In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, I reveal the top 3 reasons your PR isn’t working—and how to fix them so you can finally get featured in national media like Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, Vogue, and more.

If you’ve ever felt like your pitches are getting ignored, you’re stuck in the PR friend zone, or you’re not sure how to create timely angles that actually get opened—this episode is your roadmap. I break down exactly what holds most small businesses back from landing press and shares the mindset, tools, and repeatable PR strategies you can start using today to get visible without hiring an expensive PR agency.

Whether you’re a product-based business owner, service provider, or eCommerce founder doing your own outreach, this episode will help you build a seasonal PR system that gets results.

Why Your PR Isn’t Working – 3 Hidden Reasons and How to Fix Them

• Why PR isn’t a one-and-done task – and how to build a repeatable, season PR strategy
• How to create relevant pitch angles that align with journalists’ editorial calendars (without changing your product)
• What to do when you get ghosted—and how follow-up emails can build long-term media relationships
• How to use the CPR Pitching Method to land media features
• Why DIY PR often fails—and how to stop guessing and start pitching like a PR pro

If you’re a founder trying to get featured in the media but feel stuck, this episode gives you the strategy and clarity you need to get unstuck and start seeing traction.

No agency. No ad spend. Just relationship-first pitching that works—especially when paired with a consistent seasonal PR plan and the right media outreach tools (like LinkedIn and email tracking).

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start getting visible? Tune in now and learn how to pitch smarter, follow up better, and finally land the media coverage your business deserves.

Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.

If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.   

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