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Tips on Pitching to the Media


Margo Mateas
President
Public Relations Training Company

Margo Mateas president, Public Relations Training Company, Margo Mateas is known around the world as “The Media Relations Maven.” She is an award-winning writer, 20-year public relations industry veteran and former newspaper and radio journalist who trains public relations practitioners to secure coverage in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, CNN, Oprah, USA Today, Time and more. ??Margo writes the popular "Media Relations Maven" monthly column in PRSA’s Tactics newspaper, which is read by more than 20,000 practitioners in several countries. Her website draws more than 60,000 unique visitors each year from all over the world. Her email pitching tips and 10 Commandments of Smart Media Relations are included in the best-selling textbook, Public Relations Writing: Form & Style. She is also a frequent contributor to the Public Relations Strategist and Publicity Insider. She is the recipient of the Advertising Club of America's ADDY award, as well as PRSA's Polaris award. Margo is also the author of an eagerly-awaited book on media relations and pitching tips. Seminar attendees regularly report doubling and even tripling their press coverage immediately following training. If you’re looking for real-world advice from a pro who knows the inside track on how to get stories placed, don’t miss this career-changing experience!


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