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:

• https://www.galmediagroup.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/galmedia/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjaden/