6 Things You Should NEVER Ask a Journalist to Do (Seriously!)

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Hello, subscribers!

Over the past year, I’ve shared a lot of industry insights on how to better partner with media for more wins … are you all caught up? If you missed any of these hot topics, here they are in one easy-to-find spot:

• 6 Surefire Ways to Build a Genuine Connection With a Journalist

• 11 Things Freelance Writers Wish Publicists Wouldn’t Ask Us

• 5 Ways to Help Your Clients Deliver Awesome Email-Based Interviews Responses

• 10 Tips for Getting Your Pitch Noticed in My Overflowing Inbox

• Best Practices for Sharing Images with Writers

• How to Host the Perfect Group Press Trip

• Press Trip Invite Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

• Ooops! The 7 Ways You May Be Unintentionally Annoying Your Media Contacts

• 9 Golden Rules About Sending Press Packages

• What You Need to Know About Timing (for pitches and follow-ups)

Today, I want to dive into the 6 things you should NEVER ask of a journalist. These are questions I get asked semi-regularly (as do my colleagues), and they just aren’t kosher. I’ll be explaining WHY asking these questions is a bad business move, how it might be damaging your media relationships, and what to do instead.

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Ok, now let’s dive into these 6 publicist faux pas!