I sent a lead out to some PR folks looking for an expert to quote for an assignment. So far 11 or 13 responses did not clearly identify how their client was a fit for the story.
URGENT: I'm looking for a travel writer specialising in accessible tourism please! Looking to commission an accessible travel guide to Chicago ASAP. Thank you in advance! #journorequest
You guys! I asked a potential source if they wanted to be quoted for an article. I requested a few sentences regarding their expertise on the topic. In response, they sent me IG captions (emojis included).
I commission film writing for i-D and I like people with interesting, thoughtful and left field ideas. If something’s been on your mind – films new or old – and you think the i-D audience would be interested in it, let me know.
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Another PR request: Do you know of any beach resorts that host high-profile cultural events?
Something similar to when Soneva in the Maldives brought an edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival to the property.
@BenRothenberg Regardless of what he puts out, there will be an armada of online haters frothing at the opportunity to (inconsequentially) tear him down. He might as well purposefully give them material to work with.
I'm wearing workout Hokas for the first time, and the platform on it is making me feel like a Spice Girl. I've always thought that might come more naturally to me. And sadly, alarmingly, it does not.