The Art of the Pitch and More: What Journalists Really Want (Ragan Media Relations & Measurement Conference Session)

Written By Paul Kontonis

April 7 @ 1:40 pm EST

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Join Aaron Kwittken (he/him) at the Ragan Communications and PR Daily Virtual Conference: Media Relations & Measurement to hear Brianne Garrett, Marcus Riley, and Ilana Kaplan weigh in on the art of the pitch.   

In this panel, ask questions and gain valuable insights into what reporters really want, so your next pitch can reach its target—and everyone wins.You’ll learn:
  • How to pitch in a shifting and uncertain landscape dominated by crises including COVID-19, social unrest and more
  • Ways to build lasting relationships with reporters and position yourself as a trusted partner for stories
  • The story hooks that get journalists interested—and email subject lines that entice clicks
  • The types of content and information reporters are looking for—and the best channels and times to get those resources to them

Paul Kontonis

Paul is a strategic marketing executive and brand builder that navigates businesses through the ever changing marketing landscape to reach revenue and company M&A targets with 25 years experience. As CMO of Revry, the LGBTQ-first media company, he is a trusted advisor and recognized industry leader who combines his multi-industry experiences in digital media and marketing with proven marketing methodologies that can be transferred to new battles across any industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kontonis/
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