Let's Talk About: 10 Do's and Don'ts of Hosting a Group Press Trip (Part 4 of 5)
We didn't even get to this section in our AMA, so you definitely don't want miss this one!
Happy Thursday, everyone!
Yes, I’m somewhere in remote Alaska right now (these pitching opps are still available btw), but through the magic of pre-scheduling, I’m still able to deliver some industry insights to you this week! And if you want to spy on all the fun me and my dad are having, follow me on Instagram!
For those of you still enjoying this 5-part deep dive into the mysterious world of press trips, I’m dishing up part 4 right now … and we didn’t even get to this section during our April AMA (hosted with my work wives and travel writer colleagues Alice Dubin and Aly Walansky) because we had too much else to cover. So even if you attended, this will all be brand-new info for you.
In case you’ve missed any of these recaps, so far we’ve discussed:
3 Red Flags That Will Make Travel Writers RUN From Your Press Trip
Hidden Costs of Press Trips That May Mean Writers Can’t Afford to Attend
And for those who are totally over this series, there’s only one left and then we’ll move on to some other topic :) If you have any suggestions, I’m all ears!
This week, we’re diving into best practices for hosting a group press trip (which is a very different dynamic than individual press trips). There’s a lot to think about in terms of gathering a cohesive and well-rounded group of writers, planning the itinerary, and how to best follow up afterward. Let’s dig in!
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