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How to Pitch Dad Blogger Don Martelli

Cision

It’s no secret that bloggers often hold more influence power than traditional media contacts, so pitching them the right way is crucial. And when you find a niche blogging community, like the dad blogging communities across the Web, tailoring your pitches to their preferences is that more important. Do your homework.

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Buzzwords to Avoid When Pitching ANYONE

Shift Communications

Finally, it’s pitching time —but despite your best efforts, you can’t seem to get media interest. Journalists and editors have many reasons for passing on pitches. Many claim to receive 200 plus pitches a day, some relevant to their editorial priorities and some…not so much. Don’t say: Platform. Don’t say: Content.

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Meet the Media: Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m the web editor for Automotive News , supervising all breaking news content on autonews.com. I work with most of the editorial staff on breaking news for the web. I work with most of the editorial staff on breaking news for the web. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? E-mail is best.

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PReparing for Rio 2016: The Unique Opportunities & Challenges of an Olympic Year with Octagon Olympic & Action Sports’ Drew Johnson

PRSay

How can PR pros working in sports or other industries begin preparing for an Olympic year with Rio 2016 coming up? The media opportunities surrounding the Olympics extends well beyond the sports pages and reaches the full spectrum of media channels including fashion, lifestyle, music, and entertainment. First, all PR starts local.

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Meet the Media: Michael Freeze, Features Editor at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

My first job was an assistant editor/web for a magazine called Transportation & Logistics from Penton Media in Cleveland. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Talking to you about that weird news item I read the other day, the latest sports scores, music, politics (I do live in the D.C. Know your industry.

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From the Archives: Will robots replace PRs and journalists?

PR in High Definition

A company called Automated Insights has developed a piece of software called WordSmith that generates news stories on topics such as finance and sports, which are published on the likes of Yahoo!, PRSmith doesn’t yet exist and even WordSmith focuses on areas that are more easily automated, likes stats-heavy sports and financial news.

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

5W PR

You can find templates for creating press releases on the web. For example, if you offer SEO services, you may want to team up with a web design firm. Charity Events -You can sponsor local charity events such as concerts or sporting events. For example, always include details such as dates, locations, and contact information.