When you email a story idea to the media, does it include the eight key elements of the perfect pitch? A compelling, not cute, subject line No more than one screen of type Mentioning a specific section of the newspaper or magazine, or a specific part of a TV or radio show, where your story would be a good fit. This lets them know you are … [Read more...]
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State of the Media Report shows journalists more stressed than ever—good news for PR people
It's a great day to be a PR person and a bad time to be a journalist. So says the March 20 issue of PR Week, in an article commenting on the third annual State of the Media Report written by the … [Read more...]
How to address journalists might phase Miss Manners, but not the journalists
Cheryl Beck, a freelance writer from Ray Township, Michigan writes: "I have been wondering about the proper way to address journalists/editors. When I call and pitch, after a reporter answers, do I address them as they have introduced themselves? If you answered 'Hello this is Joan' do I say 'Hello Joan I am...and calling from...' or should I be … [Read more...]
Publicity tip–Get inside the minds of journalists by reading Al’s Morning Meeting which offers story ideas worth stealing
Ever wish you could get inside the minds of journalists to watch how they think? Puzzled about what journalists consider news because it bears no resemblance with what you think is newsworthy? How would you like an inside track on what could be the next hot story of the day? And wouldn't it be cool if you could pitch that next hot story to … [Read more...]
Dishing the dirt on Pantene bribing journalists
Back where I come from in the world of newspapers, an editor would practically pull off a reporter's fingers, one by one with a pair of pliers---then fire the sinner---for accepting a can of caramel corn from a source who wanted to say "thanks" at Christmas. The caramel corn, and other gifts that came to the newsroom, were usually trucked to the … [Read more...]
Website to train citizen journalists
One reason newspaper circulation is plummeting is because people feel a real disconnect between real life and what they see printed in their daily newspapers. Complaints of biased and inaccurate reporting, too much emphasis on crime (when in fact crime rates are decreasing) and too little good news are encouraging people to take news-gathering … [Read more...]
Boulder newspaper trains citizen journalists
One of the things I hated about the newspaper business was our failure, as a whole, to teach people how to use the newspaper. That's why I welcome a [Read more...]
The difference between journalists and bloggers
Many PR people have added bloggers to their media contact lists--and for good reason.
Bloggers are making a name for themselves as legitimate news breakers, commentators and opinion-shapers.
If you're pitching your story to bloggers, you must understand the difference between a "real" journalist and a … [Read more...]
Is your website ready to welcome journalists?
Right now, as you're reading this, a journalist could be nosing around at your website, looking for clues that will help determine whether you're worth covering.
Will the reporter find typos galore, outdated news releases or incomplete contact information? PR pro Carolyn Moncel said there's a checklist of items you should have at your … [Read more...]
Congratulate journalists
From now until June, you'll be seeing articles about journalists whose newspapers, magazines, TV stations and radio stations have won industry awards.
The American Society of Newspaper Editors, for example, announced its 2005 winners recently.
Why is this important to Publicity Hounds? Because these awards are important to … [Read more...]
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