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In this session...

The trade press is inextricably linked to the trends and travails of the marketing and media worlds and it’s believed that coverage can still make or break the fortunes of agencies and individuals. Seize this chance to learn more about what influences editorial decisions and the viewpoints that journalists take of the industry as we turn the table and give a panel of senior trade journalists a grilling.

This is the third Wallflowers At The Orgy session Propeller has held at AWE. In previous years, an attentive audience has heard valuable insights and advice from journalists at the Financial Times, London Evening Standard, City AM, Bloomberg and more.

Now it’s time to give trade press editors and journalists a turn. They're a key conduit between clients and agencies and often one of the first places clients turn to for information when looking to choose a creative, media or technology partner.

Don’t miss this essential session for business development directors, PR specialists, brand reputation guardians and start-up entrepreneurs that will lift the lid on how trade journalists work..

Why the title? "Working as a journalist is exactly like being the wallflower at the orgy...everyone else is having a marvellous time, laughing merrily, eating, drinking, having sex in the back room, and I am standing on the side taking notes.” ― Nora Ephron View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Journalists are looking for stories that are useful and interesting to their readership – PRs must help their client ‘build the bridge’. If you are the chief executive of a company set to be interviewed figure out how your story can work for journalists.
  2. Editors like trends – if a PR can offer a package of insights and observations from a number of clients on an identified issue, that’s more likely to excite the interest of an editorial team.
  3. Newsrooms have daily rhythms. PRs should not bother journalists when they are preparing for a morning news meeting with a story that isn’t immediately relevant. It’s essential to have knowledge of the publication or the TV show and its audience when pitch

Speakers

Rachel Barnes Editor Campaign
Seb Joseph Brands Editor, UK Digiday
Stephen Lepitak Editor The Drum
Russell Parsons Editor Marketing Week
Branwell Johnson Director of Content Propeller - PR, Content, Events for media & tech

Event Details

Event Type Workshop

Related Topic Area  Creativity & Arts   Business 

Similar Interests  Storytelling   Transparency