5 Things I Learned from PR Pitching to 1000 Journalists

Small Business PR

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From cold pitching thousands of times to journalists, editors, and media outlets without any prior connections or PR experience when I started, I am sharing the TOP lessons learned that helped me get 1 billion organic PR views for small businesses who went from invisible to becoming an industry authority. If you still think PR is a difficult, complex thing you need to hire expensive agencies or PR reps for, think again--this episode will tell you exactly what you need to do to put your unknown small business on the map, so you can make more sales and get more visible to become a buzzworthy brand!

Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

• Common misconceptions around PR for small business owners.
• Insights from sending over 1000 cold pitches.
• Crafting a newsworthy pitch using the CPR method (Credibility, Point of View, and Relevance)
• The fear of being “blacklisted” for persistent pitching.
• Encouragement to confidently press send on pitches.
• Innovative PR strategies for gaining media coverage.
• Example of Dr. Ross Radusky’s creative pitch on Halloween candy.
• Unique angles and long-term PR thinking.
• Benefits of managing PR in-house and building lasting relationships with journalists.
• Strategies like offering to be a resource for future stories and providing samples or experiences.
• Visibility and representation for diverse entrepreneurs in the media.
• Personal journey of challenging the entrepreneurial narrative.
• Encouragement for diverse entrepreneurs to pitch themselves to major media outlets.

Uncover the media spotlight without breaking the bank or needing an A-list endorsement! With the CPR method— Credibility, Point of View, and Relevance— you can craft newsworthy pitches that capture journalists’ attention and debunk the myth of a PR “blacklist.” Embrace your unique story, press send with confidence, and become the media darling you were meant to be.
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