Tamiko, I definitely enjoyed the read. One tip I’d like to add in addition to these is to make sure the publicists, clothing designers and models are available for comments. I scheduled an interview with a new restaurant owner yesterday, and not only did she not answer the phone but she gave me this three-hour timeframe to keep calling her back and I kept getting an answering machine. Unless you’re a big name, constantly blowing up somebody’s phone is just not going to happen. The reporter has stuff to do just like the owners and publicists. I went on to the next story. What’s worse is that I really wanted to promote the restaurant so when the press is excited to work with you, it’s a definite no-no to leave them hanging unless you could care less about being interviewed by them again.

Your events, however, have always been professional and organized.

Awesome article! The tips were VERY helpful!

Tamiko, I definitely enjoyed the read. One tip I’d like to add in addition to these is to make sure the publicists, clothing designers and models are available for comments. I scheduled an interview with a new restaurant owner yesterday, and not only did she not answer the phone but she gave me this three-hour timeframe to keep calling her back and I kept getting an answering machine. Unless you’re a big name, constantly blowing up somebody’s phone is just not going to happen. The reporter has stuff to do just like the owners and publicists. I went on to the next story. What’s worse is that I really wanted to promote the restaurant so when the press is excited to work with you, it’s a definite no-no to leave them hanging unless you could care less about being interviewed by them again.

Your events, however, have always been professional and organized.

Awesome article! The tips were VERY helpful!