This fall, I’ll teach a media relations and writing class rather than my usual J452 class, which means I won’t oversee student bloggers this quarter.
Here are some useful blog posts I found while catching up on my blog reading:
What Interviewees Should Ask at an Interview and What the Answers Mean by Josh Netzer
Confidentiality and Agency Life by Dave Fleet
FourSquare vs. Facebook Places by Niki Inouye
What You Weren’t Taught at University by Katelyn Mashburn
We (Carefully) Welcome the Class of 2014 to Fall Semester by Les Potter
I welcome one of your pitching tips for my J440 class in the comments section. Best wishes for the school year!
Hello Tiffany,
Thanks for the mention. Enjoyed reading the FourSquare vs. Facebook Places post, which gave me a better grasp on the matter because Facebook Places isn’t launched yet in the UK. The media relations and writing class sounds like a great opportunity for students! I still regard your class as one of the best learning experiences I had during university.
Best,
Katelyn Mashburn
Thanks so much, Katelyn! It was wonderful getting to work with you in class, and it’s exciting to follow your adventures as you practice public relations in England. Thanks for sharing your tips about taking notes in a client meeting. Best wishes with your endeavors!
Hi Tiffany! I hope you are doing well! Thanks for the mention. I recently decided to focus my blog on social media and technology — this topic has become super interesting to me. Let me know if you have any ideas on future topics. Good luck with the upcoming school year!
Tiffany,
I think it’s so terrific that you are teaching a class on pitching. It’s a crucial skill that is often overlooked and underestimated. Students working to become young professionals will definitely benefit from your class!
Here’s a couple lessons learned while working/pitching in the real world:
-Know who you’re pitching to, and do your homework! Before pitching to a reporter or editor, know what he or she wrote about last, what he or she is working on, etc. Research is only a tweet or RSS feed away.
-Try and find a unique angle to help spice up a bland pitch. Are there electeds attending your event? Can you get an interview with the chef cooking the dinner at the benefit auction? Are there particularly good photo ops at the city’s upcoming open house?
Niki, it’s great to hear from you, and thanks so much for your comment. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog.
Adrienne, thanks for the excellent advice. Your ideas about what to do when faced with a bland pitch are insightful. It’s no wonder you have been so successful with your work at Ulum.