Callbacks: Media Pitching Tips from the Pros

PROLOGUE: As a media coach, I’m often asked about pitching the media.  Most people, including myself, seem to dread it.  Maybe it’s that there is no instruction booklet and we weren’t taught about it in school.  Or maybe it’s that even when you have a fantastic pitch, often times all you hear back is crickets…

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“Food is Fashion!” Putting Your Best Fork Forward

PROLOGUE: Are you familiar with the NPD Group, Inc.?  It’s a leading global market research company.  It was founded in 1967 and provides market information and advisory services to help companies make better business decisions. Using actual sales data from retailers and distributors as well as consumer-reported purchasing behavior, NPD offers consumer panel and retail…

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Want to Be an Expert Communicator? Here’s a Showcase of Real Life Examples from the Pros

Excellent communication starts with being clear, concise and compelling.  And memorable, meaningful messages need to have what I call the “OOOh! Factor” – they need to be Organized, have some Originality to them, and make your audience say “Oh! I get it! I can do that!” I’ve been collecting clips and examples of dietitians in…

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