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On this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we're joined by Donna Francis, the award-winning beauty editor and contributing writer at HELLO! Magazine. Broadcasting from sunny Florida, Donna sits down with host Beck Bamberger to discuss the evolving beauty industry, her journey from the UK to the US, and her passion for stories that go beyond the surface—focusing on emotional well-being and positive aging. With over 25 years of experience, Donna opens up about how beauty journalism has transformed, what really catches her eye in a pitch, and why building genuine relationships with publicists still matters in a digital age. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and get ready for an insider's look into the world of beauty journalism, the power of a strong subject line, and tips for pitching stories that truly resonate.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Jared Newman, a seasoned freelance technology journalist known for his work on consumer tech for Fast Company and his popular Cord Cutter Weekly column. Jared also pens a tech advice newsletter called Advisorator. Together, Beck and Jared explore the intricacies of managing cluttered inboxes and the heightened expectations freelancers face when pitching stories to multiple editors. Jared shares insights on what makes a pitch stand out in today's fast-paced media landscape and discusses the influential roles LinkedIn and Slack play in his work process. Tune in to discover valuable tips for publicists looking to better collaborate with journalists and gain deeper insights into the media world.
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Coffee with a Journalist," where we delve into the intricate world of journalism and public relations. Our host, Beck Bamberger is here to bridge the gap and decode the often complex relationships between reporters and publicists. Today, we're thrilled to feature Monica Sager, an accomplished reporter at Newsweek, who joins us to share her unique insights into the field. Monica will talk about her experiences covering major political events, the do's and don'ts of pitching stories, and the evolving landscape of AI and tech reporting. Get ready for a deep dive into the mind of a national journalist—grab your coffee and let's get started!
Welcome to this week's episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at One Pitch. In today's episode, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Lizzy Lawrence, the newly appointed FDA reporter at STAT, to delve into her transition from covering medical devices to focusing exclusively on the FDA. Lizzy shares her insights into what makes a compelling pitch, her investigative experiences with the FDA, and the significance of expert sources for her stories. Additionally, she offers valuable advice on how publicists can better tailor their pitches to meet reporters' needs. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the inner workings of health journalism and the ever-evolving landscape of FDA coverage.
In this week's Coffee with a Journalist episode, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Katie Atkinson, the Executive Digital Director of the West Coast for Billboard. Katie provides an inside look into her role at Billboard, where she navigates a hectic inbox and covers high-profile events. She shares valuable insights on how publicists can effectively pitch and connect with her, offering tips on crafting timely and concise pitches. Tune in to hear about Katie's favorite interviews, her collaboration with publicists, and how she balances the demands of her multifaceted job.
Welcome back to another episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at Onepitch. In this episode, Beck Bamberger chats with the esteemed Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director at Oprah Daily. Pilar shares her valuable insights on creating compelling subject lines, the evolution of pitch language, and how to effectively showcase assets and sources in your pitches. Whether you're a publicist looking to improve your pitch game or simply curious about the inner workings of top-tier journalism, you won't want to miss this conversation. Stay tuned as we dive into the ever-evolving world of media and storytelling with Pilar Guzman.
Lending is one of the oldest markets in recorded history. But founder Luis Sánchez believes there's an opportunity that remains untapped… manufacturing companies in Mexico. Can Luis mint a Mexican unicorn? Or will the investors decide that this market is just too niche? Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the KredFeed pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. ... *Disclaimer: The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today's episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice. No offer to invest is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When women started curling their hair with bathrobes, Emily Kenison didn't see a silly TikTok trend. She saw the creation of a new market – heatless hair care. This lawyer-turned-inventor decided to capitalize on the craze by designing her own patented line of heatless curling headbands. Will the investors see a big vision in big curls, or is this just another one of those 'lifestyle' businesses investors love to hate? Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the RobeCurls pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. ... *Disclaimer: The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today's episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice. No offer to invest is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We thought it would take years before AI could replace a podcast host. That is, until founder Edward Brawer slid into Josh's DMs to pitch his startup, PodcastAI. Edward thinks he can make podcast producers 10x more productive and he already signed two big name podcasters. Now can he convince the big name investors that PodcastAI will deliver 100x returns? Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the Podcast AI pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. ... *Disclaimer: The information provided on this show is not intended to be investment advice and should not be relied upon as such. The investors on today's episode are providing their opinions based on their own assessment of the business presented. Those opinions should not be considered professional investment advice. No offer to invest is being made to or solicited from the listening audience on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What if your favorite online store had models that look like you: your skin tone, your height, your body shape? That question propelled Vita Mallela to start Flock AI. Their AI generated models could help brands eliminate pricey photoshoots. But with AI startups so en vogue, how will the investors know if this AI startup is the one to walk the runway with? Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the Flock AI pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After spending a decade as a franchise broker, Kenny Rose decided to break out on his own and start FranShares. An alternative investment platform where anyone can invest in franchises. Now you can own a piece of your local fast food joint, a medspa, even a car wash! But will the investors be able to see big tech returns for a company that sounds like small fries? Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the FranShares pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monica Williams wants to revolutionize the period experience for tweens. With $5 million in sales in just two years, she's on her way. Now she wants to raise venture to scale her bootstrapped company. Will Monica get to pitch the big vision for RedDrop or will investors write her off from the start? Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Charles Hudson, Beck Bamberger, Pascal Unger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch the RedDrop pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Growing up as a pastor's kid, Emmanuel Brown saw what a financial burden church real estate can be. Churches sit empty 70% of the week even though they have commercial kitchens and professional sound systems and oh so much space for activities! So Emmanuel built ChurchSpace, a church rental marketplace. He has faith in his business – but can he convert investors if they believe congregations are shrinking? Featuring investors Jillian Manus, Beck Bamberger and Mac Conwell. ... Watch Emmanuel's pitch on YouTube @thepitchshow To invest with the VCs on the show, join our investor community at thepitch.fund Founders can apply to pitch at our next recording event in San Francisco this June. No intro required, just go to pitch.show/apply Superfans can join The Pitch UNCUT and get early access to unedited versions of all ten pitches on season 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger is joined by John Hyatt, a staff writer for Forbes. John specializes in covering billionaires, finance, deal making, money and politics, and white-collar crime. During the conversation, John provides insights into his coverage of the wealthiest individuals in the world, how he produces the annual Forbes 400 list and the Forbes world billionaires list, and also sheds light on his inbox, the type of pitches he receives, and how publicists can effectively engage with journalists. Additionally, John shares details about his typical workday, his experience as an intern during COVID-19, his interest in investigations and valuable sources, and some rapid-fire preferences in media pitches. Don't miss this engaging conversation offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a Forbes staff writer.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Lucy Morgan, purpose editor and deputy website editor at Glamour. During the discussion, Lucy shares the inside scoop on her role, her hectic inbox filled with exciting and sensitive pitches, and her dedication to meaningful, women's empowerment content. She also talks about her preferences for phone interviews, paragraph-based pitches, and the importance of authentic, expert sources. Lucy dives into Glamour's dynamic approach to women's health topics and emphasizes the need for thoughtfully crafted pitches.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger gets into the nitty-gritty of the journalist-publicist relationship with senior technology reporter, Thomas Germain from Gizmodo. Thomas shares insights into the kind of pitches and emails he prefers, his pet peeves about pitches, his love for direct and succinct communication, and his preference for phone interviews over video. As the conversation takes a lighthearted turn, Thomas and Beck discuss the importance of respecting the work of publicists in a tough and sometimes mean world. Tune in to gain insider knowledge on how to successfully pitch to journalists and how to build lasting relationships in the media industry.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, our host Beck Bamberger chats with Melissa Daniels, the senior reporter at Modern Retail. Melissa shares insights on her process for handling the hundreds of pitches she receives daily and offers tips for effective pitching. She discusses her passion for covering retail, e-commerce, fintech, and home design, and provides valuable advice for publicists looking to build successful relationships with journalists. From inbox management to the kind of subject lines she prefers, Melissa provides a unique glimpse into a reporter's perspective. Plus, she's got some interesting preferences when it comes to follow-ups, pitch length, media kits, and more. Tune in as Melissa opens up about her work and her life in the Mojave desert, offering a fascinating look into the mind of a senior reporter.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Coffee with a Journalist! Today, our host, Beck Bamberger, sit down with Anna Tingley, editor at Variety. In this episode, Anna shares insights into her role at Variety, her approach to covering e-commerce, and her preferences for receiving pitches. From her favorite types of pitches and how she structures her day, Anna gives us an inside look into the life of an editor at a top-tier publication. Tune in as she shares her thoughts on press events, relationships with publicists, and much more. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to build relationships with journalists and craft effective pitches. So, grab your coffee and join us as we dive into this fascinating conversation with Anna Tingley.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger sits down with freelance travel and lifestyle writer Alesandra Dubin to discuss her experience in the world of journalism. Alesandra shares insights into the pitching process, her preferences for communication, and how publicists can build strong, lasting relationships with freelance writers. From the benefits of her Substack newsletter to her views on embargoed content and in-person meetings, Alesandra offers valuable advice for publicists aiming to work effectively with freelance journalists. Join us as we delve into the world of freelance writing and gain invaluable insights from Alesandra Dubin.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Emma Hinchliffe, Senior Writer at Fortune and author of the Broadsheet newsletter. Emma shares insights into her work covering women in business, gender issues, and the most important stories affecting women. She discusses the evolving landscape of women's media coverage, how she filters through pitches, and the importance of exclusive news for the Broadsheet newsletter. Emma also provides valuable tips for publicists looking to connect with her and highlights the type of sources she seeks for her stories. This engaging conversation offers an inside look at Emma's approach to journalism and the types of stories that resonate with her audience. So grab your coffee and join us for a peek behind the scenes with Emma Hinchliffe.
In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Ian Kumamoto, a contributing writer for HuffPost and various other media outlets. Ian shares valuable insights into his inbox management and what catches his eye when considering pitches. He discusses the importance of building organic and respectful relationships with publicists and how a personalized and identity-focused approach to pitches can make all the difference. Additionally, Ian highlights his love for event invites and the significance of meeting people in person. Join us as we delve into Ian's world and learn how to craft the perfect pitch for this passionate and identity-driven writer.
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with freelance journalist Jared Lindzon. Jared, who writes about the future of work for prestigious publications such as the Globe and Mail and Fast Company's Work Life section, joins our hosts, Jered Martin and Beck Bamberger, to discuss the ins and outs of pitching and working with freelance journalists like himself. From setting pitches aside to run past editors, to the importance of relevancy and data in a pitch, Jared offers a unique perspective from the freelance journalist's point of view. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation with Jared Lindzon on Coffee with a Journalist!
Online shopping was supposed to make things easier. But with so many options, it's also made our shopping experience more fragmented than ever. Kristine Locker set out to fix that with her social shopping app Locker. However, her target demographic is a couple generations behind most VCs. Can Kristine convince investors she has the solution to a problem they don't experience or will they abandon this startup in the cart? You can also watch the Locker pitch on YouTube. Today's investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond. To learn more about Kristine's retail tech startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Locker show page. Enjoying the podcast? Use this link to text a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Barkley Young was tired of two things: companies that don't take responsibility for products they put in the world and moldy shower liners. So he created Outlines, a circular subscription for all your home essentials. Their first product is a recyclable shower curtain. But it's a rough environment out there for direct to consumer products. Will the VCs invest in Luke's big vision for replenishables – or would that just be pouring money down the drain? You can also watch the Outlines pitch on YouTube. Today's investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond. If you would like to invest in Outlines, go to pitch.show/outlines To learn more about Luke's replenishment startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Outlines show page. Enjoying the podcast? Use this link to text a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cofounding sisters Kinsey and Jessa Lux think they've found the next big opportunity in sports tech, audio lessons for horseback riders. But the equestrian market is way smaller than say, running or cycling. Is a passionate market enough to excite investors, or is Ride iQ too niche to become a billion dollar business? Today's investors are Beck Bamberger, Al Bsharah, Jillian Manus, and Howie Diamond. To learn more about Kinsey and Jessa's equestrian startup and the investors featured on this episode, check out the Ride iQ show page. And for a deep dive on the companies featured on the show, subscribe to The Pitch Insider. Enjoying the podcast? Use this link to text a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, our host Beck Bamberger sit down with Steffi Cao, a staff writer for Forbes, who specializes in covering the creator economy and internet culture. Steffi shares her insights on the creator economy beat, what catches her attention in pitches, and why she rarely writes about PR agency pitches. She also discusses the breadth of the creator economy, from Twitch streamers to hologram gamers, and the fascinating stories that emerge from this evolving industry. Join us as we sip on matcha and delve into the world of online influencers and the ventures they embark on.
In this episode, our host Beck Bamberger interviews senior reporter Deanna Cuadra from Employee Benefit News. Deanna shares insights about her background in film and how it influences her reporting. She also discusses the importance of including relevant sources in pitches, offers tips on how to catch her attention in the subject line, and more!
In this episode, host Beck Bamberger sits down with the fabulous Dani Kwateng, executive editor of Teen Vogue. Dani gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Teen Vogue over the past two decades and shares her insights on how writers can successfully pitch concepts and ideas to her as an editor. She also discusses the importance of exclusives and how they can be funneled to other esteemed publications. Oh, and did we mention that Danie delves into her time spent during New York Fashion Week? Dani discusses her experiences with this exciting event and how she balances it all.
On this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger speaks with Rose Minutaglio, senior editor at ELLE magazine. Rose shares her perspective on how to format pitches, including the reasons why she automatically deletes them. The discussion also delves into Rose's column, Clothes of Our Lives, which explores how fashion can be used as a tool for communication. With an average of about 200 emails a day, Rose recommends keeping emails short and offers tips on how to catch her attention. If you're a freelancer, Rose has some great advice for you too.
On this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger speaks with HuffPost wellness reporter Jillian Wilson. They discuss the ins and outs of service journalism, covering topics like wellness, beauty, and food. Jillian shares her approach to finding sources and filtering through email pitches and talks about the importance of using embargoes or exclusives only for big news and building relationships with PR professionals. Additionally, they delve into creative subject line ideas and how to format them like headlines to attract readers.
This week we are joined by Jered Martin, the CEO of OnePitch, a company our host wishes was around when he was a reporter. OnePitch helps PR professionals match their pitches with the ideal media list so they're only contacting suitable journalists. AI technology is instrumental in this careful matching process with the service designed to carefully look analyze pitches and press releases, scan text to extract specific data points and compare those to the company's database of articles written by journalists. Longtime PR professionals will marvel at this technology. It would have saved them time and spared them frustration had it been around decades ago. Jered discusses how his marketing background lends itself to this venture and why he's fortunate to have found a mentor in his co-founder Beck Bamberger, a PR agency owner of over a decade. In addition to the importance of connecting to the proper journalist, Jered discusses how OnePitch gets feedback from journalists on how they prefer to be pitched, helping professionals and their agencies avoid being blasted on Twitter for a #PRFail.
We are all BAMfs (badass motherf*ckers) according to us, but even BAMfs need help. Dear BAMf is a 30-minute advice podcast, hosted by our CEO Beck Bamberger, where guests address anonymously submitted PR + marketing questions or issues. Want your questions answered? Submit your question at www.bamtheagency.com/dearbamf
In today's episode, BAM's CEO Beck Bamberger and Sarah King, Flywire's Director of Global Communications & Brand, discuss the complex challenges of media ethics, client communications, and internal communications on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In today's episode, BAM's CEO Beck Bamberger chats with Sanja Komljenovic of ONA Creative and BAM's Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Melvin, about your questions on client relationships, defining your target audience, and marketing strategy during COVID-19.
On the final episode of Season 1, Sophia Kunthara of the SF Chronicle joins our host, Beck Bamberger, to talk 1:1 about her career and previous journalism jobs. Sophia and Beck go into detail about her Hearst fellowship, her time working with the Downtown Devil, and the worst pitches she has received thus far.
On today’s episode, Anthony Noto of the New York Business Journal joins our host, Beck Bamberger. Anthony and Beck go into detail about his love for storytelling, reporting on Silicon Valley, and his love for all things creative.
On today’s episode, Alejandro Alba of NowThis joins our host, Beck Bamberger, on Coffee with a Journalist. Alejandro and Beck go into detail about the video he hosts and products for NowThis News, when and how his journalism career started, his love for travel and more.
On the latest episode of Coffee with a Journalist, Dave Lee of BBC sits down 1:1 with our host, Beck Bamberger. On this episode you’ll learn just how many emails are sitting in Dave’s inbox, how he experienced his first taste of journalism, and the types of stories he looks for when writing at BBC.
On the newest episode of Coffee with a Journalist our host, Beck Bamberger chats 1:1 with TechRadar’s Senior Home Entertainment Editor, Nick Pino. Learn about Nick’s love for video games, how he’s written over 1000 articles over his journalism career, and his belief system when it comes to a work-life balance.
This week’s guest on Coffee with a Journalist is none other than Sal Rogriguez from CNBC. Sal sits down 1:1 with our host, Beck Bamberger, and goes into detail about his upbringing in Texas, his start in journalism at ASU, his big move from LA to San Francisco and more.
On the latest episode of "Coffee with a Journalist" Lexy Savvides from CNET sits down with the host, Beck Bamberger, to chat about her growing interest in technology which started at an early age, her move from Australia to the states, and the good (and bad) pitches that land in her inbox.
The second guest on "Coffee with a Journalist" features Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET. Host, Beck Bamberger, talks with Abrar about her move to California, how she landed her first paid writing gig with CNET, the unique approach she brings to her writing, and her experience in today's journalism environment.
On the very first episode of "Coffee with a Journalist," OnePitch's Co-Founder, Beck Bamberger, sits down with Kerry Flynn from Digiday to talk about her Harvard education, how she transitioned from Environmental Science to journalism, her love of coffee, and what it's like covering social media platforms and more at Digiday.
Beck Bamberger is a former, on-air host and executive producer which led her to an Emmy in 2011. She is a contributing writer to publications like Inc, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Forbes. AND she currently serves as the founder of BAM Communications, a public relations firm focused on representing the movers, shakers, breakers, and makers of technology. On this episode, Beck sheds light on all-things PR. Here are some of the topics: BAM Communications and what they provide clients during a day-to-day The importance of PR for a company The difference between PR and Marketing & Advertising? How has social media affected the industry over the last 5 years? How can brands use social media to increase their PR efforts or brand awareness? How big are influencers with large social followings in the industry? EARNED MEDIA VALUE and what data you can use to prove that in 2018 How to get positive brand awareness with short attention spans? And finally, her overall philosophy on how to deal with a PR crisis FOLLOW BECK: Twitter:@beckbamberger FOLLOW THE SHOW: David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Brett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettReganSTN @bizofsocial: Facebook Twitter Instagram A STN Digital Production A San Diego agency that focuses on digital monetization and original content to unlock the full potential of brands stndigital.com
Beck Bamberger is a former, on-air host and executive producer which led her to an Emmy in 2011. She is a contributing writer to publications like Inc, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Forbes. AND she currently serves as the founder of BAM Communications, a public relations firm focused on representing the movers, shakers, breakers, and makers of technology. On this episode, Beck sheds light on all-things PR. Here are some of the topics: BAM Communications and what they provide clients during a day-to-day The importance of PR for a company The difference between PR and Marketing & Advertising? How has social media affected the industry over the last 5 years? How can brands use social media to increase their PR efforts or brand awareness? How big are influencers with large social followings in the industry? EARNED MEDIA VALUE and what data you can use to prove that in 2018 How to get positive brand awareness with short attention spans? And finally, her overall philosophy on how to deal with a PR crisis FOLLOW BECK: Twitter:@beckbamberger FOLLOW THE SHOW: David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Brett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettReganSTN @bizofsocial: Facebook Twitter Instagram A STN Digital Production A San Diego agency that focuses on digital monetization and original content to unlock the full potential of brands stndigital.com
Startup Boston Podcast: Entrepreneurs | Investors | Influencers | Founders
Beck Bamberger is founder and CEO of BAM Communications, a PR firm for startups. Beck graduated UCLA in two years and was then, the youngest MBA graduate from the University of Pittsburgh at age 21. She started BAM Communications while working as a news anchor in San Diego and won an Emmy in 2011. Shortly after, she also founded BITE, San Diego’s top-rated and largest food tour company in the country and sold it in 2016. In this episode, Beck talks about: How founders can know if they’re ready or not to have a PR firm Common misconceptions about public relations How to decide which PR firm to work with Expanding her own comfort zone by doing what’s uncomfortable Links from today’s episode: Beck Bamberger BAM BITE Upload CourseKey Postmates Scanner Pro The Dictator’s Handbook The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck If you liked this episode: Follow the podcast on Twitter Subscribe on iTunes or your podcast app and write a review Get in touch with feedback, ideas, or to say hi: nic {AT} startupbostonpodcast [DOT] com Music by: Broke For Free