Small Business PR
For any small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to get more visibility and brand recognition without any PR experiences, the Small Business PR podcast is the place for you.
With untraditional yet proven strategies to help you hack your own PR and marketing without ads or agencies, this podcast will give you a roadmap to go from unknown to legendary, regardless of how "early" or "small" your business is.
Join us every week as our host, Gloria Chou, award-winning small business PR expert to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, helps you uncover your roadblocks, find your press-worthy angle, and unlock your greatest potential as the purpose-driven leader you already are.
With interviews with top-tier journalists, diverse founders, and purpose-driven subject experts, this podcast will be your rocket fuel to getting your brand in front of thousands of customers who like and trust you.
The best part? You don't need to have any "industry connections" or a huge budget to position yourself as the sought-after industry authority you know you are!
Join us for the #1 PR Masterclass to learn the 3 step method to landing media features in 30 days at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass
Small Business PR
How To Get Featured In Mother's Day Gift Guides
Want your product featured in Mother’s Day gift guides but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I break down proven PR strategies to pitch journalists, stand out in a crowded inbox, and land free media coverage—all without hiring a PR agency. Learn how to craft the perfect pitch, find the right media contacts, and increase your chances of getting featured. Plus, I share real-life success stories and insider tips you can start using today!
Crafting the Perfect PR Pitch for Mother's Day (and Beyond)
- Substack for finding journalist opportunities before publication
- Source of Sources (replacing HARO) for daily journalist requests
- Research publication-specific gift guide parameters
- Focus on 1-2 standout items rather than your entire product line
- Use email tracking software to monitor if journalists open emails
- Building credibility to compete with larger brands
Getting featured in gift guides provides small businesses year-round visibility without expensive ads. Research publication opportunities, craft targeted pitches, and follow up strategically to secure media coverage—even with a single product. PR is a numbers game where persistence builds credibility.
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.
- Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
- Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
- Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business
- DM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr
- Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou
- Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941
