Goodbye(ish), Covid
Plus: Links to SO many recently published articles + leads!
Hello, all.
Those of you who follow me on IG saw a video of me with a breathing apparatus strapped over my nose/mouth and an IV in my arm last week … I give this whole Covid thing an enthusiastic 0/10. I’m happy to report that those insanely expensive treatments full of vitamins/electrolytes/amino acids did the trick and I’ve turned the corner (after 3 full weeks of misery). No, I still can’t taste/smell and my cough is lingering, but I feel like a human again!
As you can imagine, I’m knee-deep in catching up on work … and of course, I’m headed out of the country on what promises to be an epic press trip to Curacao next week (visiting Sandals’ newest resort). Thankfully, that trip will be very relaxing and I’ll be hanging with my BFF, who I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. Can’t wait! I’ll be posting everything I do/see/eat on Instagram, of course!
Side note: If you can avoid pitching me June 21-27, I’d greatly appreciate it (unless it’s something I’ve asked for in this newsletter, of course!). I’m going to be gone 6 days, which means roughly 1,800 PR emails clogging up my inbox and stressing me out upon my return. Spoiler: I won’t ever catch up on them. Oh, and I won’t be bringing my laptop either … yes, you heard that right!
Scroll on down to see all of this week’s goodies (including a bunch of butt-related assignments, because apparently people are Googling this stuff in droves!) and don’t miss the deets on my upcoming Ask Me Anything session.
Jill
ASK ME ANYTHING SESSION:
Wednesday, June 29th
I’m hosting another AMA session for paid subscribers on Wednesday, June 29th at 10 am PST/1pm EST. The session will last 45 minutes or so.
This is truly an open forum, so please come prepared with your questions about pitching, affiliate marketing, the state of the industry, specific outlets I write for, etc. Anything goes, and if you’ve attended before, you know I’m a very candid and open book!
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“I had the chance to be a part of Jill’s Pitch Perfecting Party, and I found her insight extremely helpful! She critiqued 4 of my pitches and had so many tweaks and suggestions I completely missed or didn’t think to include. When a writer/journalist offers to take the time to give honest feedback on the work you present to people in their field, it’s so valuable. PR can be challenging, especially in today’s market, with Affiliate Marketing and brands not being up to par. But having journalists not open or read your pitch entirely can be awful and a severe roadblock in our jobs. Thank you so much, Jill, for taking the time to pour through some of my pitches and give me your honest feedback. It was worth every penny!” — Amy Bartko, Chatterbox
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“My strategy session with Jill was insanely valuable. I received critical feedback on a media pitch that wasn’t getting any traction. Jill provided feedback on my pitch, the product itself, new story angles, and even publishing verticals I hadn’t even thought of. Nothing compares to one-on-one time with a writer like Jill, I believe it’s a must for PR pros.” — Jordanne Pallesen, Owner, Julep Marketing
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I’m booking Ask Me Anything sessions with PR agencies, where I provide industry insights (I’ve been in magazine publishing for 22 years), pitching and follow up best practices, feedback on your pitches, and more. Email me (use subject line: Agency Q&A) for pricing/availability.
Here’s a couple testimonials:
"We are so grateful to Jill for an honest discussion on what REALLY works when pitching! It was also helpful to get insight into what a writer/editor's day looks like and how to better accommodate flooded in-boxes. Once again, the landscape of PR is changing, and we really appreciated that our team could ask Jill questions on how to best navigate the current media climate. I highly recommend booking a session with Jill!" — Chelsea Gladden, Founder, Everything Branding
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“Having Jill as a resource is worth every penny. She provided some great insight and tips for our agency to perfect our pitching skills. I would highly recommend her to every PR pro!” — Robyn Patterson, Founder, Mack Media Relations
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—— Current Editorial Needs ——
1. TripSavvy: The Best Cruises in Alaska (LAST CHANCE!)
Looking for the best Alaskan cruise ships/itineraries
Send me your pitch, and I’ll reply with a list of questions for you to answer(this is a formulaic roundup, and I have to include the same very specific info about each property, amenities, rates, etc.)
Subject line: TripSavvy Alaskan Cruises
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD TODAY
2. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: Products to Get Rid of Butt Acne (LAST CHANCE!)
Looking for products that help get rid of butt acne …. and they must be on Amazon (500+ reviews), Skimlinks, or major retailers (Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, CVS, etc)
Subject line: Butt Acne Products
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: EOD TOMORROW, June 17
3. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: What are Butt Masks and Do They Work?
Need to speak to a dermatologist who’s an expert on skincare for your butt :)
Also looking for butt mask products …. and they must be on Amazon (500+ reviews), Skimlinks, or major retailers (Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, CVS, etc)
Subject line: Butt Mask Products (or if pitching a derm: Butt Mask Dermatologist)
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Monday, June 20
4. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: Products to Help You Poop
Looking for some experts (GI doc? Naturopath? I’m open if they have credentials!) to share their favorite poop aids
Also looking for products to help you poop …. and they must be on Amazon (500+ reviews), Skimlinks, or major retailers (Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, CVS, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.)
Subject line: Products to Help You Poop (or if pitching an expert: Poop Expert)
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Monday, June 20
Recently Published Pieces (Thanks for your help!)
Reader’s Digest: I Tried the Foreo Luna Mini 2 and My Skin Has Never Felt Cleaner
The Healthy: I Tried Amazon’s Top-Selling Water Flosser and Here Are My Honest Thoughts
Reader’s Digest: I Never Found a Pillow I Like, Until I Tried a Custom-Built Pluto Pillow
Family Handyman: 6 Signs You Have a Costly Foundation Slab Leak (yes, this is the article based on my own nightmare situation and insurance claim!)
Oprah Daily: A Doula’s 5 Tips for Managing Pregnancy and Postpartum Incontinence
Oprah Daily: This Mom’s Bladder Used to Control Everything—Now She’s Living Her Best Life
Coupons.com: How to Prepare for Allergy Season
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Oh man! I’m glad you’re feeling better though and still resting!