Journalism

PITCHING MEDIA: Do Your Homework [and Major Pet Peeves]! Featuring Editor Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful

Published on August 8, 2020

Merlot’s SpeedBriefings™ With… We are turning the tables on the media! It’s time for PR…

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SpeedBriefings: Editor Hadley Keller, Architectural Digest Magazine

Published on May 22, 2020

Merlot’s SpeedBriefings™ With… We are turning the tables on the media! It’s time for PR…

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Merlot Marketing opens Nevada office to support growing client roster

Published on August 5, 2019

                Redefining brands since 2001, the public relations…

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Introducing Merlot's "SpeedBriefings™ With…" Video Series

Published on July 10, 2019

We are turning the tables on the media! It’s time for PR pros to interview…

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How to Pitch the Media: Editor DJ Carey, Connecticut Cottages & Gardens

Published on July 10, 2019

Merlot’s SpeedBriefings™ With…Cottages & Gardens Magazine We are turning the tables on the media! It’s…

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Biz Smarts: How to Keep Your Crisis from Turning Into a Catastrophe

Published on June 20, 2018

From a business perspective, you should never let a crisis go to waste. While it may…

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Passion Project Wins Gold at the 2018 Addy Awards

Published on March 29, 2018

It’s an honor to be awarded Gold and People’s Choice Honorable Mention at the 2018…

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sparking creative ideas 101

Published on July 10, 2012

In a creative field that can also be busy with tasks, meetings and deadlines I sometimes find that I need a little jumpstart to my creative process.

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Welcome to the “Socialympics.”

Published on July 6, 2012

With the summer Olympics just around the corner, I’m eager to see how social media will affect how we watch and experience the Olympic games. Will you just follow trending topics or are you following the athletes on Twitter and Facebook?

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PR + Social Media: Should you contact the media via social media?

Published on February 16, 2012

The way we communicate has changed forever. Social media is now an integral part of our public relations programs and should be an integral part of yours as well. The rule of thumb for contacting the media via social media is this – know the person, their beat, their interests and their publication, program or blog, and then pitch a great story!

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