{"id":42633,"date":"2025-01-23T11:52:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/?p=42633"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:00:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T11:00:11","slug":"how-to-pitch-trade-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/how-to-pitch-trade-media\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pitch Trade Media: The 3 Dos and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pitching to trade media requires surgical precision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In B2B PR, you want to <strong>impact the decision-makers:<\/strong> executives, managers, C-suite\u2026 There\u2019s no better feeling than proving to your stakeholders that your media placements shortened the sales cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <strong>breaking through is getting more and more difficult in the over-saturated market<\/strong>. To <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/future-proofing-pr-strategies\/\">strategize better<\/a>, learn the dos and don\u2019ts of the quintessential trade media workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task #1: Finding trade media contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task #2: Writing pitches to trade media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task #3: Maintaining the relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See how Prowly\u2019s features live up to the challenge of <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/playbook-media-targeting\/\">hyper-targeting<\/a> trade media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">TRY PROWLY FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"task-1-finding-trade-media-contacts\">Task #1: Finding trade media contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending generic pitches to segmented groups no longer cuts it. <strong>To actually get replies and build relationships, you need to hyper-target your Tier 1 journalists.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means tracking down the perfect contacts for your story, researching them, and crafting individual pitches. But you can\u2019t do that with hundreds or even dozens of recipients per campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do: Develop a screening system.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrow down your media lists. Here are the four steps to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take a broader look at the media landscape and your competitors.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/media-monitoring\/\">Media Monitoring<\/a> to create queries and set up alerts for competitor mentions, industry keywords, or thought leaders. Observe their activities in various media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who are the leading voices in your niche? Which channels best reach your target audience? Prowly enables you to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/print-media-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monitor print<\/a>, social media, <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/broadcast-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">broadcast<\/a>, and online outlets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>Get instant access to&nbsp;print-only publications and licensed sources hidden behind paywalls.<\/strong> Alongside general news and business publications, <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/print-monitoring\/\">Prowly's monitoring<\/a>&nbsp;scans thousands of trade, industry, and specialist sources. Track any subject, from healthcare to engineering to politics to sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if you\u2019ve missed some outlets? <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/media-monitoring-strategic-insights\/\">Monitoring your competitors<\/a> helps <strong>track down journalists, freelancers, and contributors who might\u2019ve skipped your attention<\/strong>. Create queries and set up alerts to see what industry people say, benchmark your narrative against competitors, and develop a unique perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\">\ud83d\udca1 Learn how to create effective <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-monitoring-queries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media monitoring queries using Prowly from this article<\/a> based on real-life examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Filter the database to show only trade media outlets.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The old classics like searching by topic, region, or media type are not enough to trim your results to trade media only. That\u2019s why we introduced the <strong>trade media filter<\/strong> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/media-database\/\">Media Database<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Trade-media.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with <strong>detailed traffic data from <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/new-pitching-features\/\">Semrush<\/a><\/strong>, you can instantly zoom in on just the right outlets for your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">TRY PROWLY'S MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Scour the database with your target audience in mind.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the right contacts will be much easier once you understand who you\u2019re trying to impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in Prowly, you can filter your results by the audience\u2019s exact interests, income distribution, occupation, or even household size. This way you\u2019re <strong>narrowing down the search using your target demographics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Audience-filters.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\">This feature is especially useful for targeting B2B bloggers, whose <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/target-journalists-using-audience-analytics\/\">traffic and audience data<\/a> are usually shrouded in mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Expand your search using keywords suggested by AI.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u201cMental health\u201d might not instantly identify journalists writing about stress management. However, in the \u201cKeywords search\u201d tab in Prowly\u2019s Media Database, <strong>the AI Assistant generates custom keywords for you to search by<\/strong>, polish your results, and find new lanes to expand your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AI-Keyword-search.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t: Guess who to pitch.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding contacts to your list based on a gut feeling <strong>can cost you great coverage opportunities<\/strong>. There isn\u2019t enough time to <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/playbook-email-personalization\/\">hyper-personalize pitches<\/a> to mismatched Tier 1 journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> To make your lists more precise, you can group journalists and outlets by industry sector, technology, market, or region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/future-proofing-pr-strategies\/\">Data-based PR<\/a> is the new reality. Trade journalists are seen as trusted sources of industry news. To \u2018wow\u2019 them, you need in-depth info, such as their recent publications, main beats, and audience profiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use data to craft a story that\u2019ll help their readers make better business decisions<\/strong>. Trade journalists can tell when you aren\u2019t up-to-date with the latest market trends and numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">TRY PROWLY'S MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"task-2-writing-pitches-to-trade-media\">Task #2: Writing pitches to trade media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trade media cycles are longer than for consumer outlets, so you should have the time to prepare hyper-targeted pitches. But do you have the right strategies and tools?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do: Keep it simple and valuable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>B2B PR <strong>is all about building <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/brand-awareness-campaigns\/\">brand awareness<\/a> and authority in the right trade publications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prowly\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/pitch\/\">Emails<\/a> module offers a smart writing feature to help you immediately connect with trade journalists. These reporters appreciate <strong>comments from established experts and data from unbiased studies<\/strong>. In just a few seconds, the <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/ai-pr-software\/\">PR-trained AI<\/a> drafts pitches such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert comment suggestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing survey or research results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summary of your press release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EMails.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A successful trade media pitch helps the journalist understand <strong>the bigger industry picture and your brand\u2019s place in it<\/strong>. Use your product or service as an example of a trend or a solution to a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> A great way to bring attention to your product is to get a review from a trade blogger or opinion leader. But make sure their audiences align with yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, your pitch has to be useful. <em>Unique POV<\/em> doesn\u2019t mean <em>convoluted<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">USE PROWLY'S AI WRITER FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t: Be simplistic and robotic.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzwords, jargon, sales talk, data overload, and copy-pasted company descriptions are <strong>the fastest ways to kill your pitch<\/strong>. Trade reporters might be fact-oriented, but they\u2019re still human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When offering an expert for a comment or interview, show how one-of-a-kind they are. Describe their interesting business case and the value they can bring to the readers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/boilerplate-press-release-examples\/\">boilerplate<\/a>, talk about the company\u2019s unique business approach and give tangible proof. None of that \u201cindustry disruptor\u201d fluff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Being bold, contrarian, and funny is always better than being boring and stiff as a board. <strong>Novelty and surprise get the audience in their seats.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>PRO TIP: <\/strong>You can brainstorm story angles with Prowly\u2019s AI for <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/press-release-software\/\">press release creation<\/a>. Just type in your key messages and watch the ideas unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"task-3-maintaining-the-relationships\">Task #3: Maintaining the relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all your messages to trade journalists have to be pitches. Reporters appreciate <em>selfless<\/em> help from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once you become their trusted source, they might approach you<\/strong> for comments on various industry topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do: Offer extra ideas and be proactive.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you be more helpful to a trade journalist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they\u2019ve accepted your pitch, <strong>share additional content for publication like videos, graphs, and data visualization<\/strong>. If they\u2019ve rejected it or haven\u2019t replied, offer something else than your pitch. Maybe some expert insights on another topic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> Prowly offers in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/improve-your-pitching-strategy\/\">email analytics<\/a> to track journalists\u2019 engagement with each part of your pitch, including the attachments. Just use the Prowly inbox for your send-outs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-target-trade4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-target-trade4.png 1500w, https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-target-trade4-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-target-trade4-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/how-to-target-trade4-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that trade media is more deliberate than consumer outlets. Trade editors usually plan special issues and topics even a year in advance. To be more useful to them and <strong>stay timely and relevant<\/strong>, ask for their editorial calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as a proactive PR professional, you can\u2019t miss out on developing a <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/brand-awareness-campaigns\/\">LinkedIn presence<\/a>. Networking skills always go a long way in B2B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t: Plug your brand all the time.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All reporters want their stories to be unbiased, but trade journalists care about it to a bigger extent. They want to establish themselves as experts in their niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salesy pitches annoy both journalists and decision-makers<\/strong> and for a good reason. Stop tooting your own horn and start solving your target audience\u2019s problems. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019re representing a SaaS company, offer an expert explaining a complex solution popular or new to the industry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working for green energy? Create a purpose-driven campaign aiming to impact public policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing PR for finance services? Offer a recent study with trend forecasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> If you want to keep up with news and trends in your B2B niche, use Prowly\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/daily-media-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Monitoring<\/a>. Stay updated about your industry with daily, weekly, and monthly mention digests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\">CHECK PROWLY'S MEDIA MONITORING FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"closing-thoughts\">Closing thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a B2B PR pro, your audience isn\u2019t the general crowd. Your job is to <strong>find journalists and outlets whose readers could be your potential buyers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your brand has to appeal to key decision-makers, and they know the industry. Building authority is more complicated than generating coverage and audience engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are ways to create pitches that resonate with your target audience. Focus on solving their problems and <strong>your thought leadership might just shorten your brand\u2019s sales cycle<\/strong>. If not, simply growing your Share of Voice among people with budgets is great enough!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In B2B PR, you want to impact the decision-makers. There\u2019s no better feeling than proving to your stakeholders that your media placements shortened the sales cycle. 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