Public Relations with Fexingo: PR, Media Outreach, and Earned Media Strategy

Timing is everything in PR, but most pitches fail because they land in a journalist’s inbox at the wrong moment. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine a case where a PR team tracked a reporter’s beat change and sent a pitch within hours of the announcement, securing coverage in a major outlet. They break down the specific signals to watch for — journalist moves, beat shifts, and editorial calendars — and explain how to time pitches for maximum impact. If you’ve ever sent a great pitch only to get crickets, this episode will make you rethink your approach.

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Lucas and Luna dive into the surprisingly effective PR tactic of handwritten notes in an age of email overload. They break down a real case from 2025 where a fintech startup sent 200 handwritten cards to journalists and got a 23% response rate, compared to a 2% rate on their email pitches. They discuss why physical mail stands out, the cost vs. ROI, and when this tactic actually works versus when it's a gimmick. If you've ever wondered how to cut through the noise with journalists who get hundreds of emails a day, this episode offers a concrete, low-tech alternative that still works in June 2026.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dissect a case where a B2B software company embedded a single surprising statistic in a press release and got replies from 40 journalists. They walk through how the data point was chosen, how it was positioned, and why specificity beats hype in earned media. The conversation draws on a real example from a marketing analytics firm that lifted its open rate from near-zero to 62 percent by leading with a proprietary number. Listeners learn a repeatable formula: find your one number, make it verifiable, and tie it to a broader trend that reporters already care about.

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Lucas and Luna break down why most press releases fail and how a single-page, narrative-driven release can land coverage. They examine a real case: a small fintech startup that got featured in TechCrunch by cutting their press release from three pages to one. Lucas explains the inverted pyramid structure, the power of a strong lede, and how to avoid jargon. Luna pushes back on the idea that shorter is always better, citing examples where detail was necessary. They also discuss how to target journalists by writing a release that reads like a story, not a corporate memo. This episode is a masterclass in making your press release actually work.

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Lucas and Luna break down the fascinating PR campaign that landed a small regional museum on the cover of a national magazine. They analyze the specific media list, the narrative framing, and the single image that sold the story. Along the way, they discuss why journalists crave stories with a physical place at the center, how to find the 'one weird detail' that makes a pitch irresistible, and why national outlets are more open to regional stories than most PR pros assume. If you have a local client or a niche angle, this episode offers a concrete template for thinking bigger.

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Lucas and Luna break down how a regional coffee chain with 17 locations turned its customer loyalty data into a story that got covered by national business press. They walk through the exact pitch: the chain analyzed purchase patterns across neighborhoods and found that morning commuters in one zip code spent 34 percent more on weekdays than any other segment. The PR team packaged that finding into a media pitch about 'commuter drink economics' and landed coverage in The Wall Street Journal and a local NPR station. The hosts discuss why data that reveals something about a larger behavior pattern is more powerful than vanity metrics, how to position a small brand's proprietary data as a trend story, and the one mistake that can kill a data-driven pitch before a journalist even opens the attachment.

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Lucas and Luna break down the remarkable PR turnaround of Johnson & Johnson's 1982 Tylenol recall — still the gold standard in crisis communications. They examine how the company's decision to pull all Tylenol capsules from shelves, at an estimated cost of $100 million, and introduce tamper-evident packaging restored consumer confidence and set a precedent for product safety. The hosts compare that response to modern examples, including a 2024 infant formula recall, and discuss why transparency and speed matter more than ever. Lucas shares specific data on how J&J's market share rebounded within months, and Luna challenges whether any CEO today would make the same call. The episode offers actionable lessons for PR professionals handling a crisis: own the problem, sacrifice short-term revenue for long-term trust, and communicate constantly. No fluff, just one deep case study on earned media during a crisis.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the anatomy of a failed PR pitch: a detailed case study of a B2B software company that sent 100 personalized emails to journalists and received zero replies. They break down the six common mistakes—wrong timing, weak subject lines, lack of research, irrelevant hooks, missing data, and no follow-up—and share actionable fixes. Lucas introduces the 'journalist empathy map' technique and the 3-sentence pitch rule. Luna brings data on open rates and reply rates for cold pitches. The episode concludes with a simple audit checklist any PR team can use to diagnose their own outreach problems.

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In this episode of Public Relations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dissect a common PR nightmare: the pitch that goes absolutely nowhere. They walk through a real case from early 2026, where a fintech startup sent 100 customised pitches to journalists covering banking and payments—and got zero replies. Lucas breaks down the three structural reasons why it failed: the journalists' inbox overload, the lack of a genuine news hook, and the mismatch between timing and beat. Luna pushes back on the idea that personalisation alone is enough, and together they explore what actually works: building relationships before you need them, offering exclusive data, and thinking like an editor. They also touch on the growing role of AI in pitch filtering and how some reporters now use auto-reply systems to screen cold emails. This is a tactical, no-fluff episode for anyone who has ever hit send and heard only silence.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how PR teams use journalist tracking databases like Muck Rack and Cision to monitor reporter moves and tailor pitches. They examine a real-world case: how a tech startup secured TechCrunch coverage by noticing a journalist had just switched beats. The hosts discuss the shift from mass email blasts to targeted outreach, the ethics of monitoring, and why a journalist's recent byline is often more valuable than their beat. With specific tips on using Twitter lists and Google Alerts, this episode offers actionable advice for PR pros looking to improve their pitch success rate without expensive tools.

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