Media Pitching Ideas & Examples

July 9, 2026

Survey: pitching is so back

AI may be making media relations more valuable, not less.

July 2, 2026

The secret business media won’t tell you

Here’s the next installment in my ongoing series for every PR pro who dreams of going out on their own.

June 24, 2026

The pitching tactic AI can’t fake

Here is an easy way to stand out to journalists.

June 18, 2026

Former Fortune editor’s blunt rule for op-ed pitches

Editors don’t owe us efficiency.

June 10, 2026

Rome’s best lesson in bad messaging

No matter how much we as PR pros like to think otherwise, communication at its core isn’t primarily about facts and sources.

June 3, 2026

You may get more coverage as a supporting character

Stop trying to be the hero. Instead, find an adjacent organization to partner with in a news-friendly way.

May 27, 2026

Career tips good enough for my own daughter

You may have a member of the class of 2026 in your life, or a junior teammate, who could benefit from these tips.

May 21, 2026

When a journalist says yes, believe them

Why do PR pros trust journalists when they say no, but doubt them when they say yes? Don’t punish your own momentum.

May 14, 2026

One GEO advantage PR pros already have

AI engines reward the same clear, concrete writing journalists have always demanded.

May 6, 2026

A snitch, a biscuit, and the anonymous PR pro who got it right

This month’s Atlantic cover story has a fun and informative PR lesson: Not every big outlet deserves your CEO.

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