Hey there, you wildly successful travelpreneur!
It’s the last week of June, which means that the beta test month of the Wildly Successful Travelpreneurs membership is coming to an end and I’ll be launching to the public soon… 🥳🥳🥳
I’ve had a blast helping my beta testers get started pitching publications and brands and reconnecting with my Pitch to Travel students & coaching clients on this new community-orientated platform.
I can’t wait to share more about this membership with you next month! This is the perfect spot for you if you’re ready to start pitching but you feel like you’re missing some essential “piece of the puzzle” or just need some accountability to actually take action and send that pitch.
If you’re not ready yet - no worries. The theme for July’s newsletters will be the Psychology of Pitching. So, you can expect a ton of useful information in these weekly emails.
Before we get there though, let’s finish off our series on Press Trips; specifically, etiquette to keep in mind while you’re on the trip and afterward:
While you’re on the Press Trip
Be a professional - a Press Trip is NOT a vacation. It IS a Business trip. Act accordingly. Treat it like the job it is. Don’t overindulge or be unprofessional in any way. Rather, focus on getting the information and content you need for all your deliverables. Remember that you are being observed by the hosts and your behavior will determine whether you get invited again or not.
Do the work - if your deliverables stated live Tweets or daily Instagram posts and Stories, then you need to keep your word. Better yet - overdeliver on what you promised. The extra work and effort will be noted and appreciated.
Find your story - it’s easy to get overwhelmed on Press Trips; especially if you have a jam-packed itinerary. But don’t worry, you don’t have to write about everything. Use your discernment and find an angle or story that will align with your niche and appeal to your audience.
Be gracious - a group Press Trip usually means a whole array of different experiences and some of them may not be something that you enjoy. This happens and there is no need to voice your displeasure. Politely, opt out of the activity or meal and enjoy some free time instead.
Create contacts - network with your hosts, your fellow creators, the locals, and anyone else you come into contact with. These trips are a great way to network with people you normally wouldn’t and create possible future opportunities.
After you’ve been on the Press Trip
Always overdeliver - doing the bare minimum won’t get you invited on more Press Trips. Overdelivering on what you promised (even just with an extra post) is what makes you stand out from the rest and creates a lasting impression on your hosts.
Share stats - when your deliverables are to publish an article about the experience in a magazine, it can be difficult to get relevant stats. But you can circumvent that by also publishing a blog post or content on social media in order to collect some data. After about a month or two, send this information along with links to the published pieces to your hosts.
Thank the host - many creators seem to forget this part. But a simple “thank you” email to the host once the trip is over and you’ve submitted the deliverables can open the door for more opportunities. If the host knows you enjoyed the experience and that you’re a pleasure to work with, they’ll definitely keep you in mind for future Press Trips.
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Until next week…
With love,
Daniella
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