The next time you pitch a journalist, remember that what you don't say is just as important that what you say. Mickie Kennedy of eReleases.com explains why [Read more...]
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10 magic phrases journalists and bloggers LOVE
When you're pitching the media, don't spend all your time crafting your pitch.
Think about how to weave what I call the "10 Magic Phrases" into a telephone conversation, email interview or face-to-face chat with journalists and bloggers. … [Read more...]
Beware of journalists’ trick questions during an interview
Let's see how savvy you are when it comes to interviewing with journalists. Which of the following would you consider a trick question: A. "What's your annual revenue?" B. "I know you feel uncomfortable commenting on that topic, but how … [Read more...]
Email interviews with journalists? 5 reasons to say yes
As more newspapers and magazines cut staff, don't be surprised if a journalist who you pitch---or one who finds you … [Read more...]
6 ways to romance journalists with your pitch
Let journalists know you care, and they will care about what you know, says publicity expert Jill Lublin.
I first heard her say that about 10 years ago, and I've never forgotten it because she's right.
When I worked as a newspaper editor … [Read more...]
Need a publicist? Ask jobless journalists + 16 other tips
If you want to launch a publicity campaign and you don't have the time to do it yourself, it's time to hire a publicist.
Looking for unemployed journalists who need work is one of your best tactics. More about that in a minute. But here's some general … [Read more...]
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How to find journalists online and wow ’em with your pitch
The next time you want publicity, do two things that 99 percent of the other people who want publicity fail to do.
First, vow that you won't use the "spray and pray" technique. That is, spraying the same one-size-fits-all pitch or press release to dozens or even hundreds of journalists, and then praying they'll call you. … [Read more...]
How freelancers can use Twitter to find journalists, sources
Freelance writer Angie Gambino, one of myLinkedIn connections, invited me to respond to her question on how freelancers can use Twitter.
I came up with several ideas and added more to the list:
Follow … [Read more...]Bad press releases outed by journalists with blogs
In the old days, when we used typewriters to write press releases, and then snail-mailed the releases to the media, the worst that could happen would be that the media didn't use our releases.
Now that many journalists blog, the occupational hazards of bad press releases distributed online are multiplied. Send a crappy release … [Read more...]
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