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Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed with the idea of pitching travel brands for sponsorships?
Do you want to get ready for your dream collaborations but donβt know where to start or what to do next?
I get it.
Sometimes, we need a quick win to gain momentum and confidence in our travel content creation journey.
Thatβs why I want to share with you 4 simple and easy action steps that you can take today to get closer to landing your first travel sponsorship.
Request feedback from a past partner for your portfolio using a tool like Senja. This will help you showcase your results, testimonials, and credibility as a travel content creator
Update your bio on your blog and social media platforms to reflect your niche, value, and goals as a travel content creator. This will help you attract the right audience and brands that align with your vision.
Sign up to TravMedia and connect with PR professionals and travel brands that are looking for content creators to collaborate with. You can also browse through the latest press releases and media opportunities on the platform.
Create a portfolio of your best travel content and showcase it on your website or a platform like Contra. This will help you demonstrate your skills, style, and impact as a travel content creator.
Join a travel creator community and network with other travel content creators who can offer you support, advice, and opportunities. You can also learn from their experiences and best practices in working with travel brands.
Can I get your opinion?
So, Iβve been writing this newsletter for over 2 years now (with some breaks in between) and understandably, Iβm feeling a little unsure of what to share with you nextβ¦
But you know exactly where you are in your travel creator journey and what you want to learn so please could you vote on this poll to help me decide what to create for future issues:
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π Conde Nast Traveler is accepting travel pitches. Rates start at $300 for 500 to 600 words. Apply: Send your pitch to the editor for the section youβre interested in via the format Β The email format is firstname_lastname@condenast.com. Browse sections and editors here.
π BBC Studios is looking for well-reported features tied to big cultural conversations in travel, entertainment, science/sustainability, and more. $350 / Β£280 per piece.
π Thierry has 1 place left for a UK media press trip for Southern Tuscany (in partnership with The Sense Resort) on the nights of 12/13/14 June. Newspapers or Magazines only. Please e-mail him on thierry@tmmarketing.co.uk
π Fonus β βa revolutionary company based in California, providing mobile connectivity across 55 countriesβ β is looking to work with bloggers and Instagrammers.Β They have one SIM card that lets you connect seamlessly in 55 countries with unlimited data, calls, and texts. If interested, email Alicia Sun at alicia@fonusmobile.com with your blog/Instagram links as well as your rates.
π Gaia GPS is actively looking to onboard new bloggers and influencers into their affiliate programβparticularly those who cover outdoor adventure.
π Get Your Guide wants to pay you 40 euros for your travel tips. Spots are limited.
π Matador Network is Hiring A Creators Manager. Are you obsessed with following social creators and the creator economy? Do you love discovering and following the work of new travel creators and are you passionate about bringing brands and creators together? If so, we want to hear from you. This is a full-time remote job.
π AFAR is a multi-platform travel media brand. Theyβre seeking an Editorial Assistant to play a key role in creating content across platforms, especially their print magazine and digital tentpoles. Theyβre looking for someone with 1 to 2 years of editorial experience, ideally in journalism and/or digital media. The job is full-time and remote. The salary range is between $45,000 and $50,000. For more information, refer to this post and this page.
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Until next week,
Happy pitching!
Daniella
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