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What journalists need from PR pitches

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That means the journalists you’re contacting are overwhelmed with pitches; many of them poorly thought out or irrelevant. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Long-winded PR pitches will lose a journalist’s interest almost immediately. Personalize your PR pitches.

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Approaching PR In The Age Of New Media

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Originally seen on Forbes One of the biggest struggles faced by marketers today is how to balance new media (digital and social) with traditional media (TV, radio, print). Unlike TV, radio or print, PR has evolved and is as relevant, if not more relevant, today than it was 20 years ago.

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Launch Marketing: Launch PR Strategy to Maximize your Brand Post Launch

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Let’s look at some of the best ways to leverage PR to make sure that your next product or idea is a success. What is a Product Launch Strategy? A product launch strategy is a plan that encompasses tactics and methodology for introducing a new product to market.

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Major Differences Between a Career in PR and Marketing

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Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. Creating paid promotional campaigns through various mediums like TV, radio, print, and digital platforms. Marketing often involves specific campaigns tied to product launches or promotional periods. PR involves ongoing efforts to maintain a positive image.

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PR Rules To Break For Killer Media Relations

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However, when it comes to connecting with a producer or editor who is pitched hundreds of times in a single day, sometimes it pays to break the rules. However, if a brand is already well-known in the space and the product launch or other news has very broad appeal, going out broadly to press may be the best strategy.

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How a PR Agency Lands Successful Press for the Holiday Season

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Landing top-tier press around the holiday season goes beyond a beautifully written pitch and a client’s innovative product. With any big moment in time or holiday, writers are overwhelmed with pitches from PR agencies and brands alike in hopes of having their products placed during a high-traffic consumer buying period.

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6 Smart Ideas For Fall PR

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Another good idea: draft a simple byline or blog post on “Scary Customer Stories” or “Nightmare Product Launches.” For example, IoT devices for the home can factor into smart pitches on fall clean-up and prep stories. Some of the best pitches tie a client product or service to pop culture coverage.

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