How to use video in your media pitch
Adding video to your pitch could give it the extra oomph it needs to grab journalists’ attention. However, there is a right way and a wrong way—and errors won’t be forgiven.
Adding video to your pitch could give it the extra oomph it needs to grab journalists’ attention. However, there is a right way and a wrong way—and errors won’t be forgiven.
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Form follows function, but with digital content malleable to both text and visual conveyances, delivery options abound. The trick lies in familiarizing yourself with their beats and preferences.
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Getting social media stars and bloggers to write about your product can be a huge win for your organization. However, winning over these skeptical creators takes great attention to detail.
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Make specific promises, use numerals, ask questions, and put ‘impact’ words at the beginning.
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