The DIY PR Playbook for Small Businesses
SummaryIn this episode of Call Your Publicist, hosts Jenna Guarneri and Alexandra Anastasio discuss how small businesses can effectively gain media coverage without a large budget. They emphasize the importance of understanding the media landscape, creating a targeted media list, personalizing pitches, and building relationships with journalists. The conversation also covers the significance of crafting compelling subject lines, utilizing research and monitoring tools, and organizing PR efforts to enhance brand visibility and awareness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to DIY PR Strategies01:59 Understanding the Media Landscape04:38 Creating a Target Media List08:55 Personalizing Your Pitch11:30 Crafting Compelling Subject Lines13:56 The Five W's of PR Pitches16:35 Building Relationships with Journalists19:16 Research and Monitoring Tools22:45 Organizing Your PR Efforts25:38 Conclusion and Next Steps