As influencers, entrepreneurs, and business owners, pitching and PR are some of the most essential skills to have. Jennifer Jaden is the founder of Gal Media, a PR agency that works with emerging brands, products, and influencers.
She joins the podcast today to share her story about starting Gal Media. We talk about how she found her first clients, what the most challenging part of growing and scaling a business is, and what she notices is the current trend on social media. Jennifer also offers her expertise by sharing tips on getting your name out there (even if you can’t afford a PR retainer), how to pitch yourself to media outlets, and what you should do if you ever receive bad press.
This is an important episode for influencers, business owners, and public figures alike. So tune in, take notes, and receive some guidance on how you can manage your pitches and PR like a professional.
Timestamps:
- Pitching yourself for a podcast [00:54]
- How and when Jennifer founded Gal Media [2:50]
- How Jennifer found her first clients [4:28]
- The most challenging part of growing and scaling Gal Media [6:34]
- Tips for pitching yourself to media outlets [15:20]
- Current trends in social media [18:51]
- How Jennifer manages her time [23:36]
- Tips for managing bad press as a public figure and influencer [25:41]
Resources:
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Boysober
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com