? Don’t be shy about mentioning an article you liked, or one that ties in to your own pitch. Best Practices Featured media pitching pitching tips MORE

Rock The Pitch #13 This critique has nothing to do with bad luck. Here’s what she said… Hi Carrie, Took a quick peek through my email and remembered this pitch, which turned into a 6-page feature in Life Refined magazine. THE PITCH It’s impressive. MORE

To celebrate the end of another year for Rock The Status Quo, I’ve put together a quick eBook for you with my top seven most popular blog posts on pitching media. Public Relations Rock The Pitch Happy holidays, everyone! MORE

Mid-summer in public relations means one thing — holiday gift guide pitching season is here. But, how does your pitch stand out when every brand claims to have this year’s must-have gift? Pitch the right person. with deadlines, lead times and pitching information. MORE

In that time, he’s learned how to spot good pitches from a lightyear away. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Can you be pitched via these channels? I try to be easy to find and contact so if social pitching works for you, have at it. MORE

How do you prefer to receive pitches? I do actually read each of the pitches, even though I can’t respond to all of them. I especially prefer story pitches where an end user of the technology (i.e. For one of the outlets I contribute to, Channel Partners Online, pitches need to include a channel angle, but a technology end user is optional. “Thought leadership” pitches on emerging technologies in the financial services sector are also welcome. MORE

But if you don’t approach pitching with the right mindset or media database , reporters will continue to give you the cold shoulder. Get in on pitching coach Michael Smart’s secrets! Q: How do you know which reporters and influencers are the right ones to pitch? MORE

Here are some of the top Do’s and Don’ts when pitching the media: Do reach out via email, and follow up if you haven’t received a response. Do know who you are pitching and what could interest them; reference one of their recent publications only if it supports your request. MORE

You won’t get there unless you learn how to pitch journalists with your story. The kiss of death is sending a pitch to editor@yourfavoritepublication.com. Now that you know who you want to pitch, slow your roll before you send an email. MORE

When pitching media and other influencers – whether on traditional or social channels – we tend to gravitate to: “How can I make my pitch stand out so it’s compelling to journalists, bloggers and other target audiences?” In other words, you don’t pitch. MORE

If you aren’t already signed up for Help A Reporter Out (HARO), you’re missing a ton of opportunities to pitch top-notch journalists and reporters. How will you know what to include in your pitch when reporters request different information in their source requests? MORE

The Differences in Pitch Style & Purpose Are Helpful to Understand I love PR, I love SEO and I really love how well they intersect to grow client reach and conversion. How that pitch is written can be VERY revealing. Why do I write about backlink pitches in a PR blog? MORE

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. What is your advice for PR professionals trying to pitch your Holiday Gift Guide pages? Can you be pitched via these channels? MORE

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. How do you prefer to receive pitches? Followups and calls will be made if there’s interest, but I should be able to tell what your pitch is within seconds of opening your initial email. It’s also very apparent when someone is pitching something they don’t understand or care about. Best Practices Featured Influencer Q&A Dan Dao Food & Beverages media relations pitching tips Saveur MORE

Here’s a few tips you can take from the results: Pitch in the morning. Muck Rack found that 37 percent of journalists prefer to be pitched between 9 a.m. with 27 percent preferring their pitches to come between 6 a.m. Personalize your pitches. Keep your pitches tight. MORE

Journalists love to bash PR pros… and some of us give them ample reason, pitching without taking time to manage the due diligence that makes a pitch resonate. THE PITCH This example of a bad pitch came in just this morning. MORE

With our latest “ 11 Tips for Pitching Reporters on Social Media ” tip sheet, you’ll also learn how to stand out with personalized pitches, adhere to proper follow-up etiquette and send signs of appreciation once your pitch makes the cut. MORE

Recently, my team at Communications@Syracuse asked 25 communication professionals for their takes on the most crucial elements of a PR pitch. Any communication professional will tell you that your pitch must be tailored to the journalist or editor at hand, but personalization goes beyond that. MORE

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. Also, send pitches that have a unique angle and a good headline. MORE

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. MORE

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Email pitches with discretion. MORE