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Written by Team Wizikey
September 9, 2021
Use these 4 protocols to make it easy for a journalist to cover your story with minimum legwork. We tell you how to do this and more.
Everybody wants their news featured in all the best publications. And while a story in Forbes can make a world of difference to your brand, there is a lot that goes into getting your pitch just right so that you earn that kind of high-profile coverage.
Journalism and the media are a changed target these days, what with the Pandemic and restricted movement. Therefore, whatever you pitch has to make it easy for a journalist to cover the story with minimum legwork. In other words, the less work for them, the more likely you are to be featured.
Here are Four protocols to follow to get your story featured:
A journalist’s inbox is a prime target for all kinds of promotions and spam and the junk folder is always a click away. Make sure there’s something to talk about in your story. Are you creating a piece of history? Are you giving them an unusual insight into a situation?
Ask yourself:
Then, and only then – hit send. Journalists do NOT like receiving pitches that they have no use for. It’s super important to remember this and not spam them and their inboxes.
The acronym may owe its origins to the US military, but it is just as applicable here.
Journalists are always rushing to meet deadlines and do not have time to read anything more than they have to.
The perfect pitch size is a few sentences, a couple of paragraphs. Although that can be a tough ask, it is critical. Additionally, remember they probably do not have time to call you to ask for more details. So, include everything:
With all this information at their fingertips, they can write their story efficiently and fast.
It may take a little time, but when you practice protocols as above, you stand a good chance of building a decent rapport with the media. A solid relationship with members of the press stands you in good stead when you’re running to meet deadlines yourself and want that extra coverage. Investing in relationships with journalists can include:
Essentially you want them to know that you are a credible human being and someone who is invested in learning about them.
Remember that journalists are perpetually working against time to file stories. This is especially so in today’s world of social media live broadcasts by viewers and witnesses at any given time. If you can make life just that tad bit easier for them, when you follow the above protocols, it will work in your favor.
As a PR professional it is your job to make sure that you are the perfect liaison between your company / your client and the press. It does involve a lot of legwork, research, writing, relationship building and more, however, all of it will lead to a fantastic reputation for you and the brands you represent. Talk to us to find out how Wizikey can help you get there.
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