Don't Forget This Crucial Info In Your Pitch
Plus, a fun call for pitches & a very exciting press trip!
Hi all,
It’s HOTTT in Vietnam! the real feel is currently 114 with 70% humidity. Luckily, I’ve got rice paddy breezes and coconut coffee to cool me down.
Also, look at this puppy!!! because puppies make everything better…
Last week, I got a few emails that piqued my interest, and then I realized they were missing something very, very important. One was a new hotel opening that didn’t include the city and country it was in. The other was celebrating a holiday but didn’t include the date of the holiday.
I know it seems like a no-brainer, but this happens all the time, and I end up just deleting the email. So, remember, before you hit send, always check the who, what, where, when, and why!
I’m Heading To Singapore For Something Special!
If you know me well, you know I am obsessed with F1. So, I’ll be in Singapore for the Grand Prix and am looking for a few things for stories and pitches…
Hotels offering exclusive Grand Prix events
PR contacts for F1 teams and drivers
Any other VIP access to the Singapore GP and other GPs in general
Please share this request far and wide with your colleagues!
Call For Pitches!
Please email klockhart14 (at) gmail (dot) com with the subject line YOUR CALL FOR PITCHES.
1. Looking to speak with food influencers, food writers, chefs and restaurants about dining trends they HATE!
Ex: QR code menus, expensive mocktails, flowers in food, time limits on tables etc.
Deadline August 19
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