5 Top PR Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Journalists | Ep137

If you’ve tried PR pitching writers and podcast hosts before and thought “this doesn’t work”...chances are, it wasn’t your lack of effort… it was one of these mistakes.

In this video, we’re breaking down the top 5 PR mistakes brands and founders make that keep them from landing media features, podcast interviews, and meaningful press...even when they’re doing “all the right things.”

You’ll learn:
✨ Why most PR pitches get ignored
✨ The #1 mistake founders make before they even pitch
✨ How lack of strategy kills PR momentum
✨ What to fix before you try PR again

This episode is especially helpful if you:
– Have pitched the media and heard nothing back
– Think PR is only for big brands
– Don’t know where to start with press
– Feel confused about what journalists actually want
– Want visibility that builds credibility (not just noise)

👋 New here? I’m Bridget, co-founder of Visibility on Purpose, a PR strategy + consulting studio helping founders and product brands get seen, featured, and remembered...without relying on expensive agency retainers.

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