Pitching in a Storm

by Sep 3, 2019

Pitching media in a hurricane is always a strange experience. Half our team is hunkering down while the rest of us are counting our lucky stars that Hurricane Dorian turned when it did, and ALL of us are looking for ways we can donate and support the Bahamas. At the same time, we have clients who are out of state and out of the country who are still doing news worthy things we need to let media know about, and so this week we’ve found ourselves pitching in a storm.

The truth is – pitching during a hurricane is almost easier than usual. Less people working = less email competition. Plus you have a ready to go starter line to create some rapport with the reporter such as “Are you ready for this storm?” or for those outside the area – “We are getting ready for the hurricane, so we’re hoping to catch you before we possibly lose power here!”.

With some savvy social media research you can build some great relationships during a hurricane as well. News media reporters will be online more to check-in and their response time may be quicker. Just remember to keep your conversations relevant and DON’T PITCH them on social – just relationship build. The pitching will come.

Overall, publicists are like the U.S. mail service – not rain nor snow nor gloom of night (nor hurricane!) shall stop us from giving the best service possible for our clients. PR’s Honor.