If you’re hoping to get your product, service, cause or issue onto one of the big TV programs or news shows, whom do you contact?
A producer? Or a guest book booker? Or someone with a title you’ve never heard of?
Help is on the way.
Cision, the company that sells media databases, has a free briefing report that includes pitching tips and contact information for these nine programs:
- 60 Minutes
- ABC Television Network
- CNBC Cable Network
- E! News
- Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer
- FOX News Channel
- NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
- Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
You’ll first have to complete a long opt-in form, but I downloaded the report, and the contact info and other tips are thorough. This is a nice freebie for cash-strapped Publicity Hounds.
If you’re disappointed that “Oprah” isn’t on this list, read the free article I wrote on how to Get on “Oprah” via O Magazine. Also see how to be a TV talk show host’s dream date.
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I am interested in having my own show what do I do?
You must have the time and the resources to do this, or don’t bother. Read a how-to guide at http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-TV-Show
I am trying to get a television series for my new book CLAN under K.D.Smith that was just published on May 31st. So far I have hired a professional screenwriter called Hyan Thiboutot, he has written some top shows for Hollywood and in the U.K. The question that I have is can I have my professional screenwriter contact producers for me after the script has been completed to pitch or who do I personally need to contact to get in touch with directors to produce the series for the Spring or Fall 2013.
Trying to get an entire television series from a book is very different than trying to get booked for a TV talk show. I don’t know the answer to this question. Perhaps someone else does. Go to Google and search for “how to pitch a TV series” or “how to pitch a TV program.” If it’s reality TV, it would be “How to get a reality TV show.”
I have a reality tv show idea, to whom ever I say thinks that it’s a real good idea, where do I go if I need a producer ?
Sam, there’s a thorough explanation of how to pitch an idea for a reality show at https://www.tvwritersvault.com/creating/Create_and_Pitch_Reality_TV_Shows.asp#.Vp1qBfnR9D8
I’m currently writing an episode pitch for Black Mirror, and I’d like to know some tips on what producers look for in a good pitch.
I don’t know the answer to this question, Alec. But I would guess they want an episode that will keep people from reaching for the remote. The pitch should also be succinct and catch their attention. Make sure it’s a good fit with all the other episodes.
Me and my familey want to start our own relaity tv show. We are trying to find a established reality show producer. Its gonna take time though do you have any options to help us?
I personally don’t have contacts. But there are online programs offered every now and then with Hollywood producers who offer tips on how tot pitch shows. I recommend you sign up for “The Publicity Hounds Tips of the Week,” my twice-a-week email tips because I promote these programs in my newsletter when I know about them. You can sign up in the white box in the top left corner of the screen.
I am a local and aspiring music producer based in Los Angeles. after being successful relevant in the industry, i would like to have a reality show about me and my daughters of distant relationships. I have three different mothers of 5 daughters. (step daughter included). There is a wild and very interesting story within us all especially being that they barely know each other and raised in different states. the are all adults now and a feww have kids of their own. I picture being in a mansion where all of them are invited to live with me for a while getting to know each other. I guarantee it will be crazy
Start here to learn how to pitch a TV show: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-and-Pitch-an-Idea-for-a-TV-Show