I've Never Crammed SO Many Lead Requests into One Newsletter Before!
Happy Tuesday, all!
I got back from my trip to Sandals Royal Curaçao late last night, and spent most of this morning digging out of my inbox and sorting through my needs for upcoming assignments (there’s a TON below). I would like to applaud you guys for being so mindful of my inbox, which wasn’t nearly as insane as usual! So thank you for hearing my plea last week and not bombarding me with pitches!
My friend Jaclyn and I had a great time at the property’s grand opening celebration (see pic below and check out my Instagram Stories Highlight too …. I finally got to create one of those fun 360-camera videos like a celebrity on the red carpet!), and spending the other 4 days relaxing at the pool. Hands down, the most chill press trip I’ve ever attended (which helped me heal my remaining Covid symptoms, yay!):
There’s a TON of leads below … enjoy! FYI: I’ll be working through the holiday weekend to meet my due dates, so please know that these are hard deadlines! And please forward this email to a colleague or friend in the biz if it might be a fit for their clients.
Have a great rest of your week, and I look forward to seeing you in tomorrow’s AMA session!
Jill
Reminder: Tomorrow, 6/29, is the ASK ME ANYTHING SESSION
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!
I sent paid subscribers details for how to join last week … let me know if you didn’t receive it. And if you aren’t currently a paid subscriber but want to join (you can just do the monthly option if you aren’t ready to commit to annual), there’s a little time left!
Book Your July Pitch Perfecting Party Today!
Still thinking about booking a Pitch Perfecting Party with me? Just shoot me an email (use subject line: Pitch Perfecting Party) and I’ll share pricing details and available time slots for this 45-minute 1:1 strategy session.
Here’s a couple testimonials from recent sessions:
“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
Book a Virtual Q&A With Your Entire Agency!
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
Let’s Collaborate on an Instagram Campaign!
Follow my travels on Instagram — and with 17k followers, I’m available for your clients’ brand campaigns and collaborations, too! Happy to share my media kit and rate sheet upon request.
Get Answers to All Your Affiliate Marketing Questions
Do you have questions about navigating affiliate marketing? Publicist Sarah Karger and former editor Dana Baardsen have co-created a course called Ultimate Masterclass and Introduction to Affiliate Marketing for Publicists and it’ll answer ALL of your questions!
—— Current Editorial Needs ——
1. 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: Thursday, June 30
2. 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: Thursday, June 30
3. Reader’s Digest: Need to Interview Flight Attendants! (They don’t have to be clients … anyone will do)
Working on a piece about things to NEVER say when talking to a flight attendant
Subject line: Flight Attendant
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Friday, July 1
4. Reader’s Digest: Best Luggage Sets for 2022
Looking for the VERY BEST luggage sets for 2022 across many categories (best luxury, best budget, best features, best gadgets, best sustainability, best variety, best durability, best hardshell, best soft, etc.)
ALL BRANDS MUST BE AFFILIATE PARTNERS (Skimlinks, Amazon, Macys, Nordstrom, etc). All Amazon products must have at least 500 ratings with at least a 4-star average.
Subject line: Luggage Sets + Brand Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Friday, July 1
5. Reader’s Digest: Best Toiletry Bags for 2022
Looking for the VERY BEST toiletry bags for 2022 across many categories (best luxury, best budget, best features, best men’s, best women’s, best functionality, best sustainability, best durability, etc.)
ALL BRANDS MUST BE AFFILIATE PARTNERS (Skimlinks, Amazon, Macys, Nordstrom, etc). All Amazon products must have at least 500 ratings with at least a 4-star average.
Subject line: Toiletry Bags + Brand Name
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Friday, July 1
6. Reader’s Digest/The Healthy: If You Rep Squatty Potty, Please Reach Out ASAP!!!
Subject line: Squatty Potty rep
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
7. Southern Living: Looking for a wine expert NOT AFFILIATED WITH A BRAND to explain how to open a wine bottle without a wine opener
I will NOT be mentioning any specific wine brands (but a sommelier at a fancy restaurant could work)
Do NOT pitch wine!
Subject line: Wine Expert
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Friday, July 1
8. Oprah Daily: Looking for a journaling expert
Looking for a journaling expert to weigh in on the different types of journaling and how each benefits your mental health
Do NOT pitch me journals
Subject line: Journaling Expert
Email: JillSchildhouse@gmail.com
Pitch by: Friday, July 1
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Love!
love love loved all your trip photos, they looked so fun (and I agree with Jenn, you look so pretty)