When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer is NO! I’m sharing why you should never pay for media placements and why you SHOULD rely on earned media features and interviews. Find out what’s behind the Yahoo Top 10 lists, how much money some podcasts are charging for an interview and how you can better spend your time and your money. Focusing on earned media is what will make you stand out as the expert and authority in your industry! Michelle Talks About <ul> <li>What Is Pay-To-Play in Public Relations?</li> <li>What Is Earned Media in Public Relations?</li> <li>Should You Pay for An Interview or Feature?</li> <li>Should You Pay for A Podcast Interview? </li> </ul> Links Mentioned <a href="https://www.helpareporter.com/">Help A Reporter Out - HARO</a>

When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer is NO! I’m sharing why you should never pay for media placements and why you SHOULD rely on earned media features and interviews. Find out what’s behind the Yahoo Top 10 lists, how much money some podcasts are charging for an interview and how you can better spend your time and your money. Focusing on earned media is what will make you stand out as the expert and authority in your industry! Michelle Talks About What Is Pay-To-Play in Public Relations? What Is Earned Media in Public Relations? Should You Pay for An Interview or Feature? Should You Pay for A Podcast Interview? Links Mentioned Help A Reporter Out - HARO

When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer is NO! I’m sharing why you should never pay for media placements and why you SHOULD rely on earned media features and interviews. Find out what’s behind the Yahoo Top 10 lists, how much money some podcasts are charging for an interview and how you can better spend your time and your money. Focusing on earned media is what will make you stand out as the expert and authority in your industry! Michelle Talks About <ul> <li>What Is Pay-To-Play in Public Relations?</li> <li>What Is Earned Media in Public Relations?</li> <li>Should You Pay for An Interview or Feature?</li> <li>Should You Pay for A Podcast Interview?&nbsp;</li> </ul> Links Mentioned <a href="https://www.helpareporter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Help A Reporter Out - HARO</a> &nbsp;

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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves.

Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and bestseller lists to explore how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us.

Expect unfiltered conversations, sharp takes, and honest dialogue. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books.

Because here, we don’t just collect books. We read them. And when you Read The Damn Book, you discover that every story has the power to shift perspectives, spark change, and maybe even transform the world.

New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™—where the host actually reads the book before the interview.

Learn more about Michelle at michelleglogovac.com and The MLG Collective® at themlgcollective.com. Michelle is also the host of Beyond The Campaign podcast and co-host of BURNT.

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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and bestseller lists to explore how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us. Expect unfiltered conversations, sharp takes, and honest dialogue. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books. Because here, we don’t just collect books. We read them. And when you Read The Damn Book, you discover that every story has the power to shift perspectives, spark change, and maybe even transform the world. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™—where the host actually reads the book before the interview. Learn more about Michelle at michelleglogovac.com and The MLG Collective® at themlgcollective.com. Michelle is also the host of Beyond The Campaign podcast and co-host of BURNT.

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