ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2020

Any good PR person knows that we consume news very differently than we did a decade ago, thanks to social media. A national TV segment typically has a large and high-quality reach in real time, it’s searchable for some time thereafter, and it can be amplified on social media. Broadcast follows print.

Print 245

Print Pitching Television Newspapers 245

Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

Targeting audiences PR pros have access to audience statistics on almost any media outlet – digital/print/broadcast/social media/influencers. Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media.

Media Relations 107

Media Relations Media SEO Newspapers 107

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2021

15, the live, online series of six modules — moderated by media relations strategist Judy Welage — will feature experts who present case studies and discuss the latest communications trends. When developing media campaigns, what common mistakes do organizations make? percent of the pitches they receive. Starting on Nov.

Media Relations 201

Media Relations Media Pitching Case Study 201

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In PR , broadcast pitching is sometimes underused and overlooked when it comes to securing coverage for clients. Most PR teams will amplify segments on social media for further exposure. No matter what you’re pitching, to gain a producer’s attention, the subject matter must be topical and newsworthy. Make it relevant.

Local 323

Local Pitching Print Interviews 323

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What’s the best pitch of yours that resulted in coverage and what elements made it successful? I think our obsession with brevity in a pitch often translates to that same obsession with brevity in a response, but those two are very different things. What information do you always make sure to include in a pitch?

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. What do you consider to be mission-critical research when pitching journalists? I’m based in the Bay Area.

Pitching 0

Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The media marketplace is also changing. Traditional media continues to shrink while job opportunities in public relations, integrated communications, and social media expand and grow. I didn’t understand how to craft a good pitch and how to pitch a story. Absolutely!

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. As I found editorial success for my agency’s clients, I was able to branch out and pitch radio and television broadcast opportunities. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry.

Pitching 150

Pitching Radio Newspapers Print 150

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

PR analytics technology, such as Onclusive, can help by automatically tracking all of your worldwide media coverage, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast and radio, and analyzing which channels drove the most impact for your brand. Social media Social media provides a great opportunity to amplify your earned media content.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Although Dao is a new addition to the staff, the magazine has been around since 1994, providing a home for food culture in print and digital. We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. How do you prefer to receive pitches? The Cision Media Research Team maintains a database of more than 1.6

Pitching 120

Pitching Travel Trends Print 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. However, I learned a lot about reporters and pitching in that capacity. Muck Rack said it will soon release “outcome-based templates to measure” the value of media relations. And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum. >>>

Reddit 174

Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 97

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 97

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 17, 2023

Add to that the onslaught of news and other content coming in through your news apps, email newsletters, social media streams, your work and personal email communications, and RSS reader — and you have fatigue from information overload! The news in both your pitch and press release must be obvious. What is information overload?

Pitching 53

Pitching Media Media Relations Writing 53

Prohibition

AUGUST 16, 2023

The world of publishing is not just about paper and ink anymore, the print publishing sector has faced a massive decline in recent years. Starting off as a small readership print-only magazine, Portfolio North has increased its readership to 35k, got an influential social following, launched its own digital edition, and soon its own app.

Print 62

Print Publicity Media LinkedIn 62

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

The May edition of WaddsCon covered a range of topics from the COVID-19 impact on client/agency relations to the impact on print, and from measurement frameworks to professionalism in public relations. Asif Choudry, director, We Are Resource talked about how his printing-led business had seen a boom in packages sent by employers to employees.

Report 203

Report Energy Print Measurement 203

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Meltwater tracks from 275,000 online news sources and has partnerships for print and broadcast monitoring. Furthermore, it can track social media coverage as well, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and over 300 million blogs. Google Trends. Google Trends is underutilized in our view. Radio Guest List.

Tools 232

Tools Radio Trends Pitching 232

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Today, USA Today ranks first in combined print and digital circulation, underlying the importance of this digital transformation for newsrooms around the world. 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.

Pitching 120

Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

The Proactive Report

APRIL 6, 2021

My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over. Just as with print publications, the top tier websites are harder to pitch.

Leadership 147

Leadership Engineering Enterprise Social Media 147

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today’s PR pros must not only navigate, research and pitch in an increasingly complex media environment but also track (monitor) and measure the results in a way that resonates with stakeholders. This is especially challenging with the increasingly fragmented media ecosystem, but Burrelles can help !

Pitching 94

Pitching Print Measurement Report 94

Beyond PR

JULY 14, 2017

But, if you want your pitch to be noticed in a flood of product releases, do your homework and know journalists’ and influencers’ inclinations. To help us sort through all that, we talked to Erinn Sluka , the blogger and influencer behind Parenting Healthy , who gave us a few tips on a successful holiday gift guide pitching effort.

Pitching 66

Pitching Real Estate How To Twitter 66

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. There are no limits or boundaries to how far a story can extend.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Beyond PR

APRIL 10, 2017

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. Pitching travel stories blindly causes an overflown editor’s inbox and an ignored pitch. Think Like a Journalist.

Travel 52

Travel Pitching How To Print 52

Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Media professionals cannot sit around waiting for pitches if they expect to have an impact on their audiences. Q: What makes a good pitch? “What makes a good pitch? Be able to do what you’re pitching to me is job one. Some stories will work well in print, others in video. Is it interesting?”

Film 211

Film Pitching Print Journalism 211

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

For instance, before reaching out with a story idea, PR professionals should understand the preferred platform and target audience of the journalist or influencer they are pitching, to enhance the chances of a placement or mention. This was always important but it has become even more crucial in an era of fractured, niche media.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

SOURCE While the internet and social media have certainly expanded access to content, broadcast media maintains a broader demographic coverage that digital platforms often struggle to replicate. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

Radio 74

Radio Television Media Local 74

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. Modern PR heavily involves using social media, collaborating with influencers, showcasing thought leadership, managing blogs, and organizing community events.

Video 108

Video Marketing SEO Social Media 108

5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. Tools and techniques Utilizing online channels such as social media, email, and search engines for promotion. Creating paid promotional campaigns through various mediums like TV, radio, print, and digital platforms.

Marketing 78

Marketing Engineering Reputation Product Launch 78

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. Advanced PR Strategies 9.

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

5W PR

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Advertising pitches do not work for them. Optimize content for social media platforms. Millennials can be easily reached through social media platforms. Being proactive on social media platforms can help a brand. For millennials, a recommendation from a friend can be more effective than a print ad.

Consumer 78

Consumer Print Social Media Advertising 78

Mora Communications

MAY 7, 2015

And while we’re on the topic, do not confuse social media outreach with a public relations campaign. But, by launching a social media campaign are you simultaneously launching a PR campaign? First and foremost, remember to meet the media’s needs. Don’t pitch ideas, pitch stories. Do they overlap?

Social Media 49

Social Media Newspapers Media Pitching 49

PR Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways for nearly everyone – and pitching the media in the middle of a pandemic is no exception. They were also asked for their thoughts on how those seeking PR could do a better job of pitching to them and working with them. is never pitch yourself, your company or your product.

Media 78

Media Pitching Print Interviews 78

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. Little known fact: You led social media management for the Business Journal during your time there. I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. I coordinate a lot of TV segments and print/online interviews across the country.

Radio 167

Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Shift Communications

MARCH 15, 2022

So, publishers are re-imagining their value proposition by broadening their content channel and format strategy in a few main ways, according to the report: They’re not just focusing on print or online articles. They’re investing in audio (ex: podcasts) and video (especially short form) to help fill in their content model.

Strategy 103

Strategy Media Journalism Banking 103

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. The importance of a strategic media outreach plan cannot be stressed enough. Encourage social sharing. Have a structured and detailed run-of-show.

Pitching 185

Pitching Survey Video Examples 185

Konnect Agency

JULY 6, 2022

Landing top-tier press around the holiday season goes beyond a beautifully written pitch and a client’s innovative product. Understanding the media landscape and the importance of timing outreach to align with the media’s needs are essential when securing top-of-the-line placements. Think Outside of Traditional Pitching.

Agency 52

Agency Print Pitching Product Launch 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

These days, we publish our print edition quarterly and focus most of our attention on our website. I left newspapers in 2013 shortly before T he Plain Dealer in Cleveland started cutting back print publication schedules. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Just understand the volume of material we get.

Meeting 78

Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media platforms, for example, can provide tremendous insight into the attitudes of target audiences. Soliciting customer review videos on social media enables decision-makers to assess the customer’s experience and define creative, targeted solutions for improving the product.

Strategy 95

Strategy Ethics Social Media Data 95