Missed Our January Top Tier Talk? Here's the Recording!

We discussed Amazon vs. Skimlinks, best day of the week to pitch, online resources writers use to find sources, tips for pitching pricey products, and SO much more!

Hello Top Tier Community.

We covered a lot of ground in our very-well attended Top Tier Talk last Friday … fielding 20 questions in an hour! And we got some love back too with this amazing email:

Hey Jill and Nicole,

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say a HUGE thank you for that killer AMA session. Seriously, how do you gals always manage to pack so much helpful info into one call? It's like a fun rollercoaster ride through Knowledge Land!

Every time I chat with you, I end up with a notebook full of ideas (and a smile). This time was no different – my brain’s still buzzing from all the great insights. You guys have this superpower of making complex stuff feel like a breeze, and I’m here for it!

Oh, and guess what? I'm already counting down the days to the 'Journalist BFF' session. If it's anything like our AMAs, I know it’s gonna be epic. Can’t wait to dive into what you’ve got in store for us!

Thanks again for being so amazing and bringing your A-game every time. Keep rocking, and see you at the next session!

Chat soon,

Amy Bartko, CEO/Founder of Chatterbox Brands

Here’s just a sprinkling of what you can expect to find in this recording:

• Can you recall a time that a PR professional has stood out to you? If so, how.

• Are travel writers typically required to travel to write about specific hotel? What about for roundups?

• Is Easter still a relevant time peg for product roundups?

• What are your thoughts on exclusives? Are pitches more appealing if they are exclusives?

• Why is Amazon being requested over Skimlinks or Share A Sale?

• What was your biggest frustration in working with PR execs in 2023?

• How can publicists work better with journalists in 2024?

• Tips on best practices for getting a book covered or reviewed?

• What is the best way to have writers accept mailings for lesser-known brands?

• Tips for pitching an expensive product?

• What should be then affiliate baseline percentage? Do you appreciate offers to bump up the commission % for certain holidays?

• Do you use Connectively?

• What is the best way to make deeper connection with writers? (Hint: Sign up for our Become a Journalist’s BFF: Networking and Relationship Management workshop coming up in a couple weeks!)

Below, you’ll find the link to watch yesterday’s
Top Tier Talk.

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