If I tell you that your pitch is for a topic outside of my coverage area, believe it. No amount of wheedling is going to magically change my job description and get me to cover your company or product. However, if you maintain your composure, you might get a referral to another writer who does cover your area.
July 28, 2009...9:15 am
Tip #123: Not my department
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Rafe
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July 28, 2009 at 9:25 am
What?! You mean you’re not interested in technology aimed to revolutionise the underwater basket weaving industry?
August 4, 2009 at 11:13 am
[...] Engadget or consumer-web for Mashable – then journalists will be far more willing to respond to a relevant pitch. It’s thoroughly unsustainable to waste the potential of a strong relationship on an [...]