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How (and When) To Follow Up Your Media Pitch
Flack Me
APRIL 17, 3479
Category: Flack Me Summary: A timely subject might require a prompt inquiry, but PR pros must beware becoming a nuisance. Here are some guidelines to inform your efforts
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6 Stories That Are Not Pitch-Worthy
Flack Me
AUGUST 22, 5923
Category: Flack Me Summary: In public relations, it’s not always obvious what constitutes a good story. It’s important to differentiate between legitimate story ideas and self-serving fluff
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Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance
Ishmael's Corner
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.
4 tips for pitching magazines
PR Daily
MARCH 11, 2019
We sat down with three experts to learn more about the art of pitching magazines. Familiarizing yourself with the nitty-gritty of magazines is essential before even thinking about sending a pitch. RELATED: Learn how to sharpen your pitching skills, boost buzz and land more headlines. ].
Fighting Back Against Passive PR Pitches
Onclusive
AUGUST 19, 2015
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.
3 tips for focusing your media pitch
PR Daily
JANUARY 29, 2019
A vague and meandering press pitch won’t knock any reporters’ socks off. You must understand that media relations isn’t based on crafting the perfect pitch. Learn to pitch how they think. The post 3 tips for focusing your media pitch appeared first on PR Daily.
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How to use video in your media pitch
PR Daily
JANUARY 17, 2019
Adding video to your pitch could give it the extra oomph it needs to grab journalists’ attention. Your media pitch is arguably more important than your press release. So, how do you master the art of media pitches? What will make the person you’re pitching open your email?
8 Tips For Pitching B2B Tech Stories
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
You want to make sure you’re representing both your agency and your client well, and a top-notch pitch is the best way to do it. When pitching top tech reporters, like most media, it’s best to be short and sweet. The pitches themselves should ideally be under 100 words and to the point.
PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 22, 2018
While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. Pitching trade press can be easier than nailing a story in a large media outlet.
How machine learning can perfect your pitching
PR Daily
DECEMBER 18, 2018
This basic principle reveals why every PR pro should take advantage of technology that can hone your pitches and make your media targeting more successful. The post How machine learning can perfect your pitching appeared first on PR Daily.
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Don’t Hang Up! PR Phone Pitching Isn’t Dead
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 14, 2019
Hardly anyone thinks it’s useful to follow up, or worse, actually pitch a story by phone. In my experience, more than 90% of the time when I do connect with someone by phone, they end the call requesting the email pitch. Mind you, it’s the same email pitch I already sent.
Media Pitching in the Age of Coronavirus – Should We? Or Shouldn’t We?
Garrett Public Relations
MARCH 18, 2020
One question I see coming up a lot is – can I pitch the media my non-virus related news? The post Media Pitching in the Age of Coronavirus – Should We? As we navigate these uncharted waters together, PR pros, we have questions.
10 crucial metrics to measure your pitching efforts
PR Daily
MARCH 19, 2019
Additionally, some journalists report that they reject up to 95 percent of the pitches they receive on a weekly basis. With odds like these, it’s important to measure your pitching efforts and other online work to make sure everything is working properly. Pitch volume.
5 secrets for tailoring your PR pitch for TV
PR Daily
JANUARY 14, 2019
How should PR pros adjust their pitches when approaching TV producers? Jennifer Joyce is a reporter for FOX29 in Philadelphia fields pitches from PR pros and works with them to share stories that are relevant to the community. When pitching TV, your story must be visual.
5 Tips to Pitching Success – When PR Stands for “Personal” Relations
PR Expanded
MARCH 25, 2015
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.
6 Simple Rules for Email Pitches
Cision
OCTOBER 17, 2017
You probably won’t be surprised to learn that journalists continue to prefer email as the primary means of contact, with more than 90 percent indicating it as the best way to directly pitch a story idea. Additionally, mass-emailed pitches aren’t even very effective.
5 Tips to a Successful PR Pitch
Cision
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
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.
Tips on pitching the media
HMA Public Relations
MAY 30, 2019
Here are pitching tips she has for PR pros, directly from a member of the media. The post Tips on pitching the media appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Featured Public Relations Alison Bailin Alison Bailin Batz pitching Tips for pitching
PR pros, make sure your pitch passes the 5-second test
PR Daily
APRIL 15, 2019
Your pitch has to land immediately. Location is just as important in PR pitches. RELATED: Learn how to sharpen your pitching skills, boost buzz and land more headlines. ]. Let’s look at the most valuable parcels of real estate in your email pitch: 1.
PR Tips For Reactive Media Pitches
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 7, 2018
PR teams can take advantage of sudden extra relevance by immediately pitching a client as a news source to media hungry for pertinent expertise. Here are the PR fundamentals for reactive media pitches. PR tips for reactive media pitches.
Tips on pitching the media, part two
HMA Public Relations
JUNE 4, 2019
After sharing tips she learned as both a PR pro and member of the media, Alison is back sharing more tips she has picked up on how to pitch the media. The post Tips on pitching the media, part two appeared first on HMA Public Relations.
Tips for targeting trade publications with your pitch
PR Daily
APRIL 22, 2019
Despite this, PR pitching to trade press editors often feels like an afterthought. Given that PR pros now significantly outnumber editorial staff and trade press outlets are a shrinking breed , having your pitch or press release cut through the noise is a challenge.
3 tips to help your pitch cut through the clutter
PR Daily
MAY 22, 2019
With the deck stacked against PR pros trying to reach inundated reporters, a PR pitch should help journalists do their job more effectively. PR pros must fight to get their pitch noticed—much less considered. What pitch angle is going to be more effective as a subject line?
4 tactics for successful pitching
PR Daily
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
After crafting what seems to be the Mona Lisa of pitches, a brief, yet extremely witty subject line comes to mind. More often than not, your pitches are declined, go unread or are simply moved to the trash bin. Does your pitch align with their beat?
This month in bad PR pitches: Coronavirus edition
Muck Rack
MARCH 16, 2020
This month in bad PR pitches: Coronavirus edition
Anatomy Of A Pitch: Winning Tech PR Tips
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Now, let’s take a look at the anatomy of an effective tech media pitch. She chooses a pitch based on the game situation, the skill of the other team, and weather conditions. A media pitch is not very different. If the grip isn’t right, the pitch will fall short.
How the buzzwords media outlets use can inform your pitch
PR Daily
JANUARY 24, 2019
Trying to figure out how best to pitch a major publication? Tone can be revealing for those angling a media pitch. This, again, gets back to PR professionals needing to understand who they’re pitching, and who those people are writing for,” Salmon says.
6 Simple Ways to Create Better PR Pitches
Cision
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Brands can improve their PR pitching with a variety of tools and changes in approach. The perfect media pitch emphasizes a personalized approach that connects with a media contact in a meaningful way. Prudent media pitching includes staying up to date on trends within the industry.
Phone Pitching 101
Shift Communications
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Phone pitching is a great way to ensure you’re working with the right target and that you gather instant feedback. Spend some time researching your target and their recent articles to confirm he/she is still at the publication and covering the topic you’re pitching.
PR 101: How to Pitch Fashion Bloggers
Cision
AUGUST 28, 2017
So how do you capture the attention of a fashion blogger with your pitch? We tapped into Cision’s influencer database to come up with five of the most important pitching tips you should know when working with fashion bloggers. Know Who You Are Pitching.
Odd pitch about ‘gender-reveal’ lasagna goes viral
PR Daily
JANUARY 24, 2019
A wacky PR pitch has earned its weight in gold cheese after making the rounds online. RELATED: Learn how to sharpen your pitching skills, boost buzz and land more headlines. ]. That is, if your gender reveal party takes off like Villa’s PR pitch.
The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Mysteries of Media Pitching on September 20th
PR Expanded
AUGUST 27, 2018
ET for an in-depth discussion on the mysteries of media pitching. You heard us: Media pitching. Google “media pitching” and you’ll get a slew of results referencing dos and don’ts, tips, tricks, and best practices. What are the characteristics of a good media pitch?
3 things to consider when pitching op-eds
PR Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2018
However, pitching your writing takes skill. Research is a key component of pitching your op-ed. If your writer is not as well-known, a good pitch is your chance to explain why they are the expert and why they should care.
3 nuances you must consider when pitching US Hispanic media
PR Daily
APRIL 1, 2019
As Hispanic media carries more and more influence, it is essential for PR pros to master the art of pitching these important outlets. RELATED: Learn how to sharpen your pitching skills, boost buzz and land more headlines. ]. Translating a pitch is not enough.
5 selfish pitching behaviors PR pros should banish
PR Daily
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Too often, these pitches miss a crucial element to land success (and headlines): What’s in it for the reporter—and his or her readers. Missing this can mean your pitch might be deleted almost as soon as you send it, and it often translates to lackluster media relations effectiveness. Here are five examples of selfish pitching behaviors—and how to avoid them: 1. Instead, pitch those stories directly and succinctly, letting the reporter decide if it’s compelling and relevant.
What You Pitch Is Secondary to Who You Pitch
PRSay
OCTOBER 30, 2018
It seems like every few months I see a tweet ripping into a bad PR pitch. The blogger portrayed the pitch as comically superficial. When I’m asked to review pitches, PR pros generally start by asking about their subject line, their opening sentence or their call to action.
Example of a Stellar Media Pitch
Rock the Status Quo
MARCH 26, 2015
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.
Does Your Pitch Pass the 5-Second Skim Test?
PRSay
MARCH 14, 2019
Location is just as important in PR pitches. Overall, it takes about 5 seconds to skim a pitch. Let’s look at the most valuable slices of real estate in your email pitch: Your subject line should grab attention in a crowded and boring inbox.
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