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When Not to Pitch a Story

November 29th, 2023 by

Because of reduced news staffs and the increasing number of pubic relations people, it’s difficult enough to get your pitch read even in slow news times. But sending a pitch during a major breaking news story is certain to have it ignored.

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What Do “Jeopardy!” and PR Have in Common?

November 17th, 2023 by

Both in public relations and on a game show like Jeopardy, things don’t always work out the way you want.   

Precision Pitching Secures Media Coverage and Meaningful Journalist Relationships

November 15th, 2023 by

The process of precision pitching includes developing custom pitches that truly cater to the reporter or publication you’re reaching out to.

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Creating an Effective Press Kit: Key Components

November 10th, 2023 by

A ‘how to’ on creating a press kit that can impress editors and journalists.

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The Friday News Dump Is Counter-Productive in the Social Media Age

October 19th, 2023 by

The Friday news dump has turned into a match ready to light your worst news on fire.

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Build Your Media Relationships by Making Journalists’ Jobs Easier

October 16th, 2023 by

If you’re an experienced PR pro, you know that the journalism industry is changing at a rapid pace. In turn, journalists continue to face a growing number of challenges that have made their jobs increasingly… Continued

Developing Your Stakeholders as Trusted Sources

October 6th, 2023 by

Media experts provided several guidelines to follow when it comes to developing your clients and stakeholders as top-of-mind sources for media. 

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How to Overpower Media Distractions Like Fyre Festival 2 to Reach Target Audiences

September 6th, 2023 by

If you aren’t speaking with stakeholders, somebody else is. And without having real relationships, great brands won’t be able to distinguish themselves from the Fyre Festivals of the world.

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PR People: Think Like A Reporter for Ideation, But Avoid Constant Newsjacking

August 9th, 2023 by

PR people should develop original ideas that are not client-centric, but are equally appealing to both the client and the media.

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Educating Reporters on Complex or Uncommon Topics

July 31st, 2023 by

The more availability and knowledge PR pros have to educate the reporter, the easier the job for everyone.