Do your homework
Journalists across the country are bombarded by hundreds of “sales” pitches daily, but most listen to advice from public relations professionals who have done their research on their work rather than direct pitches from individuals who claim insurance claims against a journalist – which could result in them not returning calls! Pitch insurance claims directly and it may backfire; instead try going through public relations professionals who specialize in that area instead! If pitching directly will work better for you!
Build a real relationship
Journalists lead hectic lives. Reconnecting with each journalist through past encounters or simply recalling crucial dates like birthdays can help build bridges between colleagues.
Don’t call reporters on deadline day
Make an agenda outlining all the deadlines of publications you are targeting. If a journalist contacts you on deadline day with information they require, that can be viewed as an amazing blessing; if, however, you interrupt their work while they’re trying to meet one, this may lead to harassment and removal from their list of potential PR contacts.
Face to Face
Communicating directly with reporters (like other businesses) is a great way for reporters to gain an understanding of your work, the types of stories available to you, how soon you plan on providing details and what support can you provide them with. Your first face-to-face encounter will set the stage for future relationships between both of you. Make sure that you arrive promptly at each encounter to show the journalist you know the publication well as well as its readership base, giving as much information as you possibly can during this initial step in any relationship development between two.
What Is Professional Indemnity Insurance? (PI Insurance)
As a professional or consultant in any field, professional indemnity insurance is vitally important in protecting yourself against lawsuits from clients alleging negligence on your part. It provides protection from legal action taken against your company for claims made of neglect by these clients.
Professional indemnity insurance protects businesses by covering legal costs and any resulting compensation payments to plaintiffs who bring lawsuits against them.
Professional indemnity insurance may protect your business against intellectual property infringements, allegations of defamation or dishonesty, loss or improper use of data and documents as well as intellectual property claims.
Without adequate insurance coverage and cover, it may not be possible for you to afford legal counsel when facing accusations of wrongdoing.
Professional indemnity insurance differs from other forms of business coverage in that it’s designed to protect both staff members and members of the general public; professional indemnity covers are intended to protect business owners or consultants themselves.
