Forget expensive PR firms...Learn how to successfully pitch yourself to the media.

 

 

 

Learn the Secret to Getting Booked on National Television From Network News Producer Jamie Bright Forman

 

Public Relations experts know that a three minute appearance on television can translate into thousands of dollars worth of sales.   But the real secret is how to get yourself booked on television, radio and in national magazines without hiring an expensive PR firm to pitch your story.  

 

After almost a decade of booking for network television, Jamie Bright Forman has been  on the receiving end of the game, fielding hundreds of press releases and pitches each season.  So it seemed logical for her to turn it around and share her knowledge of the booking process with those who really need it.  Jamie has left full-time producing at Dateline NBC but remains a Freelance Producer for NBC News.  Since beginning her work as a Media Coach, she has assisted hundreds of clients all over the country who are looking for "insider advice" on how to appear in the media to promote themselves.

 

 

 

A Producer's Top Five Tips to Getting Booked:

 

 

  • Know Your Show.  Watch the program to ensure you are pitching the appropriate format.  No cookbooks on hard news...

 

  • Plan Your Pitch.  Brainstorm for newsworthy controversial headlines which represent your topic or expertise.  Pitch a segment, not your book.

 

  • Simply Stated.  A producer should be able to scan your pitch letter and immediately understand the segment idea and what you can do for them.

 

  • Contact Carefully.   Be quick and clear in all correspondence.  Try to

           avoid pitching during national breaking news unless you are an expert  

           in the field.                   

 

  • Position Perfectly.  Stay true to your opinion.  Confirm the segment title

          and what is expected of you.  Ask for sample questions during the

          pre-interview to ensure you can meet their needs.

 

 

 

 Don't Waste Your Time Faxing Generic Press Releases

 

In one phone consultation, you will learn how to find your format appropriate headlines, create controversial and attention getting segment ideas and become familiar with the "Producer's Formula" for a successfully written pitch letter. Jamie will help you set a plan and turn your topic into a pitch ready for the top booking producers to review. Once the topic is chosen, clients are advised to do the initial writing themselves, saving time and money.  By the last session, you will be ready to CONFIDENTLY contact the media and begin on your road to success!

 

 

Be the Best Guest You Can Be!

 

Jamie has spent her entire career preparing guests and experts to look and sound their best. From her early days at Sally Jessy Raphael assisting guests with no prior tv experience, to Dateline NBC, coordinating twelve member jury interviews, she has worked with all levels of media experience.  She'll go through each step of the process with you, from what you should wear and how to sit...to how many times you can safely mention your book title...to what your "chyron" needs to read.  Most importantly, you will learn how to work with your producer to ensure an interview which best sells you and your product. 

 

Save Money and Learn How to Pitch Yourself!

 

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