Pitch Live with Amy Summers

Dial in to win: #PitchStar April Sosa


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This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at April Sosa’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and how it helped shape her versatile career in communications and marketing. With experience spanning media relations, digital marketing, and event management, April has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Del Monte Fresh Produce, Burger King, Popeyes, and Bacardi, where she served as North America Communications Manager. In her current role as Senior Communications Manager at PwC, April leads strategic communications for the Firmwide communications vertical, developing key narratives for various internal and external stakeholders. April earned her Master's in Marketing from Florida International University and a Bachelor's in Public Relations from the University of Florida. Throughout April’s career journey, she has remained committed to giving back—mentoring through the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation and leading meaningful alumni engagement as Marketing Director of the University of Florida Alumni Association’s Gator Club of Miami.

 

Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from April Sosa  on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

  • The phone is back: Use it to break through the noise and grab media attention.
  • Hook first, explain later: Be clear and direct with what you want.
  • Subject lines matter: Ditch the brand names and write like a journalist.
  • Skip long paragraphs: Use bullets and keep it tight for the media or leadership.
  • Nail your elevator pitch: Make it conversational, confident, and memorable.
  • Prep like a pro: Research your interviewer and arrive informed.
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    Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar April Sosa to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

     

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