Urgent Pitch Prompts
I am going to keep this brief here as I need some pitches by Friday.
I just got back from delivering my third TedX talk of 2023, so my brain is fried! I am still writing to meet deadlines but not pitching actively unless my editors ask something specifically.
Thank You Maya Minocha from Berlin PR for provocatively reaching out and offering a suite at a brand new Marriott property to stay at while I was in Bozeman!
I will be traveling to the following destinations soon in case you have any clients in the area you want me to check out:
International: Ghana, Venice, Rome, Oaxaca, Tunisia.
USA: Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City, Georgia coast.
Pitches I am looking for…
Due ASAP, latest Friday AM
For Thrillist:
Make sure we haven’t already covered your pitch (BEST TO USE GOOGLE SEARCH FUNCTION)
- Under-the-radar ski, snowboarding and snow destinations within 5 hours of Atlanta, GA
- Under-the-radar romantic destinations and small towns in the US (timed for Valentine's Day)
- Feature stories on Mardi Gras
- Feature stories around Lunar New Year (not event guides)
- Feature stories that align with Black History Month
- Upcoming pop culture moments (example: This Golden Girls cafe in Miami)
For HuffPost:
Please take a look at our previous coverage and avoid duplicating any interview subjects.
Voices In Food section: Dry January voices in the sober community who'd be exciting to cover.
Voices In Food: Black History Month people in the culinary industry who have a strong story and opinion.
HuffPost Life: Ways to build and strengthen connections with others through Food & Drink. How do we create community and connections with each other?
The best pitches are the ones that portray an original voice with a unique story angle pointing to personal challengers & what the character is doing to help bring change in the industry. DO NOT just send me a chronological career outline, a new restaurant or menu updates.
The Changing Media Landscape
I am excited to announce that I will be a speaker/ moderator at TravMedia North America IMM New York in Jan 2024. See you there!
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I am always looking for sustainable food and travel pitches for my blog as well. Please make yourself familiar with past stories first - there are over 1000 posts!
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