The Secret to Getting Press
The Secret to Getting Press
Well, don’t get too upset. There are many factors involved. That CEO may be:
• A good friend of the reporter;
• Advertise in the publication;
• Spend a fortune on a big PR firm; or
• Know the one secret to publicity success.
And if it’s the last point above, you’re in luck. Here is the secret:
Create a unique story angle for a specific reporter and contact that media member directly.
I’m not kidding. There is so much hype about building buzz that is really comes down to this simple item. You just need to be willing to conduct the appropriate research and develop a unique and newsworthy story angle that a reporter will really care about.
And how do you do this?
Think like a reporter and ask yourself what you would want to write about if you were that person. Then, create a pitch specifically for that individual.
You want to be succinct and show passion for the topic. Practice first, pick up the phone and give it your best shot.
And even if the reporter doesn’t like your pitch, at least you will start to establish yourself as a reputable source and create a working relationship with this media member for future stories.
Sure. Many business owners are lucky enough to get big, media stories right away. But don’t let this get to you. For true publicity success, you need to work hard, be creative and have some patience. And if you keep going, eventually you’ll be the one with the front-page feature!
The Secret to Getting Press - To learn more about this author, visit Melanie Rembrandt's Website.
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You sit down in your favorite chair ready to bite into your freshly prepared bagel and… Drat! There is a headline featuring your competition with a big photo of the CEO. And the first thing you ask yourself is, “Why him and not me?”
Well, don’t get too upset. There are many factors involved. That CEO may be:
• A good friend of the reporter;
• Advertise in the publication;
• Spend a fortune on a big PR firm; or
• Know the one secret to publicity success.
And if it’s the last point above, you’re in luck. Here is the secret:
Create a unique story angle for a specific reporter and contact that media member directly.
I’m not kidding. There is so much hype about building buzz that is really comes down to this simple item. You just need to be willing to conduct the appropriate research and develop a unique and newsworthy story angle that a reporter will really care about.
And how do you do this?
Think like a reporter and ask yourself what you would want to write about if you were that person. Then, create a pitch specifically for that individual.
You want to be succinct and show passion for the topic. Practice first, pick up the phone and give it your best shot.
And even if the reporter doesn’t like your pitch, at least you will start to establish yourself as a reputable source and create a working relationship with this media member for future stories.
Sure. Many business owners are lucky enough to get big, media stories right away. But don’t let this get to you. For true publicity success, you need to work hard, be creative and have some patience. And if you keep going, eventually you’ll be the one with the front-page feature!
The Secret to Getting Press - To learn more about this author, visit Melanie Rembrandt's Website.
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