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Are you having a tough time finding news to report?

Try a spokesperson pitch instead.

It could go something like this:

"Hey XYZ,

I'm reaching out because I'm a regular reader of your articles in XYZ about XYZ topic.

I'm an expert in XYZ who could be a valuable resource for your future stories.

Below, you'll find my bio and a list of topics I’m well-versed in.

📝 Your short bio

📍 A brief list of relevant, hyper-specific topics

📞 Contact information to get in touch

Thanks,

Christina"

Including that quick list of *specific* topics is important because so many journalists use the search bar in their emails to search for sources.

You want YOUR source to stand out when they're looking for specific keywords.

Think of it like email SEO.

You might not land an interview right away, but writers often circle back for future stories weeks, months, and even years down the road.

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When NOT to hire PR

On LinkedIn, I shared three *not-so-great reasons* to bring a PR firm on board.

These insights come from my experience as a TV reporter turned PR pro with 16 years of experience in the business.

Click here to read it.

When you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help you.

1. Spend less than an hour learning the 5 simple steps to getting featured in the media without spending money on ads. This masterclass is FREE!​​​

2. In three hours, I’ll teach you how to pitch the media to earn publicity and turn it into profit. Click here to join my bootcamp now.​​​

3. Are you ready to bring PR in-house? ​​In my Media Mentoring Program​​​, you or a VA can learn how to become a publicist with the skills of a big PR agency.

4. Want me and my team of journalists to take all of this off your plate? ​​Click here to set up a call with the Media Maven team about our done-for-you PR services.

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