Keep on pitching...

"There is a reporter for every story. It might not be the reporter or the publication that you would dream of enticing, but there will be reporter somewhere who is interested."

This is a quote from the book, "Media Training 101: A Guide to Meeting the Press" by Sally Stewart.

This quote is very inspirational for me as a publicist. As the book points out, even experienced story pitchers hear "no" frequently.

When I'm plowing through my media lists, studying and commenting on reporters' stories, I like to keep this quote in mind. It keeps me going until I find a reporter (or 2 or 3!) for my clients' stories.

"There is a reporter for every story...." Keep on pitching....

Lori Bittenbender Publicist/Public Relations Freelancer

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I specialize in media relations and public relations writing such as press releases, pitch letters, employee bios, blog articles, and newsletters.

My creative publicity proposals will build your brand and credibility, as well as position you as an expert and influence your target audience.

Visit my website to learn the benefits of hiring Lori Bittenbender, public relations freelancer.

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Courage Cards

I recently received a catalog from Courage Cards. Courage Cards is a nonprofit holiday greeting card company supporting the services of Courage Center. The fine art imprinted business holiday cards feature traditional holiday, city skylines, winter landscapes, whimsical and religious fine art cards.

Most of the artists who create the cards have disabilities.

Proceeds from the cards go to support the services of Courage Center – a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center advancing the lives of people of all ages and abilities. Courage Center specializes in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, autism and disabilities experienced since birth.

Many of the cards are quite beautiful. Your company usually sends holiday cards, why not order from Courage Cards and help advance the lives of people of all ages and abilities?

Media Hit!

A great week of media hits for my client, political commentator and author, Carol Platt Liebau.

She was in DC this past weekend for a speaking engagement so I pitched the DC TV and she was invited to be interviewed on the CW, 50. The "Weekend News with Chris Core" show.
Click here for the segment.

From an interview request from my subscription to Profnet:
Galveston Daily News, September 7, 2008
"Unwed teen mothers nothing new, but acceptance is"

Politcal commentary on KTLA, Los Angeles, September 3, 2008

Another Profnet media request:
OC Family Magazine, September, 2008Teen Years: sex and teenagers and shyness

Media Hit!

For my newest client, Carol Platt Liebau, who is an author and political analyst and commentator. She has been very busy lately blogging about the presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention on both TownHall and the Huffington Post.

This past week, I've secured her two media hits:

• She provided convention and Obama commentary on The Michael Reagan show (Ronald Reagan's son!)
• She was interviewed about McCain's VP selection on The Voice (An on-line Christian magazine that advances Christian life and culture.) Click here to read the post.

Media Hit!

WFAA - Good Morning Texas

I'm honored that I have a strong enough relationship with one of the producers at Good Morning Texas that she'll contact me when she has an opening. I suggested a "Get Organized for Back to School" segment with an acquaintance, Nancy Pelman of Helping Hands Personal Services.

Nancy provided tips on how parents can manage the mountain-load of paper work that follows kids home. She also provided tips on managing the family calendar and making school mornings less stressful.

Here's the segment.

Real Life Wonder Women: Mompreneurs

Traci Bisson of The Mom Entrepreneur blog and support group recently posted a six part article by Guest blogger: Christine Janssen (written with Erin Higgins), denken Research & Consulting.

“Real Life Wonder Women” is about Mompreneurs.

You can read the entire article on Traci’s Blog.

Here are some points that really stood out for me.

• In their own right, being a new business owner and a new mother are some of the greatest challenges any woman can face. Doing both at the same time requires a certain set of skills and characteristics including lots of determination, patience, and multi-tasking. A lot of prayer helped me!
• Today, a large percentage of new moms are highly educated, ambitious career women and want to be professionally challenged, so they are finding ways to stay connected with the business world.
• When asked to explain a day in the life of a mompreneur, we found these women to be extremely organized and they crammed an incredible amount of tasks into each day, constantly swapping hats. Most do this methodically; seamlessly switching from “mom mode” to “work mode.”
• ...the thrill of small accomplishments. Signing on a new client or finally grasping the ins and outs of SEO were positive reinforcements that they were moving in the right direction. Another one for me it's securing a media hit for my clients!
• Remind yourself that most people spend their lives in jobs/careers that they absolutely despise. Be grateful that you are wise enough to follow your heart and your passion.

I am very thankful for my husband and my clients who support me in being a work-from-home-mom!