Sitemap - 2024 - Aly Walansky's Newsletter

Monday: Last call to RSVP for my birthday soiree in NYC + sourcing expert commentary for several pending stories in travel, food, and home organization.

Industry Insights: Taking some time to update those contact lists (and why it matters)

Friday: Here's a holiday gift from me to you + sourcing for several pending stories!

Wednesday: Pitching during holiday season? Here's how to maximize your efforts.

Monday: Hello from Vegas + I'm planning a birthday party in NYC, and you are all invited!

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Tuesday: Work with a pedometer client? Please reach out! Also seeking personal trainers, physical therapists, cardiologists, public health experts, etc. to comment for a pending assignment.

Monday: On friendship, Thanksgiving, and gratitude: Final week to grab my Friendsgiving 50% off subscription special!

Industry Insights: Anatomy Of A Bad Pitch (And What We Can Learn From These 10 Mistakes)

Thursday: Thinking big picture when sending pitchings. Also: I'm working on new holiday content -- including gift guides!

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Tuesday: NYC's new congestion pricing -- and how this will impact event attendance. Also: Lots of newly published stories!

Monday: How to create more relevant pitches + what I'm working on this week.

Industry Insights: Reciprocity vs. transactional pitching & relationships in media and PR

Wednesday: Sourcing for several quick-turnaround assignments + how to use Instagram better in PR/media relations.

Tuesday: SO many new assignments + give yourself the gift of education this HGG season

Thursday: Right now is the time to choose reactive over proactive pitching + lots of pending assignments!

Wednesday: New HGG in the works (and this one is not food-centric!)

Monday: Newly published gift guides! And: A fun new assignment I'm working on as we prepare to 'step' into the new year.

Pitches not landing? Some quick ways to get your email noticed.

Thursday: Happy Halloween! Also: Another Pending Holiday Gift Guide!

Wednesday: Happy National Publicist Day!

Tuesday: Some crucial takeaways from my inbox (HGG edition) + new pending stories!

Monday: Last day to submit Election Day restaurant deals + soon wrapping up some HGGs!

Industry Insights: Some spooktacular PR/media takeaways from trick-or-treating.

Friday: Lots of newly published content + how to navigate pitching at election time + more!

Wednesday: How to use a mind-mapping technique to target PR outreach for your less-than-exciting products/experts.

Tuesday: Sourcing Election Day restaurant deals + today's tip!

Monday: Returning to biz as usual - except we're in HGG season!

Thursday: Happy NYCWFF! Also: What I'm working on this week (other than those HGGs...!)

Tuesday: Playing professor (yes, again) + will you be at NYCWFF this week? Also: Pending HGGs!

Monday: Lots of pending gift guides, countdown to NYCWFF ... and more!

Special Friday Industry Insights Edition: Looking To 'Atone' For Media/PR Sins? Here's how to get started.

Thursday: Gift guide assignments have arrived! Plus: Newly published content + more.

Tuesday: Are you ready for holiday gift guide time? You better be...it's here!

Industry Insights: Going back to basics, being over-prepared, and other ways to create pitches that are more effective -- faster.

Wednesday: L'shana tovah! Also: A new podcast appearance, giving yourself a productivity fresh start, and countdown to HGGs.

Tuesday: My greatest subscription sale yet + today's productivity tip + new assignments!

Monday: The deadline domino effect - and why meeting those deadlines is so important.

Industry Insights: Here's What Doing Laundry Taught Me About Productivity

Friday: A note to readers + new assignments + the one thing you should *never* ask a journalist to do when reimbursing travel expenses

Wednesday: Learning to work smarter, not harder. Also: Sourcing RDs, tea experts, chefs re: commentary for current pending assignments

Monday: Keeping busy on this first Monday of fall -- lots to work on!

Industry Insights: Taking some time to update those contact lists (and why it matters)

Wednesday: Hello from beautiful Temecula! Plus: A few new stories I'm working on - everything from vodka to tea!

Tuesday: My top 8 tips for working inflight + fresh job leads & more!

Monday: A reminder about perishable deliveries + some key takeaways from a recent lunch and learn session.

Industry Insights: How To Be A Better Interview Source (And be included in more stories!)

Friday: Last call for some stories before the weekend + some exciting newly published content!

Thursday: Lots of sourcing opps, getting ducks in a row, and before/after of my cord clutter revamp!

Tuesday: Here's what *not* to do when inviting media to your event + I have sourcing opportunities for several stories!

Monday: Timing is everything -- here's why. Also: Sourcing for lots of new assignments!

Industry Insights: How To Submit Expert Commentary That Writers Will Want To Use In Their Stories

Friday: Timely need for sleep expert commentary (yup, again) + thanks for coming to yesterday's AMA event!

Thursday: It's AMA Day! Also: Last call on commentary for several big food stories.

Tuesday: So much going on this week! New AMA in the works, pending stories, and more.

Thursday: Here's how to grab the full recording of this week's Virtual Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Holiday Gift Guides Workshop!

Tuesday: Today's AMA day! Also: Seeking ASAP expert commentary for several stories + some fun newly published content to share.

Dedicated Email: PodPitch Helps You Effortless Pitch Podcasts

Monday: FINAL day to RSVP for Tomorrow's Virtual Pitching Holiday Gift Guides for 2024 Zoom AMA Event + new pending assignments!

Industry Insights: How To Avoid The Deadline Domino Effect

Friday: Meet Tony! And everything going on as we head into the weekend.

Thursday: Lots of new content to share + RSVP for our upcoming gift guide pitching season AMA zoom event while you still can!

Wednesday: An illustration on why early bird really does get the worm when pitching.

Tuesday: Sourcing for quick-turnaround assignments + best practices when submitting photos.

Monday: Let potatoes be your inspiration today + job leads and lots of new pending content!

Industry Insights: Exclusive, Embargo, And More Terms To Avoid Using In Pitches To Journalists Unless Using Them Correctly (Part 1)

Thursday: Save-the-Date for our most popular Zoom AMA event of the year: Everything You Need to Know About Pitching Holiday Gift Guides for 2024

Wednesday: Urgently sourcing expert commentary in several categories -- more info within today's email!

Monday: From my inbox -- a faux pas to avoid when pitching gift guides + upcoming AMA + more!

Industry Insights: How To Avoid The Dreaded Email Bounce (Plus: Save the date for a special upcoming AMA event!)

Thursday: My latest podcast appearance is streaming + lots of newly published content to share!

Tuesday: Here's the reason you didn't make it into that story (and how to get in next time) + everything going on this week!

Monday: Trying to make it a not-so-manic Monday + last days to take advantage of my BOGO subscription upgrade promo

Industry Insights: How To Avoid Ending Up In The Spam Folder

Thursday: The right and wrong way to follow up + sweet job leads + and a BOGO subscription upgrade offer!

Wednesday: Why the unexpected approach is key to making an impact when sending mailers and samples.

Tuesday: The Phrases You Never Want To Include In A Pitch Email + How You Can Gift A Paid Subscription -- For Free!

Monday: Sourcing RDs, chefs, and sleep experts for pending content commentary. Also: BOGO offer on paid subscriptions & 20% discount on consulting sessions.

Industry Insights: The Importance Of Building And Maintaining Mutual Communication And Respect In Media Relationships

Thursday: Wrapping up a few pieces + a fun and unique idea for curating intimate dinner events.

Wednesday: Happy birthday, Lily! Plus: Everything I'm working on today.

Tuesday: It's a busy day. I'm working on tons of content -- pitch, pitch away!

Monday: Sourcing products and commentary for assignments for several major outlets + upcoming travel news!

Industry Insights: It's time to discuss the difference between EOD and COB -- and why that matters.

Friday: Here's why I couldn't include you in my story + tons of pending assignments, including a few wrapping up TODAY.

Wednesday: Sourcing products to test and expert commentary for several new assignments.

Monday: Please pitch me your cooling fans or sleep trackers (but read this first for more info!). Plus: Many other pending stories and a lot going on this week.

Industry Insights: How To Send An Email A Busy Journalist (With A Packed Inbox) Will Want To Open

Thursday: Are you getting everything you can out of this email? It's all in the details!

Wednesday: Why, no, you shouldn't be picking up the phone to call journalists + newly published stories!

Special Tuesday Edition: Intriguing News for Anyone Pitching Podcasts

Monday: A load of fresh assignments going into the week + last call for Caviar Day pitches!

Tuesday: Is this thing still on? Sourcing for a BUNCH of stories before people disappear for the holiday weekend.

Thursday: How To Be Productive While Working From A Hotel Room + new pending assignments!

Wednesday: How to be productive inflight + 5 new pending assignments!

Monday: Just call me Professor Aly. Also: Newly published content and everything I'm working on.

Industry Insights: Heat Wave Power Outages Are A Real Risk. Here's How To Stay Productive.

Thursday: Trying to write more effective email subject lines? I have a primer for you.

Tuesday: A mini etiquette guide + seeking expert commentary for new pending stories.

Monday: Back to basics - some quick tips to make pitching me easier. Also: Some newly published content and what I'm working on this week.

Industry Insights: Here's How To Make It Easier For Me To Say Yes To Covering Your Client

Thursday: A chat about lead time, and when you need to get those pitches in + an exciting new "scholarship" offer!

Wednesday: How I turn "lost" time into "found" time. Also: New pending assignments!

Monday: Flash sale! I'm offering 50% off group subscriptions! Plus, last call on three pending stories.

Friday: Last call for RDs to comment on pending story + an update on upcoming travel!

Industry Insights: The 6 Biggest Fails in My Inbox This Week

Wednesday: Some airport productivity tips + a few fun new pieces are now published!

Tuesday: A note on communicating effectively + what I'm working on this week!

Monday: Final Father's Day gift guide of the season is now published + working on fresh content for several outlets!

Industry Insights: Updating Your Media List

Thursday: Sourcing commentary for a bunch of new assignments + check out my pizza roundtable video appearance!

Wednesday: Sourcing sleep experts, chefs, and more for pending assignments + last call for my final Father's Day gift guide of the season!

Tuesday: It's National Burger Day! Also: Last call for Father's Day gift guide and National Martini Day pitches + more!

Industry Insights: Here's Why You Were Not Included In That Story (And How To Up Your Odds)

Thursday: Some reminders regarding NOT to do when sending a pitch + four newly published Father's Day gift guides!

Tuesday: How to be better when pitching expert commentary + last call for pitching for several Father's Day gift guides + more!

Industry Insights: How To Send An Engaging And Effective Media Mailer

Friday: A little bit about desksides in the modern era + newly published content and an admin reminder.

Thursday: A Spin on 'Ask Me Anything'...and more!

Monday: Bunches of new assignments + what's new this week.

In Memory of Scarlette, A Little Conversation About The Value Of Kindness In The Workplace

Wednesday: Father's Day gift guide assignments are here! Plus lots more pending for this busy week...

Monday: Final batch of Mother's Day gift guides are now live + Grab the recording of our Dads and Grads Gift Guide Pitching Workshop!

Industry Insights: An explainer on why journalists can't just "squeeze" your client into a published story

Thanks To All Who Attended Our Dads and Grads Gift Guide Pitching Workshop AMA! -- Listen to the recording now!

Thursday: Last Chance To RSVP For Today's Dads and Grads Pitching Workshop AMA Zoom Event!

Tuesday: A hilarious photo of high school Aly. Plus: New assignments & last call to RSVP for Thursday's Dads and Grads AMA Zoom Event!

Monday: A heartfelt thanks + State of Journalism webinar recording + RSVP for Dads and Grads AMA!

Friday: I have the recording of yesterday's State of Journalism webinar!

Thursday: My super busy day + how to get the best use out of this newsletter + current sourcing needs!

Wednesday: Happy Passover! Plus newly published stories to share + new content I'm working on

Monday: New pending assignments and published stories + sign up for our Father's Day gift guide AMA event next week!

Industry Insights: The Importance Of Inclusive Scheduling When Planning Events

Thursday: Several published Mother's Day gift guides + more!

Tuesday: My mom and I are featured in a story! Also: Dads and Grads Zoom AMA registration is live + info on Muck Rack's State of Journalism virtual panel

Monday: Save-the-date for Zoom AMA session: Everything you need to know about Father's Day AND Graduation Day gift guides (sign-up sheet herewith!)

Industry Insights: After Pitching, Here's What Happens Next (And How We Can Understand Each Other Better)

Friday: Newly published content (including gift guides!), and how an event kept ME on my toes (and what we can learn from it!)

Wednesday: Simple ways to lead with kindness in media/PR relationships + a sweet deal on the sweetest bow + exciting Dirty Aly news!

Tuesday: Hitting "recall" on that email is a waste of time. Also: Please don't throw away your eclipse glasses. And: A special offer on my fave new bow!

Monday: The one thing you should *never* ask a journalist to do when reimbursing travel expenses + some fun updates on this solar eclipse day!

Industry Insights Edition: A Note In Defense Of Working On Weekends

Thursday: How to ritualize your writing, my sale on consulting sessions + everything I'm working on.

Wednesday: Your questions, answered: Here's why you weren't included in that story + sourcing for gift guides and so much more!

Monday: Sourcing for FOUR Mother's Day gift guides + some tips on how to pitch any gift guide more successfully

Industry Insights: Kosher and Kosher for Passover are NOT the same thing. And it's super important to know this when pitching.

Thursday: Lots of new content to share + the dangers of context switching

Tuesday: Learning the important difference between "sample" and "gift" - and why it matters.

Monday: Here's how we can all get better at respecting boundaries in media/PR relationships

Industry Insights: How To Avoid The Dreaded Email Bounce

Friday: Tons of newly published content + some guidelines for sending messengers

Thursday: What the Princess Kate saga reminds us about messaging, branding, and modernizing PR approaches.

Wednesday: Contacts are precious. Here's some best practices when editing your e-mail list. Also: Newly published stories and what I'm working on this week!

Monday: Some tips to be more successful when pitching + newly published stories and what's new this week.

Industry Insights: How To Avoid Ending Up In The Spam Folder

Thursday: Happy Pi Day! (And to that end...something fun to share!)

Thanks so much for attending our Mother's Day Gift Guide Zoom AMA Event -- Grab the recording now!

Wednesday: Today is our Mother’s Day Gift Guide AMA Zoom Event! + today's productivity tip.

Monday: Sourcing for two super quick-turnaround assignments + more!

Industry Insights: In the face of this week's news, a reminder why Uber vouchers are an ideal way "to put on a ring on it"

Friday: Hello from Scottsdale! Lots of new pending assignments + a time-saving tip you'll use every time you're at an airport

Wednesday: Hello from Phoenix! Also: Best practices when following up + what I'm working on this week.

Tuesday: Meta appears to be down, seems like a good time to send a newsletter! Also: A chat about why I LOVE working from planes (and how to make the most of that time!)

Monday: Lots of newly published content this morning! Also: What I'm working on this week + a refresher on best practices when sending perishable deliveries

Industry Insights: Avoid These Phrases That Are Sure To Make A Journalist's Skin Crawl

Thursday: Substack now allows for DMs! Plus: There's still a few seats left for our upcoming AMA Mother’s Day Gift Guide Zoom Event!

Wednesday: Why sticking to email when pitching is in your best interest + LAST DAY to take advantage of my 50% off February promotion

Monday: Save the date -- Our next gift guide AMA Zoom Session has been scheduled!

Industry Insights: How To Be A Better Interview Source (And be included in more stories!)

Friday: My exciting exclusive for Forbes! Also: How to stay connected in our media relationships.

Thursday: Technology is in SOS Mode today, but I wrote about a free treat available tonight only to end the day on a sweet note.

Tuesday: Everything I'm working on this week + last days to score sweet subscription discounts and catch my RPZLxALY collection!

Monday: A reminder why Uber vouchers are an ideal way "to put on a ring on it" and what I'm working on this week!

Industry Insights: The Ultimate Guide To Submitting Photos To Media

Friday: Final days to take advantage of 50% subscription deal + new assignments! + today's productivity tip will help you climb those 'unsurmountable' mountains

Wednesday: Happy Valentine's Day! My latest podcast appearance is out - also, can we chat for a sec?

Monday: How I apply Newton's first law of motion to maintaining productivity momentum.

Industry Insights: A Note On Scheduling Emails

Wednesday: Check out my latest podcast appearance. Also: Sourcing for a SUPER quick-turnaround story, plz send your Super Bowl restaurant deals!

Tuesday: How that load of laundry can be perfect productivity inspiration - for real! + my biggest subscriber sale ever.

Monday: Productivity tip of the day has returned! Also: Everything on my desk on this first week of February + fresh job leads!

Industry Insights: Forget About Red Flags. What About Green Flags?

Thursday: A lot going on today - including new pending stories

Monday: Lots of new assignments pending + a quick primer on the most effective way to submit images to journalists

Thursday: We interrupt this day at sea for very exciting news!

Wednesday: Hello from CocoCay! Reminder for today's AMA Zoom + a fun bonus offer for NYC-area readers

Surprise: Pop-Up AMA With Aly and Jill Aboard the Icon of the Seas Live from the Bahamas

Monday: My top tips for being productive while at the airport + what I'm working on this week.

Industry Insights: Red Flags -- And What We Can Learn From Them

Friday: A sweet deal just for my subscribers + newly published stories and pending assignments

Wednesday: So much thanks!!! Also: Newly published Valentine's content + upcoming stories

Monday: If you love romance and all things pretty and pink...you need to read today's email right now.

Thursday: New sourcing opportunities, recently published stories + my nerdy fun plans for the evening (wish me luck!)

Industry Insights: It's time to discuss the difference between EOD and COB -- and why that matters.

Tuesday: Shoot your shot, but be careful not to *overshoot* it.

Monday: New assignments, travel brewing and more!

Industry Insights: Simple Ways To Be Kinder To Each Other

Friday: My guide to being more productive in the new year + some of my V-Day gift guides are now live!

Industry Insights: Why taking Beyonce's advice is key when confirming journalists for your press trip

Tuesday: Hitting the ground running with four V-Day gift guides in the works + more pending assignments!