Archive for June 2021
Goals for pitching to the media
When you are planning a pitch to the media, you should have set goals in mind. Your pitch should be of value to your intended journalist, reporter, or editor and their audience. You should also have a goal in mind for how you would like the pitch to further your business or platform. Backlinking…
Read MoreFormulating a good news peg during the summer slowdown
As life tends to slow down during the summer, the good news is the news cycle keeps going! Even though producers and editors might also be on vacation, there are ways to make sure your topics and story ideas get the media’s attention. So how do you find news pegs during the summer? Focus on…
Read MoreHow do I Find a News Peg?
A news peg is the angle or aspect of a story that makes it relevant, timely, and newsworthy. Without utilizing a news peg, your story is just… a story. In order for it to be news, you need to tie it into current events and topics of discussion. Media outlets need stories and experts…
Read MoreSummer: The Perfect Time to Pitch to the Media
Summer is a time for leisure and reprieve. It is also a time for productivity and building momentum. During the summer months, many of us will take vacation time and be out of the office for extended periods, so it is only natural to assume that no one will be around to pitch to. The…
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