Stop! Does your HGG pitch include these 5 must-have features?

Before you send it, check it against this list.

Hi from somewhere over Mexico at cruising altitude! Bless Delta’s heart for fast, free Wi-Fi.

Since I’m connected — and since we’re now squarely into August, which is the unofficial beginning of a long holiday gift guide pitching season — I’m going to share another popular post to help you land those cherry placements for 2024.

No matter how many hours you spend crafting pitches with what you think are salient and compelling details, you’re unlikely to see any results unless your email contains these pieces of info writers require:

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