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In this episode of The Public Relations Podcast, we delve into some of the most common mistakes made by people pitching to outlets. I then test whether ChatGPT can do a better job.



What I'm talking about are the secrets of crafting PR pitches that get noticed and accepted.



I look at how even the smallest amount of research can transform your pitches from the trash bin to the top of the pile.



We’re not just talking theory; we talking practical solutions to start using today.



Why this is a must-listen:

- Understand some of the Keys to Successful Pitches

- Learn the common pitfalls in PR pitching and how to avoid them.

- Actionable Research Tips: Discover how spending just two minutes on research can drastically improve your pitching success.

- Leveraging AI for Effectiveness: Explore how AI tools can help tailor your pitches more effectively

Today... going behind the scenes of an environmental campaign that needed to be launched in a place where being eco-conscious is quite hard.

How do you do that?

Ivan Martin from PRSSWRKS.com lives on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean.

They have a big problem. When you have so little space, being environmental is hard due to the logistics.

So how did he help his client do that and get the message across?

I've been chatting to Ivan for more than a year after he moved from journalism to PR. While I love just chatting to PR people around the world, this episode (just 15 mins) is packed with practical strategies and a fresh perspective on tackling common scenarios in complex situations.



A couple of highlights:-

- Ivan shares how he approached the problem in a way that worked for the public, the client, and the press.

- How getting the messaging right on sustainability was key and not overpromising but also not losing focus on the goal.

- And, how engaging the community was vitally important.



The whole thing is here in this podcast.



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GUEST - Ivan Martin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-martin-00025a77

WEB: PRSSWRKS.com

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AI has helped the rapid growth of misinformation online and the ability of less sophisticated groups to target organisations with devastating effects. But just how serious a threat is this? 

In this episode, we look at the capabilities this new technology is bringing and some ideas on how to prepare for it. 

I chat to Rafi Mendelsohn from Cyabra to.... 


Understand the Landscape: We learn about the technological advances that have allowed more people to easily manipulate public perception, making no company too small to be unaffected.


Actionable Strategies: We talk about specific tools and techniques that can help identify and combat fake narratives, preserving your brand’s integrity.


Real-World Applications: We talk about how real companies have been affected by misinformation campaigns.



*THE PROJECT*

* www.PRBreak.com - turning the best ideas in the show into actionable tutorials

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Rafi Mendelsohn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafi-mendelsohn-262b5313

Cyabra - https://cyabra.com/

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A special episode announcing a new newsletter for The Public Relations Podcast called "PRBites".



But as part of that, I'm releasing a video/audio version of the newsletter which is normally for members-only.



Within the video and newsletter, we're talking about Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds and his unexpected journey into sports management. We'll look at three strategies Reynolds used that can be applied across any industry to engage a community and drive success.

So, you want to sell Swedish tea to a country that is synonymous with making tea? That was the challenge Komal Lath of Tute Consult had as she took on a brief from Swedish tea maker "Life by Follis". Find out how she did some of it in this bite-sized episode.



We talked about why she organised a "high tea" event and how she worked with niche influencers to target specific segments within the Indian market.



Komal is also one of those people who just beams with positive energy so I asked her tips on how she does it. She had 3 really good ideas.



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I haven't looked at #PRrequest and #JournoRequest on Twitter/X for a long time, but after chatting to a friend recently and hearing they had secured some TV coverage through it, I thought I'd take another look.



It's been a few years since I last looked, so I was curious to see what had changed and what stood out as things you needed to do to get noticed



I found about 8 things which I've put in this episode of The Public Relations Podcast (available on all good podcast apps too!), but here are a few...



1) The requests tend to have a heavy lifestyle focus.

2) The requests can be quite niche as reporters look for more unique and interesting angles.

3) You need to have credibility to get used.

4) There are quite a few general requests which raise a few questions as to what they are really about.



Have you had any success with reaching out to requests like this?



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