Ever feel lost in the sea of influencer advice, all about going viral and growing your following?
Here's the scoop: Real success with brands starts with relationships, not just metrics. And that's your secret weapon.
Sure, a killer media kit and stunning content matter, but remember, you're dealing with people, not just logos.
Even with a massive following, you might get a rejection.
Why?
Because decisions go beyond metrics; they're about perspectives and relationships.
My golden ticket to landing successful collaborations? Building relationships with PR and media reps.
And if you’re new to this, don’t worry - we all have to start somewhere. Even I started from scratch back in 2017 when I transitioned from studying psychology to travel content creation.
So, I get it. And it's never too late to begin!
In the fluid travel industry, opportunities come from unexpected places. That's why your pitches need to go beyond one-time deals. They should lay the foundation for long-term connections.
So, I've got something special for you this Black Friday…
My pitch templates, the very ones I've used to build meaningful connections, will be on a limited-time sale.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your pitching game!
Here are those deals:
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No sponsors today! Since it’s a week full of deals, I’m doing things differently. I will be sharing all the Black Friday deals of brands and products that I personally use and support and believe could be beneficial for you as a travel content creator. You’ll still get your opportunities, of course!
👉 You're invited to the Rebel Boss Virtual Summit - the premier digital product launch summit back for our 10th round!
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Please do *not* mention me as the person who referred you in your applications and pitch emails. Just because I'm sharing these with you does not mean I am a reference and dropping my name won’t help you get the job :)
👉 ️($250+) Insider | Paige is looking for pitches from people who travel with their spouse or parent who works on a cruise ship. DM pitches to Paige on Twitter.
👉 Ink Global is looking for stories about travel to Ethiopia. Learn more here!
👉 World Nomads are looking for personal stories regarding life-changing trips and experiences. They want stories that fall under the categories of love, fear, discovery, connection, and transformation. They pay $0.70 Australian per word for written, with most articles between 800 and 1200 words.
👉 A global tour company is looking for a Creator who's currently in Singapore to explore the city's top attractions with a free, all-inclusive pass.
👉 Will Hicks of Havas Red is working with Tourism Tasmania! His team is keen to chat with travel journalists who would be interested in the Apple Isle - they want to know what you would like to cover about this incredible island! Drop Will an email at: tourismtasmaniauk@havas.com
👉 ($80,000 - $90,000, Hybrid New York, NY) BBC. BBC Studios is seeking a Travel Staff Writer to join the features team and be responsible for writing travel articles that range from quick reactions to the news to regular columns and longer form destination guides. Deadline is Dec 3.
👉 Fasano Hotels and Restaurants want to highlight their lesser-known destinations in Brazil and their hotels there. Want to partner with them? Contact Joanna Falconer at joanna@modusbpcm.com
*Remember if you want first access to these leads, call-outs, and opportunities as well as the ones I don’t share in the newsletter, plus exclusive guides, templates, resources, and pitching sprints, you can join the Wildly Successful Travelpreneurs membership for only $9!
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Until next week…
Happy pitching!
Daniella
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