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New Webinar on Pitching Consumer Tech Media: Top Editors Share Secrets of Pitching Tech Blogs and Media(NewMediaWire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Bulldog Reporter's PR University Presents a Meet the Editors Webinar OAKLAND, Calif. - (NewMediaWire) - August 21, 2014 - PR professionals looking to place stories and develop long-term relationships with leading tech media will hear from journalists with Wired, PCMag.com and more in a new webinar by PR University. This exclusive roundtable features editorial gatekeepers who will explain what stories they most like to cover, what they will be covering the rest of this year--and how to generate tons more coverage for consumer tech products or services. PR pros who attend Pitching Consumer Tech Media: Top Editors Share Secrets of Pitching Tech Blogs and Media will discover how to tap into the growing craving for tech news--and how to get gear, gadgets, apps and tech goodies on the radar of top online influencers. They'll also learn what top tech outlets doing to attract eyeballs and clicks--and how PR pros can maximize publicity on their properties, and drive greater results, ROI and recognition for a client or company this year. This PR University webinar takes place on Friday, September 5, at 1PM ET (noon CT; 11AM MT; 10AM PT). Featuring Trainers: Tim Bajarin, Technology Columnist, Time and PCMag.com Steven Levy, Senior Writer, Wired Tom Foremski, Editor and Publisher, "Silicon Valley Watcher" and Contributor, ZDNet Robert Scoble, Technology Blogger, Scobleizer Howard Whitman, Senior Managing Editor, Dealerscope and Technology Integrator magazines What PR pros will learn: * Top Tech Trends to Watch: From wearable tech to connected cars, combo devices to curved TVs and 3D printers--the top tech topics, products and services editors are covering ... and how to peg a brand to them * What Motivates Tech Media: Key insights into the mindset fueling the tech digerati--and how to use that knowledge to protect and promote a brand or product * Anatomy of Winning Features: Key elements editors and scribes expect in tech features and pitches today--from unique sources, sexy soundbites and stats to controversy and digital assets * Targeting Essentials: How these tech panelists view their editorial missions, the stories they write about--and how to match a pitch to their preferences * How to reach them directly, do they do "deskside" meetings, how do they want to work with PR pros? * Multimedia to Pitch Now: Online video, multimedia, infographics--the new media assets that tech journalists say sweeten the pitch and boost the chances of getting posted * Social media tips: How to use social media like Twitter to build relationships with these reporters--plus how NOT to pitch via social media * How the best PR pros have gained the ear--and trust--of key tech scribes and how attendees, too, can build long-term relationships with them * The inside scoop on providing products--and the rookie mistakes to avoid For more details, go to the conference home page. Bulldog Reporter's PR University produces over 60 high-level professional development conferences per year with extraordinary speakers on media relations, PR measurement, crisis communications, social media, PR writing and PR agency management--a complete professional development program to meet all your training and updating needs. Attendance at this Bulldog Reporter PR University webinar costs just $299 per login. Participants in this 90-minute webinar will be able to pose specific questions for the presenter at several junctures during the discussion. Attendees of PR University conferences receive one credit toward PRSA accreditation maintenance. Registration also includes an up-to-the-minute conference manual. For more information on taking part in the event, go to the conference home page or for personalized service and special offers please contact one of our sales consultants toll free at: 1-800-959-1059. Media Contact:Brian PittmanPhone: 805-984-2977Email: [email protected] c. NewMediaWire, LLC |