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Making Stories Land: How to Successfully Pitch to Editors

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Every business has a story to tell, but without the right approach to share it, even the most compelling stories may never reach the public eye.

That's why knowing how to pitch to journalists and editors effectively is crucial. If you've been grappling with how to secure those coveted headlines, then this is the event for you.

Access this replay event with our expert Journalist and Former Features Editor, that will equip you and your in-house team with the tools to successfully pitch and place stories in the media.

Hosted by Rachael Taplin with Punteha as Guest Journalist and editor for the national Press, specialising in true-life and health features.

 

Who This Is For:

  • Business owners eager to boost brand awareness
  • In-house marketing and communications teams
  • Entrepreneurs looking to secure headlines
  • PRs and Freelance Journalists looking to enhance their pitching skills

 Key Benefits You'll Gain:

  • How to formulate pitches that resonate with busy journalists and editors
  • Learn when to pitch to help the story land
  • How to chase and follow up stories
  • How to establish and build lasting media relationships
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Making Stories Land:

How to Successfully Pitch to Editors

 
 
 

Punteha: Journalist & Former Features Editor

Punteha van Terheyden is a freelance journalist and editor for the national Press, specialising in true-life and health features.

Previously commissioning and features editor across the UK’s biggest women’s weeklies including Take a Break, Woman, Woman’s Own, Chat and Pick Me Up, Punteha is also an experienced mentor to freelance journalists and organisations.

She’s the founder of independent real-life digital platform Lacuna Voices, and a Sunday Times bestselling ghost-writer.