EP024: Pitching Your Story to the Media with Suzette Mariel
Release Date: 03/01/2016
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info_outlineSuzette Mariel is an award-winning media presence expert and has worked with an impressive amount of actors, athletes, and extraordinary people in her television and video career. She helps professionals get ready for the media and teaches them the do's and don'ts of appearing on TV. Listen to Suzette's amazing story, and dive in to get some great tips on how to successfully pitch a producer and more.
Key Takeaways:
[4:15] How does someone get on TV?
[6:05] There's really 8 key ways to pitch to a producer. Suzette presents a brief overview on them.
[6:45] Suzette has been in the media for almost 20 years.
[8:05] Suzette got into a really bad car accident and it took her over a year of rehab to recover.
[9:20] Suzette found out she couldn't make a comeback after that accident.
[10:10] Keep going and keep finding what works until you hit the nail on the head.
[11:25] After Suzette’s car accident, she was trying to figure out how to continue her dream, but redirect it in a different way.
[12:10] How can people take their game to another level using the media?
[13:40] You have to tell your own story, because that's how others will connect with you.
[16:15] How can people pitch their personal story to producers?
[17:05] Find the proper angle about your story that's relevant to the host.
[18:25] Do your research and make sure your message aligns with the audience.
[20:10] The opportunities are there.
[22:50] “What happens if they don't like me?”
[23:25] Focus on the positive. The positive far outweighs the negative in our lives.
[26:25] Ask for feedback from others.
[29:50] If something doesn't work out, don't look at it as failure, look at it as growth.
[31:40] Don't call a producer, they're usually on the phone. Send them a tweet, email, or even a letter.
[38:50] Don't ever stop short!
[41:25] Connect with Suzette on Twitter!
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