Six Ways to Strengthen Your Story Pitch
by Stacey Acevero on May 22nd, 2013
Reporters and bloggers are inundated with news tips and story ideas every day. How can you make your news stand out to cut through the noise? Follow these six rules for better pitching to make reporters pay attention and generate more media hits:
1) Do Your Research
A successful pitch starts with sending your news to the right reporter. Go to the publication’s website, check to see who writes about your industry and read their articles. If you don’t determine the right contact, your pitch will end up in the trash folder. Read more…
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