What comes to mind when you think of getting “national coverage”? Is it The New York Times, Good Morning America, or The Wall Street Journal? Those are huge wins worthy of celebrating with your company or client. However, if you only pitch major outlets, you...
It’s everyone’s dream - getting a story about your business featured on a major national news network. Programs such as the TODAY show and Good Morning America are the holy grail of media exposure, right? However, before you jump right to the big leagues, there’s...
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of receiving national attention for a PR win! If you believe you have an excellent story but are finding it difficult to secure national coverage, it's possible that you may be focusing on the wrong type of media. While...
Hey there, social media enthusiasts! We all know how crucial a solid social media strategy is for brand success. But what sets the gold standard apart from the rest? At National Strategies PR, we’re spilling the tea on what makes a social media strategy shine....
As the temperatures rise, story ideas often cool off during the summertime. With schools out and families on vacation, things tend to slow down from June to August. However, that doesn't mean you should let your business or nonprofit fade into the background. There are...
Corporate social responsibility plans, including sponsorships and charity events, are crucial to building brand awareness, strengthening community relations and amplifying marketing efforts. However, once you have a plan in place, what comes next? Often times these initiatives get lost in the mix, and aren’t properly...
You know what’s really making waves in the business world? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It's not just a buzzword anymore; it's a game-changer. Companies, big and small, are waking up to the power of integrating social, environmental, and economic concerns into their everyday operations. And...
Navigating the media landscape can feel like a bit of a maze, especially with social media swirling around and news popping up left and right. But fear not, because even if you're feeling like your story cupboard is bare, there are ways to whip up...
A compelling news pitch is a public relation professional’s ticket to securing great media coverage for clients. However, sometimes despite our best efforts, a pitch simply falls flat and doesn’t garner the interest that we were hoping for (this could be because of breaking news,...
Producers are the heartbeat of each show you see on air – they’re pretty important and yet many times they’re overlooked in the pitching process. They communicate with anchors, reporters, photographers, and editors throughout the day to make sure the show flows seamlessly. Pitching to...