Cision

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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2016

Like a radio broadcast, podcasts have a producer or two who make editorial decisions on what to include. Many of the rules for pitching a conventional radio producer also apply to pitching a podcast, but there are some subtle differences. Can you “see” the story on the radio? Ask this question first.

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Cision

JULY 2, 2020

A quick recap of our conversation with Heather White of iHeartMedia on how to pitch radio, and more.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As you’re browsing, the song playing on the radio drifts into your consciousness. Especially when it comes to pitching in news. Raise your hand if you’ve considered pre-pitching news weeks before it goes live, and sometimes even before all the details are ironed out? As PRs we need to be tactful in how we approach pitching.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Sometimes it can be difficult to land pitches, but with ProfNet, the media opportunities present themselves. Along with helping monitor coverage, news and social media, Muck Rack helps provide and share media lists that are always contemporary resulting in stronger pitching success and more media opportunities. . Radio Guest List.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

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. After all, back in the day, working with a newspaper reporter was completely different than coordinating with a radio show producer. Be flexible in your pitch. Customize your approach.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2021

For example, survey results or breaking news at a national company will be pitched to national media, whereas region-specific news will be offered to local reporters. Clearly, there are benefits to pitching local media. Don’t pitch too many reporters at the same publication. Lead with the local hook.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 9, 2014

My friend and colleague, Deirdre Breakenridge, CEO of Pure Performance Communications , has launched an amazing initiative in collaboration with The Social Network Station , a radio show broadcasted out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The initiative is to empower women by giving them a voice and a platform via 50 Internet radio shows, called #50Shows.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. Radio silence is common, and can be a telling response in itself. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 10, 2022

I had no idea how important mindset was when pitching the media until I really dove deep with myself and now with my clients. I remember the first time I pitched, I was a nervous wreck! But then, as my confidence in what I was doing grew, that confidence came through in my pitches and my follow up and with that, came more yeses.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Let them get to “know” you before you pitch and then, when you do pitch, knock it out of the park! By doing this, you will be asked back to television and radio stations and quoted again and again by writers. Always be prepared for your media interview. Know who is interviewing you.

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PR Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Each day, newspaper journalists, as well as hosts and producers of TV and radio talk shows, scroll through a never-ending barrage of email messages, many of which they no doubt delete without reading. […]. Anyone who’s tried their hand at promoting a brand through PR can tell you that grabbing the media’s attention isn’t always easy.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

“Nail the elevator pitch.”. I believe each client begins at a different point on the PR spectrum … some need to start with blogs, online magazines and trades publications to perfect their narrative before moving to mainstream radio and television media outlets. Mika: Nail the elevator pitch. How did that translate to PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There a reason why we call radio silence after a new account pitch “ghosting” – because it’s horrifying. You decide to respond to a big RFP, you do your research and put forth best efforts to pitch and win the business. Ghosted by that nice prospect. Everyone’s been in this situation.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

PR Pro Guide to Pitching in a Pandemic During COVID-19 Coronavirus. A few takeaways from our chat: Send your pitch in on a silver platter, ready to go with images and video. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. The post Pitching in a Pandemic COVID-19 PR Coronavirus Tips appeared first on wiredPRworks.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

She pitched it to her editor who loved it too and they wrote an article about me. Many are overwhelmed with emails and often forget your pitch came in, even if they loved it. Additionally, you never know where they might end up. One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. For more information, go to www.3StepstoPRSuccess.com

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry. Too Much Competition: Respondents highlighted that there’s too much competition from other stories, making it challenging for their pitches to stand out. This has made it more challenging to pitch stories successfully.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Why not take the media you receive – an article, blog, or radio or television interview, and send that to a prospective client or customer. So pitch, pitch, pitch, and let me know all of your success stories. Tell them you thought they might be interested in the topic and that you were interviewed on the subject.

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Wildfire

JULY 16, 2018

Luckily, Good Broadcast, a PR agency specialising in TV and radio, held a PRCA event at its trendy office in Buckingham gate this week. During the presentation a few themes emerged, not only on how you can grow a younger audience using broadcast, but also, how their comments can apply to other pitches for TV and radio.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 1, 2020

This practice is very common on radio and with podcasts. If you enjoy these posts and tips, make sure you visit our You Tube Channel that is full of 100’s of PR Tips to help you be successful when pitching the media. Really podcasts, radio do a lot of that. Watch the full tip video above and/or read the transcript below.

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

Whether you’re a health-care organization wondering about messaging or a brand trying to find a home for an unrelated story during this time, here are some tips for PR pros to successfully navigate this current news cycle: Know that this isn’t pitching as usual. Another said coronavirus stories are all she is working on.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. I reported on just about anything during my time in radio…Breaking news, traffic reports, school board meetings…I even interviewed cats at the humane society one time (look it up; Editor’s Note: Ha! I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

My first jobs after college were in radio production (both news and entertainment), and I eventually became a radio reporter at WGBH in Boston covering education in 2018. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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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. Of course, you need a comprehensive, reliable and intelligent media database to make this possible.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Our customers agree that Onclusive provides the most comprehensive media monitoring available, including digital, newswire, print, broadcast, and radio coverage. It allows you to not only develop compelling outreach strategies, but also create more impactful pitch lists and target media lists.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Has anything changed with how PR pros and corporate communicators should approach TV and radio producers during this COVID-19 pandemic and economic meltdown? Roshini Rajkumar, WCCO Radio. Do your research before you pitch. Know the show you’re pitching,” says Runck. “We Instead, says Rajkumar, customize your pitch to her.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 20, 2020

Take that old pitch and send in a similar story that covers what is happening now and see if you aren’t the one to be on tv shows about your topic of expertise. If you see a story and wish you were the featured expert, keep that topic in mind and pitch it in the future… with an update. So pitch away. Transcript Hi everybody.

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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.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I When he graduated from the University of Florida, Stu was in the market for a full-time position in radio. Crossing over from broadcast media to PR.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For example, Intelligent Relations said in a PR pitch emailed last month that it had an “auto-gen pitch writing for users” in market. One of the key differences is that Intelligent Relations very openly pitches itself as a replacement for PR people. The pitches I’ve received are all highly automated.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pitching story ideas to journalists to secure media coverage. Creating paid promotional campaigns through various mediums like TV, radio, print, and digital platforms. PR ensures effective communication with these groups to foster positive relationships. Creating speeches for executives or spokespersons to deliver key messages.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

ET , the monthly #PRStudChat Twitter Chat Community will gather to discuss how students and PR professionals can build better relationships with the media, from new ways to pitch to dealing with quick media cycles, journalist pressures and building trust by managing expectations and being reliable sources. What constitutes a slam dunk pitch?

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 29, 2020

All of the weekly tips can be found on YouTube and will help you learn how to pitch the media. This week, I want you to think nationally when you're thinking about pitching the media, but I want you to start locally. And I take you through the whole process of pitching the media. Transcript Hi everybody.

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Critical Mention

MAY 12, 2021

Not only is paywalled content an issue for the many communications professionals trying to track their earned media, it is also a roadblock for PR pros trying to send pitches to authors at top tier outlets. Looking for a way to monitor, analyze and share your coverage from TV, radio, online news and social media sources?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Just ask Reed Pence, host and producer of the award-winning national radio magazine Radio Health Journal. “An Don’t forget: If you are pitching an embargoed story you need to be responsive and have experts available in advance when the media inquiries start pouring in. You don’t want to play favorites.

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Axia PR

AUGUST 25, 2020

Throughout my 20 years in TV and radio newsrooms, I’ve received many calls from PR professionals. So let me provide you with a roadmap because there is no better way to get your story ignored than pitching it to the wrong contact. Newsroom veteran shares the roles and how of getting a story on TV.

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