Tips To Reach Out To a Journalist For Press Coverage | Ep141

How do you actually reach out to a journalist for press coverage — without sounding awkward, desperate, or spammy?

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If you’re a product brand, founder, or CPG company trying to land media coverage, this video walks you through exactly where to start.

In this episode, we break down:
✨ How to find the right outlets for your brand (trade publications, industry magazines, business media, food & wellness publications, and more)
✨ The difference between staff writers and freelance journalists
✨ Why you should pitch a story angle — not just your product
✨ What to include in your email to increase your chances of a reply
✨ Why thought leadership (blog + LinkedIn) helps your credibility
✨ The most overlooked step: how and when to follow up

If you’ve ever wondered:
– “Do I just DM a journalist?”
– “How do I find the right writer?”
– “What do I even say in the pitch?”
– “Why am I not getting responses?”

This video will help it click.

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