Archive - Jill Schildhouse's Media Insights and Assignments

RSVP Now: Everything you need to know about 2025 holiday gift guide pitching

Yes, it's already time to start thinking about your pitches, for real.

Jul 17 •

Jill Schildhouse

Run this 5-minute audit before you pitch a journalist

Avoid scrambling, missed opportunities, and costly delays with this quick pre-pitch checklist for PR pros

Jul 14 •

Jill Schildhouse

More July Assignments + An Open Invitation to Pitch for 2 New Outlets

Good morning … are you all busy shopping for Amazon Prime Day deals (my latest article for Yahoo)?

Jul 8 •

Jill Schildhouse

June 2025

Seeking Awesome Amazon Prime Deals + Other July Assignments

Plus: I've hit a really cool milestone and it's all thanks to you!

Jun 26 •

Jill Schildhouse

Anatomy of a Lost Opportunity: How to Fumble a Yes from a Journalist

A real-life example of how one publicist ended up losing coverage even after she hooked me

Jun 9 •

Jill Schildhouse

June Assignments + Answering My Most-Asked Packing Question

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Jun 4 •

Jill Schildhouse

May 2025

Another Forbes Father's Day Gift Guide + More Assignments

Happy hump day, everyone … it’s kinda awesome that it’s already Wednesday!

May 28 •

Jill Schildhouse

Did you pitch for my Forbes Father's Day Gift Guides (or still want to)? Read this!

I'm sharing some more details (and tough love), as most of the pitches missed the mark :(

May 21 •

Jill Schildhouse

BIG News: I'm Writing for a New Outlet

Plus, Father's Day gift guide assignments are here ...

May 15 •

Jill Schildhouse

How One Small Change Turned a Flat (Unusable) Interview into a Total Home Run

This real-life example proves why knowing your client is THE most underrated PR strategy

May 7 •

Jill Schildhouse

Summer Assignments: Fourth of July + Swimming Pools + Cruises

Plus links to 7 newly published stories

May 2 •

Jill Schildhouse

How to Book 5 Podcasts a Month for Your Clients in Under 30 Minutes a Week

Want More Podcast Bookings + $100 Back in Your Pocket? Read This.

May 1 •

Jill Schildhouse

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