Become a Media Maven

By Christina Nicholson

Learn step-by-step how businesses are earning media exposure (without ads) from a TV reporter turned PR agency owner every Thursday.

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Get paid to get into Oprah Daily 🤑

The public relations industry often falls victim to several myths and misconceptions that contribute to it being a best-kept secret. These common false beliefs also hold you back from pitching to the media because you don’t think you’re ready or big enough, Reader. I break down the leading five I see keeping people from growth on my podcast, so click here to listen to the new episode released this week. 💰 Get in Oprah Daily AND get paid?! A couple of years ago, Oprah Magazine transitioned to...

10 months ago • 2 min read

You don't have to be a jerk about it 😡

Uh, I made a few mistakes in my last email. The biggest was sending people to my new freebie of what to do after earning media exposure… and having the PDF undeliverable Thankfully, I got some nice emails alerting me to the issue and it was fixed. Then… in the image I made promoting that freebie, I had a typo. The email I got alerting me to that was not so kind. I wrote about it on LinkedIn. Click here to see how it unfolded. Press Releases Suck The header on my website reads: “We don’t write...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

After you earn media coverage (FREEBIE FOR YOU!)

Holy smokes, it’s a busy week… but I didn’t want to leave you hanging this Thursday morning. Just after midnight, I got back from Palm Springs where I spoke at ALT Summit with a bunch of ah-mazing women entrepreneurs and creators. Hello to all the new friends I met there! And today, I’m off to New York City to shoot a segment in the morning for Health Uncensored! with Dr. Drew. Yes, that’s South Florida > Palm Springs > South Florida > New York City > South Florida in six days. Saturday, I’m...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

The BEST Subject Lines for Pitches 📧

I saw this post on LinkedIn and said, I had to share this with the people in my Media Mentoring Program, so I did. Then I thought, let me send this out to my email list. So here it is… Is that not crazy valuable?! For tips on coming up with great subject lines, scroll to the bottom! Secret Success Method Used by Oprah & Einstein My good friend Chelsea Krost has created something so unique and special, I had to share it with you. It’s called The Mind. Brand. Biz Power Pack. It's not your...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

How ChatGPT got me a paid speaking gig!

I want to give a special shoutout to ChatGPT for playing an unexpected role in my latest adventure. Here’s the story: A forward-thinking organizer was on the lookout for a speaker for an upcoming event in Dallas, Texas. Instead of the usual route, he asked ChatGPT for suggestions on who would make a captivating speaker about marketing. And guess what? My name popped up in the conversation! Thanks AI! This is a testament not just to technology's power to connect us but also to the undeniable...

2 months ago • 2 min read

3 Questions to Ask Yourself

I’m in Salt Lake City! It’s my first time visiting and I’m in and out in a matter of two days. I’m shooting the on-location part of a segment for Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew… and I bought a jacket for the occasion. Check it out here. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Ever feel like you're stuck in the slow lane on the highway to learning? Jim Kwik has a game-changing strategy to supercharge your learning journey! If you haven’t read his book, Limitless, I HIGHLY suggest it. Here are his three...

2 months ago • 2 min read

Behind the scenes of my TV shoot 🎥

I just got back from Dallas, Texas this week where I was shooting a segment I’m producing for Health Uncensored! With Dr. Drew. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when I flub my words, haha. This was also my first time ordering a neck pillow for my travels, and I LOVE this one because when I turn it sideways, it’s a legit pillow! While I’m on the travel topic, these are my go-to travel pants… and wear everyday pants since I have them in five colors now. So comfy! Next week, I’m...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Media Opportunity in Women’s Health Magazine

Media coverage is super easy when a national producer reaches out to you out of the blue, right? That’s what happened to me after I started working on some Super Bowl party decorations. Of course, the theme was Taylor Swift. When I posted my BINGO cards on TikTok, someone took notice and sent me a DM to be included in her story about my Super Bowl era. The moral of the story? Overpost it all. You never know who could see it. My NEW Website Is anyone really happy with their website? I feel...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Want to be in Time Magazine like Taylor?

📣 Shout it from the rooftops! At Media Maven, we're passionate about sharing what you're doing with the world. This is an example of us doing it for our client, Midas. Here's why it's crucial to share our positive actions publicly. 1️⃣ Inspiration When we share our good deeds, we inspire others to follow suit. Your actions can trigger a ripple effect of positivity! 2️⃣ Accountability Public transparency keeps us accountable. It pushes us to continually strive for greater impact and do even...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Wanna make 💰 writing? Open this.

I’m back from California! This time, it was NOT for business, but pleasure. My husband and I spent a few days there for my birthday and tried to “Come on Down”, but we weren't called. However, we did get seats in the front row, so you will see us on The Price is Right on Monday, February 26th! Health Uncensored! with Dr. Drew While we were in California, the series premiere episode of Health Uncensored! with Dr. Drew aired on Fox Business. If you missed it, you can catch the replay on Hulu or...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Are you having a tough time finding news to report 🧐

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...

3 months ago • 2 min read

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