making your media kit
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Want to work with brands? Get hired as a speaker? Star in commercials and print campaigns, become an in-demand expert for local and national media and more? It all starts with your media kit. But it sure doesn’t end there! In this deck, you’ll learn: **What to include and what to keep out of your media kit **Why a one-sheet really means one sheet **How media kits and portfolios are going digital and how you can stay ahead of the trend **The best ways to find the true decision makers (no more “To Whom it May Concern” letters) You don't just need a media kit -- you need a branding plan. If you're a blogger looking for more readers, to connect with brands, to monetize your site or to expand your presence as a national expert, it starts with your one-sheet but ends...well, it never ends. From leveraging LinkedIn to YouTube, get the keywords, specific metrics, writing tips and more that will help you become the go-to girl or guy in your field. Katy will break down real media kits -- the good, the bad and the really bad -- and share the tools that even beginner bloggers can use to stand out in the crowd. And since she receives more than her share of truly terrible pitches, she'll show you how not to end up in a producer's trash folder.TRANSCRIPT
Media Kits and More:
The Art of Getting Booked
Katy Widrick | @kwidrick
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Katy Widrick
Executive Producer
Bolder Broadcasting, Inc.
KatyWidrick.com
Mom to Audrey
Self-Taught Tech Nerd
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Look, It’s Me!
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WhoThen What?
Media Kits
HowWhat
Examples
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- a resume for your blog/site - a quick look at analytics, testimonials and services - a one-stop branding shop - your ticket to standing out
So, What IS a Media Kit?
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For bloggers who want to establish and enhance a brand.
For bloggers who want to become experts and sources for the media.
For bloggers who want to work with brands
and make money from their work.
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- Your Full Name
- Your Website
- A Brief
Description
- Social Media
- Analytics/
Statistics
- Contact Info
Infos
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Design- Your Full Name
- Your Website
- A Brief
Description
- Social Media
- Analytics/
Statistics
- Contact Info
Info- Photo and/or
Logo - Clean and Classy - Representative - Typo-Free! - Third Person
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Design- Your Full Name
- Your Website
- A Brief
Description
- Social Media
- Analytics/
Statistics
- Contact Info
Info- Photo and/or
Logo - Clean and Classy - Representative - Typo-Free! - Third Person
- Ad Rates/Sizes - Testimonials - Proof of
Performance - Cover Letter
Optionals
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Fans
Social Reach
Followers
Page Views/Impressions
Visitors (Unique)
Clicks
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Word/Open Office
Pages/Photoshop/
Illustrator/etc.
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Etsy/Graphic Design
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http://bit.ly/MediaKitWithWord
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Working with Katy
will help her increase
her followers, page
views and become a
big deal in the blog
world.
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Working with Katy
will help her increase
her followers, page
views and become a
big deal in the blog
world.
Katy brings energy, passion and a strong work ethic to
all partnerships and projects. She will help you
connect with a targeted, loyal audience and reach
your objectives.
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Prices are firm.
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Prices are firm.
Prices and packages can be customized for client’s needs.
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Katy will not host
giveaways or edit videos.
Product sent for review
will not be returned. Katy
reserves the right to reject
all pitches.
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Katy will not host
giveaways or edit videos.
Product sent for review
will not be returned. Katy
reserves the right to reject
all pitches.
Katy is a proven performer and can create custom content including
sponsored posts, ambassador work and copywriting. All ideas
will be considered!
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- Recent Photo
- Blog Header
- Short Bio and
About Sections
With Keywords
- Social Icons
- Statistics, Services,
Benefits
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- Sleek, Elegant
Design That Stands
Out
- Most Popular Posts
- Recent Stats
- Very Specific Bio/
Description
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- Focus on Followers
- A Punch of Color
- List of Ambassador
Work
- Mention of Regular
Features/Franchises
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“To Whom It May Concern”
Bads
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Pick up a phone and call. “I have a marketing proposal I’d like to send — who is the best contact?”
Ask on social media. Look on LinkedIn.
GOOGLE. (News releases are great sources.)s
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“Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m interested in becoming the world’s most famous blogger, and so I’d like to
appear on your program. I’m smart, I’m funny and I think it would be a really cool
experience. I can’t come in the week of October 7 because I’ll be vacationing in
Jamaica but October 21st looks perfect. Does that work for you?”
Still Bads
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“Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m a fan of your program and I think I could be a good addition to an upcoming
show. Are you interested in seeing my media kit and video reel? I’m not sure if
you have any upcoming episodes in which my expertise would be a good fit, but
I’d love to offer my skills and teach your audience about blogging.”
Betters
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“Dear Mr. Smith,
Congratulations on your recent Emmy nomination. I worked in television news for
seven years and I know how difficult a job it can be. Please pass my best wishes to
your entire team.
!Your producer Jen Jones is a friend of mine, and mentioned that you’re working
on an upcoming episode that will focus on the blogging boom. I have attached my
resume kit and a link to my video reel, and if you are looking for someone to
speak about this trend, I hope you’ll consider me. If not for this episode, please
keep me in mind for the future.”
Bests
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★ Download Link on Your Site ★Dropbox Folder With Assets ★Email Signature
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FREE MEDIA KIT REVIEW !
“Fitbloggin’ Media Kit Review”
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Let’s Pause…for Q & A
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Takeaway #2
- Style counts but
DON’T be
intimidated
- Think clean, classy
and typo-free
Takeaway #1- Numbers matter but
your story matters more
- LOW
MAINTENANCE>HIGH
MAINTENANCE
- Don’t wait for
opportunities to find
you — go after your
goals
- A media kit in hand
is worth two in the
mind
Takeaway #3
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YOU DON’T GET
WHAT YOU
DON’T ASK FOR
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Media Kits and More:
The Art of Getting Booked
Katy Widrick | @kwidrick
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