Pitchin' and Sippin' with Lexie Smith
Going into its 7th season, Pitchin’ and Sippin’ is one of the world’s top-rated PR and Media podcasts. Hosted by publicist and entrepreneur Lexie Smith of GROWTH MODE Agency and THEPRBAR inc., the Pitchin’ and Sippin’ Podcast showcases interviews with top-tier journalists, leading PR pros and Marketers, and inspiring brands and entrepreneurs on the rise. For those who need to craft pitches regularly – whether to reach an audience, land a client, earn media coverage, bylines, and beyond – listen up, take a sip, and get ready for a gold mine of invaluable tips. Past media guests include: Danielle Belton, Editor-in-Chief, HuffPost; Maria Streshinsky, Executive Editor of Features, WIRED; Jennifer Chan, Editor and On-air Host; Rachel Chang, Freelance Writer and Editor; Thatiana Diaz, Editor-in-Chief, Remezcla; Alice Dubin, Freelance Writer; Danielle Directo-Meston, Editor, The Hollywood Reporter; Aly Walansky, #1 Ranked Food Journalist; and editors and writers for outlets like Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Today.com, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, and many more.
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Pitching Podcasts and Podcast Trends for 2025 with Podcast Producer Daniela Albertina
In this episode, podcast producer Daniela Albertina shares key insights on effective podcast pitching and expected trends in 2025. Daniela Albertina is a seasoned podcast producer and marketing strategist with over seven years of experience helping storytellers and entrepreneurs amplify their voices and build authority
Holiday Gift Guide Pitching Dos and Don'ts with Freelance Writer and Editor Joni Sweet
In this episode, Lexie Smith and Joni Sweet dive deep into the do"s and don"ts of pitching for holiday gift guides, offering invaluable insights for publicists and brands eager to make their mark. Joni Sweet has been a writer, editor, and content strategist for over 13 years. Her work has been published by TIME, Nation
Understanding Pay-for-Play vs. Earned TV Shows with TV Host, Producer & PR Pro Christina Nicholson
In this episode, Lexie Smith sits down with Christina Nicholson, a TV host, producer, correspondent, and the owner of Media Maven, a public relations and content creation agency. The two dive into the complex world of pay-for-play TV segments and the evolving role of press releases in modern public relations. With her
Hospitality PR and Scaling a Remote PR Agency with Whitney Lee of True Story Public Relations
In this episode of Lexie Smith sits down with Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC, a marketing and PR expert and the founder of True Story Public Relations – an award-winning creative agency helping companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries get in front of the right people with the right message. Today, True Stor
In this minisode, Lexie Smith discusses five PR strategies that are actively yielding success for her agency, GROWTH MODE, and coaching clients at THEPRBAR Inc. From pitching podcasts to landing TV segments, Influencer Marketing wins, and more, tune in to learn new PR strategies you can implement today! Here’s What You
In this episode, Lexie Smith sits down with Marie Incontrera, a two-time TEDx speaker and founder of Incontrera Consulting. Marie Incontrera is the CEO and Founder of Incontrera Consulting, a digital marketing and thought leadership consulting agency; author, creative professional, and speechwriter. She works with thou