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I get behind, under and inside the story. You could say I am the story. PRs beware. All opinions are my own and hugely important.

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Lylah M. Alphonse (@writeeditrepeat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today's #PRFail: "I can coordinate an interview with a spokesperson" for an organization, reads an email with no contact information, no signature and a header featuring the organization's name as the sender but another company in the email address itself. #DeleteDeleteDelete

Pete Evans (@p_evans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whoever had "October 25th" in the pool of when I'd get my first PR pitch to open with the words "With the holiday season upon us," ...you just won.

Brandon Katz (@great_katzby) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear PR Firms, Don't pitch me on the weekends. You're just wasting time because they won't be read. Sincerely, Every Media Member Ever

Patt "Bluechecked" Morrison (@pattmlatimes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After getting the third PR email in a week about a book or a film that I was assured would "peak" my interest, please note that if you'd like your proposals to be taken more seriously, the verb is "pique," as in "to whet" or "to stimulate," usually curiosity or interest.

Jay (@jayrjordan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

dear PR people who put seven spaces to indent paragraphs on press releases instead of hitting the tab button like everyone else: why

Max Willens (@maxwillens) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you, dear PR person or marketer, would like to ensure with 100 percent certainty that I will delete your emails immediately, begin them like this:

If you, dear PR person or marketer, would like to ensure with 100 percent certainty that I will delete your emails immediately, begin them like this:
Adrían Bridgwater✍⌨️ (@abridgwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CIRCLE BACK If you want your PR emails deleted and your name subliminally logged as someone never to read, then start your RE-FORWARDED mail with: "Wanted to CIRCLE BACK". It's just in-box carpet bombing and it does not help. #journorequest

CIRCLE BACK 

If you want your PR emails deleted and your name subliminally logged as someone never to read, then start your RE-FORWARDED mail with:

 "Wanted to CIRCLE BACK".

It's just in-box carpet bombing and it does not help.

#journorequest
Kelly Phillips Erb (@taxgirl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear PR person, No matter how many times you say "following up one last time," I don't believe you (though I desperately want to). - Kelly

Ian Murphy (@journoian) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear PR people, stop asking me if I'm coming to #IPExpo at Excel London. It's a rubbish venue, takes too long to get there, the food is overpriced and you are not paying for my travel time or accommodation #conferences #PR

Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@helenbranswell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear PR professional: "Bumping this to the top of your inbox for consideration" is not my favorite opening line to read in an email. One pitch is enough, please. Signed, Too Much Email

Sarah Edwards (@eddy_sarah) 's Twitter Profile Photo

me getting my 7th PR email of the day about a new sex therapy app that is simultaneously accessible, personalized and science-based.

me getting my 7th PR email of the day about a new sex therapy app that is simultaneously accessible, personalized and science-based.