ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations. Strong writing skills. Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “thought leaders”.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tip: As of writing, many journalists are leaving X and heading to BlueSky. When it comes to pitching, founderPeter has this advice for pitching: The people who do the following when using SOS almost always have successful pitches. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly.

Case Study 116

Case Study Pitching B2B Tools 116

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Relationship building takes time. Data Journalism.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. Fair enough.

Software 145

Software Pitching Ethics Technology 145

OnePitch

JULY 13, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are highlighting a pitch consisting of an intro to the company’s founders and a potential story idea that landed a feature in Fast Company. ” Let’s take a closer look and see how this pitch aligned with these goals and editorial direction. .” ” __.

Pitching 98

Pitching Company How To Study 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2021

This could be anything from putting together a quarterly PR plan to being a part of a new business presentation. But chances are, even during your first months on the job, you’ll have the chance to write, pitch media, research business categories, and even participate in high-level creative sessions and business development meetings.

Agency 361

Agency Mobile Meeting Sports 361

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft. And you want an SME to paint that picture for you.

Interviews 296

Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Second, there is no order of merit to the presentation of these predictions. Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” There are some caveats to note.

Writing 210

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 210

PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Newsletters gain clout.

Media Relations 195

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 195

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. One of the most valuable things I learned during the seminar was how to write a pitch that gets attention. Avoid buzz words. Mairin McCabe.

Pitching 89

Pitching Comparison Writing Radio 89

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can AI write a subject line – a good one at that – and follow with a solid pitch? . To determine the quality of writing produced by AI, BuzzStream and Fractl asked 500 public relations specialists, journalists, and other media professionals to rate a series of subject lines and pitches generated using OpenAI’s GPT-3 text generator.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Survey Digital PR 62

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. To improve writing. Bad Pitch Blog.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Report Strategy 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

We were most impressed when a candidate tracked down press releases for competitors to a client and created a simple SWOT analysis that aided in our pitching. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. And this is still true today.

Training 159

Training Writing Pitching Video 159

The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When making public relations pitches, you need to put across your point and make a connection with someone in less than a minute. That’s why we’ve put together this article on how to build confidence in your PR pitch. It prepares you to present a powerful story that helps your audience understand your brand.

Pitching 93

Pitching Publicity Meeting Storytelling 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership.

Writing 170

Writing Pitching Meeting Communications 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

OnePitch

JANUARY 11, 2024

Standing out from the crowd is vital in a consumer media landscape that is flooded with product pitches. To capture a journalist's attention, your pitch should have five elements: accuracy, relevancy, transparency, efficiency, and credibility. So even though it's surprising to me that I have to say this, know who you're pitching.

Pitching 105

Pitching Consumer Trends Viral 105

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Never assume you have all the answers” – Nick Gourevitch.

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. With these personas in mind, how does that affect how your brand should present itself across your communications channels? This is a significant missed opportunity.

Strategy 298

Strategy Measurement Content Marketing Meeting 298

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I So I don’t have a spare 30-40 minutes during the day to sit down and do a meet-and-greet via Zoom. Get used to competing with COVID.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off!

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Dos and don’ts for holiday media pitching. The Christmas/Hanukkah time in particular is so cluttered that a marginal pitch that might slip through on another occasion will probably be tossed out. Solid data-driven PR story pitches are always welcomed by reporters, but especially so during calendar milestones or big breaking stories.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Media Pitching Data-Driven PR 157

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

It’s backlight shines an eerie glow on the presenter’s lower face. The pitch is delivered, building to a crescendo – the “a ha” moment in which the idea comes into focus. More than just selling laundry detergent, the presentation is about emotion, story arc, and transformative life experience. Or maybe Dracula.

Insurance 204

Insurance Insurance Advertising Advertising 204

Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

Do it in a fun, narrative-type way instead of writing it like your the CEO of a financial services company. For example, here’s what I would write if I were looking for a job right now: “Hey, my name’s Arik. I write one of the longest-running PR and social media blogs in the country. Your story.

LinkedIn 179

LinkedIn Local Creativity Pitching 179

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 19, 2017

From there, it’s important to time the dissemination of attendee invitations, press releases, media alerts and post-event pitches with precision. If the event includes boldfaced names, there may be opportunities to pitch them for interviews ahead of time. Write a thorough post-event report. . Have a full event run-through.

Pitching 185

Pitching Survey Video Print 185

PRSay

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As The Wall Street Journal reported, impromptu pitches, toasts and talks far outnumber planned presentations in the workplace. This article first appeared in the February 2019 “Storytelling & Writing” issue of Strategies & Tactics. If your boss asks you to deliver spontaneous remarks at a work event, will you be ready?

Publicity 134

Publicity Journalism Storytelling Survey 134

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The client and agency contacts have happily bonded at a new business presentation, with great chemistry all around. The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. Can a post or two in the comments section present another point of view? How PR Teams Manage the Unexpected.

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 16, 2024

This PR software company was started by a former PR agency owner; pitch analytics is where Propel really shines I have a soft spot for startups because I’ve been employed or consulted with many of them over my career. Effectively I treat these like an analyst briefing of sorts and write up an assessment based on the session.

Software 155

Software Pitching System Analytics 155

PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I get a lot of pitches emailed to me saying, ‘Oh, I have this client who runs a company.

Media Relations 157

Media Relations Journalism Media Survey 157

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 2, 2017

This week Robin Rothberg, Senior Lecturer, Communication Studies at UNC Charlotte, posted a definition of Fake News in the PRSA Open Forum: Fake news is blatantly false or misleadingly exaggerated information presented as true via a purportedly trustworthy media source. Fake news hurts PR by lessening trust in all media.

Government 214

Government Digital PR Report LinkedIn 214

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 30, 2024

One of my favorite examples is when KFC ran out of chicken in 2018 and published this full-page ad apologizing for it: In digital PR, reactive PR campaigns typically pitch quotes, data, or new stories to journalists that tie into a trending topic or news event. Later in this post, I will present several examples of reactive PR.

Pitching 62

Pitching Trends Google Data 62

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Know who you pitch. In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. You might not go with whatever they’re pitching you,” she said, “but it might spark a bigger conversation about that story.” Understand newsworthiness.

Report 170

Report Local Media Pitching 170

Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Look at your competitors and assess how they present themselves. Editorial Guidelines: Establish writing standards to ensure consistency across content. You can also garner earned media by pitching targeted journalists, sending out a press release, and securing guest blog postings. How do you want people to perceive you?

Corporate 270

Corporate Branding Brand Guidelines 270

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. During the five-week course, several co-presenters will join them. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

It covers everything from productivity and presentation tips to super practical nuts and bolts advice on email and correspondence. For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170